WEDDING BLOG

Dark And Modern Neutral Palette Wedding Inspiration Shoot

February 16, 2021 | Junebug Weddings

Whoever thinks black isn’t a wedding color is sadly mistaken. Black, when included with a stunning neutral palette, can act as a pop of color, or the perfect accent color of a wedding. This dark and modern wedding inspiration shoot is proof of just that. By choosing a modern neutral palette for this wedding shoot, the details in the table decor, florals, and stationary looked sleek and detailed.

And yes, we have to talk about the two wedding gowns paired with beautiful pink, white, and black bouquets. Both gowns are long and flowy, but have their own personality—a sleek white off-the-shoulder dress and a black v-plunge neckline with a long train. If you’ve been searching for a wedding with a dark aesthetic, then here’s the inspiration. Keep scrolling to see this dark neutral palette wedding inspiration shoot, styled by Julia Luckett Photography, and be ready to fall in love with the color black, if you haven’t already.

Dark And Moody Inspo

If you are loving this dark-vibe wedding inspiration, then you’ll definitely want to take a peek at this dark and moody western-style wedding shoot.

Black Wedding Gowns

Shop similar black wedding gowns: Montreal Crepe Maxi Dress ($220); Wtoo by Watters Clarinda ($1,100); Off The Shoulder Satin Ball Gown ($599)

Adding Black To Your Color Palette

Want to add black to your wedding? Make the vibe all your own by creating a mood board and choosing your perfect color palette!

The Talented Team:

Photography – Julia Luckett Photography
Event Planning & Design – Jaclyn Watson Events
Venue – Waterworks
Floral Design – Nectar & Root
Cake – North Country Cakes
Videography – Wood & Ether
Invitation Design – Christa Alexandra Designs
Makeup Artist – Makena Couture
Wedding Dresses – Tara laTour and Vagabond Bridal
Bridal Accessories – Rackk & Ruin
Wedding Dress Boutique – Everthine Bridal
Models – Alex and Aja
Rentals – Vermont Tent Company + BBJ Linen + Chickadee Hill Events

A huge thank you to Julia Luckett Photography for sharing this wedding shoot with us—and major shout out to the entire team for bringing this whole wedding to life. Digging the dark vibes? Take a look at this romantic dark aesthetic wedding and this dark wedding with a black bridal gown!

Fun, Bright, and Totally Unique Drive-In Wedding

February 15, 2021 | riley

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We love getting nostalgic here at Junebug, and Rachel and Andrew’s unique drive-in wedding brought us right back to childhood. After COVID-19 changed their wedding plans eight times, the idea of drive-in “I do’s” was born–and we’re so happy it was. With the help of expert planner and Junebug member AMV Weddings, the couple turned Four Sisters Winery into a movie theater featuring a ceremony under the stars, classic movies, a taco truck and an ice cream truck.

As if the idea of having a drive-in wedding wasn’t original enough, the couple also passed out goodie bags full of vintage candy, bug spray, and wine with custom labels. We’re so glad that Abigail Gingerale Photography was there to capture every unique detail of the day. Keep scrolling to see how these two took their love into the spotlight–literally.

The Couple:

Rachel and Andrew

The Wedding:

Four Sisters Winery, Belvidere, New Jersey

Why A Drive-In Wedding

Our wedding was heavily influenced by the times. Planning a COVID wedding is fun if you love to change plans eight times before the big day! We knew we wanted to keep our original wedding date, had to keep our guests safe, and wanted it to be memorable. By the time we started seriously making plan B (or maybe plan Z? I don’t know, we lost track), our Governor allowed drive-in events–thus the idea of a drive-in wedding was born!

Personalized Wedding Favors

Upon arrival, all of our guests were given a reusable tote bag filled with essentials for the evening ahead. We encouraged everyone to stay in or around their vehicles, so we wanted to equip everyone with everything they might need. We included some of our favorite snacks, some vintage candies to go along with the drive-in theme, bug spray–summertime in NJ is brutal–a flashlight, and a custom-labeled bottle of wine.

Wedding Advice From Rachel

Marry the love of your life. At the end of it all, a big fancy black-tie affair doesn’t change who you are as a couple. Keep it small, safe, and about the love between you and your partner.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Abigail Gingerale Photography
Event Planning – AMV Weddings
Venue – Four Sisters Winery
Floral Design – The Flower Bar
Catering – Mexican Spice Taco Truck
Dessert – Sip N Swirl Ice Cream Truck
Videography – Trever Barnes Media
Makeup Artist – Christine Swope
Hair Styling – Kelly McCormick
Wedding Dress – Cinderella Bridals
Groom’s Apparel – Indochino
Rings – Fords Jewelers
Rentals – Dovetail Vintage Rental
Movie Production – Fun Flicks

Congratulations again to Rachel and Andrew on their unique drive-in wedding! We’re so glad that Junebug member AMV Weddings was there to help them safely celebrate their love. And we can’t get enough of the photos Abigail Gingerale Photography captured. To see more of AMV Weddings’ work, check out their profile in our directory of wedding planners from around the world!

Bold And Modern Valentine’s Day Micro Wedding Inspiration

February 14, 2021 | riley

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We may be biased, but Valentine’s Day is one of our favorite holidays here at Junebug. It’s a whole day focused on celebrating love—that’s kind of our thing. To help us all celebrate, Imogen Eve Photography and KB Events paired up to create a Valentine’s Day inspired micro-wedding at Balcombe Place. Their gorgeous shoot has our hearts going pitter-patter. The couple “tied the knot” amidst a marble fireplace and bold red and pink florals arranged by Bud and Flower before taking some seriously epic portraits in a vintage pink Cadillac from Magic Momentz.

After working up an appetite, the couple and their wedding party enjoyed a picture-perfect dessert table under the neon–a sign crafted beautifully by Lily Jones Events. So get ready to swoon, because we can heartly—ahem, hardly—wait for you to see this one.

Shop similar bridesmaid dresses: Shelley Satin Midi Dress ($198); Beckett Satin Maxi Dress ($220); Cali Satin Midi Dress ($168)

Shop similar neon signs: Custom Neon Wedding Sign ($160); Better Together Neon Sign ($112); Personalized Neon Wedding Sign ($190)

The Talented Team:

Photography & Design – Imogen Eve Photography
Planning, Coordinating & Styling – KB Events
Venue – Balcombe Place
Floral Design – Bud and Flower
Cake – It’s Not Just Cake
Videography – Timeless Videography
Invitation Design – Smitten With Ink
Makeup Artist – Belleden Mua & Make-Up By Gabby
Hair Styling – Occasions Hair By Megan
Wedding Dress – Milla Nova
Hair Accessories & Jewelry – Tulle & Flo, Saint Beth Official, Earth Links, Monica Vinader
Bridesmaids’ Apparel – Constellation Ame
Groom’s Apparel – ASOS
Neon Sign – Lily Jones Events
Rentals – Hire Your Day, Co-Ordination Event Hire, Harriet’s Table, Northfields Linen
Transportation – Magic Momentz
Favors – Biscuits & Bakes

Big thank you to Imogen Eve Photography for capturing and sharing this lovely Valentine’s Day micro wedding inspiration with us. Before you get started creating your own unique micro “I do’s,” check out our guide on hosting a creative micro wedding!

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