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Urban, Glam, And Modern Hoxton Elopement

July 13, 2021 | Junebug Weddings

When thinking about where to elope, Taylor and Vinnie decided the best location was close to home. Their Hoxton elopement kept the urban glam-themed wedding they always dreamed of but with only five people in attendance, including MNY Photography. Their intimate wedding brought their love to the Topé rooftop bar, as well as glam wedding outfits, vegan tacos and donuts, and stunning modern decor together. 

Speaking of glam outfits, Vinnie and Taylor both looked absolutely amazing in their suits—a black sequin suit with a black chiffon button-down and a burnt orange suit with black trims. And don’t let us forget to mention the shoes—black loafers with gold spikes and sequin ankle boots. 

If your jaw hasn’t dropped yet, just wait until you see these images. But we’ll stop ourselves from spoiling all the fun. To see more of this urban glam Hoxton elopement, keep scrolling for the photos captured by MNY Photography.

The Couple:

Taylor and Vinnie

The Wedding:

The Hoxton, Portland, Oregon

A Uniquely One-Of-A-Kind Experience

The most important thing to us when planning our elopement was that we wanted something unique. We didn’t want to follow the typical traditions and we didn’t want to have an elopement like anyone else had before. Knowing that we wanted to create a unique, one-of-a-kind experience truly allowed us to be creative and think outside of the box.

Working With Amazing Vendors

We are most proud of the vendors we worked with. Portland prides itself on highlighting local vendors rather than chain franchises and that’s something we wanted to bring to our elopement. We’re incredibly proud to say that all of our vendors were local to the Portland-Metro area. Our elopement was a unique event to our taste but it was also a great example of what Portland has to offer. Plus, working with these smaller vendors allowed us to create a lasting relationship with them which shines in all of the photos.

Wedding Advice For Nearlyweds

Our best wedding advice is to only focus on the things you have control over. The original plan for our elopement was to have everything done outside on the rooftop, but of course the weather had other plans. We spent the entire week stressed about the weather even though we had no control over it. It ended up raining on our wedding day and everything had to be inside the venue. Honestly, that ended up being for the better. We were able to create an intimate and romantic vibe that wouldn’t have been possible if we were still outside. So if you can’t control it, just let it go. It’s not worth stressing over, we promise!

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Why A Hoxton Elopement?

We chose our venue because we were immediately obsessed with the aesthetics of it the first time we walked in. It does a fantastic job at balancing the urban environment of downtown Portland with bohemian vibes. We knew that with a touch of glam that the venue would be transformed into the perfect fit for us. Plus, our experience with the location has always been top-notch and we knew they would take good care of us!

The Wedding Team:

Photography – MNY Photography
Event Planning + Rentals – Urban Creative
Venue + Catering – Topé at The Hoxton
Floral Design – Eden
Donuts – Doe Donuts
Suits – ASOS
Rings – Frontline Jewelers
Signs – Letters and Dust

 

Congratulations Taylor and Vinnie on their glamorous Hoxton elopement. Big thank you to MNY Photography for both capturing and sharing this day with us. Plan your perfect elopement with our ultimate elopement planning checklist and then check out these elopement ideas to make your day special!

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Intimate and Mystical Cenote Wedding

July 12, 2021 | kailey

This audacious couple wanted a stress-free day full of adventure and love. That’s exactly what they got. After first attempting the conventional wedding route, this couple quickly decided to prioritize their happiness—trading traditions for a spiritual, destination elopement. With the help of wedding designers Mexico Explorer and Events Weddings Mexico, Lindsay and Scott created a free-spirited ceremony in a mystical Cenote

Letting the lush jungle scenery speak for itself, most of the decor elements focused on enhancing the beachy reception space. Neutral floral arrangements by Vanessa Jaimes along with the palm tree draped twinkle lights made this intimate celebration anything but boring. 

Ceremony photographer That Moment Photo and reception photographer Andre Gouin teamed up to capture every element of this intimate and mystical wedding. From the trek through the jungle to the beachfront reception, these images will have adventurous couples packing their bags and taking their nuptials on the road

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Lindsay and Scott are an intrepid couple that wanted an intimate, mystical, and unique experience from beginning to end. They wanted live music, dancing, drinking, eating, and lots of smiles. 

For their ceremony, they chose a private cenote because it was out of the ordinary, in the middle of the jungle, and without any phone signal. It was an unforgettable and powerful experience—especially the Mayan ritual that connected their souls. 

The Couple:

Lindsay and Scott

The Wedding:

Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico

How Loved Ones Involvement Changes Everything 

My dad flew all the way to Mexico to be a part of our day. He walked me through the jungle— down some tricky, wooden steps—to meet my husband in a Cenote. That meant the whole world to me. 

Prioritize You During The Wedding Planning Process 

My advice would be to do what’s best for you and your partner. We attempted to go the traditional route but we’re very easily overwhelmed by everyone else’s happiness and expectations. So, we stuck to what we knew would work best for us and built our dream wedding from that. I did not feel stressed, overwhelmed or obligated to do anything but be the bride. That felt very freeing.

Small Wedding Without Sacrificing Decor 

Our dinner was something special. We had the most stunning floral arrangement and candle lit dinner. One thing that really stood out to me was that our two best friends stood and gave speeches that told stories about us individually as well as our commitment to one another. That wasn’t something we had asked anyone to do, so it really meant a lot to us.

The Wedding Team:

Reception Photography – Andre Gouin
Ceremony Photography + Videography – That Moment Photo
Event Planning – Mexico Explorer + Events Weddings Mexico
Ceremonial Mayan Officiants – Spirituality Riviera Maya
Wedding PR – My Planner Journal
Floral Design – Vanessa Jaimes
Live Music – Violeta Parrandera
Makeup Artist + Hair Styling – Styling Trio
Rentals – Rebel Bloom Rentals
Transportation – Trans5senses

 

Congratulations to Lindsay and Scott on their simple, free-spirited Cenote wedding. Big thanks to ceremony photographer That Moment Photo and reception photographer Andre Gouin for capturing every element of this out-of-the-box celebration. 

This destination wedding proves that choosing an intimate elopement-styled ceremony doesn’t mean sacrificing incredible decor. If you’re dreaming of a small celebration—like a micro wedding or elopement—but still want to personalize your space in a unique way, check out this guide for decorating an elopement.

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Uniquely Gorgeous And Colorful Altar Electric Micro Wedding

July 11, 2021 | riley

A purple Zimmerman dress covered in butterflies, a Vegas-style wedding chapel, one of the most stunning bridal bouquets we’ve ever seen, and a Ring Pop exchange–it doesn’t get more unique than Sophie and Logan’s Altar Electric micro wedding! After their wedding was postponed, Sophie found out she was pregnant with their second child. The couple canceled their 80-person affair and opted for a small, laidback wedding that spoke to their personalities.

The couple planned a day full of colorful bridal fashion, disco balls, neon lights, and a vintage ride around Melbourne in less than two months. Oh, and we can’t forget the casual reception full of cocktails and cake in a Cantonese-inspired bar at The Esplanade Hotel. It’s no wonder we’re having such a hard time picking out our favorite aspects of this wedding! 

We’re so thankful that Tahnee Jade Photography was there to capture every detail of this epic day. Keep scrolling to see how an unconventional love affair can be the definition of Pinterest-worthy.

The Couple:

Sophie and Logan

The Wedding:

The Altar Electric, Melbourne, Vic, Australia

Unique Wedding Fashion

From the get-go, I played around with the idea of wearing a Zimmerman dress. They’re unique, original, and quirky–breaking the norm of a traditional wedding gown. However, due to being five months pregnant on our wedding date, I was very realistic that this wouldn’t be easy. Would you believe that two days before the wedding, I squeezed myself into a butterfly Zimmerman dress off the rack and it fit? It was a miracle. Thankfully it paired perfectly with my Steve Madden glitter boots purchased before the original wedding date in 2020. 

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Why An Altar Electric Micro Wedding

We hadn’t actually planned on getting married in February. Our original date of October 2020 was revised to October 2021. However, I knew it was destiny when I found the venue–it just spoke to me. From that night on, I reshuffled everything and planned the wedding in two months. Although let’s face it, there wasn’t much to plan. The Altar Electric was the perfect balance of drama and romance, all rolled into a great big ball of peach walls and mirrored disco balls.

A Change Of Wedding Plans

After numerous postponements and a second baby on the way, we decided to regain control of the COVID wedding curse. Our wedding day was far from what we had originally planned. Eighty guests and a crisp white gown is quite the opposite to the 20 person party in Collingwood with a purple butterfly mini dress. But we’re so happy we ended up with the latter. Because of travel restrictions, our family was unable to make it from New Zealand. As a result, we felt like we had total autonomy to break the mold and have fun. In all honesty, it was so nice to create a day that was built purely around our own personalities, without any external influence.

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An Homage To Their Grandparents

Although our wedding was far from traditional, I am a sucker for tradition when the time and place are right. Having broken away from the mold of the conventional wedding, I was adamant about incorporating small essences of tradition. I believe it’s what keeps us connected to who we are and where we come from. For as long as I can remember, I had always wanted a vintage bride and groom cake topper on my wedding cake. Both Logan and I are very fond of our grandparents, and I found comfort in knowing that we had a cake topper similar to what they had when they wed. The similarity made them feel as though they were there with us on the day, too. 

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Tahnee Jade Photography
Ceremony Venue – The Altar Electric
Reception Venue – The Esplanade Hotel
Floral Design – Bloom Boy
Cake – Torte by Mirjana
Officiant – The Wedding Anarchist
Invitation Design – Married AF Club
Makeup Artist – Makeup By Lorie
Wedding Dress – Zimmerman
Bridal Accessories – AM Eyewear
Groom’s Apparel – Institchu
Groom’s Accessories – EPOKHE
Rings – MDT Design
Transportation – D’Luxe Classic Car Tours

 

Congratulations again to Sophie and Logan on their Altar Electric micro wedding! Thank you to Tahnee Jade Photography for capturing their day and sharing it with Junebug. To plan your own creative micro wedding, check out these tips and get started today.

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