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Intimate, Timeless, and Personal Portland Wedding

January 28, 2021 | Junebug Weddings

Timeless, by definition, is never out of style, and this personal Portland wedding was absolutely no exception—from the bold fashion to the smallest details. Since we brought up fashion, we have to talk about the groom’s custom emerald green suit for a second. The velvety finish is so timeless and classy that it belongs on a red carpet. 

Carefully complimenting the suit, Alle’s lace bridal gown and her bridal denim jacket are available on our Pinterest board. The fashion in this incredibly elegant wedding was enhanced by the intimate gathering shared with their families and friends. With a few surprises up their sleeves, this couple brought tears of joy to their guests’ faces. 

Get ready to see gorgeous floral arrangements, strung lights, and picturesque table decor. Scroll down for photos captured by Karra Leigh Photo and definitely grab the tissues. 

The Couple:

Alle and Scott

The Wedding:

The Evergreen, Portland, Oregon

Why The Evergreen Venue?

We toured probably 20 venues and knew immediately when we walked into Blockhouse and The Evergreen that they were exactly what we were looking for. Both intimate settings that are very ‘Portland’ but still gave us flexibility to create the atmosphere we were seeking for both events.

Creating A Timeless Wedding

The most important thing to us when planning our wedding was creating an intimate and timeless wedding that was truly us with the help of our day-of planning team. As an Interior Designer and lover of all things branded, I had very specific ideas about how our rehearsal, ceremony, and reception all tied together with the classic, curated, modern, unique and timeless vibe we were going for. Cohesion and details make or break it in my opinion and working with Mae + Co. Creative gave us a huge sense of ease because we knew that they would implement our plans with utter perfection. Manda and her team are all about the details too and working with them was a dream!

Memories Made in Portland

Hands down when I surprised Scott just after our first look—when we were doing wedding party photos—with his dream motorcycle. My twin brother, who was in the wedding party, snuck away and drove up with it. No one knew what was going on other than our videographer and photographer who captured all the moments leading up to it—he was in total shock! Additionally, we wrote personal vows to one another that we shared during our first look. We wanted to have a deep connection just between the two of us before the ceremony started. It was magical and probably the most memorable single moment other than our engagement.

Wedding Advice From The Bride

As someone who is exceptionally detail-oriented and organized, I would say that it is really important to take care of all the most important planning aspects first. Getting the big things checked off helps the rest of the process be streamlined and calm. Create a wedding folder and save all wedding-related materials in one place to easily reference back to.  Sub-folders are always a good idea too!

Let’s Take A Snack Break

Crown Paella was incredible! We had a huge variety of appetizers that were served during cocktail hour at Loyal Legion before the Reception. For dinner, there were three different paella’s and a variety of other yummy foods, but dessert was what I was most excited about. We had Hungry Hero make a spectacular dessert bar full of all different bars, cookies, pie pops, cupcakes, etc. We wanted our own cake for the two of us that Dream Cakes PDX created and it was hands down the best cake we have ever had. Later in the evening, when the dancing and photo booth opened up, we served 1927 s’mores and Ruby Jewel Ice cream sandwiches for late night snacks!

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Karra Leigh Photography
Event Planning – Mae and Co Creative
Venue – The Evergreen
Floral Design – Good Seed Floral
Catering – Crown Paella
Cake – Dream Cakes PDX
Videography – Jess Heron Images
Invitation Design – Hey Halle
Makeup Artist & Hair Styling – NW Makeup and Hair
Wedding Dress – A and Be’ Portland
Dress Designer – Made With Love
Groom’s Apparel – Kenneth Boggs

 

Congratulations again to Alle and Scott on your personal Portland wedding. And major shoutout to Karra Leigh Phototography for capturing this beautiful day, and sharing it with us. If Portland is on your venue radar, then check out this edgy industrial style wedding and this backyard portland wedding. And if you don’t have a backyard in Portland, Dream Cakes PDX

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Picturesque Neutral Palette Elopement With An Incredible View

January 26, 2021 | kailey

An Oeschinen Lake backdrop, surprise letters from friends, and a champagne shower lakeside—Marine and Antonio traded an already planned, large, and traditional wedding for a picturesque neutral palette elopement with views that made an hour-long hike worth it. The wedding planner, All You Need About, focused on details—from the neutral color palette to timeless floral arrangements, by Rieder Fleurs—that made Marine and Antonio’s dreamy elopement uniquely theirs. 

After exchanging I do’s, Marine dressed in an elegant Made With Love Bridal lace gown, and Antonio opted for a champagne shower. The couple then celebrated their new life together with a bouquet toss into the lake. Photographer and Junebug member, Cécilia Hofer Photography, did an incredible job capturing what made Marine and Antonio’s big day special. 

The Couple:

Marine and Antonio

The Wedding:

Oeschinensee, Switzerland

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How They Involved Loved Ones In Their Neutral Palette Elopement 

The most memorable part of our wedding day was a surprise letter from a couple of our close friends. The letter was then read aloud by our officiant. The message was full of friendship and love, which made us cry. A lot.

Wedding Planning Advice For Planning During COVID

Don’t give up your dreams, always find a plan B. Entrust the organization to a wedding team with whom you have a good feeling. The result of your special day will be more beautiful. 

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Cécilia Hofer
Event Planning – All you need about
Floral Design – Rieder Fleurs
Officiant – Humanisthme
Videography – Kandyflosse
Invitation Design – Fairepartapart
Makeup Artist & Hair Styling – Mael Jorand
Wedding Dress – Made With Love Bridal
Wedding Dress Shop – With Love
Groom’s Apparel – Iannalfo & Sgariglia

 

Congratulations to Marine and Antonio and big thanks to Junebug member Cécilia Hofer Photography for capturing their intimate and picturesque neutral palette elopement. To view more of Cécilia’s work, check out their profile in our directory of Junebug approved wedding photographers around the world.

Tired of postponing your big day and looking for a plan B during the pandemic? Check out how other real couples, like Marine and Antonio, are dealing with their COVID-19 wedding postponements.

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Intimate Jungle Chic Wedding In Yucatán

January 25, 2021 | kailey

A three day long wedding in Yucatán, México starting with a ceremony and ending with a party. Count us in. Arturo and Robert’s intimate jungle chic wedding at Chablé Resort & Spa was the perfect combination of elegance and a good time. The couple, with the help of wedding planner Yucatán Love, created a day full of local Yucatán cultural influences. From the authentic Yucatán foods and cocktails to dancers welcoming guests entering the hacienda, no detail was left untouched. 

The grooms contrasting black and navy suits perfectly complemented the lush jungle greenery from the day-time ceremony through the night-time reception, turned party. We are beyond grateful photographer and videographer Meraki Weddings captured the intentionality—from the grooms matching iridescent bow ties to the light-up transparent jungle dance floor—that made this day special and unique. 

The Couple:

Arturo and Roberto

The Wedding:

Mérida, Yucatán, México

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The Wedding Team:

Photography & Videography – Meraki Weddings
Event Planning – Yucatán Love
Ceremony & Reception Venue – Chablé Resort & Spa
Floral Design – Minimal 4.0
Catering – Altaporta Banquetes

 

Congratulations to Arturo and Robert for their intimate jungle chic wedding at Chablé Resort & Spa. Big thanks to photographer and videographer Meraki Weddings for sharing these jaw-dropping photos that captured the bold colors—a 2021 wedding trend—and cherished details celebrating these grooms. 

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