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Tropical Fairytale Tulum Wedding

December 5, 2021 | riley

It was the ultimate tropical fairytale Tulum wedding—the perfect white sand beach beautifully contrasting the turquoise waters, unique modern boho chic decor and statement furniture, ethereal floral arrangements of fresh blooms, dried leaves and fluffy pampas grass, glimmering disco balls popping out for that added touch of playful glam, and a tequila bar that kicked the celebration up a notch. The sublime aesthetic plus the romantic, carefree, and relaxed vibe truly embodied what Bri and J.D. wanted for their big day in Akiin Beach.

The wedding’s theme carried over into the couple’s fashion choices as well. The bride was a vision in her airy, delicately layered, off-the-shoulder dress with beautiful hand-beaded detailing. The stylish groom went with a low-key and effortlessly cool look, pairing a crisp white button-down shirt with beige trousers.

Planning a wedding during a very busy time for the couple and during a pandemic was challenging but Fresa Weddings helped them pull off the perfect stress-free wedding. With the help of expert vendors, they enjoyed all the intimate and fun moments with friends and family throughout the day. 

You need to see every dreamy detail captured by Junebug members MemoryBox Photography! Keep scrolling to get inspiration for your own fairytale destination wedding.

The Couple:

Bri and JD

The Wedding:

Akiin Beach, Tulum, Mexico

A Stress-Free Tropical Fairytale Tulum Wedding

The most memorable part of the day for us was how relaxed everything was. Our main goal was a stress-free environment and treating our guests to an amazing time because we know how big of an ask it was to invite them to a destination wedding. That was definitely what we got. Thanks to the MemoryBox team and Fresa Weddings our day was so easy! I spent the morning having breakfast with our guests and hanging out by the beach. J.D. spent the morning going on a run with some of his groomsmen. The relaxed atmosphere was perfect for us. 

A Truly Memorable Fairytale Tulum Wedding

There wasn’t a single aspect of our wedding that I would change. I’m most proud of how the wedding matched our personalities so perfectly. It’s tempting to try to micromanage an event like this but ultimately if you hire people you trust, they’re the experts and they know what they’re doing. We let all of the teams do what they do best and we ended up with the perfect day. My only regret is that it’s over!

Thoughts On Working With Junebug Member MemoryBox Photography

MemoryBox was so amazing. We aren’t photo people, we’re awkward in photos and we didn’t want our whole day to revolve around taking photos like many weddings do. They worked with us on that and we got amazing photos but we were able to do it while still having a relaxed day and spending as much time as possible with our family and friends in Tulum. Fred and Mel are so good at their job and it’s so clear they genuinely enjoy what they do.

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Wedding Favors That Double As Decor

We struggled with the decision to give out wedding favors because we read that we shouldn’t spend money on them. So Kristee came up with a way for us to have favors that double as decor. We gave out customized margarita glasses that we displayed on our tequila bar. We did this because it added to the fun design of our tequila bar and we know not everyone loves wedding favors. Now we have a set of those glasses and our families have some of those glasses that to keep forever.

Fairytale Tulum Wedding Day Surprises

I remember seeing the dinner palapa for the first time and I was so amazed at how perfect it looked. It felt like I was having a dream. I was in shock at how incredible the entire setup was. People tell you that you can’t have a Pinterest-worthy wedding but Kristee gave us that and I am still in shock at how perfect everything was. We even had a saxophonist and it was such a hit!

The Wedding Vibe Matched Their Personalities

Everyone told me to just enjoy the day and it’s rare that couples actually get to enjoy the days leading up to the wedding. We did. We had so much fun with our guests the whole trip. And then the wedding itself was an absolute blast because we had teams around us that did everything to make sure we were taken care of.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – MemoryBox Photo
Event Planning – Fresa Weddings
Venue – Akiin Beach
Floral Design – Vanessa Jaimes Floral Design
Makeup Artist & Hair Styling – Natasha Rae Artistry
Wedding Dress – Galia Lahav via Stanley Korshak Bridal
Rentals – Kay & Tee Boutique Rentals

 

Congratulations to Bri and J.D. on their fairytale Tulum wedding! Big thanks to Junebug members MemoryBox Photography for capturing all the beautiful details and emotions of their destination wedding. To see more of the incredible weddings they’ve photographed, check out their profile in our directory of wedding photographers from around the globe!

Destination weddings are an exciting way for you and your partner to start a magical new chapter of your lives. Kick start the process by checking out our ultimate destination wedding planning guide and budget breakdown. Be inspired, get ultra-romantic ideas, and live your dream of a fairytale destination wedding!

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Beautiful Washington DC Wedding With A Surprise Meeting

December 4, 2021 | riley

Liv and Mike’s love story came full circle at their beautiful Washington DC wedding at the historic Dumbarton House—where they first met and fell in love. From the special first look, to a romantic ceremony at the unique garden alcove, to the cozy tented reception where guests were served comfort food like pizza, ice cream sundaes and cookie cake—their wedding had a sense of romantic simplicity, ease, and happiness. The couple, with the help of their planner Katie Martin, ensured that every element of their wedding was a direct reflection of their love. 

The city has amazing quintessential DC spots so photographer Margaret Wroblewski explored the city with the couple to capture beautiful wedding portraits. The day couldn’t get any better—then they ran into Vice President Kamala Harris. Suffice to say, this was truly an unforgettable moment on the happiest day of their lives. Scroll down to see the incredible photos!

The Couple:

Liv and Mike

The Wedding:

Dumbarton House, Washington D.C

Wedding Advice From The Newlyweds

Throughout the process, it helped us a lot to look at the choices we had to make and just ask ourselves what felt like us. It’s easy to get caught up and think you need all the things but it helped us to check in on our priorities constantly. We also felt so happy that we were able to spend time and talk with every single guest, so we suggest couples make sure they can do that! 

Working With Photographer Margaret Wroblewski 

Both us and our families loved Margaret! Working with her was so amazing, easy, and comfortable. I highly recommend getting a photographer who knows the area so you can be confident that they’ll guide you to find the best spots.

An Unforgettable Moment On Their Washington DC Wedding Day

When we talk about the most memorable part of our day we think we should say something like the ceremony or first look but honestly, it was when we got to meet Vice President Kamala Harris and the Second Gentleman out in the streets of DC as we were taking pictures!

Meaningful Ways To Include The Family

We had family involved in pretty much everything we did. The groom’s brother was our officiant, the groom’s sister ran all of our music, and our nieces were the flower girls. Our wedding was definitely a family affair and they made it all possible.

Comfort Food Favorites

We had an amazing pizza company cater our wedding. They made the food fresh on site. The biggest hits were the empanada appetizers and artisanal pizzas for dinner. Plus, the ice cream sundae bar was a big hit to go along with the cookie cake.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Margaret Wroblewski Photography
Event Planning & Floral Design – Katie Martin
Venue – Dumbarton House
Catering – Timber Pizza Co.
Cake – Sweet Crimes Bakery
Invitation Design – Just Paper & Tea
Makeup Artist & Hair Styling – Alina Karaman
Wedding Dress – Lovely Bride 
Bridal Accessories – Stuart Weitzman
Groom’s Apparel – Bonobos

 

Congratulations to Liv and Mike on their beautiful Washington DC wedding. We are so grateful that Margaret Wroblewski was there to capture the most unforgettable and incredible moments! 

Life has a way of surprising you with unexpected things that are better than originally planned. In Liv and Mike’s case, it was definitely one for the books. Check out our ultimate wedding planning guide so that your wedding is the way you want it to be—regardless of any surprises. So take a deep breath and enjoy the process. You never know, that same surprise could be the thing that makes your wedding day even more special.

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Unique And Vibrant Micro Wedding

December 3, 2021 | riley

Micro weddings–which started as a way to get married during the pandemic–have turned into a wedding trend that’s here to stay. More couples are ditching the big guest lists and opting for a smaller affair with their closest loved ones, which is exactly what Hanna-Ruth and Tyson did after their summer 2020 wedding was canceled. 

With the help of Relics Planning, the two transformed The Cooperage into a wedding venue full of vintage furniture, Turkish rugs, an epic bar, a bright color palette, and plants galore. The music hall’s large windows brought in a ton of natural light, which paired beautifully with the bold florals arranged by Bird & Bumble. The result was a stunning indoor garden-like space. As if that wasn’t cool enough, they also had a dessert table surrounded by disco balls to add a little bit of glam to the day.

So if you’re planning your own micro matrimony, keep scrolling because one look at these photos captured by Maria Campbell Photography will show you that small weddings are far from boring.

The Couple:

Hanna-Ruth and Tyson

The Wedding:

The Cooperage, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

A Change Of Plans That Led To A Vibrant Micro Wedding

We were inspired most by–despite the pandemic–having a safe wedding where we could celebrate the next step of our partnership surrounded by the ones we loved most. We originally had plans to marry in June of 2020, and those plans were dashed. Our hopes for October 2020 also fell short. Finding Relics and doing a pop-up wedding brought all of the things we cared most about together and allowed us to have a phenomenal (and safe!) wedding.

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Favorite Moments Of The Day

One of my favorite wedding day memories was standing on the balcony trying to avoid Tyson seeing me in my dress. I could see everyone and wave to people, but I had to turn away anytime I saw Tyson because I was ready to happy-cry and ruin my makeup anytime I saw him! My second favorite memory is walking down the aisle with my mom and dad, hearing one of my favorite love songs, and seeing Tyson smiling so hard at the end of the aisle, even with his face mask on. Tyson’s favorite memory is from the end of the vows when we were announced as Mr. & Mrs. Durrell-Johnson and walking back down the aisle while our family clapped and cheered!

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Wedding Advice From The Newlyweds

Our advice is to remember that this day is about celebrating you and the person you love most. You’re not going to remember that the color scheme isn’t the one you picked out when you were young, that your nail shape wasn’t what you wanted, or that you were freezing because you chose to get married in February in Wisconsin. All you’re going to remember is that this was the day that you and your partner chose each other in the greatest and most loving way possible. Enjoy your wedding day and take all the pictures you can!

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Maria Campbell Photography
Event Planning – Relics Rentals
Coordinator – Company & Cheer
Venue – The Cooperage
Floral Design – Bird & Bumble
Cake – Greige Patisserie
Treats – Lush Popcorn
Live Music – Memorable Music Ensembles
Invitation Design – Wit & Co.

 

Congratulations to Hanna-Ruth and Tyson on their vibrant micro wedding at The Cooperage. We’re so thankful that Maria Campbell Photography was there to capture the beauty of the day. If you’re feeling inspired to plan your own small “I do’s,” be sure to check out our creative micro wedding guide!

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