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Dreamy and Modern Minimalist Wedding

January 8, 2022 | kailey

Even a minimalistic celebration can be packed with wowing details. And if you don’t believe us, you will after catching one glimpse of Daiana and David’s California wedding. With the help of event planner Shauna Timmons, this couple was able to bring to life a nuptial complete with an all white color palette, jaw-dropping floral arrangements, and elegantly modern fashion.

Despite the all white color palette, this dreamy minimalist wedding didn’t lack color. The glamorous Los Angeles venue—The Fig House—acted as the pop-of-color element that completed the couple’s wedding vision. The venue’s existing features were enhanced with icy florals from City Flower LA, along with a show-stopping ceremony backdrop that was repurposed at their sweetheart table.

Ashily Kim Photography beautifully captured all the details needed for a minimalist celebration that doesn’t lack personality. And Daiana and David’s wedding is packed with inspiration you’ll want to share with your wedding vendor team. So get your Pinterest boards ready and continue scrolling to kickstart your wedding planning process. 

The Couple:

Daiana and David

The Wedding:

Los Angeles, California

Teamwork Makes The Wedding Dream Work 

I am honestly proud of the hard work, effort, and teamwork there was on this day to make this wedding a dream. I am still processing the fact that this was my wedding and I’m forever grateful to my husband, our parents, families, and our close friends.

Working With Ashily Kim Photography 

Our photographers Ashily Kim and David Vo were so easy going, fun, and comfortable to work with. Plus, our engagement and wedding photos also turned out so beautiful. They’ve captured every detail and moment that’ll we’ll want to relive and treasure forever.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Ashily Kim Photography
Event Planning – Shauna Timmons
Ceremony + Reception Venue – The Fig House
Floral Design – City Flower LA
Catering – Room Forty
DJ – Shine Entertainment 
Makeup Artist – Atelier by Tiffany
Wedding Dress – Tomato Wedding Bridals

 

Congratulations to Daiana and David on their modern, minimalist wedding. And big thanks to photographer Ashily Kim Photography for capturing all the moments and decor details that made this celebration one for the books. 

If the stunning ceremony backdrop caught your eye while scrolling through these inspiration-filled photos, you’re not alone. Being one of the top ways to infuse your ceremony with personality, we recommend incorporating one of these unique ceremony backdrop ideas to set your wedding apart and totally wow your guests!

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Cozy and Classy California Backyard Wedding

January 6, 2022 | riley

Cozy, classy, and moody vibes are what this California backyard wedding was made of. Brittney and Jeff made the most of their nuptials in Brittney’s childhood home. Meanwhile, their vendors made the most of the home by transforming it into a beautifully cozy venue. If you didn’t know this was a backyard wedding, you’d think it was a full-time venue! The gorgeous views of the California hills work perfectly with the dark and moody color palette the couple chose for their day. 

Everything about their wedding was intentional and full of love. Starting with the Chinese Tea Ceremony to honor Jeff’s late mother and finishing with an epic scene on the dance floor, the emotions run high through this wedding. But don’t just take our word for it. These images from Brogen Jessup tell their story perfectly. 

The Couple:

Brittney and Jeff

The Wedding:

San Diego, California

How They Chose Their Intimate Venue

My childhood home has always been where our family gathers for holidays, big milestones, and of course casual family dinners. Given the unprecedented times, we knew we were going to have an intimate wedding so thankfully my parents opened their home and we created some magic. I love being able to reflect on the beautiful memories every time I’m home.

Why They’re Proud of Their California Backyard Wedding

Our wedding might have looked different than we had originally thought but in the end, I look back and I don’t feel like we had to sacrifice anything that was truly important to us. I’m proud that we were able to create an atmosphere that felt safe to celebrate with our nearest and dearest while also planning a wedding that felt genuine, personal, and full of laughter and love.

Important Wedding Planning Advice

Our biggest advice for couples everywhere is to invest in a wedding planner. Erica made the planning process stress-free, fun, and enjoyable. She understood our vision and translated it beautifully to the wedding of our dreams. Even from our initial call, I knew I was in great hands.

The Most Memorable Part of the Day

Getting stood up by our Uber driver an hour before our ceremony and having to call our wedding planner for a ride probably takes the cake as the most memorable part of the day! We took all of our bride and groom photos before the ceremony, we had just finished at the canyon and assured our photographer and videographer we were waiting on our scheduled ride so they could go. Then we walked down to meet them and minutes later we realized the Uber black we scheduled canceled on us! After some initial anxiety, laughs, getting congratulations honks and well wishes by passing cars, our wedding planner’s assistant picked us up. I laugh every time we visit my parents and pass by that street corner. 

Some Extra Special DIY Touches

I’m not a crafty person at all, but luckily my cousin (and matron of honor) can DIY basically anything. I came across a photo of these beautiful place-cards that incorporated dried florals arranged on a floral twine circle with delicate script names. Then I couldn’t get them out of my mind so one weekend we all met at my parent’s house and had a crafting party. They turned out great and it was a beautiful keepsake our guests could take home.

Opting Out Of The Traditional Wedding Cake

​​In lieu of a traditional wedding cake, Jeff and I decided to serve pineapple buns from our favorite local bakery in San Francisco. They are our favorite weekend sweet treat and we knew they would be a hit with our guests.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Brogen Jessup
Event Planning – Fawn Events
Floral Design – Joy of Bloom
Catering – Hardware House Kitchen
Videography – Films by Madeleine
Wedding Dress – Sarah Seven via The Dress Theory
Groom’s Apparel – Suit Supply
Signage – Velvet Fox Designs
Tabletop – Hostess Haven
Rentals – Archive Rentals & Abbey Party Rentals
Bar – LA Speakeasy
Lighting – Brilliant Event Lighting

 

Congratulations to Brittney and Jeff on their cozy and classy California backyard wedding! Special thanks to Fawn Events for sharing this wedding with us. To get started planning your own backyard wedding of your dreams, visit our planning guide.

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Moody And Romantic Iceland Seaside Elopement

January 5, 2022 | riley

Since the pandemic hit, more couples are opting to travel the world for a once-in-a-lifetime elopement in a faraway destination. After falling in love with the idea of tying the knot in the land of fire and ice, Ariel and Vic tied the knot in an intimate Iceland seaside elopement. Oh, and did we mention they flew over 18 hours from Hong Kong to get there?!

Their special day was complete with a ceremony with waterfall views–a location that they picked the day of the wedding–zoom calls with family members, and moody portraits taken by Junebug photographer Sunday & White on the foggy coastline. So if you’re considering ditching the idea of a big wedding idea and eloping in your dream city or country, you’re going to want to see this. Just have those passports ready because you’re going to want to book those flights.

The Couple:

Ariel and Vic

The Wedding:

Kvernufoss, Vik, Iceland

A Memorable Drive On The Morning Of The Iceland Seaside Elopement

The most memorable part of the day was driving two hours back and forth from our hotel to the District Commissioners Office to submit the hard copies of our marriage documents. This happened on the morning of our wedding! It was an extremely tight schedule, and my partner and I were rushing a lot during the few hours before our ceremony. Strangely enough, it was also very exciting, and I am so glad that I had her by my side and we managed this together. We also only decided on the location of the ceremony a few hours beforehand. My partner and I drove there in the morning to scope out the location as we had never visited it before. And when we saw it, we just knew this was the place. That was a very special moment for us.

Tying The Knot During A Pandemic

Getting married during COVID is a truly challenging but also very memorable time. We tried to prepare as much as we could but also embraced the idea of the process being quite unpredictable. There was constantly an element of “winging it,” especially during the pandemic, in addition to Iceland being well known for having very unpredictable weather. We only decided on our wedding location on the day of our wedding!

Exploring Iceland After A Long Trip

I am so proud that my partner and I managed to plan our trip and get married during the pandemic. We flew all the way from Hong Kong to Iceland, which is a country neither of us had visited before. We got married in front of a waterfall, then went on our honeymoon touring the rest of Iceland for two weeks. It was short but sweet, and we had some hiccups along the way, but at the end of the day, it’s being able to overcome the little obstacles that make the whole process so memorable.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Sunday & White

 

Congratulations Ariel and Vic, on their Iceland seaside elopement! We’re so thankful that Junebug photographer Sunday & White was there to capture the intimate moments of their special day. See more of their work in our collection of wedding professionals from around the world.

If you’re planning your own elopement, be sure to check out this checklist that will ensure that you have everything needed for your intimate “I do’s.”

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