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Perfectly Vintage Picnic Brunch Wedding

November 14, 2021 | riley

Brooke and Brandon had a clear vision of how they wanted their wedding to look, but more importantly, how they wanted it to feel. With that in mind–and lots of help from loved ones–their beautiful family-owned farm in Dayton, Ohio was turned into the idyllic setting ​​for their perfectly vintage picnic brunch wedding. 

Every detail like the vibrantly colored wildflowers, visually stunning charcuterie boards, warm cinnamon rolls, and a fun coffee cart was thoughtfully chosen by the couple to add to the relaxed vibe they wanted. 

The Couple:

Brooke and Brandon

The Wedding:

Dayton, Ohio, U.S

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Including Loved Ones In The Wedding Planning

Our wedding was a labor of love since we didn’t host it at a traditional venue. My loved ones came together to help in preparation for the day, which I was so grateful for. My advice for any couple planning their wedding is definitely do not try to do it all yourself. That being said, I made detailed calendar-type spreadsheets for each person that I had given a task so that any information they may need regarding times or plans were all at their fingertips. This helped me delegate, not to have to answer lots of last-minute questions, and my mind was at ease knowing what I had delegated was well-organized.

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A Special First Look

The most memorable part of the day for me was seeing Brandon for the first time across a little bridge my step-dad built over the stream in our pasture. My dad and I met Brandon there for a moment of prayer before the ceremony. We were a distance away from the wedding guests and it made it such an intimate moment to share with them. I will treasure that forever.

Being Fully Present And Enjoying The Day

I’m so proud that I took the time to enjoy each moment of my day. I laid down every stress and focused on being present. That allowed me to feel at peace and rest in the love of my family and husband. I will always look back on our little morning wedding and appreciate the joy that was shared the entire day.

A Casual Picnic Brunch Wedding

Having the low picnic tables felt like a dream that was unrealistic but I’m so thankful we went with it. It created a casual, effortless space for people to hang out. On top of that, I loved the vibrancy of the many colors I chose to incorporate into my day! Altogether it felt young and fresh.

Practical Wedding Favors

I chose to give each of my guests a thrifted mug. I’ve collected thrifted mugs for years and I thought this would be a useful, cost-effective gift to give away. Our guests were able to choose their mug from their assigned table. Then they used them for coffee during the reception.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Eastlyn & Joshua
Floral Design – Garden Glories
Catering – Blackberry Bake Shop
Videography – Mary Grace Curran
Wedding Dress – MLM Label
Bridal Accessories – FALA Jewelry
Groom’s Apparel – Men’s Wearhouse
Rings – Etsy & Artemer
Coffee Cart – Sip Coffee Co.

 

Congratulations to Brooke and Brandon on their picnic brunch wedding! Photographer Eastlyn and Joshua beautifully captured the sweetest moments of this super personalized and casual picnic brunch wedding. 

Many couples are rethinking their wedding plans with fresh priorities in mind to make them more intentional and personal like Brooke and Brandon did. Don’t be afraid to make your wedding day your way. ​​By staying true to yourself, your partner, and your priorities, you can create a wedding that is authentic, impactful, and meaningful. Get started with our wedding planning checklist! 

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Fun, Heartfelt, and Intentional Warehouse Wedding

November 12, 2021 | kailey

A photo booth, a disco ball lit dance floor, and a whole lot of love—these are the ingredients to a truly unique celebration. Liam and Arnel wanted a day filled with their favorite people in their favorite city and that’s exactly what they got. With a historic venue, cozy color palette, and DIY decor, this Chicago warehouse wedding is serving up inspo you’ll want to share with your wedding vendor team. 

Salvage One—complete with exposed brick walls and vintage furniture pieces—proved to be the perfect wedding location for this nontraditional couple. To infuse the space with personality they put their graphic design skills to work, custom making all the wedding signage. Pop-of-color florals by Flowers for Dreams were also incorporated to add extra character to the venue. 

Laetitia Donaghy Photography captured every detail that made this warehouse wedding one for the books. Get your Pinterest boards ready and keep scrolling for an unlike-any-other nuptial.

Photographer’s Thoughts On This Warehouse Wedding 

Liam and Arnel are the absolute loveliest couple. The entire day was filled with tears and laughter. This stylish couple oversaw every single design detail of their day. The fun Jenga advice game, the throwback photo booth, the hotdog station, the rainbow cake—all of it taking place in the historic Salvage One. Arnel made their own signage and invitations. Liam, a flight attendant, had some of his flight attendant friends include plane props in their speeches—it was an absolute hit! We still keep in touch because they are amazing souls. These two have become friends for life and I am so thankful I got to be their wedding photographer.

The Couple:

Liam and Arnel

The Wedding:

Chicago, Illinois

A Wedding Turned Party 

We’re so proud  of having thrown the best and last party our entire guest list attended before going into lockdown the rest of 2020. Also, being able to show our younger nieces and nephews that love between any two people is beautiful and worth throwing a party for.

Memorable Guest Entrances 

The most memorable part of the day was watching guests trickle out of the trolley and into the venue from our little hideaway upstairs. I’ll never forget seeing the smiling, familiar faces all glowing in the sun on a particularly warm February day.

 

Incorporating Loved Ones In Your Wedding

We asked a dear friend to officiate our wedding and she helped make the ceremony so incredibly personal. After sharing our hand-written vows, we also partook in a planting unity ceremony in which we took soil from the places we have grown up in and mixed them together in a pot for a small plant. 

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Every couple should create a new email address solely for the wedding. Please don’t forget the guest experience when planning your day, either. It’s also important to not sweat the small stuff. 

DIY Wedding Day Favors

We laser cut custom place cards with everyone’s names on them. These doubled as meal identifiers for the catering team as each attached tassel color corresponded to a meal choice.  At the end of the night we also gave out Morning Recovery bottles. We had a Sunday wedding and wanted our guests to enjoy themselves without fear of feeling it too much the day after.

Venue Was Love At First Sight 

The venue was one of the first things we signed on and really set the tone for the wedding. Salvage One is a converted warehouse with multiple floors full of antique goods and furniture by day and event space by night. We loved the idea of our guests being able to walk around among the trinkets and decor. The reception floor was also fully customizable depending on the size of the wedding and we were able to pull from the store’s unique collection of chairs, tables, couches, lounges, etc. Oh! And of course there’s the disco ball and massive dance floor. It was truly the perfect place.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Laetitia Donaghy Photography
Ceremony + Reception Venue – Salvage One
Floral Design – Flowers for Dreams
Catering – Maison Cuisine
Cake – Maison Cuisine
DJ – Okyne Medialab
Videography – Whole Heart Video
Invitation Design – Arnel Sancianco
Hair Styling – Kaila Kwon
Groom’s Apparel – Suit Supply

 

Congratulations to Liam and Arnel on their fun-filled warehouse wedding. And big thanks to photographer Laetitia Donaghy Photography for preserving these precious wedding day moments packed with inspiration.  

From the venue to the decor, Liam and Arnel infused their wedding with details that authentically represented their love story. If you’re dreaming of a celebration unlike-any-other, kickstart your wedding planning process by checking out these unique ways to personalize your wedding.

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Don’t Miss This Online Personal Training Giveaway with HipTrain

November 11, 2021 | riley

When you got engaged you probably didn’t realize just how much work goes into planning your wedding, even if you’re familiar with the wedding industry. On top of that, there’s typically a silly expectation that you’re planning on losing weight for your wedding. 

At Junebug, we’re focused on helping you plan the wedding of your dreams while alleviating the stress around it. That’s why we’re so excited to partner with HipTrain to help couples bust wedding stress and focus on feeling great instead of focusing on losing weight for their wedding.

If you’re not familiar with HipTrain, allow us to introduce this awesome online personal training platform! 

image by Raw Shoots Photography | see more of this wedding here

Meet The Online Personal Training Platform HipTrain

HipTrain is a remote personal training platform focused on health and wellness. Each workout is a one-on-one, live session with your trainer that is tailored around your goals. Because they’re focused on making health accessible, their workouts cost less than a fancy latte and your first week is free to make sure it’s a good fit for you.

You can work out with your partner, do your own thing, or even get your wedding party signed up for their own personal training sessions. It’s seriously affordable and way more convenient than signing up with a personal trainer at a gym.

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image by Wild Connections Photography | see more of this wedding here

Perks of HipTrain

Their live one-on-one online personal training utilizes video conferencing with trained fitness professionals from around the world, so these workouts are always available on your schedule. The HipTrain team will work with you to find times that work and help you reschedule any times that don’t.

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Each session will give you a fun and personalized workout that you don’t need any equipment for. On top of that, you’ll also get:

  • Accountability — Anyone can access workout videos online to get in amazing shape, but there’s no one following up with you to keep you accountable. With HipTrain, your trainer will cheer you on and help you reach your goals
  • Personalization — When you’re matched with a trainer they’ll get to know you, your body, and your goals so they’ll develop a program that is unique to you and what you’re looking to achieve
  • Social Motivation — You’ll be able to build a real relationship with your trainer through your workouts. In turn, that relationship acts as social motivation and support to stick with your goals

image by Jessica Amber | see more from this real wedding here

What Do Real Customers Think?

Sophie, a real HipTrain customer had this to say about her experience with the online personal training platform:

HipTrain is the best at home workout experience—I only wish I knew about them earlier. I love that I can choose from a variety of workouts from strength training to pilates, HIIT training and kickboxing. I’ve been using HipTrain for two months and am already seeing amazing results. My muscles are stronger and more defined, not to mention I’m more flexible than I’ve ever been. 

The fact that each class is uniquely personalized makes HipTrain better than any online workout class I’ve ever done. My trainer holds me accountable, helps me set goals, and works to help me get stronger all around—even through warm up, mobility, and core work. Thanks to HipTrain I’ve never worked out so much in my life, enjoyed it, and felt so good!

How HipTrain Works

Once you’ve signed up for HipTrain they’ll ask for your availability and information to schedule your first session. You can choose to train with your personal trainer anywhere from one to seven days a week and you’re also able to set the length of session that works for you. Whether you’ve got thirty minutes or an hour you’ll be able to fit these flexible training sessions into your schedule.

After you’ve scheduled your session you’ll receive calendar invites through your email so you don’t forget about them, either! 

Matching with Your Personal Trainer

HipTrain uses personal concierges to match you with the best trainer for you based on your preferences, styles of working out, goals, and workout times. These personalized experiences are just another reason HipTrain is the best online personal training platform. Plus, if you don’t like the trainer you were matched with for any reason, just reach out and let them know. They really care about the relationship you have with your trainer and making sure it’s a perfect fit! 

image by Raw Shoots Photography | see more from this wedding here

Enter Our HipTrain Giveaway

We’re partnering with HipTrain to give away two months of free personal training to three lucky couples, that’s 16 free sessions per couple! Learn more and enter on our Instagram post. Be sure to follow us and HipTrain to qualify.

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