Subtle details are oftentimes some of the most memorable for every wedding. And we’re here to remind you not to overlook the smaller details when it comes to selecting your wedding day outfit. Sure, your wedding day attire is important. But don’t underestimate the power of accessorizing. Between jewelry, veils, and even wedding hats—there are so many simple ways to dress up your look.
To top off your wedding day outfit in a stylish way, we’ve rounded up seven wedding hats we can’t get enough of.
You can rock whatever you want on your big day–and that includes killer wedding hats. Want to make a statement with a colorful suit? Do it. Looking to ditch the traditional white gown for your favorite colorful dress? We’re in full support. We’re giving you that extra push to start planning a fun celebration infused with personality.
From the touching LGBTQ ceremony readings to the pronoun badges distributed during the reception—Erin and Grey’s utterly charming Chateau Sonoma farm wedding was truly heartwarming. Their wedding vision was a celebration that not only incorporated their personalities and unique love story into all the details. They also wanted their big day to be an opportunity to turn their values into meaningful action by supporting women entrepreneurs and hiring an all-female wedding team.
So it was only fitting that they chose the female-run Chateau Sonoma for their celebration—with its stunning scenery, sprawling grounds, gorgeous barn, vintage French charm, laid-back vibe, and great wine. To complete the rustic chic look, vibrant wildflowers were used by florist Wren of Sprout and Stem in bouquets and arrangements. The couple also made stunning individual style statements—with Erin in a timeless wedding gown and Grey in a beige suit and floral tie.
From the heartwarming first look and the fun first dance, to the messy cake smash and the epic pool jump—scroll down to see all of these beautiful moments captured by photographer Apollo Fotographie!
The Couple:
Erin and Grey
The Wedding:
Sonoma, California, United States
An All-Female Wedding Team
I am most proud of the incredible local female vendors we used for the wedding! Wren from Sprout and Stem, Liv from Apollo Fotografie, Perla from Two Mamacitas, and Sarah from Chateau Sonoma were all so supportive, loving, and brought their unique and beautiful personalities to our day. A wedding is a great opportunity to support your local economy and put your money where your heart is!
What was most important was planning a COVID-proof wedding. We didn’t want the stress of having to cancel and reschedule or risk getting anyone sick to celebrate our wedding. To do this, we kept our list small, held the entire event outdoors, and communicated safety measures to our guests for before, during, and after the wedding!
Wedding Planning Advice From The Newlyweds
Stay true to yourselves, keep it authentic and real. During the planning process, we received a lot of messages about the “right” way to do a wedding and it didn’t always fit with our personalities or for a queer wedding. Instead of getting caught up in what is expected of our wedding, we focused on what reflected our love and ourselves—including picking the term Broom for Grey. It was a lot less stressful once we focused on why we were getting married!
An Authentic Wedding Ceremony
It was important for us to acknowledge those who paved the way for us to legally wed as a queer couple in our ceremony. We asked our family friend Shelagh to officiate our wedding and collaborated with her to incorporate quotes from the same-sex marriage supreme court ruling and LGBTQ+ writers and advocates including Glennon Doyle and Maya Angelou. She kept most of the ceremony a secret from us, and we were blown away by how beautifully she captured and validated our love as a queer couple.
Sustainable Wedding Favors
Our wedding favors were mini potted succulents that doubled as place cards for dinner. Erin and Grey made wooden name tags and the florist Wren provided the potted succulents. We wanted a favor that was personal, memorable, and sustainable!
DIY Details With The Help Of Family
Yes, we DIY’d quite a bit with a lot of help from our creative sisters! Erin’s sister Candace designed the name cards, invitations, and signs and Erin and Grey engraved them on a Glowforge. Erin and Grey are civil engineers, and so Grey drafted a map complete with engineering scale on AutoCad for the event. Grey’s sister Emily made a funfetti wedding cake and decorated it with flowers provided by the florist. Erin’s sister Allison did Erin’s hair.
Epic Way To End The Wedding Day
The most memorable part of the day was jumping into the pool! The perfect end to a hot wedding day, plus it made for the perfect photo op.
Congratulations to Erin and Grey on their utterly charming Chateau Sonoma Farm wedding. We are grateful that Apollo Fotographie was there to capture the heartwarming moments of their beautiful day.
Every wedding planning process begins with a vision and it should be unique in all the ways your love story is. But, figuring out which ideas truly fit your vision can be overwhelming. That’s why it’s important to create a wedding mood board to help streamline the process, keep you focused, and make the experience a lot less stressful! And it’s a great visual tool you can use to communicate your vision to your wedding team. Your wedding mood board, along with our planning guide tailored for LGBTQ couples, will help ensure that you and your wedding team will stick to your vision and create a wedding that is memorable in all the ways that is authentic to you and your partner.
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last few years you know the world looks a little different lately. Which means that wedding planning in 2022 has changed, in some good and some challenging ways. At Junebug, we’re here to help you navigate wedding planning like a pro. So no matter when you’re thinking about saying “I do,” here’s what to expect if you’re 2022 wedding planning.
The First Rule of 2022 Wedding Planning
The first rule of wedding planning this year is that there are no rules. Sure, wedding rules are all meant to be broken in other years. But this year it’s easier than ever to make your wedding look however you want it to.
Planning a wedding in 2022 does come with its own challenges though. The biggest challenge is that two year’s worth of lockdowns and restrictions on gatherings are being lifted. So, two year’s worth of weddings are happening now. The time of year typically considered “peak wedding season” didn’t ever end in 2021—your vendors are likely still in the throes of a very busy season.
This means they have less availability. Communicating with them is also going to be a little bit harder. It’s more important than ever to have an expert wedding planner that you trust with your vision and your budget. Wedding planners will help manage your budget to ensure you can splurge on your priorities and cut costs where it makes sense.
If you sincerely can’t afford a wedding planner, make the most of all of your vendor communications by creating a top notch mood board to ensure your team is all on the same page. Gather the inspiration you find online and create your mood board to share with your photographer, officiant, florist, and the team behind your wedding cake.
Junebug Tip:
Inflation and rising costs worldwide mean that pricing is going to increase everywhere. From your decor to your wedding vendors, keep your realistic budget nearby through every step of planning.
The first step in the wedding planning process is locking down your venue and wedding date. Depending on your priority, you can go about choosing your wedding venue in two different ways—based on your date or based on your location.
The wedding date matters most — If your wedding date is the most important aspect of your wedding, you’ll likely need to get creative with your venue and reach out to multiple locations. Your dream venue can be anywhere so if you initially strike out don’t panic. Add your favorite restaurants, Airbnbs, airport hangars, and other unique locations to your potential venue list
The location matters most — If you’ve been dreaming of tying the knot at a specific location and no other spot will do, reach out and ask for their availability. Date options for a specific location might be limited and you’ll need to get creative. For example, if they’re very booked for weekend dates, consider hosting a brunch wedding or exchanging vows on a weeknight
Enter The Dream Team
After your venue and date are confirmed it’s time to build out your wedding vendor dream team. Start with your planner, photographer, and videographer. Then work with your planner to find your florist, caterer, DJ or live band, and rentals.
What If No Wedding Vendors Are Available in Your Area
There’s no need to panic if you can’t instantly find your dream vendor. Most wedding vendors love to travel! If you’re unable to find the right fit where you’re getting married, contact vendors in nearby areas and ask if they travel. For example, let’s say you’re getting married in a remote area and there isn’t a local wedding planner in our vendor directory. Instead of giving up, focus on finding vendors that fit your style then ask if they travel.
Once you find your venue and confirm your date. Get your planner, photographer, and videographer in order. Then it’s time to announce your wedding to your guests.
We’ve done the hard work for you. Find expert wedding vendors here.
Send Your Save The Dates Earlier
Generally, couples should expect to send their Save the Dates six to eight months before their wedding. But the couples planning in 2022 should send them a bit earlier. Travel protocols are evolving constantly these days. Because of that, it’s best to let your guests know when and where your wedding will take place in time for them to budget their travel expenses, their wedding guest attire, and gifts as soon as possible. For couples planning their weddings right now, plan to send your Save the Dates eight months before your wedding.
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