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Elegant and Intimate Borgo Santo Pietro Elopement

February 9, 2022 | riley

Eloping is a unique experience like no other. There’s nothing more romantic than just the two of you committing to each other in the most meaningful way. Whether you choose a day all to yourselves or with your loved ones included, your dream elopement experience is entirely up to you and your partner. While they only shared their special day with their parents, Jack and Alexandria felt no shortage of love and joy at their elegant and intimate Borgo Santo Pietro elopement. 

The Italian estate was the ideal setting for their small celebration with stunning views of the Tuscan countryside, a gorgeous botanical garden amidst the fountains, and luxurious architecture. 

From the breathtakingly beautiful portraits taken at the historic San Galgano Abbey to the sweetest candid moments in between, these beautiful images captured by Junebug member Spazio46 will surely bring you some serious elopement inspiration.

The Couple:

Alexandria and Jack

The Wedding:

Borgo Santo Pietro, Siena, Italy

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Including Family In Their Borgo Santo Pietro Elopement

It’s easy to make your wedding about other people, but for ours, we made it about us. We were originally going to elope just the two of us, but we did end up inviting our parents to share the special day with us. It was nice having a small ceremony in a beautiful location with close family.

Memorable Moments In Tuscany

The most memorable part of the day was, of course, the ceremony. We were married in a courtyard on the grounds of Borgo Santo Pietro. A close second was visiting the Abbey of San Galgano with our photographers.

Their Wedding Planner Was Their Greatest Asset

If you are considering a destination wedding, hire a wedding planner! Our wedding planner Janina of Weddings Italy did an amazing job providing a list of locations, photographers, hair and makeup artists and coordinating the administrative process.

Working With Junebug Member Spazio46

Our photographers, Spazio46, were amazing. We were drawn to their portfolio for their style and creative vision. They are a couple from Naples who were an absolute joy to work with, and they completely captured all of the moments that we will treasure forever.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Spazio 46
Event Planning – Weddings Italy
Venue & Floral Design – Borgo Santo Pietro
Makeup Artist & Hair Styling – Karina Makeup Creative
Wedding Dress – Kite and Butterfly

 

Congratulations to Alexandria and Jack on their elegant and intimate Borgo Santo Pietro elopement. And special thanks to Junebug member and photography duo Spazio46 for these beyond gorgeous images. See more of their work in their profile of photographers from around the world.

Many couples choose to elope because there are endless beautiful possibilities—like exchanging your vows anywhere! From traveling to your dream destination to choosing a local place that’s meaningful to you and your partner or something uniquely in between—what better way to start your married life than with the adventure of a lifetime! 

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Perfectly Pink Valentine’s Day Inspiration Shoot

February 7, 2022 | kailey

February is about celebrating every form of love—self love included. That’s why Junebug event planner Coda’s Events worked with a team of talented wedding vendors to create a perfectly pink Valentine’s day inspiration shoot. This styled-session honored love in all shapes and sizes. 

The Dogwood in the Grove—a St. Louis based wedding venue—made for the perfect modern space to bring this inspiration to life. To enhance the venue’s existing features, florals by Snapdragon Studio, balloon archways by Inflate HTX, and tassel garland by Praxis Design Studio were the perfect addition—subtle, yet show-stopping. 

You would think it’s difficult to top the jaw dropping decor, but not for Charley Coldon. The model of this Valentine’s Day shoot absolutely stole the show. The wedding vendors made her a crucial part of the planning process, allowing her to pick her own dress, jewelry, and hair color. So in short, Olli was the style inspiration. 

Keep scrolling for the vibrant, inclusive inspiration shoot beautifully captured by Zach and Rosalie.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Zach and Rosalie
Event Planning – Coda’s Events
Ceremony + Reception Venue – The Dogwood in the Grove
Floral Design – Snapdragon Studio
Balloons – Inflate HTX
Tassel Garland – Praxis Design Studio
Cake – Spoil Me Sweetly
Videography – Latch Films
Invitation Design – Squared Wedding Press
Hair Styling – Hannah Rudin
Leather Jacket – Daily Disco
Calligraphy – Minerva’s Mark

 

Big thanks to Junebug planner Coda’s Events and photographer Zach and Rosalie for creating an inclusive Valentine’s Day inspiration shoot that celebrates self-love. Proving that you’re not bound to strict guidelines when planning your dream day. Your wedding should authentically celebrate your love, whatever that may look like. 

From fashion to decor, and everything in between—we’re here to help you discover your own one-of-a-kind, original style. To infuse your day with personality, kickstart your wedding planning process by checking out our guide for planning a unique wedding

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Modern and Elegant Mattie’s Austin Wedding

February 7, 2022 | riley

In order to keep their wedding date as they faced the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic, Caitlyn and Scott decided to celebrate their big day with only 50 of their nearest and dearest loved ones. With a vibrant color palette and a historic wedding venue, their modern and elegant Mattie’s Austin wedding was an intimate event. Although they had a lower guest count, the day was still filled with love, gorgeous details, and unforgettable moments.

Florals by Kismet Flowers in vibrant orange and red added just the right pop of color to their outdoor ceremony and an eye-catching contrast against Mattie’s vintage farmhouse interior. From customized mini hand sanitizers as wedding favors to the dance party snacks of sliders and fries—there are many thoughtful touches that made their big day even more memorable. Keep scrolling to see every incredible detail captured by Junebug member Nikk Nguyen Photo

The Couple:

Caitlin and Scott

The Wedding:

Mattie’s Austin, Austin, Texas, United States

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Modern chic meets old-world elegance—Caitlin deliberately wove in old and new together when she was planning the perfect event. With the help of planner XO Moreau Weddings and florist Kismet Flowers, the day ended up having this dreamy, timeless feel. 

The bride herself was totally radiant! Most Texas brides would’ve been on the fence about a long-sleeved wedding dress in the fall heat. But Caitlin knew that the romantic lace and bell sleeves were the touch of drama she wanted for her look. 

One of my favorite moments was after the ceremony. Caitlin and Scott snuck away to a private attic room, just the two of them. It felt romantic and rebellious in equal measure! 

Choosing The Historic Mattie’s Austin For Their Big Day

We aimed to select a venue that was already a major centerpiece for our big day. Because Mattie’s Austin is such a historic venue, we knew it was the place for us. Due to the elegant backdrop and history of this location—our floral selections and other décor were just added embellishments. It was important to us that our guests had the space to mingle and separate based on their comfort level. However, we were still able to make our intimate wedding space feel so warm and safe during this time.

The Most Memorable Part Of Their Big Day

Seeing our friends and family after being in quarantine for several months was something we’ll always remember. While we still observed social distancing and wore masks, it was amazing to see the faces of family and friends. After months of being stuck at home it’s something we’ll never forget.

 

 

 

Wedding Planning Advice From The Newlyweds

Our advice to couples everywhere is to plan in advance and revisit your plan often throughout the wedding planning process. We booked our venue, planner, florist, and many other vendors over one year before our actual wedding. There’s no way, at our time of booking, that we could have foreseen Covid and the challenges it would bring to our actual wedding planning day. Thanks to our advance booking and the help of our planner XO Moreau Weddings, we were able to remain flexible as our wedding details changed.

Working With Junebug Member Nikk Nguyen Photo

Working with Nikk Nguyen was amazing! My first time meeting him in person was on my actual wedding day—he was warm and instantly felt like a member of the family. Nikk did an excellent job capturing all of our most intimate moments, while also allowing my husband and me to be ourselves in our photographs. Based on our outstanding experience with Nikk, we plan to hire him to capture our other life events, including our newest addition to our family—due in April 2022.

Congratulations to Caitlyn and Scott on their modern and elegant Mattie’s Austin wedding and incoming bundle of joy! Big shoutout to Junebug member Nikk Nguyen Photo for capturing and sharing this day with us. See more of his work on his profile of photographers from around the world

Whether you choose a bright color palette, like Caitlyn and Scott’s, or you prefer more muted shades—the color combo you choose is the first decor-related decision you will make as this ensures that every element of your wedding flows together seamlessly. Draw inspiration from your venue, the season, or simply have fun with it—there are no rules. You just might end up with a unique color palette that you absolutely love and will make your big day stand out.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Nikk Nguyen Photo
Event Planning – XO Moreau Weddings
Venue – Mattie’s at Green Pastures
Floral Design – Kismet Flowers
Cake – Tiny Pies
DJ – Hype Rhythm DJ
Invitation Design – Minted
Makeup Artist + Hair Styling – Andrea Juarez
Rentals – Bee Lavish Vintage Rentals

 

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