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Colorful Jackson Hole Vow Renewal Overlooking The Tetons

April 7, 2024 | justine

Cheyenne and Titus felt it was time to reinforce their love and fortify their marriage. So, they opted for a special vow renewal ceremony, selecting the spot where they got engaged near the Grand Teton National Park—a place brimming with meaning. Returning there felt like the perfect way to reaffirm their commitment. In a vibrant Jackson Hole vow renewal, they basked in the beauty of their surroundings, surrounded by awe-inspiring scenery. It was an intimate moment where they shared their love exclusively with each other, reminding themselves of the profound bond.

The stunning setting of the Tetons provided the ideal canvas for them to declare their love anew. With the breathtaking view serving as a picturesque backdrop for their vows, they expressed their deep love for each other in a heartfelt ceremony. Following this touching moment, they indulged in a sweet cake cutting against a beautiful tablescape designed for just the two of them. Wrapping up the celebration, they captured this significant milestone with portraits, ensuring that the love and joy of the day would be immortalized forever.

If you and your partner dream of an intimate celebration embraced by stunning natural scenery, this is the perfect inspiration for you! Every exquisite detail–flawlessly captured by Junebug vendor Foxtails Photography–will inspire you to add these images to your wedding mood board.

The Couple:

Cheyenne and Titus

The Wedding:

Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, United States

The Special Reason Why They Chose a Jackson Hole Vow Renewal

We got engaged in Jackson, right outside of Grand Teton National Park. It only felt right to return there for the opportunity to renew our vows. It is one of the most unique places on earth with its unparalleled natural beauty. This vow renewal was spontaneous, fun, and modern. There was nothing classic or traditional about it; in this case, that’s exactly what we wanted! It had a very intimate feel, and all the vendors we worked with were instrumental in bringing this artistic vision to life. We loved our wedding, which had a timeless feel, so it was fun and memorable to take an entirely different direction with this.

How The Bride’s Millia London Gown Set the Tone for Their Vow Renewal

My dress was by Millia London, and everything centered around that! It was the inspiration behind the vision, and I loved it because it was very fun and non-traditional, which was perfect for an intimate vow renewal. It gave movement and texture for memorable photos, and the pop of color was stunning with the Wyoming landscape in the spring. We kept the rest of the look classic and elegant—natural glam and sleek, simple hair that balanced everything out beautifully. The dress was the moment. I’m still inspired by it. I loved that while it was out of the box, it still made me feel like a glamorous bride and matched the fun, carefree tone of the day. Our vow renewal was a celebration, just like the dress.

Elevating Their Celebration with Pops of Purple

We planned this based on the spring lilacs and pops of purple. Purple can be a challenging color, and we wanted to showcase how you can make it a bit more luxurious. Along with the shades of purple, we added some blues and greens to tie into the mountains and accent the ombre of the Millia London gown. The gown also inspired the cake, and Madeline created a stunning textured cake in the lilac shade with a fun party cake flavor and color pops.

Heartfelt Vows Amidst Jaw-Dropping Views

Our favorite part was definitely our intimate vow renewal overlooking the Tetons. The sky had cleared, the snow stopped, and everything felt peaceful, surreal, and magical. The location was jaw-dropping, and everything culminated in that short, perfect moment. It was such a celebration. Doing an intimate vow renewal didn’t subtract from that; it added to it because we could focus only on ourselves and the fun and spontaneity of the moment. We loved celebrating with our friends and family with a traditional wedding, but this was the perfect way to refresh our commitment for a vow renewal. It was out of the box and an absolute dream.

Tips for a Stress-Free Celebration: Focus on Your Top Three Priorities 

Our greatest piece of advice is and will always be: choose a few (three or fewer) things that are very important to you. These are your highest priorities, which must happen exactly as planned, or you will feel upset about them. If anything else happens on the day/weekend of your event and it’s not on your list, let it go! It’s not worth getting upset about. I’m a very type-A personality, and this helped me be in a relaxed state the day of. I wasn’t worrying about the tiny details or things I couldn’t control. For example, the day of our vow renewal was so cold and snowy. Of course, it would have been more convenient if the sun had shined all day and it had been warm, but the cold actually served to make it memorable in the end, and now I wouldn’t change that factor because I was able to accept it and move on with the fun while it was happening. 

Prioritizing Memories: Investing in Photography and Videography for Their Jackson Hole Vow Renewal

When crafting our wedding budget, we knew prioritizing our photographer and videographer was essential. After all, once the festivities end, all that remains are the cherished memories captured in photos and videos. We firmly believe that investing in top-notch photography is one of our most significant decisions. Thanks to this prioritization, we have no regrets. Additionally, we found that hiring a planner or day-of coordinator was invaluable. Attention to detail is crucial even for intimate events like elopements or vow renewals. With someone else handling logistics, we could fully immerse ourselves in the joy of the moment, focusing solely on each other.

The Wedding Team:

Photography + Videography + Event Planning + Floral Design + Rentals – Foxtails Photography
Venue – Grand Teton National Park
Cake – Sprinkle & Crumb
Makeup Artist + Hair Styling – Teton Valley Beauty Co.
Wedding Dress – Millia London

 

Congratulations to Cheyenne and Titus for their vibrant Jackson Hole vow renewal! A heartfelt thank you goes out to Junebug vendor Foxtails Photography for immortalizing this unforgettable moment. For more intimate celebrations like theirs, don’t forget to explore their profile in our directory of talented photographers from around the globe.

A vow renewal like this is a fantastic way to break free from traditional wedding norms and create a celebration that truly reflects you as a couple. And with such breathtaking scenery as your backdrop, the memories and photos are guaranteed to be extraordinary. Are you looking to infuse the outdoors into your big day? Explore our list of the most beautiful national parks to find the perfect location for your special celebration!

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Embrace the Sunshine With These 21 Summer Wedding Ideas

April 6, 2024 | riley
summer wedding

Image by Jaime Denise

With constant sunshine and warmer temperatures, there’s a reason that summer is one of the most popular seasons for weddings. If you’re tying the knot between May and August, you’re in luck because there’s no shortage of summer wedding ideas and inspiration. To help you plan your special summer day, we’re rounding up 19 of our favorite summer wedding ideas that will keep you and your guests feeling cool. From the best types of weddings to summery color palettes to favors that will help your friends and family beat the heat–we’ve got it all.

Types Of Summer Weddings

Beach

Beach weddings are by far one of the most popular types of summer weddings. There’s just something special about tying the knot while the waves crash behind you and the ocean breeze flows through your hair. It’s an ideal setting for anyone looking for a more laid-back, bohemian vibe for their day. 

Garden

If you’re a fan of fairytales and all things whimsical, consider saying “I do” in a garden or greenhouse. The greenery and natural florals serve as beautiful backdrops, making for some incredible photos. It also helps you save money on decor.

summer wedding ideas in mexico

Image by Efege

Destination

If you and your significant other have a travel destination that is special to you, invite your guests there for a destination wedding. It could be somewhere tropical where you can lay in the sun for hours on end or somewhere in the mountains to cool down from the summer heat–the options are endless. If you have the time to spare, turn it into a weekend-long celebration so you can soak up time in your favorite place. 

Recommended Reading: How to Plan a Wedding Weekend Itinerary

Vineyard

Whether you’re a wine aficionado or you’re looking for a more rustic aesthetic for your special day, a vineyard makes the perfect wedding venue. With rolling hills, plenty of sunshine, and some delicious food and drinks, there are quite a few benefits to tying the knot in a vineyard. And the best part? You can get a special bottle of wine on your wedding day to save for special occasions like anniversaries or birthdays.

Barns and Farms

To take the rustic aesthetic to the next level, opt for a barn or farm wedding. These venues are typically blank slates that allow for a lot of personalization with decor and florals while still offering a country feel that you can’t find anywhere else.

Backyard

There’s something incredibly romantic about getting married in the backyard of a home that’s special to you or your partner. Backyard weddings are intimate, nostalgic, and budget-friendly. Because they’re not typically used as wedding venues, you have free rein to tailor the decorations to precisely what you’re looking for, no matter what’s on your mood board. If you don’t have a backyard big enough for a wedding but love the idea of a backyard wedding, take a look at Airbnbs!

19 Fun Summer Wedding Ideas

Now that you’ve got an idea of the types of summer weddings available for your big day, here’s a list of our favorite summer wedding ideas for you to use.

1. Destination-themed invites

If you’re jet-setting for your special day, tie in the destination theme with your invitations. You can find personalized invites for your destination all over Etsy–from Greece and Paris to Hawaii and Las Vegas. 

2. Minimal wedding decor 

One of the best reasons to get married in the summer is that many outdoor venues have built-in decor already. At the beach, you have the sunset and the waves. At a vineyard, there are fields of grapes. Use this to your advantage and let the scenery do the talking.

3. Bright florals

If you do choose to add florals to your summer wedding, consider a bright color palette. Think bright reds, pinks, oranges, and yellows. These bold colors will make your special day feel more tropical, even if you aren’t heading off to a remote island.

Recommended Reading: 8 Tropical Wedding Ideas to Transform Any Venue Into Paradise

4. Short reception dresses

We’re huge fans of reception dresses, and the summer heat is the perfect excuse to change into a shorter hemline for your party. Not only will your guests be shocked by the outfit change, but you’ll also stay cool on and off the dance floor

5. Choose lodging with a pool

Having a destination wedding typically involves booking a room block at a hotel or opting for an Airbnb for your guests. Turn it into a multi-day affair that everyone can enjoy by choosing lodging that has a pool. This way, you can spend your days off lounging around and catching some rays with your loved ones.

6. S’mores bar

One of the best parts of summer is spending the nights outside cooking s’mores over the fire. So bring that fun to your wedding with a s’mores bar. If the wedding is outside and a bonfire is permitted, do it the old-fashioned way. If you’re indoors or unable to have fires, you can set up mini tabletop fire pits using food-safe candles. 

7. Welcome beach bags

While guests will most likely bring everything they need for a weekend at the beach, surprise them with welcome beach bags full of goodies you would need for a day under the sun. Fill it with things like a water bottle, snacks, sunscreen, bug repellent, and sunglasses. It’s a fun, easy touch that they will appreciate. 

8. Festive favors 

If you have too many guests for welcome bags but still want to incorporate the summer season in your favors, consider festive favors. Give gifts like personalized hats or water bottles, flip-flops for the sand, fans, or sunglasses.

wedding lawn games

Image by Jordan Voth

9. Lawn games

Dancing is arguably one of the best parts of a wedding, but there are other ways to keep your friends and family entertained if they don’t feel like getting down on the dance floor–like lawn games. Break out the corn hole and oversized Jenga, and they’ll be playing all night long.

10. Coconut water bar

What says summer more than drinking coconut water out of a real coconut? Setting up a coconut water bar is a refreshing way to cool down, and it doubles as an adorable piece of wedding decor. 

fruit inspired summer wedding

Image by Heather Jackson

11. Fresh fruit

Fruit makes for adorable table centerpieces when paired with bold florals and candles, especially citrus fruits like oranges, peaches, lemons, and grapefruits. Citrus fruits give you a bright, colorful palette that ties in beautifully with the season. 

12. Seafood bar

If you’re opting for a waterfront ceremony, consider a nautical-themed food bar. You can serve oysters, calamari, mini shrimp cocktail, or sushi–the world is your oyster.

13. Popsicle cocktails

There’s something about summer that reminds us of our childhoods, so bring that essence of nostalgia into your wedding day. Turn popsicles into an adult-only treat by serving cocktails that include mini popsicles in them. Not only do they taste delicious, but they also make for really cute photos. 

14. Mini margaritas

One of the hottest cocktails in the warmest months is margaritas. While you could serve them as your signature cocktail, you can also take it up a notch by passing out mini margaritas in small Patron bottles during cocktail hour

15. Drink canoe

Want to showcase your beers and other canned beverages in a unique way? If you’re having an outdoor wedding–specifically one near a lake or one with a summer camp theme–consider a drink canoe. Simply fill up a boat with ice and place your canned drinks throughout for guests to quickly grab throughout the evening.

16. Pool decor

Saying “I do” next to a pool is a surefire way to embrace the summer. If you do decide to go down this route, don’t leave the pool bare. Throw in monogrammed floats, floating lanterns, or retro floats shaped like flamingos and palm trees.

tropical wedding

Image by The Hendrys

17. Palm leaf florals 

Palm leaves are one of the few florals that will never go out of style–especially in the warmer months. Use them in bouquets, backdrops, centerpieces, seating charts, and more. If you’re aiming for a more boho aesthetic but you still want to tie them in, opt for dried palms.

18. Colored suits

There really is no wrong time to wear colored suits, but boy do we love them in summer. Lighter colors will pop, and they’ll also keep you cooler under the sun. Don’t be afraid to experiment with colors like teal, baby blue, yellow, orange, and even beige.

19. Family style BBQ

One of the highlights of summertime is barbecuing outside with friends and family, so why should your wedding be any different? If you’re throwing a laidback backyard wedding, fire up the grill and treat your guests to your favorite BBQ foods. 

20. Alfresco dining 

For a dinner party feel, host your reception dinner under the stars in the warm air. It’s an easy and romantic way to take advantage of the beautiful weather. Bonus points for the whimsical feeling that comes from eating outside with your loved ones.

21. Ice cream

No wedding is complete without a sweet treat. Even if you opt for a traditional wedding cake, treat your guests to a late-night snack of ice cream to help cool them off. There’s nothing we love more than when couples hire one of their favorite ice cream trucks for the end of the night.

Now that you’ve got all of your summer wedding ideas fresh in mind, it’s time to dive in even more. Check out our guides to a backyard wedding, destination wedding, or an Airbnb wedding to keep your planning train on track. 

Image by Helopixel Photo

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This Pastel Villa Valentini Bonaparte Wedding is the Epitome of Romantic

April 6, 2024 | justine

Choosing the right venue for your special day is crucial as it sets the mood for the entire celebration. It influences everything from the color palette and decor to the overall atmosphere, and this was the case for Savannah and Bennett’s Villa Valentini Bonaparte wedding. They envisioned their day as a charming garden dinner party, with only their nearest and dearest in attendance. With the help of Junebug vendor and planner The Tuscan Wedding, they absolutely nailed it!

At their garden ceremony, a gorgeous pathway lined with pastel flowers led to a gazebo overflowing with blooms, creating a lovely setting for their heartfelt vows. But the floral influences didn’t stop there.  The party afterward featured tables adorned with lush arrangements and the soft glow of candles. Adding to the enchantment, sparkling fairy lights wrapped around, making the whole celebration feel like a magical storybook scene.

The special touches, paired with the beautiful setting, made this event truly remarkable, filled with love and individuality. For a closer look at all the beautiful moments and unique details from this romantic celebration, continue scrolling through these stunning photos captured by Elle Reaux.

The Couple:

Savannah and Bennett

The Wedding:

Villa Valentini Bonaparte, Italy

Bringing their Dream Villa Valentini Bonaparte Wedding to Life With the Help of Trusted Vendors

Our design evolved over the almost two-year planning process. The villa was such a huge focal point that we wanted to keep our color palette within the same family and add complimentary pops of color. Overall, we wanted our day to feel like a romantic garden dinner party with an intimate guest list of only our closest friends and family. From the lush garden-style ceremony to the al fresco dinner overlooking the Tuscan hills, our team of vendors helped us bring our vision to life!

Personalizing The Ceremony Through Collaboration With Their Officiant and Custom Vows

We personalized our ceremony by working closely with our celebrant, Diana, to write vows reflecting our love for each other. Diana also met with us multiple times to better understand our love story and put it beautifully into words in our ceremony. We worked on these vows separately and heard each other for the first time at the altar. They were also beautifully transcribed by our talented calligrapher, Asha. After the ceremony, we were driven away in a white Maggiolone convertible, a personal touch that added some fun to our day.

Crafting a Personalized Wedding Fragrance

We worked with our wedding planner and florist to create a personalized wedding fragrance, which we provided to each of our guests to create a scent memory and allow them to bring the experience home.

Defining Priorities and Collaborating With a Trusted Vendor Team

Set your priorities early and decide what is and isn’t part of your dream wedding. For example, we compromised by having a small guest list (less than 40 people total) and getting married earlier in the year, before peak season. Having the right team makes all the difference. Our wedding planner connected us to some of the top vendors and explored our ideas with complete transparency and her knowledge of the wedding industry. Our photographer had an uncanny sense of our wedding vision. 

Villa Valentini Bonaparte: A Venue Steeped in History and Romance

Villa Valentini Bonaparte is both a beautiful venue and a love story. One of Napoleon’s nieces constructed it to be closer to her husband, who was in exile in Florence. Savannah and I connected to this history because we spent years apart due to our careers, as we each knew we would build a villa for the other.

Setting the Scene with a Romantic Welcome Party Dinner

We would be remiss not to mention our welcome party dinner. Set in the evening, as our guests arrived, the atmosphere was relaxed but lively. The vibe was more earthy and organic, with a nod to the Tuscan scenery. All guests were seated around one long table, making the night feel like a long-awaited return home of loved ones. We wrapped up the night, joining in on a long-standing Italian tradition, the making of the Millefoglie.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Elle Reaux
Event Planning – The Tuscan Wedding
Ceremony + Reception Venue – Villa Valentini Bonaparte
Floral Design – Flowers Living
Catering – Preludio Catering
Cake – Tuscan Wedding Cakes
Officiant – Blessings from Italy
DJ – DJ Matthew
Live Music – Musica evento
Videography – Aberrazioni Cromatiche
Invitation Design – Babooche Calligraphy
Makeup Artist – Cherie Lee Spisso
Wedding Dress – Pronovias Austin
Bridal Accessories – Verstolo
Bridesmaids’ Apparel – Liza Lieberman
Groom’s Apparel – The Black Tux
Rings – Calvin’s Fine Jewelry
Transportation – Salijevic Saban
Favors – Flowers Living

 

Congratulations to Savannah and Bennett for their beautifully romantic Villa Valentini Bonaparte wedding. A huge thanks to Elle Reaux for capturing all the dreamy moments couples can use as inspiration. And a special shout-out to The Tuscan Wedding for planning the whole thing perfectly. To see more amazing events they organize, check out their profile in our directory of the world’s best wedding planners.

This wedding shows how important the venue is in creating a memorable celebration. As you plan your big day, remember that where you choose to have it matters. Check out our complete guide for helpful tips and advice on picking the perfect spot. Your path to a dream celebration starts with finding the right backdrop!

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