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Intimate Neutral South Carolina Wedding at Hotel Domestique

September 8, 2020 | riley

At first glance, Briana and Anatoliy appear to have been married in a villa in Italy. But their intimate neutral wedding took place at Hotel Domestique in South Carolina–the perfect venue for their European wedding vision. The pops of dusty purple and light pink in the bouquets and ceremony backdrop put together by Statice Flowers tie in perfectly with the pampas grass. And the velvet grey table cloths, gold accents, and fairy lights contrast flawlessly with the green rolling countryside of the Blue Ridge Mountains.  

Briana’s Justin Alexander gown added some glam to the affair with its hand-beaded detail and hint of sparkle while Anatoliy looked sharp in his clean black and white tux from Jos A Bank. Junebug member, Map and Compass Photography was the perfect choice to capture every detail–the heartwarming letters to one another before the ceremony, the tear-filled first look, portraits with the pups, and an epic sparkler-lined exit. Keep scrolling if you’re ready to fall in love with this romantic European-inspired day.

The Couple:

Briana and Anatoliy

The Wedding:

Hotel Domestique, Travelers Rest, South Carolina

The Justin Alexander Gown

I was not sure what I wanted when I tried on wedding dresses. I loved long sleeves and the boho look–but I also wanted some glitz and sparkle. My dress was a 1920s inspired, hand-beaded dress with lots of lines and accents. The dress did not come with sleeves, a woman in New York hand designed and made them for me without ever seeing my dress in person. She made my dream dress a reality! 

Why the Hotel Domestique

We chose our venue because we were able to have the hotel to ourselves for the whole weekend. It was a small boutique hotel and all the rooms were ours for whoever we wanted. And we loved the European style. We really wanted our family and friends to be able to relax and enjoy the weekend.

Wedding Advice From the Bride

Trust your vision! It is so important to trust the vision you have always had for your wedding. Do not doubt yourself even when others do. A lot of people—even your own family—may question your style. If you trust yourself and your partner, it will all come together the way both of you envisioned. And do not be too hard on yourself! No one can achieve perfection. Nothing in life is perfect; what matters most is that you and your partner are happy. Enjoy the journey.

A Memorable Wedding Bonfire

After the wedding was over, we all gathered around a fire in our wedding attire and talked about how much we enjoyed the day–and we were able to spend time with our closest friends and family.

 

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Map and Compass Photography
Venue & Catering – Hotel Domestique
Floral Design – Statice Floral Design
Cake – 828 Sweet Events
Videography – Darrell & Kaitlyn Cassell
Invitation Design – Minted
Makeup Artist & Hair Stylist – Asheville Flawless Brush Makeup & Hair Design
Wedding Dress – Justin Alexander
Bridal Accessories – Kendra Scott
Bridesmaids’ Apparel – Renz Rags
Groom’s Apparel – Jos A Bank
Groomsmen’s Apparel – Express
Rings – Jared
Rentals – Professional Party Rentals
Favors – For Your Party

 

Congratulations again to Briana and Anatoliy on their intimate neutral South Carolina wedding at Hotel Domestique. Thank you to Junebug member Map and Compass Photography for sharing their special day with us. To see more of their stellar photos, check out their profile in our directory of best wedding photographers in the world!

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Epic Top of The Rock Elopement Overlooking NYC

September 7, 2020 | riley

Sweeping views of New York City are romantic and provide an incredible backdrop.  There’s something particularly magical about rooftop elopements, and Jade and Shaina’s epic Top of the Rock elopement is no exception. 

The couple, who originally planned on getting married in Nashville, had everything organized for their September 2020 wedding. They couldn’t wait to reveal their outfits, venue, and officiant–Jade’s grandfather—to their guests. Unfortunately, Jade’s grandfather unexpectedly passed seven months before the two could tie the knot. Left grieving and missing their officiant, they entered Emily Reno of Epic Elopement’s elopement giveaway. The day after the couple entered they found out they won and were swept away to The Big Apple. 

Everything was planned out including the venue, the florals by Nava Florals, and the photographer–Aesthetic Sabotage Studio. Although it wasn’t what they originally had envisioned, we can’t get enough of this unique elopement. These photos are truly unforgettable.

The Couple:

Jade and Shaina

The Wedding:

Top of the Rock, New York City

Why a Top of the Rock Elopement

So, we initially decided to wed in my fiancée’s hometown of Nashville, Tennessee. It was such an exciting time. We had our venue booked, my dress was ordered, my fiancée’s suit was ordered, we had all of our vendors lined up, and we had a date set for September 25, 2020. A very personal touch that we agreed on was that my grandfather was going to officiate our ceremony. Unfortunately, we unexpectedly lost my grandpa on February 19, 2020. The week after my grandpa passed, we then received word that Emily Reno was doing an elopement giveaway and knew that we had to apply. We found out that we had won the elopement the day after we applied and canceled our Nashville wedding immediately!

Wedding Day Advice From Mom

I think the most important thing for us was something that my mom told us, “It’s not about the wedding; it’s about the marriage.” At times we were both so overwhelmed and worried about if eloping would upset our family and friends–or if we went ahead with our big wedding, what details would accommodate everyone. Going through that process, we found that through stressing out over little details, we lost sight of what it was all about–our marriage. No matter how you choose to get married, know that the day will eventually end but the love and memories will last forever.

Favorite Photo Captured by Aesthetic Sabotage Studio

My favorite photo was the one of us on the Brooklyn Bridge, and Shaina and I are holding hands as we look off into the distance. That photo is our favorite because of the moment it conveys. We were nearing the end of the photography session, and we kind of had a moment to reflect on our ceremony, our marriage, all that we had overcome as a lesbian couple to make it to this point. We were able to honor and reflect on how blessed we were to share this moment together. Out of loss, we gained something so beautiful that it will forever be the highlight of our lives.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Aesthetic Sabotage Studio
Event Planning – The Epic Elopement
Venue – Top of the Rock
Floral Design – Nava Florals 
Hair Styling – Liza Ray
Wedding Dress – Impression Bridal
Bridal Suit – Mens Warehouse

 

Congratulations again to Jade and Shaina on their Top of the Rock elopement! Thank you to Junebug member Aesthetic Sabotage Studio for sharing these beautiful photos with us. To see more of their work, check out their profile in our directory of best wedding photographers in the world.

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This Funky 70s Inspired Wedding is a Modern Blast From the Past

September 6, 2020 | riley

Ah, the 70s–one of our favorite eras for wedding inspo! Brooke and Steven’s funky 70s inspired wedding has us feeling like we’ve been transported back to the good ol’ groovy days with its jewel color palette, vintage cigarette machine, velvet-covered tables, and a vintage wood bar. The couple–who are known amongst friends for their lavish parties–knew that they wanted a celebration that consisted of drinking and dancing but wanted to keep themselves to a strict budget. Lucky for them–and all of us–Brooke’s parents’ backyard offers a pretty stellar backdrop. 

Thanks to Simply Classic Events, the backyard location was transformed into a radically romantic affair. We love how you can feel the energy and laid-back vibes through the photos that Gabriel Conover captured. Get those bell-bottoms on, turn up your favorite ABBA song, and get ready to drool over this seriously lively party!

The Couple:

Brooke and Steven

The Wedding:

San Marcos, California

The BHLDN Dress

I originally wanted a more edgy/fashion-forward bridal look, but after trying on quite a few dresses, I felt the most comfortable in a pretty simple dress from BHLDN. I picked up simple gold jewelry because that’s my usual style. I’m not religious, so I got a North Star pendant necklace to symbolize our marriage as a constant in life—something that I can depend on.

Funky 70s Wedding Day Vibes

We always joked about how we wanted to throw a party that also we happened to get married at. Getting married on our 10th anniversary, so after 9+ years together, meant we have a lot of the same friends, and we’re very close with each other’s families. We wanted a fun, eclectic 70s vibe, but contemporary and not costumey. 

 

Incorporating Friends and Family

There are so many talented people in our lives and wanted to include them in our day. The best man shot our engagement photos that we used as Save the Dates. We had a friend draw a portrait of us that we turned into custom drink napkins and an enamel pin that we attached to our escort cards. We served wine from a friend’s family winery. Our Maid of Honor is also an event planner who helped with a lot of decisions. A friend from high school did hair for the bridal party. We had a friend’s mom’s antique collection help furnish the wedding. Brooke designed the invites and signage and had them printed at a local printer that we’ve worked with for years.

DIY Touches

We went to the fashion district in Los Angeles and bought a bolt of orange velvet fabric that we turned into long table runners at our banquet tables. We also DIY’d our photobooth. By using our own digital camera and an iPad with a photobooth app, our guests were able to email or text the photos to themselves. Brooke’s dad built us a simple backdrop, and we hung a disco ball in it, set a vintage stool in it, and our planner thought it would be cool to put Brooke’s Mom’s vintage cigarette machine in it as well. None of us smoke, but it was a cool piece and really pulled it together. 

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Gabriel Conover
Event Planning – Simply Classic Events
Floral Design – Lazaro Floral
Catering & Cake – Mihos Catering
DJ – The New Ivy League
Videography – Kaylee Duke Films
Invitation Design – Thomas Printers
Makeup Artist – Makeup By Vanny
Hair Styling – Jessica Cerna
Wedding Dress – BHLDN
Groom’s Apparel – ASOS
Rentals – Adore Folklore, Hostess Haven

 

Congratulations again to Brooke and Steven on their funky 70s inspired wedding! Special thank you to Gabriel Conover Photography for sharing—and capturing—their day. To see more retro inspo, check out this Backyard Hollywood Wedding with Modern Retro Vibes styled shoot!

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