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Fall Utah Mountain Wedding at Log Haven

October 19, 2020 | riley

We’re living for autumn outdoor weddings now that temperatures are cooling down, and Sarah and Noah’s fall mountain wedding at Log Haven did not disappoint. The couple wanted nothing more than to create a cozy atmosphere where their guests could enjoy their favorite part of Utah. The outdoor ceremony featured sweeping mountain and forest views, a warm burgundy and navy color palette, and an over-the-top bridal bouquet put together by Living Creations. Oh, and a ring mishap that made for some pretty great photos.

The reception was complete with a romantic first dance under fairy lights, a minimalistic yet rustic cake from Cravings Alisha’s Cupcakes, and a whole lot of shots. That’s right—these two kept the party going all night long.

We’re totally in love with every autumnal aspect of this intimate affair, and we’re so glad that Junebug member Tressa Wixom Photography captured every well-thought-out detail.

The Couple:

Sarah and Noah

The Wedding:

Log Haven, Salt Lake City, Utah

Why Log Haven

When planning our wedding, we quickly got set on having a fall wedding up in the mountains. We found the perfect setting at Log Haven in September. We wanted our guests from out of state to really be able to experience our favorite part of Utah–the beautiful mountains! So we were really inspired by the mountains and nature.

A Ring Mishap

During the middle of the ceremony, my sister (maid of honor) dropped Noah’s ring in the grass. Our officiant stopped the ceremony for a couple of minutes while all my bridesmaids helped her find it. It was found, but all we could do was laugh during this unexpected part of our ceremony. The pictures of this still make me laugh–seeing my bridesmaids on the ground looking for the ring.

Wedding Advice From The Bride

I’d say planning early and giving yourself enough time to plan relieves a lot of stress. We got engaged in September 2018 and married in September 2019. Having a full year of planning was great for us. Planning a few things at a time helped us not feel so overwhelmed. The first thing we planned was our venue. I’d say that’s the best first plan to make, and getting that set with your date will be so helpful. You’ll feel like you’ve accomplished so much from just that!

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Tressa Wixom Photography
Venue & Catering – Log Haven
Floral Design – Living Creations
Cake – Cravings Alisha’s Cupcakes
Officiant – Stephen Jeffrey Watson
DJ – DJ Matty Mo
Invitation Design – Minted
Makeup Artist & Hair Styling – Ashlee Raybould
Wedding Dress – Galia Lahav
Bridesmaids’ Apparel – Azazie
Groom’s Apparel – Dillard’s
Groomsmen’s Apparel – The Black Tux
Rings – Brilliant Earth + Shane Co.

 

Congratulations again to Sarah and Noah on their fall Utah mountain wedding at Log Haven! Thank you to Junebug member Tressa Wixom Photography for capturing the details of the day and sharing them with Junebug. To see more of Tressa’s work, check out her profile in our directory of best wedding photographers in the world!

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South Meets SoCal in This Dos Pueblos Orchid Farm Wedding

October 18, 2020 | riley

A wedding complete with a vintage Mercedes, a custom school bus, a stunning greenhouse reception, and music from the couple’s favorite movies? Talk about one-of-a-kind and totally gorgeous. Cassie and Michael’s SoCal wedding at Dos Pueblos Orchid Farm was midcentury mod meets natural glamour. With the help of Ann Johnson, the couple created a day unique to their love story, and while we could rant about it for days, we love what Cassie had to say about the details of their special day!

Cassie’s Take On The Day

We wanted our wedding to reflect our love story. We met and became close friends in Georgia, but really fell for one another in California. With its vast pastures, lush greenhouses, and breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean, Dos Pueblos Orchid Farm in Santa Barbara was exactly our rare blend of Southern and SoCal style. Our décor matched our Los Angeles home–a little bit midcentury and a little bit mod–mixing vintage textures of velvet with eclectic patterns alike. It was vital, of course, to fill the reception greenhouse with emerald and evergreen foliage, mossy vines, and peaked lighting. Deep red and auburn florals sprinkled about gold and brass candelabrums, serving the wooden dining tables well. Pure Joy catering proved equal parts master of umami and art. We paid homage to our shared love of cinema with orchestral notes of famous film themes, including Ghost, Star Wars Empire Strikes Back, and Jurassic Park. Not to mention a first dance tribute to Top Gun’s Take my Breath Away. 

When we say you’re going to want to save this one, we mean it. Get those Pinterest boards ready and keep scrolling to see the pin-worthy photos captured by Heirlume Photography!

The Couple:

Cassie and Michael

The Wedding:

Dos Pueblos Orchid Farm, Santa Barbara, California

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The Wedding Team:

Photography – Heirlume Photography
Event Planning – Ann Johnson
Ceremony Venue – Dos Pueblos Orchid Farm
Floral Design – Ella and Louie 
Catering & Cake – Pure Joy Catering
DJ – Dent May
Live Music – Kiev Morales
Videography – Grimace Films
Makeup Artist – Diane Buzzetta
Hair Styling – Beauty Affair 
Wedding Dress – Galia Lahav
Groom’s Apparel – Klein Epstein & Parker
Lighting – Spark Creative Events
Rentals – Archive Rentals
Transportation – Jump on the School Bus

 

Congratulations again to Cassie and Michael on their SoCal wedding at Dos Pueblos Orchid Farm! We’re so glad that Heirlume Photography was there to capture every unique detail of their special day. If you’re trying to plan your own creative wedding, but you’re not sure where to start, check out our guide to planning a unique wedding!

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Folksy Hudson Valley Backyard Wedding at Windrift Hall

October 17, 2020 | riley

We’re so glad that Katie and Todd opted for an autumn wedding at Windrift Hall rather than eloping–their original plan. One look at these photos had us cozying up with blankets and sipping pumpkin spice lattes. The couple pulled off a fresh fall backyard feel with minimal decor by letting the beauty of New York’s countryside do all of the talking.

Katie’s custom crochet gown from Reclamation paired perfectly with her wool hat from Will & Bear, and Todd dressed to the nines in his charcoal suit from Suit Supply. And we can’t get enough of Katie’s deep orange satin suit that she changed into for the reception.

If you’re looking to be transported to an autumnal fairytale, keep scrolling to see the lovely photos captured by Eastlyn & Joshua. Just be sure to have your apple cider close by!

The Couple:

Katie and Todd

The Wedding:

Windrift Hall, West Coxsackie, New York

Boho Wedding Style

Our style embodied natural, minimal, and stylish components with subtle boho elements. I wore a custom dress made of reclaimed crochet lace with leather mules. I accessorized with a wide brim hat and gold-capped quill earrings. My husband wore a charcoal jacket, a brown crimson tie, black pants, and loafers. We didn’t have a traditional bridal party. Instead, I encouraged my girlfriends to wear something they felt reflected their style best.

Personalizing The Ceremony With Family

It was always our goal to have our guests feel like a part of our ceremony. One thing we did was pass our rings around to each guest so that each person could hold, kiss, or whisper kind thoughts on our marriage and link each person there. It’s so much more meaningful knowing that we are wearing everyone’s blessings on our hands! We also wrote and shared vows with our families to express our gratitude and love for them. The love shared was remarkable.

Why Windrift Hall

Our goal was always to have an intimate, backyard wedding without having to host the weekend at one of our homes. Going through Airbnb gave us the at-home experience we wanted. It also gave us flexibility when choosing our vendors, and acted as a place for some of our guests to stay for the entire weekend.

Permanent Wedding Invites + Other DIY Touches

We designed our wedding invitations (and eventually got them tattooed!) We also made our wedding favors, dinner menus, and sourced our slate table serving trays from a family member.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Eastlyn & Joshua
Venue – Windrift Hall
Floral Design – 33 Munroe
Catering – Gracie’s Luncheonette
DJ – Beat Train Productions
Makeup Artist – Glam by Andria
Wedding Dress – Reclamation Design Company
Bridal Accessories – Will and Bear
Groom’s Apparel – Suit Supply
Rings – Rebekah Brooks
Rentals – Columbia Tent
Transportation – Coxsackie Transport

 

Congratulations again to Katie and Todd on their folksy backyard wedding at Windrift Hall! Thank you to Eastlyn & Joshua for capturing the day so beautifully and sharing it with us. If you love Katie’s suit as much as we do, check out some of our favorite bridal jumpsuits!

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