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Whimsical Bell Brook Farm Micro Wedding Inspiration

July 18, 2021 | kailey

A mini mobile reception bar, dainty floral arrangements, and an industrial event space—these were the ingredients needed to bring this Bell Brook Farm micro wedding to life. Wedding planner The Traveling Tee and her dream-team of vendors transformed an all-white, industrial space into a whimsical, fairytale venue.

The White Room—a historic Massachusetts event space—proved to be a stunning wedding venue, fit for small and large celebrations. The white brick walls, exposed industrial ceilings, and radiating natural light made for endless decor possibilities. The wedding’s neutral color palette was enhanced with the addition of light-pink accents in both the tablescape decor and floral arrangements by Bell Brook Farm.

Photographer Jennifer Blalock documented the imperfectly-perfect details—like the asymmetrical floral ceremony arch and the mix-and-match table furniture—that made this intimate wedding inspiration one for the books.

The Traveling Tee On This Bell Brook Farm Micro Wedding

This modern whimsical shoot was designed and brought to life by Emily Day of Bell Brook Farm. She’s created floral collections for weddings that incorporated blush pinks, creams, and ironwork in her florals and tablescape. Her father focused on his passion for ironwork and created all the iron flowers used in the bouquet and candle holders. It was something I’ve never seen before and loved that it was a father-daughter duo who brought this to life.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Jennifer Blalock
Event Planning – The Traveling Tee
Ceremony + Reception Venue – The White Room
Floral Design – Bell Brook Farm
Catering – Birchtree Bread Company
Cake – The Queen’s Cup
Videography – Rebel Media House
Invitation Design – Whisker Kisses Design
Makeup Artist + Hair Styling – The Blushing Bride
Groom’s Apparel – Bonardi’s
Rentals – Diazsta Designs

A reception bar is always one of the most popular elements of a wedding—for you and for your guests. If you and your partner are dreaming of a wedding where the reception bar is the main event, we get it. From properly stocking your reception bar to selecting the overall setup, you won’t want to miss the ultimate guide to your reception bar.

Candlelit And Modern French Courtyard Micro Wedding

July 17, 2021 | riley

ivory light pink sage green

It seems that micro weddings are here to stay, and we’re all for it. While many couples prefer that the intimate “I do’s” need to be minimalistic, Kes and Daniel’s candlelit and modern French courtyard micro wedding at Brix and Mortar is proof that you can make it as elegant as you want. With the help of Junebug member Paradise Events, the 1912 brick dining house was transformed into a space full of candles, greenery, and dusty pink roses.

Speaking of elegant, Kes looked like a high fashion princess in her custom OM Couture off-the-shoulder wedding dress–complete with a slit–that she paired with a floral veil. And Daniel looked dapper right alongside her in his Holt Renfrew suit. Altogether, it was the perfect combination of modern elegance meets vintage.

Thankfully Jumi Story was there to capture every elevated element of the day, so keep scrolling to get inspired for your own intimate affair.

The Couple:

Kes and Daniel

The Wedding:

Brix and Mortar, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Modern French Courtyard Micro Wedding At Brix And Mortar

We knew we wanted a courtyard space with white walls and nice windows. Brix and Mortar has been a favorite of mine since my first visit. We adored the openness, the white walls, and the glass ceiling. It has a perfect balance of airiness but also exclusivity as you step inside.

Wedding Advice From The Bride

Your big day should be the day in your life that you’re completely selfish and think only about what is in your best interests as a couple. You don’t want to be so caught up with what other people suggest you do and look back and have regrets. I had a good couple of weeks where I just sat down with Daniel and talked about what we wanted the most for the wedding in terms of style and scale.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Jumi Story
Event Planning & Floral Design – Paradise Events
Venue – Brix and Mortar
Cake – Momo Chen Cakes
Videography – V-Shine Studio
Invitation Design – Making Memories
Makeup Artist & Hair Styling – Aisha Hopps
Wedding Dress – OM Couture
Groom’s Apparel – Holt Renfrew

Congratulations again to Kes and Daniel on their candlelit and modern French courtyard micro wedding at Brix and Mortar. We’re so thankful that Jumi Story was there to capture the beauty of the day. And of course, we’re grateful that Junebug member Paradise Events helped the couple make their dream day come to life. To see other stunning weddings they’ve helped plan, check out their profile in our directory of wedding planners from around the world!

11 Tropical Wedding Ideas to Transform Any Venue Into Paradise

July 16, 2021 | riley

Image by The Hendrys

Taking cues from destinations like Tulum to Hawaii, the beachy effortlessness, vibrant color palettes, and gorgeous natural elements like rattan and macrame have taken over the wedding world. To achieve those island vibes for your big day, we’ve rounded up eight tropical wedding ideas to turn any venue, anywhere in the world, into paradise. Spoiler alert–there’s palm leaves everywhere you look!

Tropical Wedding Ideas to Bring Paradise to Your Big Day

1. Palm Print Getting Ready Robes

To bring in the beachy vibes while you’re getting ready for your big day, give your wedding party tropical robes. Think palm leaves, monsteras, pineapples, and bright colors.

Image by White Diamond. See more of this real wedding here

Shop our favorite tropical robes: Tropical Leaf Robes ($19.96); Panama Leaf Women Kimono Robe ($23.99); Bridesmaid Tropical Robe ($19.13); Indian Palm Tree Print Kimono Robe ($22.32)

2. Tropical Wedding Stationery

Kick off your special day with tropical wedding stationery. You can find options/templates for specific destinations or more simple ones that have palm leaves or trees. Whichever you decide on, your guests will be ready for a tropical getaway the minute they open them up.

tropical inspired wedding invitation suite

Image by Raw Shoots Photography.

Shop tropical wedding invitations: Tropical Wedding Invitation Suite ($17); Cora Tropical Wedding Invitation ($13.99); Palm Tree Wedding Invitation ($11.90); Beach Editable Wedding Invitation Template ($11.39)

3. Natural Jute Rugs

One of the easiest beachy wedding decorations to include on your day is jute rugs. They come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors, so there’s something for every ceremony space.

Image by Terralogical. See more of this real wedding here

4. Rattan Chairs

From peacock chairs to use at your sweetheart table to smaller rattan chairs to use during your ceremony, there are lots of options when it comes to seating. The best part is that if you choose to buy some for your wedding, you can reuse them as home decor once the day is over.

Image by MemoryBox Photography

5. Tropical Fruit Accents

Fruits like pineapples, watermelon, strawberries, and orange just scream summer. Incorporate them in your tablescapes for a more subtle tropical element. If you’re having a destination wedding, you may even consider local fruits.

colorful, tropical wedding reception table

Image by By Julieta Photography

6. Raffia Fans

Beat the heat with raffia fans. They make super easy wedding favors while also allowing your guests to cool down in the middle of a heatwave–perfect for a summer wedding.

Image by MemoryBox Photography. See more of this real wedding here

7. Palm Leaves

This list wouldn’t be complete without palm leaves. They make incredible centerpieces, bouquets, and backdrops, although there’s no wrong way to incorporate them.

Image by NJ Duncan Photography

8. Coconut Favors

Is there anything more beachy than sipping a cocktail–or mocktail–out of a coconut? To take the favor to the next level, create a wedding logo and have it painted or branded into the coconut.

Image by Madeline Shea Photography. See more of this real wedding here

9. Colored Suit

While there’s nothing wrong with wearing black or navy, if you want to tie your wedding attire into your theme, consider wearing a colored suit–specifically emerald green. If you prefer something more neutral, beige linen is a great option.

Image by The Hendrys

10. Tropical Wedding Attire

If you want to opt for a black or navy suit but still want to incorporate the tropical aesthetic into your look, pair your suit jacket with a printed button-up underneath. This adds a pop under your suit and gives you the opportunity to take the jacket off at the end of the night to cool off while still fitting in.

Image by Brooke Couch

11. Hanging Greenery

Hanging florals or greenery above your tables is an easy way to add some visual interest to your reception and help bring nature into the night. Whether you do palm leaves similar to the inspiration below or a mix of bright florals and monstera leaves, talk with your florist about creating floral ceilings to help match your tropical theme.

Image by Raw Shoots Photography

These tropical wedding ideas are just the beginning. To further incorporate beachy elements into your special day, check out these bright and bold color palettes that are perfect for a warm-weather celebration!

Image by Elisa Lopez Photography

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