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Gorgeous And Intimate Indian Wedding At Villa Artimino

February 11, 2021 | Junebug Weddings

While scouring the globe to find their perfect wedding location, Dipal and Dirgesh landed in Tuscany at the Villa Artimino—a venue perfect to accommodate both of their dreams. With Italian wine vineyard views and a villa that feels straight out of a fairytale, this couple shared their vows with their closest family and friends. This two-day Indian wedding is vibrant, culture-rich, and filled with gorgeous elements you have to see. 

With the help from their wedding planner Distinctive Italy Weddings, this gorgeous and intimate Indian ceremony brought two families together through celebration and rituals. Keep scrolling to see the bride’s beautiful maroon and gold dress, gorgeous henna from the Mehndi ceremony, and a live cake show—yes, you read that correctly. Now, let’s virtually transport to Tuscany with photos from Nicola Tonolini. 

The Couple:

Dipal and Dirgesh

The Wedding:

Villa Artimino, Tuscany, Italy

Why The Villa Artimino? 

Dirgesh and I settled on Italy at first because it was the best of both worlds for us. Dirgesh always dreamed of a beach wedding. I always dreamed of a wedding in a beautiful villa or castle to complete my fairytale. In the end, we chose Tuscany because it was better suited to accommodate our guest count of 150. Though this is a small wedding based on Indian standards, it is large based on Italian standards, so many venues did not have the space to accommodate us. We love the views and beauty of Villa Artimino. It was the perfect fit since we are also wine lovers! We could not have been happier with our choice.

Planning An Intimate Wedding.

The most important thing to us in planning our wedding day was making sure we had our closest friends and family with us to celebrate our big day with us. We wanted a smaller and more intimate wedding compared to a typical Indian wedding and doing a destination wedding allowed us to keep our numbers smaller and spend our time with the people who matter most to us.

Wedding Advice From The Bride

Organization and communication are key. Whether you’re planning yourself or you have a planner, there is a timeline for planning a wedding and many vendors to communicate with. Keep all this information organized, communicate with your planner and vendors to vocalize your needs and wants, and make sure everyone is on the same page. It can be tough for couples when trying to balance the desires of two families who may have differing opinions. Do your best to respectfully consider their thoughts without letting it deter your vision. Don’t forget that you and your significant other are in this together. Lastly, make sure to enjoy your big day and don’t stress if things don’t go according to plan over the course of the day. Just go with the flow and don’t miss out on the magic!

Timeless Indian Wedding Fashion 

I always imagined myself in maroon and gold for my wedding dress. I found my wedding dress in Seasons and it caught my eye. I fell in love with it when I tried it on, but wanted to make sure there was nothing that I liked more. After trying on dresses at another store, I knew that it was the one. I picked my jewelry to match the colors of the dress and had a nose ring made to match it, as I always envisioned wearing a traditional hoop for my wedding jewelry. I picked my bridal party sarees based on one of the softer toned flowers in my dress so it would be subtle and compliment my dress well. Dirgesh’s mother brought fabric from my dress to Manyavar, where they picked out options for him that would match my dress colors. The groomsmen outfits matched the color theme from my dress and complemented the bridesmaid sarees.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Nicola Tonolini
Event Planning – Distinctive Italy Weddings
Venue – Tenuta di Artimino
Floral Design – Fiore all’Occhiello
Catering & Cake – Galateo Ricevimenti
DJ – Apsaras Events
Live Music – Apsaras Events
Videography – Denis De Luca
Invitation Design – Phoenix Wedding Cards
Makeup Artist & Hair Styling – Silvia Gerzeli
Wedding Dress & Bridesmaid’s Apparel – Paaneri
Lighting – Wedding Music and Lights
Groom’s Apparel – Manyavar
Rings – Design by L.A

 

Huge congratulations to Dipal and Dirgesh on their gorgeous Indian ceremony at the Villa Artimino. And thank you to Distinctive Italy Weddings for sharing it with us. If you want to see more vibrant Indian weddings, check out this rich-toned modern Indian wedding and colorful Italian Indian wedding for more inspiration! 

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Classically Romantic Château de Montremy Wedding

February 10, 2021 | riley

Alison and Piere’s classically romantic Château de Montremy wedding was everything we love about French weddings and then some. With the help of Un Chouette Event, the couple celebrated their love for one another in a gorgeous classical church before partying the evening away in the French countryside. The day looked like scenes from a movie with a reception full of greenery, white roses arranged by Atelier Bonjour Amour, and twinkle lights galore.

Junebug photographer The French Wedding Photographer beautifully captured every detail–from the emotional first look to the masked COVID-friendly ceremony to the courtyard celebration that followed. Now, if you’ll excuse us, we have this sudden urge to binge-watch Bridgerton for the third time.

The Couple:

Alison and Pierre

The Wedding:

Chateau de Montremy, Champagne, France

Why A Château De Montremy Wedding

We were looking for an old reception venue with charm that was close to nature and in the region of Champagne where Pierre and his family are from. When we visited the Château de Montremy, we fell in love with it immediately! The charm of its age, the history of the place, the large gardens that surround the castle–it was love at first sight.

COVID-19 Couldn’t Ruin Their Special Day

Despite the smiles hidden behind the masks and the frustration of not being able to hug or kiss our loved ones, the Covid-19 health crisis did not get the better of our marriage nor our enthusiasm. Everything was absolutely perfect!

The Importance Of Good Vendors

It was really important to us that we had all the vendors I wanted. It took me quite some time to carefully select them. I used Instagram, Pinterest, and blogs like Junebug Weddings for inspiration. For example, we hired Romain–our photographer, and Junebug member–more than one year ahead.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – The French Wedding Photographer
Event Planning – Un Chouette Event
Reception Venue – Chateau de Montremy
Floral Design – Atelier Bonjour Amour
Catering – Le Champenois
DJ – Morris Coxone
Wedding Dress – Pronovias
Groom’s Apparel – Father and Sons

 

Congratulations again to Alison and Pierre on their classically romantic Château de Montremy wedding. Big thank you to Junebug member The French Wedding Photographer for capturing the beauty of the day. To see more of Romain’s work, check out his profile in our directory of wedding photographers from around the world!

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9 Ways to Personalize Your Wedding Ceremony

February 9, 2021 | Junebug Weddings

Congratulations on your engagement! It’s time to start planning a dreamy wedding to celebrate your love. Since this day is about you and your partner, add your own personal touches to it and make it unique to your relationship. A wedding doesn’t have to just be during the ceremony, or even a grand surprise—although most people love a good surprise. We have rounded up nine unique ways to personalize your wedding from the smallest details to a grand gesture. 

1. Skip The Traditions

Wedding traditions may not fit you and your partner’s style. If there isn’t a specific tradition that feels authentic to you and your partner, then opt out of it. There aren’t any rules that say how to throw a wedding, so don’t feel pressured to follow traditions that aren’t unique to your love. 

Sit down with your significant other and go through a wedding planning checklist—be sure to stay at a high level. This will help you figure out what traditions you’re not interested in following, and then lean into your interests when you create a wedding mood board. Find colors you both love, things you want to do to celebrate your union, and then lay it all out there. 

couple eloping and their personal wedding vows

photo by Phan Tien

2. Write Your Own Vows

Here at Junebug, we’re huge advocates of writing your own vows. These words are straight from the heart and they make the ceremony extra special. Whether you use quotes from a song, write a poem, or just share why you love your partner, this is such an intimate moment that truly celebrates your love. 

Plus, it helps make the ceremony truly feel yours. You don’t have to be the world’s greatest writer to tell your partner why you love them, so even if you’re not confident that writing your own vows is for you, give it a try. Grab that pencil and paper and profess your love—it’ll be worth it. 

Shop vow books: personalized wedding vow book ($24+); set of 2 wedding vow books ($25); leather wedding vow book ($20)

3. A Family And Friend Photo Wall

RSVPs are in, but not everyone on your list can make it. There’s still a way to make it feel like they’re there on your special day—a photo wall. When sending RSVPs—or after receiving regrets—request images from those who can’t attend to print and hang.  Whether you decide to display the photo wall at the ceremony or reception, this can also honor any late loved ones who you wish could be there. 

4. Ask A Friend Or Family Member To Officiate

When it comes to officiants, picking out the perfect one can be difficult. Officiants are there to both help express the love between you two and also serve in a legal capacity to make sure you’ve done everything to tie the knot. If you can’t find the perfect officiant for your wedding, ask a close friend, or a close relative. 

There’s something special about asking someone you love to officiate your wedding. It always adds more personality when they tell the story of your relationship, narrate cute moments, and the day you both decided to spend the rest of your life together will be brighter for it. 

5. Pre-Write Thank You Cards For Guests

A thank you card to your guests on your wedding day is a simple, sweet gesture that makes them feel especially welcomed. Leave them for your guests to find when they find their seats for your ceremony or reception.  Obviously, a thank you card for any gifts is thoughtful after your wedding day is over, but this is both unique and personal to you and your guests.

 

6. Leave A Shoe Note

If you haven’t seen the infamous shoe note all over Pinterest, don’t worry. The “shoe note” is a little love note or poem that you write on the bottom of your partner’s wedding shoes. 

This note may not last until the end of the night—especially if the dance floor is popping—but it’s a fun and unique way to remind your partner that you love them before you say “I do”. Try writing it on the bottom of their shoe, or leave a tiny card inside of it, and get ready for happy tears! 

7. Add Small But Meaningful Details 

Think of something meaningful. Picture it in your mind. Now, find a way to incorporate that meaningful item into your wedding day. Whether it’s a family heirloom, your late grandfather’s favorite shirt, or maybe even seashells from your first date, including heartfelt items into your wedding makes it that much more—well—special. Add the heirloom to your bouquet. Stitch the shirt into your dress or suit. Put the seashells in a vase on the couple’s table. Get creative while you’re brainstorming places to use these meaningful items. 

8. Personalize The Escort Cards

It’s likely that you’re planning to put guests’ names on escort cards to help them find their seats. That’s not what we mean by personalizing them. Go the extra step and add a memory or an inside joke onto each guest’s card. Or turn their escort cards into faux Polaroid pictures that they can keep after the wedding. 

Whatever you choose, don’t feel obligated to have the escort cards match exactly with your wedding aesthetic. They can be as unique as the guests who will take those seats.

9. Include Your Pets

We all love pets, so include them. If you’re able to bring them to your wedding there are many ways to include them on your special day. A few of our favorite options include walking down the aisle with them or posing for pictures with them. 

Of course, not every wedding allows for all pets to join in on the fun. Pay homage to any late favorite pets by including them on small details at your wedding. Try adding a photo or sketch of your pet on the napkins, drink menus, coasters, or your stationary. Whether it’s your dog, cat, reptile, or any other of your lovable animals, it’s a fun way to make it feel like they’re at your wedding.

Shop Etsy products: pet illustration napkin ($34.80); pet wedding tag ($10); save the date pet portrait ($198)

As your head down your wedding planning journey, remind yourself that this is you and your partner’s wedding. Stay true to who you both are and make it your own. To help, we have a guide on how to plan a truly wedding unique. This guide will help you plan the perfect wedding and navigate the decision-making process. What are you waiting for? Let’s get started!

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