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Perfectly Green Los Angeles Urban Jungle Wedding

December 23, 2020 | Junebug Weddings

City lights, the hustle and bustle, and eccentric muraled walls—welcome to downtown Los Angeles! Valerie and Charles’s ceremony brought a whole new meaning to “urban jungle” with luscious greenery, strung lights, and exposed brick walls at the heart of the city. In a city full of gorgeous and unique wedding locations, Valerie and Charles chose one of our new favorites! 

Staying in theme with their venue, the couple opted for a green color palette mixed with dark and light greys for a minimalistic and warm feel. Wedding planner Leilani Weddings helped create a beautiful experience complete with a gorgeous reception—and polaroid pictures. Scroll down and let Gina & Ryan Photography transport you to this urban oasis! 

The Couple:

Valerie and Charles

The Wedding:

Millwick, Downtown Los Angeles, California

Personalized Urban Jungle Wedding

We personalized all of our invitations and name cards with our own wedding logo and had a projector screen slideshow for our guests. Our guests received custom pins as wedding favors that my husband made.

Making Memories in Los Angeles 

The most memorable part of our wedding was walking down the aisle and exchanging our own personal wedding vows.

Luscious Green Color Palette

Our wedding colors were dark and light gray, white, and sage green. The venue itself had beautiful greenery and we wanted our colors to compliment the natural ambiance.

Wedding Advice for Everyone

The earlier the planning, the better. Don’t be afraid to put personal touches throughout your wedding.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Gina & Ryan Photography
Event Planning – Leilani Weddings
Venue – Millwick
Floral Design – The Little Branch
Catering – Hungry Bear Catering
Cake – Mr. and Mrs. Creamery
Officiant – Jacob Jurado
DJ – DJ Wrex 
Videography – Shore and Wave
Makeup Artist – Julian Morales
Hair Styling – Tee Hair
Bridesmaids’ Apparel – Pretty Little Thing
Groomsmen’s Apparel – The Black Tux
Photobooth – Pacific Photobooth
Bar – The Whaling Club
Rings – Cartier
Wedding MC – Mitchell Deguzman
Rentals – La Pinata Party

Congratulations to Valerie and Charles on your beautiful, urban jungle wedding. And big thank you to Leilani Weddings for sharing this ceremony with us. Love this unique venue? Then check out these 15 cities for cool wedding day vibes and this guide to help find your perfect venue!

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Intimate Texas Airbnb Wedding in the Chihuahuan Desert

December 21, 2020 | riley

After getting engaged, Emily and Peter celebrated with a vacation to the Chihuahuan Desert. They loved the space so much that they chose to tie the knot in the same Airbnb they reveled in their engagement in. The result was an intimate Texas Airbnb wedding that was a mix of modern yet unique.

The couple, who did all of the planning themselves, incorporated wild floral arrangements from Brandee Winter, DIY touches–such as the backdrop, champagne wall, and their bar—and rentals from Illusions Rentals. Their hard work had the home looking like a professional venue.

So, whether COVID has shifted your once large wedding into a micro wedding, or you’re just looking to celebrate with a small group of guests, keep scrolling. You’ll find stunning intimate wedding inspiration, all captured beautifully by Junebug member Map + Compass photography.

The Couple:

Emily and Peter

The Wedding:

Modern Solar Home South of Marfa, Ruidosa, Texas

Why A Texas Airbnb Wedding

We stayed at this Airbnb after we got engaged and decided upon arrival that we wanted to make it work as our venue. The remoteness really changed our goal for the wedding, making it much smaller and intimate than we initially planned.

Personalizing The Ceremony And Breaking Traditions

Our ceremony was the only part of our wedding day that we didn’t formally plan. Our best friend officiated and worked with other friends to build a ceremony that incorporated their words and advice—all of which was a surprise to us. We also decided to walk down the aisle together, as my father had recently passed away.

Working With Junebug Member Map + Compass

Our Photographer–Nicole of Map + Compass Photography–was simply the best! As planning picked up and stress was high, Nicole was our guide. She also helped—most importantly—keep my sanity, as we decided to part ways with our coordinator and florist. Through it all, she encouraged us to trust ourselves and never waiver from our original vision. She jumped in with decor ideas, introduced us to amazing vendors, and revised our timeline countless times until everything made sense. Every idea, question, and concern was met with support and invaluable constructive feedback. She was so much more than a photographer!

Modern And Funky Wedding Vibes

Our overall goal for the wedding was to have it feel like a really intimate dinner party. We kept the numbers small–under 50–with an emphasis on the fact that these were the people who were going to help us through our marriage in the years to come. From a design/style perspective, the vibe mirrored us as a couple–a unique mix of traditional, modern, and funky. We made our own altar and we collected most of our decor throughout the year we were engaged. The venue was a perfect example of this mix–an ultra-modern house in the middle of the Chihuahuan desert.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Map and Compass Photography
Venue – Modern Solar Home South of Marfa
Floral Design – Brandee Winter
Catering – Big Bend Catering Company
Cake – 5 Points Local
Wedding Dress – Halston Heritage
Groom’s Apparel – Soto & Co
Rentals – Illusions Rentals

 

Congratulations again to Emily and Peter on their intimate Texas Airbnb wedding. We’re so glad that Junebug member Map + Compass Photography was there to capture every unique detail of the day. To see more of their work, check out their profile in our directory of wedding photographers from around the world!

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9 Dessert Ideas That Will Make You Reconsider Your Wedding Cake

December 20, 2020 | Junebug Weddings

Congratulations! You’ve hit the part of your planning where you get to pick out your wedding cake. While a wedding cake is a definite must-have for many couples, it’s not a requirement. 

We are huge fans of breaking traditions, and if a wedding cake doesn’t speak to you, we’ve got other insta-worthy options. These nine dessert ideas are just another way for you to personalize your wedding day and make it unique to you and your partner.  

Wedding Pie As a Wedding Cake Alternative

Regardless of the flavor, pies are never a bad idea. If you ever find yourself craving apple pie with a scoop of ice cream, or a pumpkin pie, this option is a no-brainer. From mini pies to regular-sized ones, pies are a great wedding cake alternative to couples planning fall nuptials.

Junebug member Teri B Photography says, “I had one couple that ditched any kind of normal cake and fed each other from their giant Pumpkin Pie. It is the groom’s favorite dessert and the bride is all about fall. It was a perfect pairing and a perfect sweet treat. They had mini pies in various flavors for their guests to choose from.”

Cupcakes

If you’re still on the fence about wanting a wedding cake, consider cupcakes instead. This is a great way to have any cake and icing flavor that you want without having to actually “cut” the cake. These are an easier way for your guests to have wedding cake without the hassle of having them served, either. Cupcakes are the closest wedding cake alternative to an actual wedding cake.

Bring On The Cookies

From intricate icing to perfectly cut-out shapes, cookies are a great way to add a personal touch and satisfy any sweet tooth. Cookies can be arranged on a layered tower, individually wrapped, or served later in the evening. Since they’re easy to eat on the go, don’t be surprised to see guests holding them while dancing the night away.

Candy Bars, Candy Drops, and Wrapped Sugary Treats

Grab your quarters and let’s take it back. Candy bars and their assorted candy cousins are a sure-fire way to stay unique and get a sugar kick. With a wide variety of candy to choose from, you can make sure there’s a dessert for every guest. 

Photographer Southern Love Creative agrees that, “there’s nothing like an endless array of candy options for your big day. Chocolate, bubblegum, sour, or sweet—you’ll have everything you need to satisfy the cravings of each sweet tooth in the room. An old-school candy bar is the choice of all choices when it comes to wedding dessert alternatives. Don’t be afraid to customize your bar, decorate it, make it your own, and then take it home!”

Donut Bar

Two words: donut bar. Whether it’s a donut bar or a donut wall, these aren’t only pin-worthy, but who can say “no” to donuts? These finger-licking desserts are easy to eat, easy to decorate, and easy to customize. No matter how you display these sugary delights, it’ll surely be a hit at your reception. 

Cake Pops 

Another easy wedding cake alternative to consider is cake pops. These perfectly bite-sized cakes are a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth without locking yourself into a single flavor. So, if you and your partner are going back and forth about your cake flavor, cake pops might be a good choice!

Junebug Tip:

Cake pops are a great gluten-free alternative for any gluten-intolerant guests. 

Macarons As A Wedding Dessert Idea

Another pin-worthy contender for your wedding cake alternative is macarons. These French desserts can be made to match your wedding colors in any flavor you want. With the choice of fillings, decorations, and cookie flavors, the possibilities are endless. Try turning them into a tower, a floral-inspired arrangement, or lay them out on plates. They’ll look delectable and dainty on their own.

Even Junebug member Nikk Nguyen Photo said, “What’s better than a delicate bite-sized French favorite to satisfy cookie cravings? This trendy favorite is sure to be a win with your guests and will add a plethora of flavors and colors to your big day.”

Churros

Doesn’t matter if it’s from a stand, turned into a cake, or just served with a napkin, churros are a delicious dessert and an even better wedding cake alternative. Like many desserts, churros can be customized to your wedding colors, or kept simple. 

Junebug member Mariana Pierce says, “sugary churros with hot Mexican chocolate or traditional café de olla will have guests asking for more.”

Everyone Screams For Ice Cream Wedding Dessert Ideas

Ice cream, sorbet, gelato—oh my! Ice cream is an unconventional dessert for a wedding, but can make for great memories and cute photo opportunities. The best part is you can rent an ice cream truck and live out your childhood with some ice cream bars or cones. 

We also love the idea of dipping the ice cream cones in chocolate before they’re handed out. Ask your caterer to help you set this memorable wedding experience up.

Planning your wedding can be stressful, but choosing your wedding dessert is where you can have some fun. Remember, you don’t have to follow the tradition of cutting a cake, and these options give you the flexibility to choose the dessert of your choice. If you love more than one dessert, there’s nothing stopping you from having a few options to choose from. 

If you still want to have your cake and eat it too, then check out this guide on everything you should know about your wedding cake.

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