WEDDING BLOG

Non-Traditionally Tropical Puerto Viejo Elopement

September 18, 2021 | kailey

A wedding that doubles as a getaway—we’re sold. This playful Puerto Viejo elopement will inspire couples everywhere to exchange the traditional wedding ceremony for an adventurous destination celebration. From the secluded beachfront ceremony to the reception spent snorkeling, every detail made for an incredible vacation and an even better nuptial.

Planner One Heart Event Planning and a talented team of vendors created this magical inspiration on the stunning Le Cameleon Boutique Hotel property. To enhance the existing lush greenery and ocean views, tropical floral arrangements by D’Bambu Eventos y Decoración were the perfect addition. With an eye-catching ceremony backdrop and a natural palm leaf aisle, florals truly were the main event.

If you’re in search of unique ways to take your destination wedding to the next level, you’ve come to the right place. Get ready to be fully transported into a tropical oasis with these images captured by Junebug member Raw Shoots Photography.

Photographer’s Thoughts On This Puerto Viejo Elopement

Through our Caribbean Sunrise styled shoot, we wanted to showcase the experience of traveling and getting eloped in Puerto Viejo—a slice of real paradise and ironically one of the most underrated towns for weddings. Our planning team wanted to preserve the essence of the Caribbean beach town. We had a natural palm leaf aisle, a non-traditional tropical color palette, and lots of tropical greens.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Raw Shoots Photography
Event Planning – One Heart Event Planning
Ceremony + Reception Venue – Le Cameleon Boutique Hotel
Floral Design – D’Bambu Eventos y Decoración
Cake – Anny Calvo
Videography – Bacalao Films
Makeup Artist + Hair Styling – Luis González
Wedding Gown – Elky Suarez
Suit – Sastrería Arece
Bridal Headpiece – Madre Perla
Earrings – Loropetalo
Bridal Beachware + Robe – Maracoa Beachwear
Beach Sandals – Amalfi
Groom’s Beachwear – Samoa Boutique
Rentals – Elegante Frenesí

After catching one glimpse of this tropical Puerto Viejo elopement—captured by Junebug member Raw Shoots Photography—you’re probably feeling inspired to exchange “I do’s” far from home. And we don’t blame you.

If you’re not sure it will fit into your wedding budget, we’re here to remind you that a destination wedding is doable! Before you jet-set off to your dream wedding destination, check out this destination wedding budget breakdown of every factor that’ll influence your wedding cost.

Completely Unique And Colorful Backyard Wedding

September 17, 2021 | kailey

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Nothing is too much when it comes to infusing your big day with personality. If you’re still not sure, the proof is in Katie and John’s colorful backyard wedding. With planner Pop Parties by their side, this unconventional couple was able to bring to life a nuptial that cohesively incorporated all of their favorite things. Sprinkling them throughout their traditional ceremony at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church and their fully personalized backyard reception—the same backyard where their love blossomed.

A hand-crafted dream catcher wall, painted dance floor, and bold David Kimmel Design florals were just a few meaningful details—captured by Sarah Kate Photography—that made this backyard space Katie and John’s dream reception venue. If you’re searching for ways to transform a cherished space into a dreamy wedding location, your prayers have been answered. Don’t believe us? Keep scrolling.

Be Inspired PR’s Thoughts On This Colorful Backyard Wedding

People always tell you to incorporate your personality into your wedding day, but how much is too much? The answer is that there’s no limit! Katie and John proved that adding thoughtful, custom, personal details into your wedding day is always a good idea.

They included things like multiple colorful wedding cakes, Harry Potter quotes on their place cards, vibrant and various florals scattered throughout the reception, a handmade dreamcatcher escort display, a painted floral dance floor, and more. Oh, did we mention there was a unicorn at the reception? This wedding is like nothing you’ve seen before.

The Couple:

Katie and John

The Wedding:

Plano, Texas

The Importance Of Your Guest List

We were so grateful that we were able to have everyone we hold most dear there with us. We didn’t have a lot of trouble finalizing the guest list. And I’m proud that our wedding was drama-free.

DIY Wedding Details That Add Personality

I love to craft, paint, and make jewelry. Since the theme for our wedding weekend was centered around dreaming and magic, we crafted over 200 dream catchers to serve as escort cards to help our guests find their seats. They were really fun to make for everyone and I’m glad I could include a personal detail from my love for arts and crafts.

A Reception Venue Filled With New And Old Memories

We chose to get married at my husband’s parents’ home. They have a beautiful backyard and we’ve shared so many memories together there. It felt really comfortable to have our wedding there.

Goodbye First Dance, Hello Private Dance

Our private last dance was the most memorable moment of the day. John and I, alone in the twinkling garden tent, dancing to our favorite song made for the most incredible end to the day.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Sarah Kate Photography
Event Planning – Pop Parties
Ceremony Venue – Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church
Floral Design – David Kimmel Design
Catering – Wolfgang Puck Catering
Cake – Fancy Cakes by Lauren
Live Music – Absolute Entertainment – The Project Band
Videography – Robert Cawthorne Wedding Films
Invitation Design – Momental
Makeup Artist – Stephanie Nelson Makeup & Hair
Rentals – Posh Couture Rentals

Congratulations to Katie and John on their colorful backyard Texas wedding. And big thanks to Sarah Kate Photography for capturing every element proving there’s no limit when it comes to the addition of custom, personalized details.

From signage to tablescapes, there are endless decor elements that can be used to fully transform a backyard space into a dream wedding venue. If you’re looking for inspo that’ll take your backyard celebration to the next level, check out our guide to the best Amazon wedding decor for your backyard wedding.

Gorgeous Fall Bridesmaids Style Inspiration

September 16, 2021 | riley

Image by Brooke Taelor. See more of this real wedding here.

Cozy blankets, crunching leaves, and pumpkin spice everything—it’s finally autumn. While we’re sad to say goodbye to warmer weather, we can now say hello to all things fall—especially if you’re planning a fall wedding. Fall doesn’t only bring cooler temperatures. It also brings different textures, colors, and fun fall accessories.

If you’re including a bridal party on your big day, your bridesmaids’ style should be on your mind. Choosing the perfect bridesmaid look will help tie your whole fall wedding together. To help figure out what style you like best, we’ve rounded up fall bridesmaid style inspiration with everything from mismatched colors to mismatched dresses.

Mismatched Fall Bridesmaid Dresses

Mismatched bridesmaid dresses have been popular in recent years and it comes as no surprise. Mixing dresses allow you to showcase all the different colors in your wedding seamlessly. When you think about fall, do you think of mustard yellow, dark reds, and burnt oranges? What about different shades of green?

If your fall wedding color palette features a multitude of different colors, try dressing your bridesmaids in mismatched dresses based on your wedding colors. This will also blend well with your floral arrangements and decor.

Image by Cody & Allison Photography. See more of this real wedding here

Autumn Tones of Red, Orange, and Yellow

Using mustard, red, and burnt orange colors doesn’t mean your bridal party needs to be plain! These three colors look great in both floral arrangements and bridesmaid dresses. Whether you keep the group in the same fabric texture or use different fabrics, these colors are sure to look good together.

Shop orange, red, and yellow bridesmaid dresses:

Image by Safeena Noah Photography. See more of this real wedding here

Different Shades of Blue

Most people think that neutral fall colors are beige or grey, but blues are another great neutral color that makes other rich tones pop. Whether you prefer stormy blue colors or a rich navy blue, using shades of blue is an easy way to enhance your wedding palette. Plus, if your bridal party has different skin tones, you can pair each of them into shades that look best for each of them.

Shop blue bridesmaid dresses:

Image by Shannon Robbins. See more of this real wedding here

Emerald Green Fall Bridesmaids

We’ve said it before, and we will say it again—don’t ever sleep on emerald green. This dark green not only pairs beautifully with so many other colors, but with the right combination, it embodies everything fall. Emerald green is sort of like a classic little black dress—it looks great on every skin tone and body type. Having all your bridesmaids in this shade of green will look cohesive and accentuate your wedding theme and color scheme.

Shop emerald green bridesmaid dresses:

Image by Heath Whorton. See more of this real wedding here

All White

Gone are the days that a bride has to be in white. If you plan on wearing a non-white wedding dress, like black or light pink, having your bridesmaids in all white will make your colorful dress pop. White bridesmaid dresses act as a blank canvas and when you add your fall-toned bouquets your whole wedding color palette pulls together.

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Image by Tressa Wixom Photography. See more of this real wedding here

Dark Red

If fall makes you think of dark rich tones, having your bridesmaids in darker shades of red helps achieve that cozy fall vibe. Dark red shades like burgundy, wine, and berry pair well with dusty rose, gold, grey, and navy. If your partner or their wedding party is looking to wear any of these colors, dark red pairs beautifully.

Shop dark red bridesmaid dresses:

We know that shopping for bridesmaid dresses can be difficult, especially during unprecedented times and living in different time zones. Thankfully, we put together a list of places to shop bridesmaid dresses online. These online shops will help you find everything you need whether they’re in these color schemes or another color palette of your dreams.

For more fall-wedding planning tips, check out these cozy fall wedding ideas and these fall wedding dresses that are both cool and cozy!

Image by Northern Native Photography. See more of this real wedding here.

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