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Charming Rooftop Wedding at The Line DC

November 11, 2020 | Junebug Weddings

Yuri and Ryan’s wedding, like many this year, hit a few bumps in planning. After initially deciding to throw a large wedding, the couple had to change their plans and trim their guest list—thanks COVID. Their pivot to a microwedding was stunning and we’re so thrilled they made this call with the help of their wedding planner. Every inch of this celebration was on point: the gorgeous floral designs, the color coordination, the romantic table decor. 

With the help of wedding planner Sarah Kazemburg, they turned their original plan of a large wedding into a charming and intimate ceremony. This new wedding plan brought us to the rooftop of The Line Hotel in D.C. and incorporated blush and terracotta tones, making us fall in love more than ever before. If you’re looking for inspiration for a romantic and simple wedding, keep scrolling to see the photos taken by Kate Ann Photography to see why we’re completely in love! 

The Couple

Yuri and Ryan

The Wedding

The Line Hotel in Washington D.C.

Rooftop Views at The Line Hotel DC

First, we picked DC because it’s the place where we fell in love. Second, The Line Hotel matched our style perfectly. It was the only place we looked at. Not only is it located in Adams Morgan—one of DC’s most diverse neighborhoods—The Line is a restored church that was left vacant for 30 years. The history incorporated into the hotel and its reflection of the community is fascinating.

Music From the Heart 

I walked in with my dad to the spanish acoustic guitar version of “Tu Me Acostumbraste” by Natalia LaFourcade for the processional song and we chose “Tu si sabes Quererme” for the recessional. Our first dance song was totally out of left field: we picked Dig by Incubus. The lyrics “If I turn into another, dig me up from under what is covering. The better part of me, reminds me that we’ll always have each other, when everything else is gone” resonated true to our relationship.

Let’s Keep It Simple 

The most important thing to me while planning our wedding was the guest list and officiant. I went down from 180 guests to 30. It was hard not to invite extended family—everyone understood the situation—so we stuck with immediate family members and a dozen of our closest friends only. Ryan’s best friend was ordained just so he could officiate our wedding!

Wedding Advice for Brides-to-Be

Invest in a great photographer. I have many friends say they wished they had taken the time to find one that understood their vision. Also, it’s true what they say about couples not eating: our wedding was just 30 people and I still didn’t get a chance to finish my meal! Make sure you have plenty of snacks and food waiting in your hotel room or wherever you will be afterwards.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Kate Ann Photography, LLC
Event Planning – Sarah Kazemburg
Ceremony Venue – The Line Hotel DC
Reception Venue – The Line Hotel DC
Floral Design – April from Bend in the River Farm
Cake – Sage Cakery
Makeup Artist – Brittany Cretella
Bridesmaids’ Apparel – Reformation
Rings – Alexis Russell

Congratulations to Yuri and Ryan on their rooftop wedding at The Line Hotel! Huge thank you to Kate Ann for capturing and sharing this gorgeous ceremony with us. If you’re looking to throw your own beautifully intimate wedding, check out this micro wedding timeline to get you started!

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Romantic San Miguel de Allende Wedding at Casa Aurora

November 10, 2020 | riley

Mariachis, colorful parades down cobblestone streets, and sleek bridal fashion stole the show during Morgan and Nick’s San Miguel de Allende wedding at Casa Aurora. After settling on a destination wedding, the two began the planning process with the help of San Miguel Weddings. Their ceremony also featured a flower-lined aisle, colorful floral arrangements, and a historic home backdrop. After the two tied the knot, they paraded down the cobblestone streets with donkeys, tequila shots, and mariachis.

Morgan surprised everyone at the reception at Terraza Trinitate by showing up in a second, sleek and modern gown and a brand new haircut–talk about one heck of a wedding surprise. They finished the night off with lots of dancing, mezcal, and tacos, which has us wishing we had gotten the invite! Junebug member–and the couple’s photographer–Mariana Pierce perfectly described the aesthetic of the day:

Mariana Pierce On The Day

Morgan and Nick chose San Miguel de Allende, the infamous tiny town in Mexico’s heartland, to get married. They had their ceremony at Casa Aurora, a colonial house with a beautiful garden. Morgan wore a romantic lace dress to match the 200-year-old home’s look for the first part of her day, while her mismatched bridesmaids wore blush. The groomsmen wore matching walnut suits. 

After the ceremony, the two celebrated with traditional festive “Callejoneada” with donkeys, tequila, and mariachis. But, there was a surprise rain shower and they ended up running and laughing with all of their guests in a race to their reception venue–Terraza Trinitate—a pottery and tableware factory—located right behind the city’s landmark Parroquia “pink church.”  

There Morgan changed into her second dress–a sleek and sexy gown with boots–and surprised everyone with a new look and new haircut!  They partied the night away with music and mezcal and ended it with tacos!

The Couple:

Morgan and Nick

The Wedding:

Casa Aurora,  San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

Simple Decor at Casa Aurora

San Miguel de Allende is such a special city with its own very distinct aesthetic, so we wanted something that would compliment the surroundings. We went with a mixture of neutral colors as well as burnt oranges and reds. You don’t need a lot of decor when your backdrop is a beautiful cathedral.

An Outfit Change And A Haircut

I had two dresses. The ceremony dress was much more of a classic bridal look with lace to match the historic venue. Then I switched into a much more comfortable satin dress with boots. I didn’t want to be fussing around with my dress while dancing. I also chopped off about a foot of hair between the ceremony and reception, which was super fun.

Wedding Advice From The Bride

Leave room for the unexpected. Because we had a remote wedding, I was prepared for anything to go wrong. Also, trust the people you’ve hired to help you. Everyone we worked with was so professional and took the stress off my shoulders, which allowed me and my husband to enjoy our day.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Pierce Weddings
Event Planning – San Miguel Weddings
Ceremony Venue – Casa Aurora
Reception Venue – Terraza Trinitate
Invitation Design – Minted
Makeup Artist – Palmira Brizuela
Wedding Dress – Floravere & Kamperett
Bridesmaids’ Apparel – Reformation
Groom’s Apparel – Indochino
Rings – Esqueleto

 

Congratulations again to Morgan and Nick on their stunning Casa Aurora wedding! Thank you to Junebug member Mariana Pierce for sharing it with us. To see more of her work, check out her profile in our directory of best wedding photographers in the world!

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This Magical Full Moon Wedding at Locust Hall Is Truly Bewitching

November 9, 2020 | riley

Pri and Reggie’s full moon wedding at Locust Hall is proof that parents usually know best. After the couple’s parents spotted the venue, they knew it was the perfect place to tie the knot. The couple said “I do” in a ceremony that featured sweeping countryside views, a unity candle lighting, and a stunning wooden arch with florals put together by A Garden Party. 

They followed up their rustic yet elegant ceremony with a photo shoot in the sunflower fields, a reception full of dancing and lawn games, and a last-minute portrait under the moon’s light–all of which photographer Katy Weaver captured beautifully. Keep scrolling to see all of the magical details, and be prepared to be bewitched.

The Couple:

Pri and Reggie

The Wedding:

Johnson’s Locust Hall Farm, Springfield, New Jersey

Natural Wedding Vibes At This Full Moon Wedding

We wanted the feeling to be as if we went foraging in the woods for wedding decor–moss, rough stones, and more foliage–very natural and organic. Our wedding was on a full moon, so there was definitely a magical vibe with all the crystals. We wanted it to feel very ritualistic because marriage is one of our society’s oldest rituals.

Why Locust Hall

It was our parents that made the final call to go with Locust Hall. We had been running around all day visiting different venues, and the moment we turned onto the long driveway flanked by sunflower fields on either side, both our parents were like, “sold! Check, please!” I have to say they made a great call. What I loved most about getting married at Locust Hall was the progression through the different spaces on the property. It really gave the wedding a feeling of momentum and energy. There is also so much natural and scenic beauty that it didn’t need much decorating and our guests had a great time wandering around the property, petting goats, and whatnot.

Wedding Advice From The Bride

Don’t sweat the small details. On the day of, you will be so caught up in the energy of everything that you will 100% not notice the napkin rings or the menu cards. Try to focus on the experiences you and your guests will have. Whenever we reminisce with friends and family, it’s always about the speeches, our newlywed game, the dancing, and playing late-night lawn games–not the decor.

A Favorite Celestial Photo

Our favorite photo of the night was the one of us under the full moon. The weather that day was supposed to be cloudy, so we weren’t sure if we’d be able to get the shot. But, Katy was determined to give us the shot we dreamed of, so she had guests keep a lookout for the moon. It seemed like it wasn’t going to happen. The night was almost over when suddenly Katy grabbed us and told us to run out to the field, so we literally sprinted to get in front of the moon before it disappeared again. We were both sweaty and out of breath, and Katy got down on the ground on her stomach. It was a real team effort, but the end picture was perfect.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Katy Weaver
Venue – Johnson’s Locust Hall Farm
Floral Design – A Garden Party
Catering – Toscana Trattoria Ristorante Italiano
Cake – Bean Appetit Bakery
Videography – WV Productions
Makeup Artist – Danielle Santiago
Hair Styling – Kristina Francisquini

 

Congratulations again to Pri and Reggie on their magical full moon wedding! Thank you to Katy Weaver for capturing the enchanting details of the day. If you’re looking to plan your own celestial-inspired nuptials, check out these 7 celestial wedding ideas that will leave your guests starry-eyed!

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