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This Magical Full Moon Wedding at Locust Hall Is Truly Bewitching

November 9, 2020 | riley

Pri and Reggie’s full moon wedding at Locust Hall is proof that parents usually know best. After the couple’s parents spotted the venue, they knew it was the perfect place to tie the knot. The couple said “I do” in a ceremony that featured sweeping countryside views, a unity candle lighting, and a stunning wooden arch with florals put together by A Garden Party

They followed up their rustic yet elegant ceremony with a photo shoot in the sunflower fields, a reception full of dancing and lawn games, and a last-minute portrait under the moon’s light–all of which photographer Katy Weaver captured beautifully. Keep scrolling to see all of the magical details, and be prepared to be bewitched.

The Couple:

Pri and Reggie

The Wedding:

Johnson’s Locust Hall Farm, Springfield, New Jersey

Natural Wedding Vibes At This Full Moon Wedding

We wanted the feeling to be as if we went foraging in the woods for wedding decor–moss, rough stones, and more foliage–very natural and organic. Our wedding was on a full moon, so there was definitely a magical vibe with all the crystals. We wanted it to feel very ritualistic because marriage is one of our society’s oldest rituals.

Why Locust Hall

It was our parents that made the final call to go with Locust Hall. We had been running around all day visiting different venues, and the moment we turned onto the long driveway flanked by sunflower fields on either side, both our parents were like, “sold! Check, please!” I have to say they made a great call. What I loved most about getting married at Locust Hall was the progression through the different spaces on the property. It really gave the wedding a feeling of momentum and energy. There is also so much natural and scenic beauty that it didn’t need much decorating and our guests had a great time wandering around the property, petting goats, and whatnot.

Wedding Advice From The Bride

Don’t sweat the small details. On the day of, you will be so caught up in the energy of everything that you will 100% not notice the napkin rings or the menu cards. Try to focus on the experiences you and your guests will have. Whenever we reminisce with friends and family, it’s always about the speeches, our newlywed game, the dancing, and playing late-night lawn games–not the decor.

A Favorite Celestial Photo

Our favorite photo of the night was the one of us under the full moon. The weather that day was supposed to be cloudy, so we weren’t sure if we’d be able to get the shot. But, Katy was determined to give us the shot we dreamed of, so she had guests keep a lookout for the moon. It seemed like it wasn’t going to happen. The night was almost over when suddenly Katy grabbed us and told us to run out to the field, so we literally sprinted to get in front of the moon before it disappeared again. We were both sweaty and out of breath, and Katy got down on the ground on her stomach. It was a real team effort, but the end picture was perfect.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Katy Weaver
Venue – Johnson’s Locust Hall Farm
Floral Design – A Garden Party
Catering – Toscana Trattoria Ristorante Italiano
Cake – Bean Appetit Bakery
Videography – WV Productions
Makeup Artist – Danielle Santiago
Hair Styling – Kristina Francisquini

 

Congratulations again to Pri and Reggie on their magical full moon wedding! Thank you to Katy Weaver for capturing the enchanting details of the day. If you’re looking to plan your own celestial-inspired nuptials, check out these 7 celestial wedding ideas that will leave your guests starry-eyed!

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Puerto Rico Destination Wedding at Hacienda Siesta Alegre

November 8, 2020 | riley

With family all over the Caribbean, Elena and Wesley knew they would have a boho wedding with a backyard vibe in Puerto Rico. After settling on Hacienda Siesta Alegre–without ever seeing it in person–the couple’s dream day came to fruition thanks to planner Rosalina Momentus. With lush palms surrounding the venue, the pair opted to keep the decor simple with light pink drapery, soft blush floral arrangements put together by Jat Lozano, and Chinese lanterns floating in the night sky.

Although we would love to describe everything we love about this wedding, we think that the couple’s photographer–and Junebug member–Melody Joy Co. described the day beautifully.

Melody Joy Co. On The Details of The Day

Hacienda Siesta Alegre has stunning views of the El Yunque rainforest mountain range. There were so many beautiful corners in the hacienda, including arched doorways and French window panes on a corner, where the couple read their vows.

They had so many unique details, like a cigar bar where handmade cigars were made and given to the guests. The outdoor reception consisted of beautifully decorated farm tables that surrounded a courtyard with a fountain in the center. The courtyard was lit by string lights that set the mood for both the reception and, later, an epic dance floor.

Elena and Wes surprised their guests by having Plena music played by the local group, Yuvi Plena! They had the crowd doing a dance train around the entire venue–a perfect complement to the evening, tying in a bit of Puerto Rican tradition for the guests with an exciting twist. They ended the night surrounded by sparklers and their loved ones!

The Couple:

Elena and Wesley

The Wedding:

Hacienda Siesta Alegre, Rio Grande, Puetro Rico

Sharing Private Vows

The most memorable part of the day was exchanging our vows privately to one another before the ceremony. It was so intimate, and we were happy to have a brief moment before the festivities to share our love and commitment to one another.

Why Hacienda Siesta Alegre

Our venue was a reflection of our culture and styles. Wesley is Cuban and my family is from Puerto Rico, so I knew that’s where we would have our wedding. We weren’t interested in having a beach wedding—instead, we wanted to get married at a house or a Hacienda. When we were searching, we found Hacienda Siesta Alegre and knew it was the one. We put down a deposit before seeing it in person to secure the date. When we flew down to Puerto Rico we scheduled a site visit and were absolutely blown away with the beauty of this place. 

Wedding Advice From The Bride

Talk to other brides! They may have resources or decor from their wedding to spare. Also, some details will be forgotten and not everything will go as planned. That’s okay! Try to be present in the moment and enjoy the celebration.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Melody Joy Co.
Event Planning – Rosalina Momentus
Venue – Hacienda Siesta Alegre
Floral Design – Jat Lozano
Catering – Mesa 364
Cake – Gabriel Diaz
DJ – Big J Music
Live Music – Yuvi Plena
Videography – The Film Writer
Makeup Artist & Hair Styling – Javier Moreno
Wedding Dress – Gali Karten
Bridal Accessories – Cassouto Jewels, Bella Belle Shoes
Bridesmaids’ Apparel – Show Me Your Mumu
Groom’s Apparel – Suit Supply
Groomsmen’s Apparel – The Groomsman Suit
Rings – Creative Design Jewelers
Favors – Flipeate

 

Congratulations again to Elena and Wesley on their Puerto Rico destination wedding! Thank you to Junebug member Melody Joy Co. for capturing the day so beautifully. To see more of her work, check out her profile in our directory of best wedding photographers in the world!

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Burgundy and Gold Ace Hotel and Swim Club Wedding in Palm Springs

November 7, 2020 | Junebug Weddings

A guitar used as a guest book, bohemian decor, and the Ace Hotel and Swim Club in Palm Springs are just a few of the details that made this wedding truly special. Every unique touch of this burgundy and gold wedding paid homage to the couple’s favorite things and what brought them together. 

This couple kept their guests in mind while planning every detail to ensure the day was perfect for them and their guests. Thanks to the help of Details, Darling, Ashley and Jake thought of it all. Some of our favorite details from their wedding include tacos, s’mores, dogs, and even a marijuana bar! See what we mean? They wanted their guests to have a good time.  We’ll let Kaylee Chelsea Photography’s photos do the rest of the storytelling! 

The Couple

Ashley and Jake

The Wedding

Palm Springs, California

Desert Fall at the Ace Hotel 

We knew we wanted the wedding in Palm Springs because we love the city’s vibe and the backdrop of the desert and San Jacinto mountains. The desert in fall is so beautiful and the weather is perfect. We chose the Ace Hotel and Swim Club because it fit the vintage and laid back style we were going for perfectly! We decided on it the day we saw it. They are also dog friendly and of course our two dogs, who are basically our children, needed to be a part of our wedding. I also love the marquee they have which they let you personalize for your day. I’m a Harry Potter nerd so our marquee said “After all this time? Always” with our initials and wedding date.

Music Brings People Together

Music is a very important part of our lives. Jake plays guitar and piano and my favorite pastime is going to shows and concerts. I didn’t finalize our wedding music until the week before because there were so many songs to choose from that were special. The procession for the family and bridesmaids was “In My Life” by The Beatles, one of our favorite bands. The song that my dad and I walked down the aisle to was a song I have had picked out for this moment for my entire adult life “Over the Hills and Far Away” by Led Zeppelin. The recessional song we chose was from Bright Eyes, called “First Day of My Life”. I always thought our first dance would be Queen’s “My Best Friend”, but we saved that for the grand entrance. Instead, we went with a cover of a song called “I Love How You Love Me” played by Rusty Clanton for our first dance.

 

Food and Fun For Everyone 

Honestly, we just wanted everyone to have fun. I’ve always loved being a wedding guest and Jake usually does not, so we really wanted this to be a celebration where every guest could enjoy themselves and not get bored. We had an open bar, dancing, a photo booth, s’mores, late night snacks and a “marry-juana bar” so we had a little something for everyone. Our one requirement for the wedding was tacos! We love tacos and could not imagine having anything else at our wedding. Rather than a traditional cake cutting we roasted marshmallows for s’mores and for dessert, we had mini pies and donuts.  We had a signature cocktail called the Desert Facial which is a vodka cocktail with cucumber, pineapple and mint—one of the most refreshing drinks ever!

Unique Touches + DIY

My cousin Carly helped me DIY a couple things for our wedding. The first was a black denim jacket I could wear at the reception. We designed it to match the decor with burgundy and rose gold succulents surrounding our last name in white script. We also used a white acoustic guitar as our guestbook so we made a rose gold label with our initials and wedding date to personalize it a little more. Finally, we made personalized welcome bags for guests staying at the Ace which said “Palm Springs is Always a Good Idea”. We also gave out potted succulents, chocolate cookies from Milk Bar Los Angeles for guests to take home and even favor bags for our guests’ dogs!

Wedding Advice For Brides?

Get a wedding planner and go with the flow on your wedding day. Things might not go as you imagined, but it is your day and it will be beautiful and special and memorable no matter what happens.  I really don’t know what I would’ve done without Mackenzie from Details, Darling! For me, I didn’t want to burden my friends and family with planning details. I wanted everyone to have fun and enjoy all of the parties leading up to the wedding and the wedding itself. There are so many vendors out there that it’s overwhelming trying to choose who will be right for you. Mackenzie really helped in narrowing the choices down—she did an amazing job at bringing our design to life. She helped make it unique to us and we were thrilled when we finally saw everything come to fruition. Our wedding was perfect.

 

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Kaylee Chelsea Photography
Event Planning – Details, Darlin
Ceremony Venue – Ace Hotel and Swim Club
Reception Venue – Ace Hotel and Swim Club
Catering – Kings Highway
DJ – Ian – Dart DJ
Invitation Design – Minted
Makeup Artist – Cheek to Cheek Artistry
Hair Styling – Cheek to Cheek Artistry
Bridesmaids’ Apparel – BHLDN
Groomsmen’s Apparel – Men’s Wearhouse
Rings – Robbins Brothers
Day of Signage – Double Dipped Calligraphy
Photo Booth Bus – Traveling Photo Bus
Napkins/Linens – ModMix Studio
Furniture Rental – Arrangements Floral and Party Design

 

Congratulations again to Ashley and Jake on their fun-filled wedding! Special thanks to Mackenzie from Details, Darling for sharing this gorgeous Palm Springs Ace Hotel wedding with us. If you loved the music this couple chose for the whole ceremony, get started on building your own with this wedding reception playlist. Your wedding DJ will be glad they’ve got inspiration to work with.

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