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Stylish Modern Galicia Wedding at Pepe Vieira

November 27, 2020 | riley

A colorful rose petal recessional, smoke bombs out of a VW bus, and traditional Spanish musicians, ay Dios Mio! Lore and Paúl’s stylish modern Galicia wedding at Pepe Vieira was the party of the century. The couple combined their cultures to create a day full of laughing and dancing. From the stunning backdrop featuring pampas grass and florals from Picris to a custom neon sign to a sleek reception with black and white decor, the day was the perfect combination of romantic and contemporary.

Lucky for us, Msanz Photography was there to capture every moment– a teary first look, the newlyweds passing out flowers to loved ones, and even the couple trying their hand out at playing some traditional Spanish music themselves. 

The Couple:

Lore and Paúl

The Wedding:

Pepe Vieira, Poio, Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain

A Musical & Memorable Ceremony

We are both from different regions of Spain with great cultural attachments, so we wanted to create the right mix of both. We invited traditional musicians from Galicia–who played the pipes–and from Basque Country–who played the txalaparta. The music created an unforgettable moment when we met at the ceremony altar.

Why A Stress-Free Pepe Vieira Wedding

We had a different venue reserved but four months before the wedding, we were informed that our wedding would not be possible. There was a lot of sweat and tears, but we found Pepe Vieira, which was even better than the previous venue. Our advice is do not get stressed even when things go wrong. It’s all about enjoying the process.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Msanz Photography
Venue  & Catering – Pepe Vieira
Floral Design – Picris
Cake – Lydia García Repostería
DJ – R Música DJs
Live Music – Txalamakilak
Videography – Joan Mariño
Makeup Artist – Marta Saiz Makeup & Hair
Hair Styling – An Carrera
Wedding Dress – Paredero Quirós
Bridal Accessories – Grace Bridal Industries
Groom’s Apparel – Luxury Purple Club Madrid
Rings – RABAT Jewels & Timepieces
Photobooth – Polaroidbus Photobooth & Co.

 

Congratulations again to Lore and Paúl on their stylish modern Galicia wedding at Pepe Vieira! Thank you to photographer Msanz Photo for sharing their special day. Has this wedding inspired you to throw your own destination “I do’s”? Don’t forget to use our six tips for planning a destination wedding!

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Parisian Burgundy Autumn Wedding at Cercle Suédois

November 26, 2020 | Junebug Weddings

Trips to Paris are always a good idea. Any destination wedding as gorgeous as Piper and Tarek’s has us pulling out maps and packing bags to escape to faraway places. With the glowing Eiffel Tower as a backdrop and the dark burgundy color palette, this Parisian autumn wedding at Cercle Suédois will make you fall in love. 

Elodie at La Petite Agence brought the couple’s cultures and personalities together in this gorgeous ceremony from start to finish. Thankfully, Anais from Moonrise Photography captured all the details of this ceremony. Keep scrolling to see how magical this Paris wedding truly was. 

The Couple:
Piper and Tarek 

The Wedding:
Paris, France

Personalized Wedding

The most important thing to us was keeping the wedding very “us.” We didn’t want to follow too many rules, guidelines, or keep anything too traditional. Any opportunity to highlight our personalities—through decor, outfits, music, and details—we took. We even invited everyone to the dance floor after one minute of our first dance. What better way to celebrate our new union by inviting everyone we love to do the first dance with us? Our best friend, Jean, was the officiant and he read the ceremony and translated the vows in both English and Lebanese.

Two Cultures Came Together At Cercle Suédois

Since Tarek and I met in Paris, but are from opposite sides of the world, we really wanted to blend all of the cultures together. We blended French, Lebanese, and American ideas and traditions into the whole day. The most memorable part of the evening was seeing both sides of the family—who had just met—dancing together.  Seeing both sides of the family having a fantastic time with both American and Lebanese music was so much fun. Having guests from many corners of the Earth celebrate with us is something we will never forget.

Wedding Fashion In Paris Is A Must

Since it was almost winter, I wanted to wear a long-sleeved dress and I found the perfect one at Bridal Boutique in Lewisville, Texas. For my overall look, I wanted a slightly smokey makeup look and retro waves. The jewelry was a mix of old and new pieces. My earrings were a gift from Tarek years ago. The other pieces included an antique necklace from my grandmother, my mother’s garter, and my late father’s bow tie—which was wrapped around my bouquet. Tarek had a custom burgundy suit made at Massimo Dutti. He is very fashionable, so a regular black suit wouldn’t cut it. His outfit included a smoking jacket with black satin details and slim-cut pants. The groomsmen wore black suits with matching burgundy bow ties and pocket squares. My bridesmaids wore any full-length dress they liked, and they coordinated colors by pairs—two green, two black, and two burgundy.

Wedding Advice From The Bride

Definitely hire a planner for day-of coordination! Having a team handle the details of setting up and coordination really took the burden off of Tarek, me, and our family and friends. We could then enjoy every moment of the day at Cercle Suédois without worrying about if things were going as planned or not—we just had to make sure we were on time!

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Moonrise Photography
Event Planning – Elodie at La Petite Agence
Ceremony Venue, Reception, & Catering – Cercle Suédois
Floral Design – Reflets Fleurs
Cake – Gabriel Pastry Art
DJ – DJ Antonin
Videography – Miryana Slivenska
Makeup Artist & Hair Styling – Modern Beauties
Wedding Dress – Maggie Sottero
Groom’s Apparel – Massimo Dutti

 

Congratulations again to Piper and Tarek on this beautiful Parisian wedding! A huge thank you to Moonrise Photography for both capturing and sharing this unforgettable ceremony with us. If you’re ready to plan your own Paris wedding, check out this Paris elopement and this dreamy Parisian countryside wedding.

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Earthy PNW-Inspired Wedding at Lake Creek Lodge

November 25, 2020 | riley

We’re all about sustainable weddings here at Junebug, and Alex and Wolf’s earthy PNW-inspired wedding at Lake Creek Lodge is no exception. The couple—who love everything outdoorsy—hired planner AE Creative to turn the historic cabins into a wildflower wonderland. Alex and Wolf planted flowers along the pathway to the ceremony while florist Summer Robbins filled the tented reception space with an abundance of greenery and sunflowers. Not to mention, hand-made and hand-delivered Alex’s intricate flower crown. 

Although we could go on forever about the natural and DIY touches the couple added to the day, we think Abby of AE Creative summed it up perfectly. 

Abby of AE Creative On The Day

The wedding was a wildflower woodland dream. Alex and Wolf are avid outdoors lovers and skilled climbers. The year leading up to their wedding, they lived in their converted van with their rescue dog, Dude. They spent the year traveling to national parks, climbing, and living life to the fullest. They try to tread a lighter footprint for their wedding day–literally by being barefoot the majority of the day–which also encouraged guests to kick off their shoes and enjoy the forest floor beneath their feet. 

We created camping mugs with a custom design of their van on the side that guests used to find their seats and toast to the couple. Every detail was thought through with nature in mind. All of the florals were locally grown, their food menu used local organic ingredients, and no single-use plastics were used. The venue has onsite cabins for about 60 people, so most of the guests were able to stay onsite together for a true wild Oregon wedding weekend!

Ready to frolic through the flower fields with us? Then keep scrolling to see the enchanting photos captured by Anna Caitlin.

The Couple:

Alex and Wolf

The Wedding:

Lake Creek Lodge, Camp Sherman, Oregon

Natural Wedding Day Vibes

We wanted an approachable and naturally beautiful wedding that welcomed our loved ones and brought them in to celebrate our love. Our lives are centered around the outdoors and the peace it can bring. Because of this, we wanted natural elements in every possible place. We even planted native wildflowers along the pathway guests walked to the ceremony site. The ceremony set the stage for the whole day, taking place in the forest along a stream. We stood under giant douglas fir and ponderosa pines with beautiful floral installations that appeared to have grown over our archway and along the aisles. We wanted everyone to feel comfortable while being surrounded by love and nature.

An Emotional Walk Down The Aisle

The most memorable part of the day was seeing my husband tear up at the ceremony as my Dad and I walked down the aisle. We both felt so relaxed. I was barefoot walking through the forest toward my partner on pine needles. It was unbelievably peaceful. I was so calm and happy from the inside out.

The Bride Emphasised The Importance of a Planner 

Try to find a wedding planner that really understands your dynamic and that values what you both think is important. Our wedding wasn’t large, but the opportunity to have a full planner—and her team—helping us made the whole experience less stressful and full of joy. A planner is more worth it than an expensive dress or cake, in my opinion.

Custom Wedding Favors

We gave camp mugs created by Abby at AE Creative that had a custom graphic of our Pro-master van we lived in. They were pure magic. I’ve seen guests using them to this day and they’ve even been used as basil planters. That connection to the earth makes us smile.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Anna Caitlin
Event Planning – AE Creative
Venue – Lake Creek Lodge
Floral Design – Summer Robbins
Catering – White Pepper
Cake – Foxtail Bakeshop
DJ – Flip Flop Sounds
Live Music – The Riverside Folk
Videography – Benjamin Edwards
Calligraphy – My Fair Letters
Makeup Artist – Stephenie Jayne Makeup Artistry
Hair Styling – Head Over Wheels Hair Co
Wedding Dress – Willowby by Watters
Bridesmaids’ Apparel – BLHDN
Groom’s Apparel – Nordstrom
Tent – West Coast Event Productions
Event Staff – The Broomsmen
Rentals – Archive Rentals
Bar – Crafted Life

 

Congratulations again to Alex and Wolf on their earthy PNW-inspired wedding at Lake Creek Lodge. We’re so thankful that Anna Caitlin was there to capture every magical detail and that AE Creative shared it with us! If you’re planning your own DIY nuptials, check out our DIY wedding guide: everything you need to know about planning your own!

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