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How to Set the Scene for Your Engagement Photos

October 25, 2021 | kailey

Image by Enlow Productions. Keep scrolling to see how to set the scene for your engagement photos

You’re officially engaged—congratulations! Now that your wedding planning is in full swing, we can’t think of a better way to kick off your engagement season than with an epic engagement photo session. After hunting down your dream photographer, it’s time to set the scene for your engagement photos. From selecting the perfect outfit to hunting down the prime location, here are our top ways to authentically capture your love. 

Determining What To Wear For Your Engagement Photos 

The outfit you chose to rock during your engagement photo session is an important decision. Your outfit should be something that makes you feel comfortable and confident. Just like the saying goes: if you look good, you feel good. Everyone deserves to feel amazing during every stage of their wedding planning process—engagement photos included. 

For more inspiration, check out our guides for spring, summer, and winter engagement photo outfits

Engagement Photo Ideas 

Now that you’ve hired a trusted photographer, picked out your engagement outfit, and selected a location, it’s time to set the scene. We’ve rounded up a variety of different engagement photo ideas that can be brought to life in all of your favorite places. 

In-Home Engagement Session 

Home is where the heart is. It’s a place where you feel most comfortable, making it the perfect spot for a raw and authentic engagement photo session. 

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Picnic Engagement Session 

Whether it’s in your favorite park or on top of a mountain after a long hike, a picnic engagement session is easy, intimate, and romantic. Throw down comfy blankets, enjoy your favorite snacks, and soak up each other’s company while your photographer snaps away. 

Beachy Engagement Session 

Do you spend your weekends chasing waves or walking sandy beaches? Snap your engagement photos at your favorite beach during golden hour. If you want to add a little extra spice, suit up and take your engagement photos in the water. 

Carnival Engagement 

Carnivals are full of color, unique snacks, and a whole lot of fun. If this sounds like your kind of vibe, plan your engagement session at your local carnival. The vibrant backdrop—during the day or night—is a great setting for romantic, fun-loving photos. With endless rides and props, it’s a prime location for any camera shy couples. Hopping on the ferris wheel or sharing cotton candy is a great way to distract you. 

Adventurous Mountain Top Engagement 

Engagement photos are all about celebrating you. Meaning they should authentically represent your love. If you and your significant other are nature lovers or avid hikers, take your engagement photos on a mountain top adventure. Not only will it make for a fun experience, you’ll also be rewarded with views that’ll make your photos that much better. 

Set Sail For Your Engagement Photos 

Kickstart your engagement season by setting sail in a creative waterfront engagement session. Paddle boats, sail boats, or even an Italian gondola—your options are endless when it comes to boat and location options. You’re able to fully customize your cozy, secluded engagement session. 

Helicopter Or Hot Air Balloon Ride 

Take your love to new heights with an epic helicopter or hot air balloon ride. Whether you soar over the ocean, mountains, or your favorite city skyline, there isn’t a more thrilling way to announce your engagement. 

Image by Shutterfreek. See more of this real wedding here.

Now that your engagement photos are complete, it’s time to share them with the people that mean the most to you. To shout your love from the rooftops in style, check out these unique Etsy save the dates worthy of announcing your wedding.

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Lakeside Micro Wedding Shoot At Cedar Lakes Estate

October 24, 2021 | Junebug Weddings

From the bright pastel color palette to the breathtaking floral installations, this lakeside micro wedding shoot is what dreams are made of. Wedding photographer Jordan Jankun Photography and wedding planner Lindsay Lazare took the lake views and tall trees of the Cedar Lakes Estate and dressed them up for a unique and fun wedding ceremony. Tame Florals created gorgeous floral arrangements and installations that included colored pampas grass and bright pastel flowers. 

On top of all the modern bohemian decor, this talented team also added fun lawn games, a cocktail trailer, and multiple lounge areas. Prepare your Pinterest boards for this incredible lakeside micro wedding shoot, as captured by Jordan Jankun Photography. 

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The Talented Team:

Photography – Jordan Jankun Photography
Event Planning – Lindsay Lazare
Ceremony Venue – Cedar Lakes Estate
Floral Design – Tame Florals
Cake – The Cakery Fishkill
Invitation Design – Handmade Darling
Makeup Artist – Alana Schmidt Makeup
Hair Styling – Kindred Beauty Co.
Wedding Dress – The Mews Bridal and Rime Arodaky
Cocktail Trailer – Milk And Honey Mobile
Linens – Party Crush Studio
Rentals – Wylde Rose Events
Signage – Hudson Valley Handwritten
Lawn Games – Upstate Jamboree

 

Congratulations to this talented team on creating this lakeside micro wedding shoot. Big shout out to Jordan Jankun Photography for creating, capturing, and sharing the day with us. If you’re planning an LGBTQ+ wedding, let us help you plan your perfect celebration. Whether it’s a micro wedding or a larger ceremony, we’re here to help you personalize it to match you and your partners’ unique style.

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Intimate Terracotta Color Palette Olowalu Beach Wedding

October 23, 2021 | kailey

From oceanfront “I do’s” to a reception under the stars, this Olowalu beach wedding is proof micro weddings don’t have to be boring. With the help of wedding planner Bixby and Pine, Katie and Zach were able to bring to life an intimate, unique nuptial that celebrated their love for Hawaii and each other.

With both ocean and mountain views, Olowalu Plantation House was the perfect venue for this Hawaii-loving couple. They wanted Hawaii’s natural beauty to be the main event, with minimal decor and a terracotta color palette—subtle and show-stopping. Tropical florals by Reed and Rye were incorporated into the ceremony backdrop, bouquets, and reception tables to cohesively blend the ceremony and reception areas. 

Photographer and Junebug member Emma Quinn captured every moment and decor detail that’ll have you dreaming of hosting a smaller celebration. Get your Pinterest boards ready and keep scrolling for unique wedding inspiration we guarantee you’ll want to revisit. Plus, you won’t want to miss the traditional Hawaiian unity ceremony, neon aloha sign, and laid-back fashion

Photographer’s Thoughts On This Olowalu Beach Wedding

Katie and Zach took their time planning their Olowalu beach wedding. They’ve lived in Hawaii and decided it was important for their guests to experience this place they love so dearly. It really was an intimate wedding for the books.

The Couple:

Katie and Zach

The Wedding:

Maui, Hawaii

Sharing Their Love For Hawaii And Each Other

We prioritized many things when planning our wedding. First, having lots of time together as a couple. Prioritizing our time together in the day-of itinerary allowed us to really take in what was happening! Secondly, showing off the beauty of Hawaii to all our loved ones. Zach and I have spent the past three winters on the island, so it’s an important place to us. We wanted to be able to show our guests why it holds such a special place in our hearts.

Working With Photographer Emma Quinn

Working with Emma Quinn was easy and effortless. We’ve worked with Emma many times. She’s always had such an eye for capturing moments, taking a step back, and painting the picture of the day. Emma is a true storyteller! She’s also just a really fun and sweet person to have around. My family and friends just loved her. We also spent a night in a tiny cabin in Yosemite for our engagement session, then spent sunrise to sunset together, and never got sick of each other. Love that chick.

A Venue With Ocean And Mountain Views 

We’re so proud of how beautiful the venue was. I think all our guests were blown away when they arrived. The Olowalu Plantation House sits right on the water. From one side you have a view of the ocean and from the other side you have a view of the mountains. It had all of the Hawaii vibe we were going for. 

 

Local Beers Only At The Reception 

I loved that we served local beers and seltzers from Maui Brewing Company, Kona Brewing Company, and Ola Brewing Company. We had a beer pong table that was so fun during the reception. Honestly, we were proud of most elements of the day. We’re so happy with how it came together.

The Importance Of Hiring A Wedding Planner 

Our advice to couples everywhere is to hire a wedding planner! We’re in the wedding industry ourselves and we almost tried to do it on our own. After a few months of planning, we realized that the biggest gift we could give ourselves was hiring someone. Bixby and Pine did everything—I mean everything. It allowed us to solely focus on each other and let us really take in the meaning of the day. Let me say it louder for the people in the back: a wedding planner is a gift to yourselves! 

 

Incorporate Loved Ones In The Wedding 

The most memorable part of the day was our ceremony. And trust me, I wasn’t expecting that. But when you really love the person you’re marrying, saying your vows to one another in front of all your favorite people is pretty special. We were laughing, we were crying—it was just perfect. Plus, our officiant is our brother-in-law and he did such a good job centering the message around who we are as a couple. And my mom recited a bible verse about love. Then, we had a unity ceremony honoring Hawaiian culture. 

 

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Emma Quinn
Event Planning – Bixby and Pine
Ceremony + Reception Venue – Olowalu Plantation House
Floral Design – Reed and Rye
Catering – Food for the Soul Catering and Events
DJ – Michael of Maui DJ Services
Videography – Jay and Mack Films
Invitation Design – Kylie Morgan
Bridesmaids’ Apparel – Freepeople
Groomsmen’s Apparel – Topman
Rings – Devries Jewelers + Manly Bands
Rentals – Rio Event Design

 

Congratulations to Katie and Zach on their oceanfront Hawaiian nuptial. And big thanks to photographer and Junebug member Emma Quinn for capturing the love and laughter that radiated from this Olowalu beach wedding. 

If you’re looking to tie the knot in your favorite place in the world—like Katie and Zach—then a destination wedding is for you. Start by checking out more of Emma Quinn’s work in our directory of top photographers from around the world. Then, kickstart your planning process with our guide to planning a destination wedding.

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