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This Boho Chic Elopement in Santorini Will Give You All the Feels

August 14, 2020 | riley

Will we ever get tired of destination elopements? Probably not. And who can blame us when they look like this? After legally tying the knot in Barcelona three years prior, Martha and Eider jet-setted to Sant Antonio Vineyard in Santorini for a boho chic elopement. The two wedding videographers have seen their fair share of weddings so they knew exactly what they were looking for. With the help of Divine Weddings Santorini, the two renewed their vows on the hillside of the island before enjoying a small picnic overlooking the water. Eye Witness Stories beautifully captured the love between Martha and Eider and videographer–and Junebug member–Cinema of Poetry created a gorgeous wedding video that has us in tears.

Here’s what Cinema of Poetry’s Kostas had to say about their love:

“This film presents the beautiful and emotional story of a couple of equals. Marta & Eider are an LGBTQ couple of two brides that came all the way from Barcelona, Spain to exchange their vows in Pyrgos, Santorini. The elopement video of Marta & Eider is a story of true love but also a symbolic message for equality. Because love is always love. Sometimes when LGBTQ individuals have the courage to come out, they may face rejection from their families and the people around them. It then takes a lot of strength and support to go through these difficult moments. But, eventually, true love never fails. Marta has experienced this rejection in her life and it felt almost liberating for her to talk about it in this film. Hence, this elopement film is also about these struggles and how true love prevails eventually.”

Now if you’ll excuse us. We’ll be all in our feels for the rest of the day with this one!

The Couple:

Martha and Eider

The Wedding:

Sant Antonio Vineyard, Pyrgos, Santorini

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Eye Witness Stories
Event Planning – Divine Weddings Santorini
Venue – Saint Antonio Vineyard
Floral Design – Betty Flowers
Officiant – John Kavalaris
Videography – Cinema of Poetry
Makeup Artist – Renia Bledaki
Hair Styling – Marianna Nomikou
Wedding Dress – Alexia Kirmitsi
Rentals – Weddings and Whimsy

 

Congratulations again to Marta and Eider on their boho chic elopement in Santorini! Thank you to Junebug member Cinema of Poetry for sharing their special day with us. This is one we will truly never forget. To see more of Kosta’s work, check out his profile in our directory of best wedding videographers in the world!

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Industrial Meets Botanical Wedding Inspiration at Loft 1023

August 14, 2020 | riley
We love when our vendors team up with other talented wedding pros to create magical wedding inspiration! This floral industrial styled shoot at Loft 1023 was just the inspo our creative hearts were looking for. Beautifully planned by Kylie Farmer Photography, we’re swooning over the bold floral arrangements by Petal to the Metal that pop against the deep red brick walls, the delicate yet geometric cake by Sweets and Treats by Victoria, and the bride’s tasseled gown from Flutter Dress. Every little detail ties together to create the perfectly boho edgy celebration!

Kylie’s Industrious Botanical Vision and Inspiration

I had this styled shoot planned for months prior to covid-19 rearing its ugly head. Thankfully, the shoot was scheduled right before the pandemic swept across the US in full force. Ironically enough, I was supposed to photograph the models’ actual wedding in April, but wasn’t able to do so thanks to the coronavirus. They elected to get married in their living room instead, and ended up with so many amazing photos from this styled shoot as a memory to look back on.

My inspiration for this shoot came from wanting a pop of color after the long (seemingly endless) dreary winter season that we just had. Hannah with Petal to the Metal brought my floral dreams to life, and Victoria with Sweets and Treats by Victoria made the most amazing cake.

Junebug Wedding Tip

If your venue or decor is on the minimal side, going bold with your cake design or adding an interesting topper to your cake can be a great way to add a little pop of color and fun!

The Talented Team:

Photography – Kylie Farmer Photography
Event Planning – Barger and Brides
Venue – Loft 1023
Floral Design – Petal to the Metal
Cake – Sweets and Treats by Victoria
Invitation Design – Little Miss Print
Makeup Artist – Morgan Earles
Hair Styling – Alli McClanahan
Wedding Dress – Flutter Dress

 

Thank you to Kylie Farmer Photography for sharing this industrial meets botanical wedding inspiration at Loft 1023! For more industrial inspo, check out Lizzie and Robert’s Stylish Industrial Detroit Wedding at Galleri 2987!

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Creative Eco-Friendly Wedding in Springdale, Arkansas

August 12, 2020 | riley

Anna and Cory knew they wanted a simple and intimate wedding. The couple joined forces with friends and family to create an eco-friendly wedding at their barn-turned-home in Springdale, Arkansas.  The couple—with the help of their planner Meredith Events—created an Earth-friendly day to remember using homegrown wildflowers, white linens, and biodegradable tableware. We’re so glad that LAYERS was there to capture the magic of the day. 

Meredith’s Thoughts on Planning an Eco-Friendly Wedding

Anna and Cory had a low key wedding at their family home, which happens to have a beautiful barn on the property. They opted for an intimate morning ceremony where they served brunch to their guests directly after. This gave them several hours before the reception began to spend some quality time together and take a lot of beautiful photos. The reception took place that evening and more guests were invited. 

It was so magical with the family dogs roaming in and out, their family and friends felt so at ease and comfortable since it was at the family home, and most of their vendors were their friends (talented friends!). Even the lead singer in their band was one of the groomsmen. 

As a planner, I was skeptical of the “morning ceremony” with a break in the middle of the day, but I must admit I loved this format. Everyone was able to relax after that and it gave LAYERS so much time to create the best image captures I have ever seen at a wedding.

The Couple:

Anna and Cory

The Wedding:

Springdale, Arkansas

The Bride’s Something Old

On the morning of my wedding, my mom surprised me with my late grandmother’s amazing ring that my grandpa made for her. He added a diamond every year that they were married, so it’s this beautiful big cluster of diamonds and it meant so much to me. It was the only accessory I wore.

Getting Married at Home

When my husband and I got engaged we started house hunting but could never find something we really loved. One night we were hanging out with my parents in their beautiful barn when we got the idea to turn half of it into a home for us to start our life together. They loved the idea and within a week we had contractors hired. The construction was finished a few months before the wedding and we wanted to share all of the love and hard work we put into it, so it was kind of a no-brainer to have the wedding at home.

The Most Memorable Part of the Wedding

The most memorable part of the day for us was seeing each other for the first time while I was walking down the aisle. Everyone immediately looked up to see Cory’s reaction, and as soon as he started crying the whole room was crying. By the time I got to him, there wasn’t a dry eye in the barn.

The DIY Wedding Team

We did almost everything for the wedding ourselves. Cory even designed a custom engagement ring for me based on some vintage rings that I loved. I hand-cut and painted our ceremony backdrop, we grew and arranged our own flowers, my husband is a chef and created our entire menu, our officiant was my husband’s barber, my best friend owns a salon and helped everyone with their hair, my in-laws helped us all summer with landscaping and cleaning out the barn. The whole wedding really was a team effort.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – LAYERS
Event Planning – Meredith Events
Floral Design – Meus Floral Studio
Cake – Little Bread Co.
Live Music – Boom Kinetic
Invitation Design – Minted
Makeup Artist – Genoa Falar
Hair Styling – Blonde Fayetteville
Wedding Dress – Alexandra Grecco
Bridal Accessories – Jimmy Choo
Bridesmaids’ Apparel – Baltic Born
Groom’s Apparel – ASOS
Groomsmen’s Apparel – David’s Bridal
Rings – Evermore Jewelers
Rentals – Randal Events

 

Congratulations to Anna and Cory on their eco-friendly wedding and thank you to LAYERS for capturing the beauty for the world to see! For more eco-friendly wedding inspo, check out Amanda and David’s Free-Spirited Eco-Friendly Wedding at Uluwatu Surf Villas in Bali!

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