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September 23, 2021 | riley

image by Carlos Elizondo | see more of this real wedding here

When we look at the wedding industry, it’s easy to get lost in the noise. The annual trends, the outfits, and even the ceremony vows are all just loud. Many couples, wedding blogs, and inspirational images will tell you that other people are getting married the right way and you need to do it that way too while also making it unique and showstopping. Huh? It’s a lot to handle. 

Wedding inspiration can be as confusing as it is, well, inspiring. Yes, we love weddings here at Junebug Weddings. But we really love love. We want every couple—regardless of their gender, race, religion, or even cultures—to celebrate their love in a way that feels authentic to them and also brings them the most joy on their special day. 

We’ll be the first to tell you that planning your wedding can be stressful. So, if you’re looking for permission to host a wedding that is as unique as your love, you’ve come to the right place. 

Hi, we’re Junebug Weddings. We’re the wedding blog for everyone. And we’re here to help.

Who Is Junebug Weddings

Junebug Weddings was started back in 2006 to help brides plan their dream weddings. We’ve evolved a lot since then but our mission is still similar and quite simple. We’re here to help every couple around the world plan their perfect wedding. 

Consider us the wedding blog for everyone. Our small team is scattered across the United States but we still find time to jump on virtual calls to discuss our favorite weddings, a gorgeous floral installation we saw, or an emotional first look image that got us choked up. Every day we leap out of bed, do our best Jonathan Van Ness coffee dance, and work to empower couples everywhere. Together, we’ll plan the happiest day of your life.

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With over 14,000 posts on our website, we’ve covered just about everything you’ll need. If you don’t see the answers to something that you’re looking for, email us

image by Julia Luckett Photography | see more from this shoot here

Junebug Weddings Vendors

Although we do a great job of inspiring, we aren’t just a wedding inspiration website. Junebug also proudly features a carefully selected group of wedding professionals. We’ve got every vendor you’ll need by your side starting with photographers, planners, florists, DJs, and more

We work with them to curate helpful advice we can provide to our readers (that’s you!) at no cost. Whether you’re traveling to a faraway place to tie the knot or getting married in your backyard, our vendors will make your wedding dreams a reality.

The Unconventional Wedding Blog

We want to be more than just the place to go for unique wedding inspiration. We want to be your unconventional wedding blog. The home for all the inspiration you didn’t know that you needed. 

Looking for bridal jumpsuits that will give you the ability to break it down on the dance floor? Our wedding blog has got you covered. The same goes for colorful suits that break the mold of what couples should wear on their wedding day.

But it’s more than that. You won’t ever find us telling you that you should lose weight before your wedding (gross) but we do have tips to make sure you feel your best. If you’ve got an itch to change your hairstyle before the big day—or even during it—we’re here to support you.

Why We Work So Hard

Every year we host multiple photo contests, help wedding vendors grow their businesses, and—best of all—see millions of real weddings. While we consider ourselves very lucky to do this, we also work really hard to make sure the inspiration that we’re sharing is inspiring to everyone in the wedding planning process. We mean everyone.

It’s powerful to see yourself and other folks who look like you featured in gorgeous images celebrating love. We’ve even heard from couples that it would have even helped them in the early stages of figuring out their own love to see similar couples celebrated in this way. So, let’s celebrate together.

Image by Nikk Nguyen Photo | See more of this real wedding here.

Host Your Own Non-Traditional Wedding—Or Don’t

Looking to host a zero-waste wedding? We’ve got everything you need to host a sustainable wedding. Are you trying to figure out who should give a speech at your wedding reception? We’ve got that too. Or maybe you just want to keep it easy and have a picnic elopement. Yep, we’ve got your elopement picnic planning covered too.

If your Aunt calls you to announce that she’s bringing her children to the wedding, we’ve got your back when you tell her no. We can even help you to politely tell your guests to put away their cell phones during your ceremony—something your expert photographer will also appreciate. 

Whether you’re planning a two-person elopement at the top of a mountain or a 200-person wedding in a lavish ballroom, you’ve come to the right place. We’re here for you and we’re so excited to help you plan the wedding of your dreams. 

We have everything you need from the vendors that help you kick wedding planning stress to the packing list for your honeymoon. Seriously. Celebrating your love is our thing.

And in case you haven’t heard it enough, congratulations. We can’t wait to celebrate with you. Now let’s get started with your wedding budget.

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Airy And Playful Micro Wedding Inspiration Shoot

September 21, 2021 | kailey

When planning your dream wedding, it’s sometimes the smallest details that make the biggest impact. Which rings true in this playful micro wedding inspiration, brought to life by wedding planner Etc Coordinators and a talented team of vendors. They wanted to create inspiration that proves you don’t need an abundance of lavish decor to make a statement. 

The Ice Plant Building—a historic, concrete wedding venue in Texas—made a stunning blank canvas for this micro wedding. To enhance the neutral space, Foxglove and Grace incorporated muted jewel-toned floral arrangements throughout the venue. Of course, the most eye-catching addition was the ceremony backdrop—a greenery-filled wall with a “better together” neon sign. Because, why have one ceremony arch when you could have a whole wall—right?  

Gaby Deimeke Photography captured every element that took this micro wedding to the next level. From the elegant fashion to the jaw-dropping floral installations and everything in between. Whether you’re in search of a ceremony backdrop unlike any other or in need of timeless wedding inspiration, this playful micro wedding is what you’ve been searching for. 

Photographer’s Thoughts On This Playful Micro Wedding Inspiration

While the exterior of The Ice Plant Building is inconspicuous amid downtown La Grange, the impeccable indoor lighting and unique concrete details were the inspiration for our Moody Blues shoot. The venue offered a beautiful blank slate for muted jewel tones. Modern details mixed with lushy textures were the perfect combination in this timeless setting. Their butterfly wall provides a romantic backdrop for new beginnings, too. We loved this playful feature to highlight the couple and bridesmaids.

 

 

 

 

 

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Gaby Deimeke Photography
Event Planning – Etc Coordinators
Ceremony + Reception Venue – The Ice Plant Building
Floral Design – Foxglove and Grace
Catering – Another Round Cocktails
Bartender – Another Round Cocktails
Videography – Zeal Media
Invitation Design – Calli Rosa
Makeup Artist – Emily Kay Beauty
Hair Styling – Jenn’s Hair Obsessions
Wedding Dress – Unbridaled
Bridal Accessories – Dawn And Dusk Jewelry
Bridesmaids’ Apparel – Revelry
Groom’s Apparel – Dapper and Dashing
Rentals – Moontower Rentals + Table Manners + Premiere Events
Neon Sign – Strong Events

 

No element of this playful micro wedding inspiration was short of amazing. And we’re glad Gaby Deimeke Photography was able to elegantly capture every detail that made it one for the books. From the elegant fashion to the eye-catching florals, every element of this nuptial is sure to be used by wedding planning couples everywhere. 

If you’re tired of seeing the same wooden arch and want to spice up your ceremony backdrop, we understand! Check out these creative ceremony backdrops to personalize your wedding and wow your guests.

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Stunning Fashion-Forward Madrid Elopement

September 20, 2021 | Junebug Weddings

One look at this destination elopement might just have you booking your own trip to Madrid, like Marie and John. Marie and John fell in love with the city and decided it was the perfect place to elope. From getting ready together in the hotel to exchanging their vows in the gorgeous Buen Retiro Park, this fashion-forward Madrid elopement captured the beauty of their love and the city. 

Marie and John’s elopement featured gorgeous wedding day fashion, like Marie’s sheer puff-sleeve gown by Angela Pedregal and her easy feather headband hairstyle. They celebrated their love by strolling the city streets, sharing churros, and having a sunset dance in front of a royal palace. With luscious greenery and stunning Spanish architecture, keep scrolling to see how Blancorazon Wedding captured it. 

The Couple:

Marie and John

The Wedding:

Madrid, Spain

Having a Madrid Elopement

We chose Madrid because it’s the city that welcomed us and it’s where we came to live. Truly, we fell in love with it and we couldn’t have done it anywhere else.

 

Shop feather bridal headbands: Bridal ivory feather crown ($108.95); bridal white feather headband ($28.89); Crystal feather headband ($62.11); Bridal feather two-piece headpiece ($37.49)

Memorable Moments in Madrid

Surely the ceremony, even if short, was the most memorable part of our day. We also exchanged vows in front of the scenery of Retiro Park. Another moment that was incredible was our first dance during sunset. Our photographer put our favorite song on a portable speaker. We felt like we were dancing alone even though we were in the city center.

Advice From the Bride

We thought it would take a long time to organize it; instead, in less than two months, we organized everything with the help of our wedding vendors. Our advice is to get a planner and if you have some crazy ideas, propose them. For example, we went to eat in one of our favorite places in the Barrio de las Letras. For a more classic wedding, it might be unusual, but we really wanted to do it.

Enjoying Their Favorite Foods

Our menu was atypical in the sense that we relied on our favorite local who brought us dishes that we love such as fried calamari and for dessert, the churros di san gines. It might be unique for a wedding, but it is very typical in Madrid.

The Wedding Team:

Photography + Videography – Blancorazon Wedding
Event Planning – Llega la Novia
Ceremony Venue – Buen Retiro Park
Reception Venue – Only You Hotel
Floral Design – Savia Bruta
Invitation Design – Trantrán Estudio
Makeup Artist – Sara Calvo
Wedding Dress – Angela Pedregal
Bridal Accessories – Acus
Rentals – Maison Fabiola
Hair Accessories – Launikenovias
Dressing Gown Bathrobe – Maria Gadea

 

Congratulations to Marie and John on their Madrid elopement! Big thank you to Blancorazon Wedding for capturing and sharing this day with us. If you’re on the fence about eloping, we’ve got four reasons to convince you! And if we succeeded, come back and check out our ultimate elopement planning guide to get started.

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