Give us all the cozy, romantic vibes! We’re absolutely smitten with every detail of Emilia and Leonid’s snowy, rust and burgundy Grand Rapids wedding at The Cheney Place. Fun fact: Emilia planned the day herself! She chose an incredible long sleeve Lovers Society dress and, when it came to creating the reception decor, she added small touches of celestial details throughout. Wait until you see the moon-inspired cake and awesome seating chart! With all of this goodness, we’re thankful the talented Lindsey Boluyt Photography was there to capture every moment!
Our favorite photos taken were definitely our first look. This was such a special moment for us and for us to really take a moment for ourselves and just enjoy being together on our day. It was almost like time froze for us to be present with each other, and Lindsey Boluyt captured every moment perfect.
Wedding planning advice from the bride: Let your trusted professionals guide you and help you! They are the professionals for a reason — take their suggestions!
I had custom rings for all my bridesmaids made by the grooms father.
We were so grateful and honored to have a very dear family member officiate our ceremony. He truly painted a picture of our relationship and love for one another. It was so very special to us.
Cheers to Emilia and Leonid! We’re feeling thankful for Lindsey Boluyt Photography, who shared their day at The Cheney Place with Junebug! Planning your own wintery wedding? These posts might help:
It’s our favorite time of year! Every December, our team loves looking back at the weddings we’ve had the honor of sharing over the past 12 months — and 2019 was a spectacular year. We swooned over hundreds of rad ceremony locations, sentimental moments, and killer style. It wasn’t easy narrowing down this list of our favorite weddings from 2019!
Thank you to all of the vendors who trusted us with sharing their hard work, and cheers to our happy couples who tied the knot this year!
MEGAN AND CAMERON’S SNOWY LOVELAND PASS ELOPEMENT
Where it took place: Loveland Pass, Rocky Mountains, Colorado
Why we love it: Megan and Cameron’s incredible, wintry Loveland Pass elopement proves that good things come to those who wait! After a whirlwind romance and an epic engagement, this adventurous couple wouldn’t settle for anything less than an exquisite setting for their special day, which made the snow-covered Rockies the perfect choice. The couple’s day included a self-solemnized ceremony, a champagne toast, and a cake cutting on the back of their tailgate — and that simplicity couldn’t have been more charming!
Why we love it: We can’t imagine a more romantic, picturesque place to exchange vows than with hundreds of colorful hot air balloons floating in the background as the sun rises over the Cappadocia landscapes. Louise and James wanted their outfits to match the scenery — and we’re obsessed with how they pulled it off!
Why we love it: Ashleigh and Emmanuel’s special day was essentially a master class in creating DIY wedding magic! The couple hand-crafted and curated every single element, from the dried flowers to the feathers to the coconut welcome drinks, ensuring that their love of sunset palettes, their bohemian vibes, and their organic way of life were reflected in every inch of their celebration. Ashleigh even made her own wedding dress — and, spoiler alert, it was flawless!
Why we love it: Yoon and Aki are a creative duo who DIY-ed nearly every detail of their special day, including an impressive array of florals that included every tropical flower imaginable. Their stunning, tropical outdoor ceremony and reception highlighted the beauty of the Hawaiian island, as well as their vibrant personalities. Both Yoon and Aki rocked hues of blue for the ceremony, which looked positively stunning against the rainbow of florals and landscaping!
LAUREN AND MELISSA’S WILD AND FREE NEW ZELAND ELOPEMENT
Where it took place: Auckland Courthouse and Piha Beach, New Zealand
Why we love it: Lauren and Melissa’s elopement was a wild and free celebration in one of the most beautiful landscapes in the world! The couple truly spent day-to-night celebrating their love. Lauren and Melissa chose to do their first look backed by an epic view of the sea and couples portraits by an stunning waterfall. Then they headed to the courthouse to officially tie the knot and immediately headed for the black sands of Piha Beach to exchange vows and take the most stunning sunset photos! In case there was any doubt fairytales can come true, this elopement is proof that they most certainly do!
Where it took place:Buxton Hall, Asheville, North Carolina
Why we love it: Meghan and Jimmy’s wedding is total goals for every country-loving, fashion-forward couple! The couple put their personalities on full display for their guests, showcasing the venue’s vintage design with minimal, retro decor and drawing inspiration from the general vibe of Asheville, their love of BBQ, and country music. This wedding is unlike any southern wedding we’ve ever seen!
AVALON AND GUNNER’S 70s-INSPIRED BACKYARD CELEBRATION
Where it took place:Loloma Lodge, McKenzie Bridge, Oregon
Why we love it: We love a good backyard wedding, and we fell head over heels for Avalon and Gunnar’s day! The couple created the coziest day in the woods, complete with picnic tables, bunting, wildflowers designed, and campy details. Avalon fully embraced the woodsy feel with a forest-fairy-inspired ballgown and romantic accessories, while Gunnar opted for a retro brown and yellow tweed suit that perfectly matched their ’70s vibe!
Why we love it: Steph and Bobby broke tradition in the most awesome of ways for their funky and feminine wedding in Miami, Florida. The couple hired all woman-owned businesses as their vendors. Talk about a rockstar move! We’re in awe with how they made an already fun venue even cooler with food trucks, disco balls, and tropical floral creations!
Why we love it: Jodi and Zach’s elopement in the Scottish Highlands had everything we love about adventure elopements: breathtaking scenery, unique style, and sentimental details. The couple and their guests spent an entire week bonding and falling even more in love with Scotland. Then, on their actual wedding day, they all trekked deep into the lush forests and fully embraced the unpredictability of Mother Nature as they exchanged vows, sang, and danced their way into married life!
We sincerely hope you all enjoyed seeing our favorite weddings from 2019! Here’s to looking forward to a spectacular 2020! If you can’t get enough wedding inspiration and are planning your own special day next year, we think you’ll love this post about the 6 wedding themes that are trending in 2020.
When it comes to unconventional wedding planning, Kerina and Ivan are pros! They opted for an elegant Hawaiian wedding at Four Seasons Resort Oahu then headed to Croatia to host an unforgettable reception. The private garden at the Four Seasons was the perfect, lush backdrop for the couple’s sentimental ceremony that Derek Wong Photography captured with expertise. We’re inspired by the organic shapes, boho lanterns, dreamy hanging floral arrangements, and all the greenery you could ever dream of. If you’ve been Pinning all the tropical wedding day inspo, this wedding at Four Seasons Resort Oahu is for you!
Wedding planning advice from the bride and groom: You can always mix things up. Don’t feel stuck in the typical order of things. We’ve had a very unconventional wedding process — which includes a Hawaii ceremony planned in one month, a ring post-wedding, bachelor/bachelorette parties also post-wedding and the reception in Croatia the following summer. It may seem out of order, but was worth it because every moment was how we wanted it. So, my second advice is to do it your way!
We were very fortunate to find Pohaku point at the Four Seasons Ko’olina on short notice — it was the perfect venue for us with it’s private little garden, a lush pathway turned aisle, a variety of trees to enclose us in away from the hotel and of course the private ocean front view with a clear view of the sunset. On short notice, it was helpful to have the conveniences and amenities of the hotel nearby. The hotel property itself is really beautiful, but Pohaku point is extra special. It really was the balance between being in a tropical garden and being ocean front.
It was great working with Derek before the day and on the day of. He’s incredibly professional and talented. The fact that he identified the perfect lighting opportunities and without hesitation made me feel that my lofty ideas were just great ideas was also comforting. On the day of, he was incredibly friendly and warm. Especially since I am not comfortable in front of the camera, he gave me good instruction. He and his assistant were attentive but not intrusive. And the end results are really beautiful. He captured the family photos which are more standard, but also really highlighted some very personal candid moments which are my favorites.
I knew I wanted to have lots of lanterns, organic shapes (but not too rustic), we wanted to keep it clean and elegant. So as I begun putting together my mood powerpoint together and shopping for the pieces — lanterns, favors, flowers, ribbons, the kids outfits, the vision began to form into this romantic evening.
We made our own flowers! Unfortunately, there was a snafu with the flowers the week of the wedding. Thanks to my sisters, they helped rally to make these beautiful floating arrangements. We bought several of wicker wreaths, a trunk full of flowers, thick satin ribbons and wire to create these chandelier-like flower wreaths. My husband also made the alter — there was no rental available in the time we had. And my sister wrote the place cards.
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