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Gorgeous And Glamorous Casa Baloyan Wedding

August 25, 2021 | riley

Daniela and Andres didn’t let COVID-19 stop them from having the French destination wedding of their dreams. Rather than tie the knot in a faraway place, the couple said “I do” at a stunning Casa Baloyan wedding that was dripping with French elegance–all while being close to their friends and family in Mexico! With the help of planner Alvaro Avila, the vineyard was transformed into a French-inspired space full of grand white florals from Oleandra, classic European-inspired table settings, and an abundance of candles.

From the getting-ready portraits to intimate moments in the villa’s library to a firework-lit reception, Junebug member and photographer Meraki Weddings captured every special moment from this glamorous wedding. They also did an amazing job summarizing details of the classic celebration below.

Photographer Meraki Weddings On The Day

Daniela and Andres got married at Casa Baloyan in Tijuana, which has an amazing architecture with green tones that perfectly matched the color palette they decided to use for their intimate and elegant event–white and green tones.

With combinations of greens, a beautiful arch of flowers in the backyard of the house, and a stunning view of the city and dreamy sunset, Daniela and Andres tied the knot surrounded by their closest family and friends. The intimate reception was held in the same location, with many floral arrangements illuminated by candle lights. The married couple danced all night under a magical full moon.

The Couple:

Daniela and Andres

The Wedding:

Casa Baloyan, Tijuana, Mexico

Utilizing Classic Bridal Fashion

Both of our styles were classic with a modern twist. My style inspiration was pulled from Grace Kelly, Audrey Hepburn, and my mom. I’ve always loved how brides look with minimalist makeup and a “pulled back” hairstyle. I love that our children will see our photos and we’ll have a classic and timeless look in them.

The Couple’s Favorite Wedding Photos

One of our favorite photos is of us at the ceremony listening to Father give the homily. We love it because we are very focused on what he is telling us and it was one of the most beautiful moments of the day. Another of our favorite photos is one that we are in the home’s library. The picture feels super dramatic and elegant at the same time.

Why A Casa Baloyan Wedding

The style of the wedding was inspired by a French Chateau. We wanted something elegant, timeless, romantic, and chic. This particular wedding venue belongs to a very good friend of my dad. We are very happy and grateful that he could lend us his residence, as it was perfect with our vision of the style of our wedding. 

The Wedding Team:

Photography & Videography – Meraki Weddings
Event Planning – Alvaro Avila
Venue – Casa Baloyan
Floral Design – Oleandra
Makeup Artist – Daisy Makeup Artist
Wedding Dress – Vera Wang

 

Congratulations again to Daniela and Andres on their Casa Baloyan wedding! And big thank you to Junebug member Meraki Weddings for capturing and sharing their special day with us. To see more of their incredible photos and videos, check out their profile in our directory of wedding videographers from around the world.

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70s Inspired Nashville Micro Wedding

August 23, 2021 | Junebug Weddings

Bridgette Bardot hair, disco balls, and the iconic retro Dive Motel—this 70s inspired Nashville micro wedding was fun, intimate, and unlike any other. Since they couldn’t have their big wedding as planned, Julia and Lex decided to spend the day hopping around fun locations in Nashville. Ultimately it all led to an intimate wedding ceremony at an Airbnb. With ice cream sundaes, dancing in the streets, and hot chicken, we love to see couples making the most of their day. 

On top of unique photo spots, floral designer Flower Girls Florals created a unique minimalist chuppah and bouquet with succulents. To add to the 70s inspired vibes, Julia wore a gold disco-ball inspired wedding dress by Loulette Bride and white low ankle boots. Khaki Bedford Photography captured the entire day from start to finish.

The Couple:

Julia and Lex

The Wedding:

The Dive Motel, Nashville, Tennessee, USA

The Most Important Aspects Of Planning

The most important part in planning our original wedding was that we were bringing together our families and friends from different parts of the country. When that was no longer possible, our wedding became about celebrating our partnership in a city that means so much to us. If we couldn’t have the original wedding at least we got really cool photos. Being able to have these photos of us around Nashville is a tribute to the beginning of our relationship and to the city that helped shape Lex into the person that he is.

Choosing a Venue That Makes You Feel Special 

We really have to give a shout-out to The Dive Motel. We hadn’t originally planned to stay there. However, we decided if we couldn’t have our wedding then, we at least wanted to stay somewhere cool with a pool—they really made us feel special. Once it was time to reimagine our wedding, The Dive Motel and an AirBnB with a good, partially covered backyard were the obvious choices for us.

 

Cheers From Strangers 

The most memorable moments came from strangers while we were going around Nashville taking pictures. People would walk or drive by us while cheering,  congratulating us, and telling us we look good. We were maybe five months into the pandemic at that time and social interaction with strangers was minimal. It just felt like all these strangers were cheering us on for our next journey—marriage.

Finding An Amazing Vendor Team

Our wedding vendors really got us through the postponing, canceling, and reimagining of the day. For some of our vendors, we were the first people to postpone their wedding. They were going through their own personal and professional struggles but they showed us so much kindness during this time. A really huge shout out to our photographer Khaki Bedford, Jenny and Courtney of the Flower Girls Floral Design, and Katie-Laine Thornton who did my hair and make-up. We couldn’t have done this without them!

Advice From The Bride

Your wedding is what you make it. Get what is important to you and let the rest fall into place. Also, get a good photographer! All you have at the end of the day is your photos and your partner.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Khaki Bedford Photography
Ceremony Venue – The Dive Motel
Floral Design – Flower Girls Floral Design
Catering – Hattie B’s
Cake – Nashville Sweets
Makeup Artist + Hair Styling – Katie-Laine Thornton
Wedding Dress – Louette Bride (custom made)
Rings – Catbird

 

Congratulations to Julia and Lex on their 70s inspired Nashville micro wedding. Big thank you to Khaki Bedford Photography for sharing the day with us. Plan a wedding that matches any decade or vibe you love with our unique wedding planning guide

If you’re looking for more inspiration based on different eras, check out these 60s, 70s, and 90s weddings we love.

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Simply Fabulous Pinewood Elopement Inspiration Shoot

August 22, 2021 | kailey

Your wedding should be a day that represents your love through and through—much like this Minneapolis elopement inspiration created by wedding planner Maven Events and a team of talented wedding vendors. From the industrial venue to the personalized details, every element encourages couples to infuse their big day with personal and memorable touches

The Pinewood wedding venue made for a beautiful blank canvas that wedding vendors worked their magic on. With high vaulted ceilings, white walls, and subtle black trim windows, this Minneapolis wedding venue showed the elegance of a fully customizable space. With their beautifully neutral location, Maven Styling incorporated an abundance of neutral floral arrangements which tied together the ceremony backdrop, bridal bouquets, and tablescape. 

Photographer Winsome Photos captured every detail—from the epic fashion to the stunning florals—that made this Pinewood elopement inspiration one for the books. If you’re looking for a sign to trade your traditional wedding for an adventurous, neutral elopement—this is it. Keep scrolling for proof that intimate nuptials don’t have to be boring.

Wedding Vendors Take On This Pinewood Elopement Inspiration

We wanted to incorporate Amanda and Teryn’s adorable van they used to travel. It was important for us to authentically represent their love throughout the inspiration shoot and this felt like a perfect way to do it. The most successful images are those that are genuine to who the vendors and couples truly are. 

 

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Winsome Photography
Event Planning – Maven Events 
Ceremony + Reception Venue – Pinewood 
Floral Design – Maven Styling 
Cake – Farina Baking Co 
Invitation Design – Printerette Press
Makeup Artist – Warpaint International
Hair Styling – Lady Vamp Artistry
Rentals – Maven Style Shop 

 

This Pinewood elopement inspiration is proof that with a talented team of wedding vendors every dream wedding is possible. If you want an Airbnb destination wedding, you can have it. If you’re wanting a small celebration with show-stopping decor, no one’s stopping you. 

We’re here to remind you that choosing an elopement wedding celebration doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice beautiful decor elements. Not yet convinced an intimate nuptial is for you? You will be after checking out our guide for decorating your elopement for inspiration.

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