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Opulent Greenhouse Wedding at Beldi Country Club in Marrakesh

August 17, 2020 | riley

Jeanne and Billy’s opulent greenhouse wedding at Beldi Country Club in Marrakesh is everything that whimsical and chic destination dreams are made of! Because of the bride’s love for the desert, Jeanne and Billy—with the help of Hello Events—held a desert party the evening before tying the knot in one of the most Insta-worthy venues we have ever seen (and we’ve seen a lot). Photographer Lorenzo Accardi perfectly captured all the small details. From the lush greenery of the venue to the heartwarming emotions of the ceremony to the lantern-lit reception, complete with smoke bombs these photos are to die for. If you’ve been fantasizing about a destination wedding, one look at these photos will have you adding Morocco to your list!

The Couple:

Jeanne and Billy

The Wedding:

Beldi Country Club, Marrakesh, Morocco

Why the Beldi Country Club

I am in love with the desert because of my oriental origin (perhaps). I love Marrakech so much. The mood. The colors. And the city allowed us to begin with the desert. We choose the Beldi Country Club because the mood and place are unique. There are no two places like this hotel.

Working with Lorenzo Accardi

The photographer was amazing and very professional. We were in love with his style. He explained where he wanted to shoot and when to do the shooting to get the best results. His touch is really personal. The results were bigger than we expected. Now we have the best souvenirs of those days.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Lorenzo Accardi
Event Planning – Hello Event
Venue – Beldi Country Club
Floral Design – Fleuritel
Catering – La Table D’Antoine
Live Music – Moro Artists
Videography – Julien Zolli
Makeup Artist – Ornella Zaffani
Hair Styling – Station Louis XVI
Groom’s Apparel – Dior
Rings – Boucheron

 

Congratulations to Jeanne and Billy on their opulent greenhouse wedding at Beldi Country Club! Thank you to Lorenzo Accardi for not only shooting incredible photos but for sharing them with Junebug. For more Morocco inspiration, check out Laetitia and Frederic’s Classic Morocco Wedding at Villa Taj Marrakech.

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Peacock-Themed Wedding at Mountain Mermaid in Topanga Canyon

August 17, 2020 | riley

Deya and Ishan’s peacock-themed wedding at Mountain Mermaid in Topanga Canyon is everything we didn’t know we needed. Not only did the couple dress to match the theme, with Deya in a fit-n-flare Rosa Clara gown—perfect for a mermaid—and Ishan in a blue Franc Milton suit, complete with a peacock patterned bowtie. They also used peacock feathers at every place setting and on an incredible peacock cake baked by Ishan’s aunt. We’re totally obsessed and oh so glad Lovers of Love Photography was there to capture the free-spirited, brightly colored festivities!

COJ Events’ Cathy O’Connell’s Take on the Day

“The Mountain Mermaid, a historic Topanga Canyon event venue, was selected by Deya & Ishan for its quirky style (and because the groom Ishan grew up next door). Ishan, a filmmaker, and Deya, a transformational tech director, brought to their wedding an elegance and style grounded in their unique creative aesthetic. Working with the aging style of the former country club and ‘20s speakeasy turned gorgeous wedding venue, they incorporated a modern nod to Freida Kahlo to blend them perfectly. Touches of the peacocks (prolific in the area) were highlighted in both the personal styling of the groom and in elegant floral and tabletop displays by Maggie Jensen Floral Design.

Deya was glamorous in a dress by Rosa Clara with a vintage French Ivory Comb from Cannonball & Tilly. Ishan wore a bespoke suit made for him by Jason at Franc Milton in Beverly Hills with a peacock bow tie from Brackish. 

Flower crowns made for guests by The Crown Collective added a touch of fun and whimsy to the party!”

The Couple:

Deya and Ishan

The Wedding:

The Mountain Mermaid, Topanga Canyon, California

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Wedding Day Vibes

Stylistically, we took cues from our animals (of sorts). Deya’s definitely a mermaid, and Ishan has always been fond of peacocks, so we ran with it. Our venue is called the Mountain Mermaid, and peacocks roam the grounds free, so we riffed off these as key design elements. Deya’s dress has a mermaid silhouette and Ishan went full into the peacock inspiration for his bespoke suit. It enabled us to be playful stylistically (both peacocks and mermaids are showoffs, in a sense) and it helped inform a lot of small details.

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Why The Mermaid Mountain

Topanga Canyon is where we met and so we wanted to give our friends and family an experience of a place that we had a personal connection to. Our venue was the Mountain Mermaid, a rustic 1930s Spanish mansion in Topanga Canyon surrounded by a botanical garden that evokes the mystical and magical. It’s also in the neighborhood Ishan grew up, so pretty convenient in that way. It was important for us to have time for friends and family to be able to gather and learn about each other. For friends and family coming out of town, there were several AirBnB’s within walking distance, so we basically took over the neighborhood for the weekend

A Vow Interruption

As we started to say our vows, which were responses to five statements, the peacocks answered with us and suddenly started cawing loudly in what felt like agreement and celebration of our vows….unforgettable.

Wedding Advice

Having a wedding planner you can trust with plenty of experience is a must. Get both an engagement and wedding photoshoot, these last forever. And don’t save the seating chart to the last minute. Ultimately things happen that are unplanned, out of anyone’s control, as with any part of life, but these are the ingredients for good character, good storytelling, and one irreplaceable beginning.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Lovers of Love
Event Planning – COJ Events
Venue – The Mountain Mermaid
Floral Design – Maggie Jensen
DJ – Pete Goslow
Videography – Impressive Creations
Makeup Artist & Hair Styling – Glam Squad
Wedding Dress – Rosa Clara
Bridal Accessories – Cannonball & Tilly
Bridesmaids’ Apparel – Brackish Bowties
Groom’s Apparel – Frank Milton
Rentals – A Rental Connection
Flower Crown Bar – Crowned Collective

 

Congratulations to Deya and Ishan on their peacock themed celebration at Mermaid Mountain! We can’t get enough of these photos from Lovers of Love Photography. And huge thank you to Junebug Member, COJ Events, for sharing the special day with us. To see more of COJ Events, check out their page on our directory of best wedding planners in the world! 

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This Unique Ace Hotel New Orleans Wedding Has the Most Epic Colorful Details

August 16, 2020 | riley

Shannon and Sean’s unique Ace Hotel New Orleans wedding is the definition of a party! With the help of Nice Day Events, the couple’s day was full of modern touches, neon lights, and a whole lot of groovy disco details including disco ball-shaped cups as wedding favors. Not to mention Shannon’s epic Prabal Gurung gown that was complete with ‘70s-inspired bell sleeves which she wore with green velvet studded Miu Miu platform heels. Hannah Pickle nailed capturing the playful yet sophisticated vibe of the day.

Nice Day Events’ Katy Moody on the Special Day

“Shannon and Sean’s loved ones joined them for a night of revelry to celebrate their marriage in New Orleans, their way. The bride wore an amazing Prabal Gurung gown, with dramatic full pleated sleeves, styled with green velvet platforms, a sparkly green manicure, and purple eyeshadow. Shannon and Sean’s vision for their wedding was always authentic to who they are; their playful yet sophisticated style, their love of Prince, and raucous sense of humor that prevailed throughout the night. 

After a second line parade through the streets of New Orleans, the couple surprised their guests with a choreographed dance routine to Britney Spear’s “Everytime” as their first dance. Shannon danced with her father next, choosing to honor their relationship by *getting down* to a New Orlean’s classic, Lil Wayne & Birdman’s “Stuntin’ Like My Daddy”. Lush tropicals, Prince lyrics, a huge fabric chandelier + disco ball perfectly accompanied the evening’s clear mission of fun (and love).”

The Couple:

Shannon and Sean

The Wedding:

Ace Hotel New Orleans, Louisiana

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The Prabal Gurung Dress

With our decor being loud, bright, and electric, I wanted a look that was sleek and clean but still had dramatic elements. I found the most awesome Prabal Gurung dress with overstated pleated sleeves, paired it with studded green velvet Miu Miu platform sandals, and a green foil manicure to match (by Paintbox in NYC). Since I planned on keeping my maiden name, I had a nameplate ring made of Sean’s last name, which he didn’t see until the day of. That is definitely my favorite accessory.

Wedding Day Vibes

First and foremost, it was important for us to have a really killer party. Secondly, our wedding was a destination and we wanted our guests to fully experience the unique culture of New Orleans and everything the city has to offer. So, we worked with Hily and Katie at Nice Day to incorporate southern charm with clean modern elements, pops of neon, awesome music, and decadence that can only be found in New Orleans.

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Most Memorable Part of the Day

The Second Line Parade. We paraded our guests down the streets of New Orleans with a brass band, while onlookers took photos, shouted congratulations, gave us high fives, and I even got a hug. And how often do you get to have your own parade?!

 

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Hannah Pickle
Event Planning – Nice Day
Venue – Ace Hotel New Orleans
Floral Design – We Are Gathered
Officiant – Waning Moon Weddings
Live Music – Lagniappe Brass Brand
Invitation Design – Mama Sauce
Makeup Artist – Sarah Walsh
Hair Styling – Ali Vasques
Wedding Dress – Prabal Gurung
Bridal Accessories – Miu Miu
Groom’s Apparel – Ted Baker
Rings – Bliss Lau
Rentals – ELEMENT

 

Congrats again to Shannon and Sean on their unique Ace Hotel New Orleans wedding! We’re so glad that Hannah Pickle was there to capture the free-spirited disco-inspired festivities. Searching for more groovy wedding inspo? Check out Kelsey and Zach’s Factory Atlanta wedding complete with sequins and disco balls! 

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