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Our Favorite Backyard Wedding Guest Outfit Ideas

July 22, 2021 | Junebug Weddings

Image by Eastlyn & Joshua. See more of this real wedding here.

Things are looking a little different in 2021—thankfully. Because of travel limitations and changes in couples’ wedding priorities, more couples are opting for backyard weddings. We’re here for any celebrations of love. With so many weddings at home, many guests are left wondering what to wear to these events. To help you save time and stress less, we’ve compiled a list of backyard wedding guest outfits for everyone. 

Before we begin, we wanted to share a few Junebug outfit tips for you: 

  • Make sure you are following the dress code of the wedding. If the invites include words like black tie, formal, or semi-formal be sure to stick to those 
  • Be sure to wear sunscreen and pack a mini bottle to reapply as needed

Dresses As Backyard Wedding Guest Outfits

Whether it’s spring or summer, dresses are always a great option to stay cool and look great! These options look great at any backyard wedding. Keep in mind that if you’re attending a wedding in a warm climate you’ll want to opt for the cotton and linen options. 

Shop this dress here. 

Jumpsuits Made for Backyard Wedding Ceremonies

Dresses aren’t for everyone. Any jumpsuit or romper works great for backyard weddings, especially if you plan on playing any lawn games or hitting the dance floor. These jumpsuits range in formality and are all comfortable for a long ceremony.

Shop this jumpsuit here. 

Short-Sleeve Collared Shirts 

You can’t go wrong with a collared shirt and a good pair of pants. Regardless of the season, this combo will keep you cool and have you looking fabulous for any backyard wedding. 

Junebug Tip: 

Try a French tuck (yes, just like Tan France always suggests). It’s a great way to look polished without having to tuck in your shirt all the way. 

Shop this shirt here. 

The Perfect Pants

To pair perfectly with the collared shirts above, these cotton and linen pants are perfect for backyard weddings. By sticking with cotton and linen pants, you’ll stay more comfortable during the day, especially for spring and summer weddings.   

Shop these pants here.

Grass-Approved Shoes

If you’ve been invited to a backyard wedding, odds are you’re going to walk on grass or uneven ground. Instead of wearing your brand new white shoes or your sky-high heels, try these options. We promise that you and your feet will be much happier. 

If you really want to wear a heel, opt for wedges, or low heels. Our favorite wedges are below, but you can also shop these low-heel options—perfect for backyards of any kind.

 

Finding the perfect backyard wedding guest outfit is now a breeze! You can focus on finding the happy couple a wedding gift. If they don’t have a registry to go off of don’t stress! Check out these Amazon wedding registry ideas to find the perfect gift—especially if you need to use that two-day shipping. 

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

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Majestic And Moody Villa La Favorita Elopement

July 21, 2021 | kailey

All black wedding attire, a moody color palette, and a historic Italian palace venue—Agnese and Martina traded a large, traditional wedding for intimate nuptials that celebrated their love for Italy and each other. With the help of wedding planner Mattoni a Vista Events, every detail of this Villa La Favorita elopement—from the epic fashion to the remarkable location—was harmoniously pieced together to authentically represent their love story. 

The foundation of this elopement was the stunning and meaningful venue. Villa La Favorita—a historic Italian palace—is famous for preserving its beauty amongst many obstacles, similar to Agnese and Martina’s love story. The exposed brick venue was enhanced with moody floral arrangements by Botanica Atelier and a hand-crafted quote canvas. The canvas doubled as a wedding keepsake that now holds a special place in their home. 

Photographer Silvia Poropat and videographers Luno Films both captured the powerful moments, personalized decor, and epic fashion that’ll have couples everywhere feeling inspired to infuse their wedding with elements that uniquely represent their love. Whether you’re looking for dark color palette inspo or non-traditional wedding fashion, this one’s for you. 

The Couple:

Martina and Agnese

The Wedding:

Mantova, Lombardy, Italy

Silvia Poropat On This Villa La Favorita Elopement

The wedding of Agnese and Martina emphasized the importance of love and the power of courage. Many obstacles have been thrown their way, but their love continues to prevail—much like their historic Northern Italy venue—Villa La Favorita. The talented team of wedding professionals involved aimed to enhance the couple’s uniqueness in every detail. From the chosen flowers—a harmony between dried and fresh flowers—to the color palette present in the stationery and the refined tablescape pieces.

The Importance Of Hiring Talented Wedding Vendors 

The greatest satisfaction of our wedding was choosing a team of wedding professionals that we could trust. Each one of the vendors was able to understand exactly what we wanted. They worked so hard to bring our dream celebration to life. It was essential for us to have planners and suppliers by our side, who were able to work in harmony. This made us feel understood and calm throughout the planning process.

Hand-written Vows Made For A Memorable Moment 

The moment that touched us most was exchanging our vows—a moment we’ll always carry in our hearts. A moment in which we gave voice to our emotions and our thoughts. It was beautiful hearing our story told aloud. It was truly the most special and most intimate moment of the day.

The Venue Was Love At First Sight 

We knew right away that we wanted a location with a strong character. And with Villa La Favorita it was love at first sight. We were amazed by its strength in resisting battles and bad weather over centuries—managing to preserve its majestic beauty. A vision in which we found many correlations with our own love story.

Working With Photographer Silvia Poropat

Silvia Poropat was incredible. Since our wedding was going to be one of a kind, we also wanted a photographer with a unique style. We couldn’t have chosen better. We felt completely comfortable in front of her, even though we’re not used to being photographed. With her patience and calming attitude she managed to make us relaxed while she captured the smallest gestures and big emotions. The final pictures are such a dream!

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Silvia Poropat
Event Planning – Mattoni a Vista Events
Ceremony Venue + Reception Venue – Villa La Favorita
Floral Design – Botanica Atelier
Catering – Yourchef Experience
Cake – Tintorto Cake Studio
Videography – Luno Films
Invitation Design – Wedding Play
Makeup Artist + Hair Styling – Lucrezia Bianchini
Wedding Dress – Babi Parma
Shoes – Leise Shoes
Wedding Rings – Linea
Mise En Place – Weissestal
Officiant – Ylenia
Rentals – Abrachic

 

Congratulations Agnese and Martina on their Villa La Favorita elopement. Big thanks to Silvia Poropat and Junebug Members Luno Films for beautifully capturing every detail—from the fashion to decor—that proves choosing an elopement-styled ceremony doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice stunning decor elements. 

Whether you’re exchanging intimate “I do’s” in a jaw-dropping national park, in your backyard, or on top of a mountain, there are endless ways to personalize your big day. If you and your partner are hoping to add unique wedding elements that’ll set your small celebration apart, check out this guide for decorating your elopement.

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Wakefield Grand Micro Wedding at Sunset

July 20, 2021 | Junebug Weddings

When planning their Wakefield Grand micro wedding, Julie-Anne and Jayden knew they wanted an intimate celebration surrounded by their closest friends and family. With only two months to plan, wedding planner The Wandering Ivy helped create a gorgeous fall wedding filled with candles, twinkle lights, and autumn floral arrangements. To add to the coziness of the wedding, Julie-Anne and Jayden and their 16 guests enjoyed a five-course meal with a live pianist at their reception. 

What truly set this intimate wedding apart were the personal touches throughout the wedding. Photos and mementos were put in the guests’ rooms, Julie-Anne’s father officiated the wedding, and they had no wedding party. Junebug member Joel and Justyna captured every inch of this intimate wedding in Quebec. To add more inspiration to your micro wedding Pinterest board, keep scrolling. 

The Couple:

Julie-Anne and Jayden

The Wedding:

The Wakefield Grand, Wakefield, Quebec

Their Wakefield Grand Micro Wedding Details

We were proud of the experience we were able to provide our family and friends. With only 16 guests, we were able to really go above and beyond. We provided all our guests with accommodations and added personal touches to the rooms like photos and mementos. We also had no wedding party as everyone was equally as special to us. Along with the venue, we helped put together a delicious five-course fine dining meal that used fresh Québec ingredients and had special wine pairings.

Working With The Weather

I had been really stressed about the weather. On the day of, my mom and I arrived at the venue early to get ready and it was a beautiful day. Joni from Wandering Ivy was setting up the ceremony and she offered to do two set-ups for us for the reception. We’d have the first three dinner courses, then she would reset indoors when the temperature was planning to drop. We got two beautiful setups and we got to experience two unique feels. Outdoors was magical and indoors felt so romantic with all the candles. That was definitely memorable!

Shop similar sheer bridal tops: Catherine Deane Itala Topper ($295); Terani Couture Palmer Cape ($190); Sarah crop top ($250)

Don’t Chase Pinterest Perfection

With only two months to plan, we had to make quick decisions from the heart. We didn’t have time to sit and think or scroll through Pinterest for months trying to find the best of everything. And because of that on the day of, we were so blown away by how everything came together. We were genuinely excited and in awe. My advice would be to not get hung up on the small details and not to chase perfection. Go with what you like and trust your own gut.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Joel & Justyna
Event Planning + Floral Design – The Wandering Ivy
Venue + Catering – The Wakefield Grand
Cake – Biscotti & Cie
Live Music – Kimberley Dunn
Makeup Artist – Taryn Miller
Hair Styling – Lori Dyck, Showpony
Wedding Dress – Lola Varma
Groom’s Apparel – ASOS
Rings – Stor by Margot
Rentals – Simply Beautiful Décor

 

Congratulations to Julie-Anne and Jayden on their intimate Wakefield Grand micro wedding. Thank you to Junebug member Joel & Justyna for both capturing and sharing this gorgeous ceremony with us. To check out more of their work, visit their profile in our directory of wedding photographers around the world. Then, get started planning your own intimate micro wedding with our guide for hosting a micro wedding. 

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