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Whimsical And Colorful Micro Wedding

July 15, 2021 | Junebug Weddings

Creating a uniquely you wedding is half the fun of planning a wedding! To kick off their fun planning adventure, Hilary and Mike brought their keen eyes for art to their colorful micro wedding. Using a color palette of electric blue, gold, and maroon, they added bold and unique decor to their wedding. Everything worked perfectly from the metallic streamers, vinyl-wrapped blocks, disco balls, and flower-infused balloon arch. You could say that color was definitely not in short supply. Junebug member Jeff Gilmer Photography describes it as, “80s prom meets Dr. Suess meets Studio 54” and we have to agree. 

To add to the bold colors of the day, Hilary rocked some amazing wedding day fashion. She paired bold red shoes with her crisp white wide-leg trousers and twirl-worthy top. We can’t forget to mention her second outfit—a head-to-toe gold reception outfit. 

These photos captured by Junebug member Jeff Gilmer Photography might just inspire you to add more color and playfulness to your wedding day! Keep scrolling to get inspired.

The Couple:

Hilary and Mike

The Wedding:

Live Oak Friends Meeting House, Houston, Texas

Having Their First Dance

Our first dance was our little nod to tradition. Considering that we hadn’t even committed to doing a choreographed dance until about a month before the big day, we can’t believe how much fun it was. We took three lessons with Lisa at Love Dance HTX and learned a classic waltz to “Love” by Nancy Adams which was written for Disney’s 1973 film “Robin Hood”. It’s such a simple and nostalgic song, and we’re lucky to relive that moment whenever we listen to it.

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A Ceremony Inspired By Traditions

We knew we wanted our ceremony to be inspired by the Quaker marriage tradition. We deeply connect to its simple, egalitarian nature, as well as the value placed on silent reflection and on participation from family and friends. Also, we wrote our own vows in little notebooks which we now keep behind the frame of our ceremony certificate, signed by everyone who shared that day with us.

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Creating Their Perfect Wedding

The most important part about planning was having fun! Neither of us come from a background of religious customs or family traditions. So, we had the privilege of planning our idea of a great time. We settled on love and gratitude on a backdrop of cocktails, comfort food, and groovy music as our inspiration.

DIY-ing Their Colorful Micro Wedding

The most special element that we DIY’d was our invitations. Using an image that our photographer Jeff Gilmer took at our engagement shoot, we worked with our dear friend and art school professor, Patrick Masterson, to make an edition of 100 four-color screen prints. It was an amazing way to connect the memories from our relationship with the future of our marriage. We also designed all of the ephemera for the save-the-date, ceremony program, cocktail napkins, koozies, and matchboxes. Then, we built and painted the cubes for the photo backdrop, seating info display, and table numbers.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Jeff Gilmer Photography
Event Planning – Monica Coimbra, Petite Soiree
Ceremony Venue – Live Oak Meeting House
Reception Venue – Aztec Events
Floral Design – Babe City Blooms
Catering – Little Kitchen HTX
Cake – Wink by Erica
DJ – Andrés Henderson & Asli Omar
Makeup Artist + Hair Styling – Adorne Artistry
Rings – Jay Landa
Rentals – Swift Events
Balloon Arch, Fringed Ceiling Pendants, and Backdrop – Revelry Goods

 

Congratulations to Hilary and Mike on their whimsical and colorful micro wedding. We truly are grateful to Junebug member Jeff Gilmer Photography for capturing and sharing this day with us. Check out his profile in our directory of wedding photographers from around the world. 

Then, get started planning your own unique wedding. Check out our guide to planning a unique wedding of your own to kick off the process.

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Micro Wedding Decor For Every Wedding Style

July 14, 2021 | riley

Image by Loop Studios. See more of this real wedding here

If there’s one thing that we learned from featuring hundreds of micro weddings this past year, it’s that they’re anything but boring. From intimate wedding receptions complete with a camper to small tropical “I do’s” with an abundance of dried palms and florals, your micro wedding decor can be as big or small as you want it. This micro wedding decor round-up is sure to get you inspired to decorate your big day!

Camping Micro Wedding Decor

If you and your partner are big outdoorsy people and plan on tying the knot at a national park or other outdoor space, consider renting out a camper. You can often find options that have built-in bars complete with beer taps or small kitchens where you can set up a little picnic for you and your guests.

Image by Jackie and Michael. See more of this real wedding here

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Boho Micro Wedding Decor

The best part about putting together a boho micro wedding is the fact that every single venue space fits the decor. Whether you go industrial or beachy, boho weddings are all about the decor. Layer vintage rugs and tasseled throw pillows for your ceremony space along with pampas grass and wildflowers for a carefree look.

Image by Lucie B. Photography. See more of this styled shoot here

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 Modern Micro Wedding Decor

When it comes to modern micro weddings, picture monochromatic table settings, centerpieces, and florals. We love that this wedding took a venue that would typically look rustic and transformed it into a chic space with all black and white decor.

Image by Hope Allison Photography. See more of this styled shoot here

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Neutral Micro Wedding Decor

Neutral decor is all the rage and we don’t see it going away anytime soon. We especially love it when couples decorate their bar or restaurant micro weddings with achromatic decor and bold florals–just like this wedding!

Image by We Are The Bowsers. See more of this real wedding here

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Classic Micro Wedding Decor

If you’re planning a spring or summer micro wedding, consider decor like this. The blue and white color palette makes us immediately think of an afternoon spent in Italy. In reality, this wedding took place in a backyard. It’s ideal for anyone looking for destination “I do’s” vibes without traveling.

Image by Lynne Reznick. See more of this real wedding here

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Blush Micro Wedding Decor

Blush is a wedding color that is here to stay–and for a good reason! We love how versatile it can be. Because there’s a wide variety of shades of blush, it can work for every type of wedding style. Whether you’re hosting a romantic garden wedding, a boho bash, or a seaside affair, blush is a whimsical color that works anywhere and everywhere.

Image by Derek Wong Photography. See more of this real wedding here

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Natural Micro Wedding Decor

To lean into the sustainable, natural look, opt for fresh-picked florals, small thrifted vases, and a whole lot of macrame. This look is especially stunning in the heart of the forest or on the beach.

Image by Native Expressions. See more of this real wedding here

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Garden Micro Wedding Decor

Garden weddings are all about small whimsical details that transport you into the pages of a storybook. This includes decor like fairy lights, candles, an absurd amount of flowers, and a light color palette.

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Tropical Micro Wedding Decor

Last, but certainly not least, is a tropical micro wedding. Can you say hello to these dried palms? Dried palms look particularly special paired with neutral florals, rattan place placemats, and linen-covered seats.

Image by That Moment Photo. See more of this real wedding here

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Now that you’ve got some of your decor picked out, be sure to check out other ways that you can make your micro wedding unique!

Image by Julia Loglisci. See more of this styled shoot here

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Urban, Glam, And Modern Hoxton Elopement

July 13, 2021 | Junebug Weddings

When thinking about where to elope, Taylor and Vinnie decided the best location was close to home. Their Hoxton elopement kept the urban glam-themed wedding they always dreamed of but with only five people in attendance, including MNY Photography. Their intimate wedding brought their love to the Topé rooftop bar, as well as glam wedding outfits, vegan tacos and donuts, and stunning modern decor together. 

Speaking of glam outfits, Vinnie and Taylor both looked absolutely amazing in their suits—a black sequin suit with a black chiffon button-down and a burnt orange suit with black trims. And don’t let us forget to mention the shoes—black loafers with gold spikes and sequin ankle boots. 

If your jaw hasn’t dropped yet, just wait until you see these images. But we’ll stop ourselves from spoiling all the fun. To see more of this urban glam Hoxton elopement, keep scrolling for the photos captured by MNY Photography.

The Couple:

Taylor and Vinnie

The Wedding:

The Hoxton, Portland, Oregon

A Uniquely One-Of-A-Kind Experience

The most important thing to us when planning our elopement was that we wanted something unique. We didn’t want to follow the typical traditions and we didn’t want to have an elopement like anyone else had before. Knowing that we wanted to create a unique, one-of-a-kind experience truly allowed us to be creative and think outside of the box.

Working With Amazing Vendors

We are most proud of the vendors we worked with. Portland prides itself on highlighting local vendors rather than chain franchises and that’s something we wanted to bring to our elopement. We’re incredibly proud to say that all of our vendors were local to the Portland-Metro area. Our elopement was a unique event to our taste but it was also a great example of what Portland has to offer. Plus, working with these smaller vendors allowed us to create a lasting relationship with them which shines in all of the photos.

Wedding Advice For Nearlyweds

Our best wedding advice is to only focus on the things you have control over. The original plan for our elopement was to have everything done outside on the rooftop, but of course the weather had other plans. We spent the entire week stressed about the weather even though we had no control over it. It ended up raining on our wedding day and everything had to be inside the venue. Honestly, that ended up being for the better. We were able to create an intimate and romantic vibe that wouldn’t have been possible if we were still outside. So if you can’t control it, just let it go. It’s not worth stressing over, we promise!

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Why A Hoxton Elopement?

We chose our venue because we were immediately obsessed with the aesthetics of it the first time we walked in. It does a fantastic job at balancing the urban environment of downtown Portland with bohemian vibes. We knew that with a touch of glam that the venue would be transformed into the perfect fit for us. Plus, our experience with the location has always been top-notch and we knew they would take good care of us!

The Wedding Team:

Photography – MNY Photography
Event Planning + Rentals – Urban Creative
Venue + Catering – Topé at The Hoxton
Floral Design – Eden
Donuts – Doe Donuts
Suits – ASOS
Rings – Frontline Jewelers
Signs – Letters and Dust

 

Congratulations Taylor and Vinnie on their glamorous Hoxton elopement. Big thank you to MNY Photography for both capturing and sharing this day with us. Plan your perfect elopement with our ultimate elopement planning checklist and then check out these elopement ideas to make your day special!

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