WEDDING BLOG

Nature Sparkle Engagement Ring Giveaway

December 8, 2020 | riley

It’s no secret that the holiday season is often referred to as “engagement season.” While temperatures outside are cooling, we’re eagerly awaiting holiday engagement announcements. Joining us in the excitement this year are our friends at Nature Sparkle. In fact, they want to help folks who are ready to pop the question this holiday season with an extra special engagement ring giveaway.

That’s right, the team at Nature Sparkle is hosting an engagement ring giveaway for Junebug readers—that’s you! Read on to learn more about their gorgeous rings, the incredible team behind the products, and how you can enter to win an engagement ring this holiday season.

Who is Nature Sparkle

You may be familiar with Nature Sparkle’s website, Instagram, or even their Etsy store from their early days. But they aren’t just an online-only store! You can also make appointments to shop in person at their New York City showroom located, of course, in the Diamond District at 580 5th Ave.

Their commitment to providing the best customer service possible is one of their greatest qualities. Buying an engagement ring can be scary—or overwhelming to say the least—so it’s important to work with the right jeweler to ensure the process is pleasant and done at a comfortable pace. Whether you’re looking for the perfect engagement ring to pop the question or looking to build your dream ring to send to your special someone as a hint, Nature Sparkle’s team is ready to help.

Why We Love Nature Sparkle Rings

Nature Sparkle is one of the few companies that can safely make an ultra-thin band. Their seriously thin bands can be as small as 1.3mm! Often, the slimmest that jewelers can go is 1.8mm. That .5mm, while small, makes a difference in the look and feel of the perfect band.

All of Nature Sparkle’s rings are handcrafted by their team of jewelers and they manufacture everything themselves. Nearly everything is customizable and they work closely with their customers throughout the entire process.

Nature Sparkle is obsessed with creating the perfect ring—which they know looks different to each of their customers. For example, if a customer requests specific dimensions for their diamonds, they do everything they can to find the option that will work best for them. Bonus—because they are so focused on the look and feel of each ring, their engagement rings are designed to sit flush with a wedding band.

Interested in winning a 1-carat oval engagement ring from our friends at Nature Sparkle? Follow the guidelines listed below and don’t forget to fill out the form.

Nature Sparkle Giveaway Official Rules

To enter the Nature Sparkle giveaway, you must do all of the following:

Follow both Junebug Weddings and Nature Sparkle on Instagram
Comment on this Instagram contest post tagging at least one friend
Enter your information in the form below
You must be 18 years of age or older to enter
You must follow the instructions to enter by the close date on December 14 at 12pm CST
Winners will be notified by email on December 14 at 3pm CST
By entering, you agree to the Official Rules and the Junebug Weddings Terms and Conditions
By entering, you agree to receive emails from Junebug Weddings and Nature SparkleNature Sparkle regarding future promotions and news
Any winner based outside the US will be responsible for customs fees

Enter To Win Nature Sparkle Engagement Ring Giveaway

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Now that you’ve entered this amazing giveaway, check out Nature Sparkle’s selection of engagement rings on their website for inspiration on your own engagement ring. Good luck!

Snowy Fall Festival-Themed Wedding at Mt. Ashland Ski Area

December 7, 2020 | Junebug Weddings

One look at this wedding celebration and you will be running to your nearest snow-capped mountains. There are so many couples nowadays that are forgoing wedding traditions and making their own nuptials much more personalized. For Hannah and Kevin, they truly made this Mt. Ashland wedding their own.

This adventure loving couple exchanged their I do’s on top of a mountain surrounded by incredible shades of greenery that had been kissed by the snow. Whether it was a chic white fur coat, bold blue ornate boots, a dressed-up snowmobile ride, or the matching winter hats, this wedding was anything but ordinary. Keep on scrolling to see how photographer, and Junebug member, Kami Olavarria captured this snowy fall-festival themed wedding.

The Couple:
Hannah and Kevin

The Wedding:
Mt. Ashland Ski Area, Ashland, OR

Making The Mt. Ashland Wedding Ceremony More Personalized

My husband and I wrote letters to each other that we read aloud during our first look. We then recited vows during the ceremony that my brother officiated. It was super special to have my brother there, even after he drove over 14 hours straight from Alaska to make it to the wedding in time.

Wedding Fashion With Faux Fur And Bolo Ties

During the ceremony, I wore a Free People faux fur jacket. The tassels really added a fun flair. I wanted something fun and unique and I loved how timeless it felt. After that, I changed into a gold jumpsuit to dance the night away. The bridal party wore mismatched jewel tones; some patterned, some plain. We wanted our bridal party to wear things they were comfortable in and would wear again in the future. We made all the groomsmen custom bolo ties in our shop. Each one was special to the individual groomsman.

Working with Kami Olavarria

Kami was super detailed and he paid close attention to the timeline and helped me make adjustments so that things would run much smoother—things that I didn’t even think about! Kami gave us such great energy and kept everyone in the mood for family photos and bridal party shots, even in the middle of a snowstorm. She really advocated for Kevin and I and what we wanted during our wedding day and was our biggest fan during the wedding planning process as well.

Wedding Advice From the Bride

Don’t worry too much about traditions, or the finest details. We focused more on creating a vibe than about any one specific detail. Also, invest in the vendors you believe in. Wedding cost adds up fast, but having Kami, our band, and our other solid vendors are truly what made our day as epic as it was! It wouldn’t have been the same, stress-free day without our vendor team.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Kami Olavarria
Ceremony & Reception Venue – Mt. Ashland Ski Area
Catering – CABA Empanadas and Angel Farms
Live Music – The Brothers Reed
Videography – Savage Winds
Invitation Design – Micah Kilimann
Makeup Artist & Hair Styling – Napili Gaston
Wedding Dress – David’s Bridal
Transportation – Noah’s Whitewater Adventures
Rings – Gold & Gems, Schilling Woodwerx

Huge congratulations to Hannah and Kevin on their gorgeous winter wonderland Mt. Ashland wedding. Major shoutout to Junebug member and photographer Kami Olavarria for both capturing and sharing this gorgeous ceremony with us. Check out more of Kami’s work in her profile in our photographer directory!

Glamorous Wedding Inspiration Featuring An All Black Vendor Team

December 6, 2020 | riley

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Here at Junebug, we’re usually the ones doing all of the gushing about the real weddings we receive. Today we thought we’d do something a little different. This styled shoot, put together by Ma Cherie Bleue, was organized as a symbol of equality. With the reckoning of equality taking place worldwide, the talented team of vendors wanted to come together to prove that love is about just that–love. Regardless of race, religion, or sexuality, love always prevails.

So rather than listen to us, we want to share what Nathale Philips of Ma Cherie Bleue had to say about the shoot. We couldn’t have said it better ourselves.

Nathale Phillips Of Ma Cherie Bleue On Their Why

Why did we decide to have this photoshoot? Because love has no color, ethnicity, or religious belief. Love is the deepest and most passionate sentiment. Humans create boundaries, while love breaks them.

We embraced the “The Love in the City” project to support the Black lives matter movement. We have always felt that the wedding industry needed to be inclusive and demonstrate diversity.

While 2020 has been challenging in many ways, it importantly taught us that racial discrimination of any kind will no longer be tolerated. What better way to showcase this commitment than aligning a team of artists and professionals from the Black community and allowing them to show the beauty and talent?

The gorgeous couple was captured making their way through beautiful Old Montreal. We chose a real-life couple as models, and their love was tangible through our photographer’s lens. We want to thank everyone who contributed to making this project possible. Special thanks to Hayley Paige and the team at Elegant Wedding, who supported us, who believe in inclusivity, and stand with us in saying: “Black lives matter.”

How The Look And Feel Were Decided

The shoot took place in old Montreal to bring together an urban look and rustic feel. The gorgeous William Grey Hotel provided the backdrop. With fall at our doorsteps, we thought we could emphasize the scene by setting up a chic table with modern touches. We used fall colors such as orange and black, with a gorgeous pampas grass tree as the centerpiece.

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Variety In The Bridal Fashion

Variety is the spice of life, which is why we selected four different Hayley Paige wedding gowns for the beautiful bride. Each dress reflected a style–modern, classic, elegant, and fun/casual with the 2-in-1 gown that transitions from long to short dress for party time. With the change of the times, we even incorporated the face mask.

The Talented Team:

Photography – Lacherie Photography
Event Planning – Ma Chérie Bleue Bridal
Project Coordinator – Marilyn Signature Events + Elegant Wedding Magazine
Reception Venue – Hotel William Grey
Floral Design – Lelili Fleurs
Cake – Vanessa Joseph Creations
Videography – First Class Pictures
Invitation Design – XKIZ
Makeup Artist – Gabbie McGuire
Hair Styling – As God Made Me
Wedding Dress – Hayley Paige
Bridal Accessories – La Gartier Wedding Garters + Bella Belle Shoes + THEIA Couture
Bride’s Mask – Katie May Collection
Groom’s Apparel – Baggie
Groom’s Stylist – Phalky Style
Rentals – Diva Location
Favors – Simplement Créatif

Thank you again to Ma Cherie Bleue for sharing this special shoot with us. We’re so thankful Lacherie Photography was there to capture every well thought out detail. To find more Black-owned vendors, check out our round-up of Black-owned business wedding brands to shop for your day.

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