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A $50K Classically Boho Oregon Ranch Wedding

June 4, 2022 | riley

Sweeping canyon views, a rustic villa, a festive color palette, boho-chic accents, and lush eye-catching florals—McKenna and Ryan’s Oregon Ranch wedding was as breathtaking as it was memorable. The pair filled their big day with funky personal details for a personalized and unforgettable celebration. And with the help of Junebug member Ponderosa Planning, they pulled off the wedding of their dreams within a $50k budget!

The pair started the day in the sweetest way by exchanging private lakeside vows, followed by a beautiful ceremony surrounded by their closest loved ones—including their furbaby Nama. With the views of the iconic Smith Rock and Crooked River, the couple said their “I dos” just as the sun was setting.  The celebration continued at their romantic and rustic outdoor reception featuring gorgeous florals by The Posie Shoppe, candlelit tablescapes, and bistro-style string lights. At the same time, the taco and gelato trucks made for a deliciously fun addition.

The couple hit the right fashion notes with their stylish attire. Ryan looked dashing in his classic suit, and McKenna stunned in her bohemian deep-V lace dress with a long unique train. She later changed into a short beaded dress with butterfly sleeves paired with white booties for the after-party. This is one classically boho wedding you don’t want to miss. Thankfully, Andie Avery Photography captured every detail of this celebration. So keep scrolling to see more because this is the romantic wedding inspiration you’ve been looking for.

The Couple:

McKenna and Ryan

The Wedding:

Ranch at the Canyons, Terrebone, Oregon

Why The Couple Choose An Oregon Ranch Wedding

When I was younger, my mom and sister and I went horseback riding at my venue, and I fell in love. The Tuscan buildings went with the color scheme and classy boho decor perfectly.

How The Couple Stuck To Their Budget For Their Oregon Ranch Wedding

I laid out a rough budget of everything I needed in a Google spreadsheet. I started by booking all the “no brainer” expenses–things I couldn’t see our wedding happening without. I booked our venue, photographer, coordinator, and florist within a few months of getting engaged. Then the smaller details started to fill in from there. I probably adjusted my rentals about 30 times. I felt like I was super annoying to all my vendors with the amount I bugged them, but when I talked to my coordinator, I realized that even wedding planners do this.

A DIY Ceremony Backdrop And Shot Seating Chart Sign

With the help of our contractor, my dad made our wedding arch and our shot sign. The arch was unique and personal, which made it so special. Our shot seating chart sign with the Michael Scott quote, “You miss 100 percent of the shots you don’t take.” was a huge hit.

Advice From The Newlyweds On How To Stay Within Your Budget

My advice would be to prioritize the details that matter the most. Once you have those, the rest will fall into place. Pay attention to what is and isn’t included with your venue. Our venue was beautiful but included zero staff or clean-up services. Those costs added up in comparison to a venue where staffing was included. Also, if your venue doesn’t have toilets, don’t forget to rent those

A Well-Thought-Out Wedding Playlist By The Bride

The silliest thing that I spent a lot of time on and was super proud of was my wedding playlist. I probably spent hours picking out every song that would play, but it was cool hearing all my favorite songs on my favorite day. It was like when you plug in your phone in the car, and you don’t realize that it’s your music playing, and you keep thinking, “whoever made this playlist has really good taste.” 

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Andie Avery Photography
Event Planning – Ponderosa Planning
Venue – Ranch at the Canyons
Floral Design – The Posie Shoppe
Catering – El Sancho
DJ – Flip Flop Sounds
Makeup Artist & Hair Styling – Jess Dempsey
Wedding Dress – Made with Love
Groom’s Apparel – Jim’s Formal Wear
Rentals – Curated Events

 

Congratulations to McKenna and Ryan on their classically boho Oregan ranch wedding. And big thanks to Andie Avery Photography for capturing and sharing their special day with us. Of course, we also have to thank Junebug member Ponderosa Planning for making their dream day come to life. To see more of the incredible weddings they have planned, be sure to check out their profile in our directory of wedding planners from around the globe!

Whether you’ve set your heart on a low-key celebration or a lavish affair, setting your wedding budget is a critical first step to planning. Check out our planning and budget guides to get you started!

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Elegant French-Inspired Wedding From The Big Fake Wedding

June 3, 2022 | riley

With summer right around the corner, we can’t help but dream of elegant destination weddings in far-off places. And The Big Fake Wedding Minneapolis has us dreaming of a French vacation thanks to its muted color palette, abundance of greenery and soft white florals, and gold details. It just goes to show that when a talented team of vendors comes together, magic really is possible.

Between the floral columns that framed the ceremony space, the tall tapered candles sitting upon gold candle holders, and the use of macaroons both on the wedding cake and the place settings, they’ve proven that you don’t have to jet off across the world to have the French-inspired wedding of your dreams. And as if that wasn’t enough, we can’t forget the bride’s pearl cape–one of the hottest wedding trends of 2022. To feel as if you’ve been transported to a small chateau, keep scrolling to see the incredible photos, captured by Exist Weddings, Alexandra Robyn Photo + Design, and Alyssa Rados Photography!

French-Inspired Wedding From The Big Fake Wedding

Image by Exist Media

Image by Exist Media

Image by Exist Media

Image by Exist Media

Image by Exist Media

Image by Exist Media

Image by Exist Media

Image by Exist Media

Image by Exist Media

 

The Talented Team:

Photography – Exist Weddings, Alexandra Robyn Photo + Design, & Alyssa Rados Photography
Venue & Bar – The Whim
Hotel – Hotel Emery
Floral & Event Design: Ceremony Backdrop – Golden Harvest Events
Floral & Event Design: Tables 5 + 6 – It’s the Little Things Events
Floral & Event Design: Table 7 & 8 + Head Table + DOC – HappiLily Events
Floral & Event Design: Table 1 & 2 + Registration – A.L. Events
Floral & Event Design: Bouquets & Boutonierres & Styled Rentals – Style Society
Floral & Event Design: Kids Table – The Kids Table
Catering – Braise Catering
Cake – Amy’s Cupcake Shop
Cookie Bar – Love You Cookie
Dessert – Nothing Bundt Cake
S’mores Bar – North Mallow
DJ & Videography – Complete Weddings + Events
Ceremony Entertainment – Loring String Quartet
Invitation Design – Merimoi Press
Makeup Artist – Jesus Arte
Hair Styling – The Perch Hair Studio
Wedding Dress – Grace + Ivory
Bridesmaids’ Apparel – Vow’d Weddings
Groom’s Apparel – Suitshop
Signage – Cold Press Creative
Balloon Installation – Dot & Daisy
Champagne Wall & Event Installations – Wedding Wood Rentals
Lighting – Phos Events
Mobile Mocktails – Minne Bar Go
Photobooth – SPN Booth
Tunnel of Love – This Manifested Life
Tunnel of Love – Pressed
Travel – 100 Palms Travel & Events
Valet – Uptown Valet

 

Congratulations to Big Fake Wedding on yet another incredible wedding event! From the chance to meet local vendors, taste delicious food, and hit the dance floor, they’re the perfect event for anyone who’s planning their own wedding! If you have yet to attend one, you’re in luck because they’re on tour all over the country. Head over to their website and find tickets to an event near you!

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Dazzling DIY Disco Themed Orchid Farm Wedding

June 1, 2022 | riley

Emulating California’s golden hour through a color palette of caramel, coral, and peach, Patrick and Connor’s Orchid Farm wedding was filled with unique DIY details all done within three months! Due to the pandemic, the pair had to push their wedding date a year. But, with the help of their planner Anthology Studios, they pulled off a whimsical disco party with their closest loved ones.

Using eye-catching arrangements by Desert Rose Florals to frame the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Barbara coastline, the dashing grooms exchanged heartfelt vows in a breathtaking clifftop ceremony. After tying the knot, their dazzling greenhouse reception featured a floating installation of mixed dried foliage, fresh blooms, and glittery disco balls. 

From the handcrafted earthy and retro accents down to the epic fashion, the love, effort, and creativity the couple poured into their big day will blow you away. Scroll through these captivating images by Morgan McCanne and be prepared to see some serious oceanside meets greenhouse wedding inspiration.

The Couple:

Connor and Patrick

The Wedding:

Dos Pueblos Orchid Farm, Santa Barbara, CA

Why They Chose To Have An Orchid Farm Wedding

We saw our venue on a few wedding blogs in late 2018. After some digging, we found the name and contact on Yelp and set up a walkthrough. We visited and instantly fell in love. The California coastline ceremony site and greenhouses for cocktails and reception were everything we were looking for. We knew we wanted to get married in the Santa Barbara area, so we researched other venues but always came back to Dos Pueblos Orchid Farm.

Personalizing Their Ceremony By Writing Their Own Vows And Including Their Loved Ones

At the beginning of the ceremony, we had our wedding bands passed throughout our guests for them to impart good vibes and best wishes before our vows and placement of the rings. Our dog was our flower girl, too! She loved greeting the guests and being the center of attention. I also loved our vows. We wrote them separately, but the similarities showed just how aligned our brains are. We laughed and cried and it was such a loving moment.

How The Couple Added All Of The DIY Touches To Their Orchid Farm Wedding

We didn’t go into wedding planning thinking we would DIY as much as we did, but we had such a specific vision that it was easier for us to create these goods rather than compromise the look we were going for. When we didn’t see premade elements online, we took it into our own hands and made them ourselves. Thanks to Photoshop and a Cricut, we made all the paper goods and signs. We also designed and made our escort card installation, hand-sewed table overlays, made bracelets for our wedding party, and constructed custom signage stands.

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A DIY Wedding Was A Lot Of Hard Work But A Rewarding Experience

We’re proud of everything we handcrafted to make our pretty specific vision come to life. It was a lot of work and time, but we love how everything came together. I know everyone says to let go of everything at the start of your day so you can fully enjoy it, but to be honest, since we were so heavily involved with the gritty details, it didn’t happen so easily for us. I remember heading down to the ceremony site and seeing all of our friends and family having a good time, waiting for us, and remembering feeling all of the stress melt away. It was like a button clicked off, and we could finally let go. 

Working With Photographer Morgan McCanne Felt Natural And Easy

Morgan is the photographer of our dreams. We worked with her on our engagement shoot and immediately felt so comfortable with her. Since our wedding was pushed a year, it was a little longer until we could see her again, but it felt like we had one of our good friends with us the entire day. She was up for any locations and poses and made us feel completely comfortable. Not to mention that the final edited photos are just beyond anything we could have imagined. They are the perfect representation and reminder of our special day. We honestly still get overwhelmed—in the best possible way—every time we look at the photos.

Charitable Donations Honoring Their Grandmothers

We personalized wooden fans for the guests during the ceremony but didn’t give out traditional wedding favors. Instead, we donated to Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s foundations. We each had grandmothers who suffered from these diseases, so we wanted to give back to them in this way.

They Treated Their Guests To An Unexpected And Fun Wedding Menu

Before the ceremony, we had alcoholic and non-alcoholic popsicle pour-overs provided by Mom and Pop Shop Popsicles. We had a full open bar and three signature drinks named after us and our dog, Cali, during the cocktail hour, complete with custom drink stirrers. We also had Mexican-inspired appetizers and a delicious full-service taco bar for dinner by Nana’s Catering. For dessert, we had churros and McConnell’s Ice Cream—a Santa Barbara staple. Patrick’s best friend from high school also made a small tres leches cutting cake for us. These elements helped make our day special, and our guests loved a more unique wedding reception dinner.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Morgan McCanne Photo
Event Planning – Anthology Studios
Venue – Dos Pueblos Orchid Farm
Floral Design – Desert Rose Florals
Catering – Nana’s Catering
Dessert – The Churro Cart CA
DJ – Vox DJs
Hair Styling – Ciao Bella
Groom’s Apparel – Moss Bros
Bridal Party’s Apparel – The Black Tux & Lulu’s
Rings – Tiffany & Co.
Rentals – Party Pleasers
Photobooth – Selfie Booth Co.
Lighting & Disco Balls – Ambient Event Design
Transportation – Jump on the Schoolbus
Popsicle/Pourover Welcome Station – Mom & Pop Shop
Bartenders & Staffing – National Bar Staffing

 

Congratulations to Patrick and Connor on their dazzling DIY disco-themed Orchid Farm wedding. We’re so glad that Morgan McCanne was there to capture every stunning detail and swoon-worthy moment of the day. 

Thinking of going full-scale DIY for your wedding like this couple? Do-it-yourself projects are a great way to personalize your ceremony and reception, but they can be overwhelming if you’re not careful. Check out our DIY planning guide for helpful tips to stay on track and on budget.

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