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Steamy and Snuggly In-Home Couple Photo Shoot in Edmonton

June 13, 2020 | Junebug Weddings

Give us snuggles, kittens, and all the cozy in-home vibes! Our hearts are melting for this in-home couple photo shoot in Edmonton. From the sweet cat kisses to the kitchen hangs and dried florals Fabloomosity created, we can’t get over how adorable every moment this is. While we could go on, we thought we’d share Nicole Ashley Photography‘s words about the shoot:

I wanted to treat my friends Ian and Clarinda to a cozy at-home session with their newest addition and the rest of their fur babies. This loving couple had already adopted two cats into their home, but recently fostered and fell in love with a little calico kitten, Lily. Truthfully, we all encouraged them to be foster fails and to keep Lily from the beginning. After you go through their images, you will know why! She has such a sweet and playful nature and got along with the rest of their crew with ease. And to top it off, this is Ian and Clarinda’s new home, so it was nice to do the session there and make it extra special. A big thank you to Janna from Behind the Blush for helping to be a cat wrangler and stylist on top of providing beautiful hair and makeup!

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The Talented Team:

Photography – Nicole Ashley Photography
Floral Design – Fabloomosity
Makeup Artist & Hair Styling – Behind the Blush

 

Many thanks to Nicole Ashley Photography for sharing this sweet in-home couple photo shoot with Junebug! Love this couple’s style? Check out these 15+ outfit ideas for spring engagement photos!

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Free-Spirited Portugal Wedding at Herdade da Maroteira

June 12, 2020 | Junebug Weddings

Joanna and Guillaume wanted their wedding to feel personal and laid-back, so a free-spirited Portugal wedding at Herdade da Maroteira was perfect for them! It was important to the couple that everything—from the reception decor to the bridesmaid dresses—mimic the natural colors of the area. We love how planner Sea Bride and Sun helped them pull this off with a most stunning set-up in hues of tan, terracotta, white, brown, and a touch of coral. If you’re a boho babe, you are also going to love Joanna’s bridal look, that was perfectly complete with a tiara that made her feel like a free-spirited princess! Get ready to be inspired by every photo Golden Days beautifully captured of this romantic day in Portugal.

The Couple:

Joanna & Guillaume

The Wedding:

Herdade da Maroteira, Alentejo, Portugal

We absolutely want to get married in Portugal. We have family there, and Portugal culture is very important for us. We were so happy to permit to our guests to discover the crazy region of Alentejo. The plan was to have a perfect mixture between typical style, elegance and modernism. We wanted a different wedding, something very personal! This wedding was more like a big party, spending time with our friends and family!

I wanted a very natural make up and hair style, the team “Les jolies filles” respected perfectly my decision! My wedding dress was just perfect! Rue de Seine dresses are very unusual, a boho style, and very modern. I choose to wear a tiara, maybe the dream to be a princess on my wedding day. The bridal party to respected the laid-back atmosphere and didn’t wear the same dress or the same color. I just wanted them to match with the colors of the region and of the decoration. The were so beautiful.

We absolutely want to keep the spirit of the region. Natural colors, natural materials to mach with the vegetation of the region. Beige, Terracotta, white, brown, and a touch of peach.

The relationship with the wedding planner was so important. We gathered the same values and the same affection for Portugal!

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Golden Days
Event Planning – Sea Bride and Sun
Getting Ready Venue – Convento de Sao Paulo
Wedding Venue – Herdade da Maroteira
Floral Design – Flor de Laranjeira
Catering – Galhetas
Cake – Ruthe Bom Sabor
Officiant – My Ceremonie
DJ – DJ Tiggy
Live Music – The Switha’s Band
Videography – Fullcut
Menu Design – Design by C
Invitation Design – Crème de Papier
Makeup Artist & Hair Styling – Les jolies Filles
Wedding Dress – Rue de Seine
Groom’s Apparel – Stephanie Browne
Rentals – Alug’aqui
Favors – Lisabo Sabao

 

Congratulations, Joanna and Guillaume, and many thanks to Sea Bride and Sun for sharing their Herdade da Maroteira wedding day with Junebug! If you’re searching for more Portugal wedding inspiration, you will love this rustic boho wedding at Forte de Cruz

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Introducing Vow’d Weddings – Stylish + Affordable Wedding Dresses

June 11, 2020 | Junebug Weddings

This post is sponsored by Vow’d Weddings!

Getting married looks different today than it did 10 years ago — couples are eloping, cakes are being swapped out for walls of donuts, and brides are walking themselves down the aisle. So why shouldn’t wedding dress shopping get an update? Enter Vow’d Weddings, a bridal brand bringing you beautiful dresses at approachable prices. Disappointed by the lack of stylish options at warehouse rates and discouraged by the investment of designer gowns, Vow’d vowed to make affordable wedding dresses you really want to wear!

Introducing Vow’d Weddings:

  • A new bridal brand carrying fun + stylish wedding dresses, bridesmaid dresses, and more
  • Wedding dresses are priced under $1300, with the average gown priced at $750
  • Dress sizes range between 0-24W
  • Bridesmaid dresses under $200
  • Accessories and decorations under $250
  • A percentage of all sales is donated to non-profits whose work empowers young women

How to Shop

Vow’d is slated to open their first store on June 20 in Knoxville, Tennessee, with additional stores in Nashville and Chattanooga opening later this summer and more locations around the country in 2021. Due to opening in a post-COVID world, Vow’d will be opening with virtual appointments as part of their shopping experience! Dedicated stylists will walk brides through the online shopping process and offer close-up details of the dresses live, as well as providing fit notes so customers can feel confident they’re ordering the right size the first time. A bonus option for brides using the virtual appointment model is that they will have the option to order a try-at-home box of 2-3 dresses on their list in a sample size that is exactly or close-to their actual size. Cost is $15 a gown.

Meet the Gowns

Vow’d Weddings’ launch collection includes over 30 wedding dresses with styles spanning clean & modern to bohemian lace to romantic ballgowns. While these gowns were created by a handful of talented designers, each dress is exclusive to Vow’d. With the exception of a few pre-order gowns, all dresses are ready-to-ship immediately so you can get married in your dream dress as soon as possible!

Breathless Dress, $850, sizes: 0-16

Sunny Dress, $700, sizes: 0-24W

Wonder Dress, $650, sizes: 0-16

Spellbound Dress, $900, sizes: 0-24W

Devoted Dress, $400, sizes: 0-24W

Charming Dress, $1,200, sizes: 0-16

Delight Dress, $850, sizes: 0-24W

Affordable Bridesmaid Dresses

Looking for bridesmaids dresses that don’t break the bank? Along with outfitting brides, Vow’d Weddings is committed to helping your girls get dressed for your big day in gorgeous dresses that showcase both the trends and the budget they want to shop! This initial collection includes 12 dress options in a mix of 20 colors (hello, mismatched bridal party goals!), all priced under $200. Check out a few of our favorites!

Glory Days Dress, $129, sizes: XS-2XL

Day Dream Dress, $129, sizes: XL-2XL

Fit for Fete Dress, $159, sizes: 0-20

Shimmering Skies Dress, $199, sizes: 0-20

Easy Breezy Dress, $119, sizes: XS-2XL

Best Day Ever Dress, $129, sizes: XS-2XL

Gilded Age Dress, $199, sizes: 0-24

Good Luck Dress, $119, sizes XS-2XL

Happy Day Dress, $159, sizes: XS-2XL

Accessories + Decor to Fall in Love With

Whether you’re looking for accessories to spice up your bridal look or fun decor and gifts for your pre-wedding and wedding events, Vow’d has got you covered! From crystal hairpieces to elegant earrings, Vow’d has all the accessories you need to complete your wedding outfit. Searching for bachelorette party sashes, confetti poppers, super cute bridal swag, and more? Scroll on to see a taste of what Vow’d has in store for you!

Delicate Wire Comb, $160

Classic Fingertip Veil, $75

Wire Leaf Gold Comb, $115

Gold Hair Vine, $95

Bachelorette Sash Pack, $20

Happy Ever After Push Pop, $10

Bride Straw, $5

Hers Vow Book + His Vow Book, $14 each

We can’t wait to see you in your Vow’d Weddings dresses! See the team at the Knoxville store, schedule your virtual appointment, and start your Vow’d Weddings shopping experience now!

photos by Kelsey Shea Photography and A Bride’s Best Mate

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