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Laid-Back Atlanta Alpaca Treehouse Wedding

October 7, 2020 | riley

Between the stellar bridal fashion—complete with star-covered boots—a ceremony in the thick of the forest, and live alpacas roaming the property, Ren and Ronnie’s laid-back Atlanta Alpaca Treehouse wedding was certainly one to remember. The cozy outdoor venue was the perfect spot for a non-traditional celebration full of love and laughs.

With the help of expert planner Harts and Petals, the couple created a day that spoke to their unique personalities. They kept decor and florals minimal, which allowed the magical treehouse to shine. While we could ramble on about how much we love these creative nuptials, we’ll let the photos taken by Junebug member Sophie Berard do all of the talking.

The Couple:

Ren and Ronnie

The Wedding:

Alpaca Treehouse, Atlanta, Georgia

Why an Atlanta Alpaca Treehouse Wedding

We wanted something memorable but cozy. The Atlanta Alpaca Treehouse was the first and only venue we toured. It was just unlike anything else on our list, and it felt really magical being there–as if we had been transported. It’s in the middle of the city but it feels secluded and private.

Wedding Day Advice From The Bride

The most important takeaway for us was that we were happy we gave ourselves permission to be selfish. Planning can be hard when you start to think about what others might want or be expecting. But if there’s one day in your life that revolves completely around you, it should be your wedding day.

An Unforgettable Wedding Favor From The Alpacas

The most memorable parts were probably the small speeches given by our friends and family before dinner, and maybe when one of the alpacas spit on Ren during photos. It was also supposed to rain all day–which we were dreading–but it didn’t actually start until we were safely in our treehouse for the night. We watched the storm from the skylight above our bed.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Sophie Lin Berard
Event Planning & Floral Design – Harts and Petals
Venue – Alpaca Treehouse
Catering – Sun In My Belly
Cake – Cakes by Carissa
Live Music – Casey Harper
Invitation Design – Minted
Makeup Artist – Beauty and Beyond by Bri
Hair Styling – Brittiana J
Wedding Dress – ASOS
Bridal Accessories – Modern Vice

 

Congratulations again to Ren and Ronnie on their Atlanta Alpaca Treehouse wedding! Thank you to Junebug member Sophie Berard for not only capturing the day but sharing it with us. To see more of Sophie’s work, check out her profile in our directory of best wedding photographers in the world!

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Effortlessly Elegant Yucatan Wedding at Hacienda Sac Chich

October 6, 2020 | riley

We’re holding on to every last bit of summer here at Junebug–which isn’t too hard with beautiful destination weddings like this one. Sarah and Florzell’s elegant Yucatan wedding at Hacienda Sac Chich had everything we love in destination weddings. The couple, with the help of planner  Joe Bolaños Alonzo, created a day that was complete with minimalistic touches that didn’t take away from the historic venue’s natural beauty. 

RAW Studio did an incredible job with the florals–focusing on keeping the colors muted, which perfectly contrasted with the lush jungle. And we can’t get enough of the romantic lights hanging amidst the palm trees during their low-key reception. We can’t wait for you to see how Junebug member MemoryBox Photography brilliantly captured every detail of the day. Keep scrolling to see some gorgeous mismatched bridesmaids, a fun first look with the groom and his mother, and a golden hour ceremony.

The Couple:

Sarah and Florzell

The Wedding:

Hacienda Sac Chic, Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico

Why Hacienda Sac Chich

We’ve always been drawn to the juxtaposition of historic and modern architecture, and we wanted a venue where both of our families could stay for the entire wedding weekend. When I stumbled upon Hacienda Sac Chich through The Venue Report, I knew it was the one. We put a security deposit down after one meeting with the venue’s property manager.

Including Family In The Wedding

One of the things we were most pleased with was how personal our ceremony felt. We are both extremely close with our families, who played important roles in the ceremony. Our parents walked us down the aisle, my uncle officiated our ceremony–which we kicked off with a thank you to our parents, our moms led our unity candle ceremony, and my cousin read our scripture passage. We also felt super comfortable throughout the entire ceremony. Looking back at the photos, we were smiling and laughing the whole time even through the tear-filled moments.

Advice For Destination Weddings

If you’re planning a destination wedding, I highly recommend hiring a local wedding planner that has worked with your venue before. We relied heavily on our planner–Joe Bolaños–to connect us with local vendors and negotiate fair prices. If your wedding is in another country, inquire about the vendor payment process ahead of time. We had a learning curve trying to navigate vendor’s preferences (Paypal, Remitly, Xoom, wire transfer, etc.), and we ultimately ended up paying a lot more in fees than we wanted to.

A Traditional Yucatecan Menu 

We are big foodies and wanted our guests to experience local Yucatecan cuisine. We served sopa de lima, short rib sopes, shrimp enfrijoladas, and duck confit tacos. Even the cocktails incorporated local flavors like tamarind and guava. In place of a traditional wedding cake, we had a churro cart, making them fresh to order.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – MemoryBox Photography
Event Planning – Joe Bolaños Alonzo
Ceremony Venue – Hacienda Sac Chich
Floral Design – RAW studio
Catering – Paprika Catering
Dessert – Marquesitas Dudu
DJ – JAS Eventos
Makeup Artist & Hair Styling  – Ruby Red Makeup Studio
Wedding Dress – BHLDN
Bridal Accessories – Veiled Beauty
Groom’s Apparel – P. Johnson
Rings – Beloved by Lizzie Mandler
Rentals – Malvatelier Eventos

 

Congratulations again to Sarah and Florzell on their elegant Yucatan wedding at Hacienda Sac Chich! Thank you to Junebug member, MemoryBox Photography, for sharing their special day with Junebug. To see more of MemoryBox Photography’s work, check out their profile in our directory of best wedding photographers in the world!

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Miami Glam Parking Garage Wedding at 1111 Lincoln Rd

October 5, 2020 | riley

Calling all non-traditional wedding lovers! You’re not going to want to miss this one. Claudia and Jordan’s glam parking garage wedding 1111 Lincoln Rd was the perfect showcase of relaxed elegance. With the help of Junebug member The Creative’s Loft, the pair turned a parking garage into one of the most glamorous spaces we’ve ever seen. 

With red, pink, and white florals mixed with tropical greenery–put together by Primrose Florals–and a bar overlooking all of downtown, this just goes to show you that you can turn a blank canvas into something incredible with the right vendor team. 

Keep scrolling to see their tropulent affair–and don’t skip out on the video put together by Made in Video, which perfectly captures the lighthearted, fun vibes of the day!

The Couple:

Claudia and Jordan

The Wedding:

1111 Lincoln Road, Miami, Florida

Laid-Back Wedding Day Vibes

We wanted to do something different. Neither one of us were huge fans of traditional weddings and—to be honest—we were considering not having one. When we decided we would it had to be unique and everything had to be done our own way. We wanted a party where people could do what they wanted when they wanted. If they wanted to dance, there’d be a dance floor. If they wanted to drink, there’d be multiple bars. When they wanted to eat, there’d be different food options the entire time. Chill and lounge? Couches, tables, and chairs available everywhere–but no ten-person round tables with assigned seats. We basically wanted a party that celebrated us getting married.

Personalizing The Ceremony

We had a very small private ceremony a few weeks before our wedding that included the traditional Jewish and legal requirements. Then we had Claudia’s brother officiate the ceremony, which added a very personal touch. He told the story about how we met and spoke about our relationship together. This personalized the ceremony and seemed to connect us with our guests more. We also wrote and read our vows to each other. This was one of the highlights of the night.

Why 1111 Lincoln Rd

We live in Miami Beach and a few blocks from our home is an amazing parking garage that doubles as an event space. We pretty much zeroed in on this as our venue because it was a beautiful structure, was close to home (you can actually see where we live from the garage), and was a completely open canvas to create whatever we wanted. The contrast between a concrete garage and a black-tie event was perfect for us.

 

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Hagop
Event Planning – The Creative’s Loft
Venue – 1111 Lincoln Road
Floral Design – Primrose Florals
Catering – H&C Collective
Live Music – Sol and The Tribu
Videography – Made in Video
Makeup Artist – Daniela Gozlan
Wedding Dress – Naeem Khan

 

Congratulations to Claudia and Jordan on their glam wedding at 1111 Lincoln Rd! Thank you to Junebug member The Creative’s Loft for helping organize the day and sharing it with us. To see more of her work, check out her profile in our directory of best wedding planners in the world!

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