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Uniquely Gorgeous And Colorful Altar Electric Micro Wedding

July 11, 2021 | riley

A purple Zimmerman dress covered in butterflies, a Vegas-style wedding chapel, one of the most stunning bridal bouquets we’ve ever seen, and a Ring Pop exchange–it doesn’t get more unique than Sophie and Logan’s Altar Electric micro wedding! After their wedding was postponed, Sophie found out she was pregnant with their second child. The couple canceled their 80-person affair and opted for a small, laidback wedding that spoke to their personalities.

The couple planned a day full of colorful bridal fashion, disco balls, neon lights, and a vintage ride around Melbourne in less than two months. Oh, and we can’t forget the casual reception full of cocktails and cake in a Cantonese-inspired bar at The Esplanade Hotel. It’s no wonder we’re having such a hard time picking out our favorite aspects of this wedding! 

We’re so thankful that Tahnee Jade Photography was there to capture every detail of this epic day. Keep scrolling to see how an unconventional love affair can be the definition of Pinterest-worthy.

The Couple:

Sophie and Logan

The Wedding:

The Altar Electric, Melbourne, Vic, Australia

Unique Wedding Fashion

From the get-go, I played around with the idea of wearing a Zimmerman dress. They’re unique, original, and quirky–breaking the norm of a traditional wedding gown. However, due to being five months pregnant on our wedding date, I was very realistic that this wouldn’t be easy. Would you believe that two days before the wedding, I squeezed myself into a butterfly Zimmerman dress off the rack and it fit? It was a miracle. Thankfully it paired perfectly with my Steve Madden glitter boots purchased before the original wedding date in 2020. 

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Why An Altar Electric Micro Wedding

We hadn’t actually planned on getting married in February. Our original date of October 2020 was revised to October 2021. However, I knew it was destiny when I found the venue–it just spoke to me. From that night on, I reshuffled everything and planned the wedding in two months. Although let’s face it, there wasn’t much to plan. The Altar Electric was the perfect balance of drama and romance, all rolled into a great big ball of peach walls and mirrored disco balls.

A Change Of Wedding Plans

After numerous postponements and a second baby on the way, we decided to regain control of the COVID wedding curse. Our wedding day was far from what we had originally planned. Eighty guests and a crisp white gown is quite the opposite to the 20 person party in Collingwood with a purple butterfly mini dress. But we’re so happy we ended up with the latter. Because of travel restrictions, our family was unable to make it from New Zealand. As a result, we felt like we had total autonomy to break the mold and have fun. In all honesty, it was so nice to create a day that was built purely around our own personalities, without any external influence.

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An Homage To Their Grandparents

Although our wedding was far from traditional, I am a sucker for tradition when the time and place are right. Having broken away from the mold of the conventional wedding, I was adamant about incorporating small essences of tradition. I believe it’s what keeps us connected to who we are and where we come from. For as long as I can remember, I had always wanted a vintage bride and groom cake topper on my wedding cake. Both Logan and I are very fond of our grandparents, and I found comfort in knowing that we had a cake topper similar to what they had when they wed. The similarity made them feel as though they were there with us on the day, too. 

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Tahnee Jade Photography
Ceremony Venue – The Altar Electric
Reception Venue – The Esplanade Hotel
Floral Design – Bloom Boy
Cake – Torte by Mirjana
Officiant – The Wedding Anarchist
Invitation Design – Married AF Club
Makeup Artist – Makeup By Lorie
Wedding Dress – Zimmerman
Bridal Accessories – AM Eyewear
Groom’s Apparel – Institchu
Groom’s Accessories – EPOKHE
Rings – MDT Design
Transportation – D’Luxe Classic Car Tours

 

Congratulations again to Sophie and Logan on their Altar Electric micro wedding! Thank you to Tahnee Jade Photography for capturing their day and sharing it with Junebug. To plan your own creative micro wedding, check out these tips and get started today.

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Gorgeous And Glamorous Wonderland In Uluwatu Wedding

July 10, 2021 | riley

You know when it’s a wedding planner’s turn to plan their own wedding, it’s going to be good. So you can bet that Maggy and Filippo’s Wonderland in Uluwatu wedding was the epitome of beauty. In these tropical “I do’s“ –from the seaside ceremony with pampas grass and florals from Classy Decor ID to a laidback reception under the stars—there was no detail untouched.

And while we could go on and on about how chic this Bali lovefest was, we figured we’d let their photographer Selene of ManiSol Weddings do all the talking!

Selene of ManiSol Weddings On The Bali Destination Wedding

Maggy is a wedding planner, and she designed the whole day herself. She even designed her wedding dress and all the dresses for the wedding party–which were then sewn by her sister Beatrice. They had an ocean-front ceremony and an informal picnic-style reception. It was actually a three-part wedding–including this first event in Bali, a reception in Jakarta where the couple lives, and the third wedding in Modena, Italy.

The couple got ready in Villa Lalaland, where they had the first look as well. An Indonesian tradition has the bride and groom exchange the boutonniere and bouquet during the first look, and I found it super sweet! After portraits at the villa, we headed to the ceremony. The ceremony was held in English, Italian, and Indonesian, and it was really beautiful and heartfelt! I loved the picnic reception as well. It was such a perfect idea for that venue. The wedding band sang throughout the reception, and the bride sang a song as well (for all three weddings). It was a perfect mix of tropical and chic!

The Couple:

Maggy and Filippo

The Wedding:

Wonderland in Uluwatu, Uluwatu, Bali, Indonesia

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A Handmade Wedding Dress

I designed my entire wedding outfit from scratch, including buying the fabric and picking the material. I worked closely with my sister, who is a fashion designer, to put every single floral detail on the gown. Then, with the help of my sister’s dedicated seamstress team, we managed to finalize the exact dream dress and shoes that I wanted.

Why A Wonderland In Uluwatu Wedding

I came across a few places in the area I liked and contacted them one by one to get an idea of their prices. After sorting them out based on the wedding budget, we managed to narrow it down to three options. We then flew to Bali to visit those venues–which I think is very important. Funny enough, when we visited our venue, it was still under construction, so we were basically their first client. But I saw the potential right away and with a good bargain, we went for it.

Putting Together The Wedding Budget

The first step I recommend when putting together a wedding budget would be doing a little research on the three most significant costs for the wedding–venue, catering, and decor. I knew exactly what I wanted and finding out the estimated prices for these was how I started. From there, I discussed it with Filippo and we set a budget. We also put aside a good 15-20% for unexpected expenses. Remember that the number of guests will determine your budget, so a good tip for other couples out there would be if you don’t want to spend too much or have a tight budget consider an intimate wedding with just a few close families and friends.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – ManiSol Wedding
Event Planning & Invitation Design – The Unicorn Brides
Getting Ready Venue – Villa Lalaland Estate
Reception Venue – Wonderland Uluwatu
Floral Design & Rentals – Classy Decor ID
Catering – Oma Thias
Day of Coordinator – W the Organizer
Live Music – Lova Entertainment
Videography – Mario Lourdi
Makeup Artist – Mutia MUA
Hair Styling – Sita MUA
Bridesmaids’ Apparel – Lithe Atelier
Groom’s Apparel – SAS Designs

 

Congratulations again to Maggy and Filippo on their Wonderland in Uluwatu wedding. We’re so thankful that ManiSol Weddings was there to capture every well-thought-out detail of the special day. Before jet-setting off on your own magical destination wedding, be sure to check out these etiquette tips you need to know!

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Minimalist Moroccan Elopement

July 9, 2021 | riley

When it came time to plan their wedding, Nastya and Rory knew that they wanted a destination elopement that acted as a honeymoon and wedding all in one. After spending countless hours scrolling through Pinterest, the couple noticed they were always drawn to Marrakech, which led them to host their own minimalist Moroccan elopement. 

With the help of planners from Riad Al Loune, the magical, laidback elopement was complete with a ceremony in the heart of the desert, portraits by One Heart Experience in the marketplace, and a sunset camel ride to end the day. 

Their Videographer’s Take On The Big Day

Junebug member A Cinema of Poetry accompanied them as their videographer for the day, and this is what he had to say regarding intimate “I do’s.”

This is the story of a mixed couple that met through friends, but they realized that they were meant to be together a year later. They traveled from Portugal and exchanged vows of love in a symbolic elopement ceremony in the Marrakech desert. Their official wedding will take place when the pandemic permits, but this simple, minimal, and symbolic elopement ceremony was all about them and their relationship.

The Couple:

Nastya and Rory

The Wedding:

Agafay Desert, Marrakech

Why A Minimalist Moroccan Elopement

I love everything related to styling and design. I create a lot of mood boards on Pinterest, and a lot of them have this Moroccan vibe and style. And, we always wanted to visit Marrakech, discover its culture, and explore the medina’s narrow streets as well as the famous vibrant marketplace. This is how the “where” of our elopement was decided. We wanted something quiet and more private, and a big event was not in our budget at that time. So we thought “this is it. Our opportunity to travel, explore and get married in a place we both always wanted to travel to.”

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Making The Ceremony Personal

The ceremony was very laid back, minimal, and casual to represent our personalities. The wedding vows were honest and romantic. We had a tour with a dromedary camel in the desert before sunset and traditional Moroccan music.

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What It Was Like Working With Junebug Member Cinema of Poetry

Kostas was lovely, and he made us feel really comfortable. He had already been in Marrakech, so we were able to explore the streets with him the day after the elopement. He told us a lot about their culture and actually saved us from a few scary situations. Since we spent more than just one day together we had the time to get to know each other better, too. He focused more on our story through short interviews that helped to reveal the essence of our relationship. We would definitely recommend him to anyone looking not just for a videographer but also a friend for their special day!

The Wedding Team:

Photography – One Heart Experience
Event Planning – Riad Al Loune
Venue – Agafay Desert
Videography – Cinema of Poetry
Wedding Dress – Alexia Kirmitsi

 

Congratulations again to Nastya and Rory on their minimalist Moroccan elopement! We’re so thankful that One Heart Experience was there to capture it, and Junebug member A Cinema of Poetry was there to film the beauty of the day too. To see more of Kostas’ work, check out his profile in our directory of wedding videographers from around the world!

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