WEDDING BLOG

This Private Algarve Wedding Will Give You Floral Installation Envy

June 22, 2020 | Junebug Weddings

Arabella and Stephen’s private Algarve wedding was a beautiful celebration of love and nature, with some of the most stunning floral installations we’ve ever seen! Fun fact: The bride and groom each had a lucky flower, the bride’s being a daisy and the groom’s a clover, so planning team La Puta Suegra incorporated those blooms throughout the decor. We’re also blown away by this bride’s style! She totally rocked her custom botanical-inspired gown and extravagant headpiece, all while looking flawless in DIY hair and makeup. If you swoon over bright, happy wedding days, you’re going to fall in love with every photo Pipi Hormaechea captured of Arabella and Stephen’s day!

The Couple:

Arabella & Stephen

The Wedding:

Vila Nova de Cacela, Algarve, Portugal

Arabella knew she wanted something very special to wear at her wedding. She wanted to wear something related to nature and decided to wear a flowered dress under the main dress.

The bride and groom are architects and they wanted a location in Europe that was related to architecture and art. We found a very special architecturally stunning house in Portugal, Algarve, and whose neighbor was Picasso. A paradise and the perfect spot to hold their wedding.

The ceremony was inspired by Ophelia from Hamlet. The forest, lamps, vintage furniture, lots of candles, and colored flowers all were carefully chosen to fit the theme of the day.

SHOP ECO-FRIENDLY CONFETTI: Plantables and Paper Dissolving Heart Confetti ($15.00); Confetti Bistro Gold Glitter Confetti ($7.99); Shower and Co Gifts White Confetti Cannons ($25.00+); HIBIMI Biodegradable Confetti Petal Cones ($19.48)

The architecture was very important for the bride and groom. We built an infinity table for all the guests to sit for the dinner, which was more than 50 meters long. Above the table, we created a layer structure with a mirror on the ceiling where everything was reflected.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Pipi Hormaechea
Event Planning – La Puta Suegra
Venue – Private Residence
Floral Design, Invitation Design – La Puta Suegra
Catering – Dani Garcia
DJ – Jimmy Casanovas
Videography – Les Vaques
Wedding Dress – Castellar Granados
Bridal Accessories – Castellar Granados
Groomsmen’s Apparel – Scalpers
Rentals – Jaiak

Congratulations, Arabella and Stephen, and many thanks to La Puta Suegra for sharing their day with Junebug! For more Portugal wedding inspo that will make you swoon, you’ve got to see this countryside golden hour elopement at Casas Casidas.

Chic All-White Bali Wedding at Villa Vedas

June 21, 2020 | Junebug Weddings

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Laura and Addison’s all-white Bali wedding at Villa Vedas was something out of a chic, fashion-forward dream! This couple didn’t hold back when it came to unique surprises for each other and their guests, and Hitch’d Weddings & Events Bali helped make sure they were all planned perfectly. We’re obsessed with the cafe racer motorbike they rode away on after their “I do’s,” the gelato cart, Indonesian dancers, and so much more. If you love cool, casual wedding attire, lively receptions, and minimalistic decor, you’re going to be inspired by every photo Diktat Photography captured of Laura and Addison’s day!

The Couple:

Laura & Addison

The Wedding:

Villa Vedas, Bali, Indonesia

I am a bridal designer, so I designed and made my own wedding dress, after party dress, bridesmaids looks, and flower girl dress.

We wanted to get married on the beach, in a private villa where both our families could stay together. The Villa we found was the perfect mix of modern architecture and balinese design. The entrance into the villa was stunning, there was a huge pool that went from the sand and up into the house, and as you walked into the villa you could see the ocean from the front door. We had seen some amazing rice paddy wedding shots, so had that on the wishlist too. We had to book it from photos and our wedding planners assurance, so it was a little nerve wracking, but it seemed to tick all our boxes and we couldn’t have been happier with it!

We though it would be cool to incorporate the balinese culture where we could throughout the day. I loved the idea of getting married on the sand, with only the ocean (and in the end a huge circle of palms) as our backdrop! We had a balinese celebrant officiate who had an amazing energy and a Balinese priest did a water blessing, which was so special. The vibe was sentimental and fun. The first half was full of loving words and a lot of tears and the second half was a wild party, and that really does speak of our relationship!

Addison grew up around motorbikes, his dad owning a Harley. So I surprised him with a Cafe racer style bike after the ceremony, he went to a quick ride up the street, our photographer got some amazing riding pics of the two of us, and we even decided to ride into the reception on it too! It was a fun thing to do for him, not even knowing he had the planned the surprise song for me!

I would highly recommend getting a wedding planner if you have the budget for it. I’m not sure how we would have facilitated an overseas wedding without our amazing planner Kristen from Hitch’d Bali. She was a breeze to work with, fun and super organised. On our wedding day we got to spend time with our family and friends and didn’t have to worry. The only other thing would be to not get fixated on the little things, if something small doesn’t go to plan – don’t let it ruin your day.

After Addison had finished his speech, he began singing “I’ve had the time of my life” from Dirty Dancing. At first I didn’t know what was happening, then one by one different friends and family began jumping up with a microphone and singing a line flash mob style, It felt like we were in a movie! It was so sweet and special, we ended up dancing around the tables, and the whole wedding party joined in at the end. It still makes me tear up thinking about it! Addison isn’t a singer, although we love karaoke – but his sister used to be a cabaret singer so she helped put it together and everyone was in on it but me. A few friends got iPhone videos, and Addison cut them together and I must have watched the video 100 times!

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Diktat Photography
Event Planning – Hitch’d Weddings & Events Bali
Venue – Villa Vedas
Floral Design – Sandat Floral
Catering – Dijon Bali
Cake – Gelato Factory
Officiant – Bali Wedding Celebrant
Live Music – Leanna Rachel
Makeup Artist & Hair Styling – Glo Spa
Wedding Dress – LC Bridal
Rings – Grew & Co
Bridesmaids’ Apparel – LC Bridal
Groom’s Apparel – MJ Bale
Groom’s Hat – Strand Hatters
Rentals – Bali Sewa Sewa
Custom Candles – Hunter Candles

Congratulations, Laura and Addison, and many thanks to Hitch’d Weddings & Events Bali for sharing their day with Junebug! Want even more Bali wedding inspo? Check out this free-spirited seaside Bali wedding!

6 LGBTQ+ Wedding Fashion Tips

June 20, 2020 | riley

Image by Anni Graham

Like any wedding style, LGBTQ+ wedding fashion is all about wearing what makes you feel confident. If you’re having trouble narrowing down exactly what that is, we’re here with six tips for coordinating your LGBTQ+ wedding outfits to help you complement each other–all while fitting in with your wedding aesthetic, showing off your personal style, and being comfortable.

1. Determine Your Wedding Vibe

Since the overall look of your wedding day will likely influence what you wear, a good first step is to figure out your wedding vibe. Think about the style of your venue, what season you’re tying the knot in, and how would you describe your overall style preferences. From boho to edgy to beachy to city chic, the aesthetic options are endless.

Bohemian

Image by Susie Kelly. See more of this real wedding here

Beachy

Image by Kien’s Collection. See more of this real elopement here

City Chic

Image by Diana Ascarrunz. See more of this styled shoot

2. Choose a Color Palette

Much like your wedding style, your wedding color palette might have an impact on your LGBTQ+ wedding fashion. When it comes to your wedding outfits–whether you’re going for a suit, dress, or something in between–having a color story is a great way to tie your looks together. Some of our favorite ways to infuse your color story are with shared colors in each other’s outfits (think pocket squares, shoes, or jewelry), wearing colors in similar tones, and using pops of color in alternating ways in each other’s outfits.

All White

Image by Juladie Ibanez. See more of this real wedding here

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Neutrals With A Pop Of Color

Image by The Tinsley Co. See more of this styled shoot here

Gem Tones

Image by Stacy Able. See more of this real wedding here

3. Complement Each Other

If you both want to wear a dress or a suit, consider complementing one another rather than matching. Choose outfits with common features like lace, beading, or colors. You can also stylishly complement one another with similar accessories, like shoes, hairpieces, or jewelry. Keep in mind that complementary looks have as much to do with contrast as they do with sameness, so wearing different silhouettes or styling your hair differently can do a lot to differentiate your styles while telling the same story.

Opposites Attract

Image by Josh Olson. See more of this real wedding here

Different Shades

Image by Hugo Coelho. See more of this real wedding here

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Same Ties, Different Suits

Image by Haley Hawn Photo. See more of this real wedding here

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4. Matching Outfits

There’s nothing wrong with wanting to lean into matching outfits on your big day–especially if you’re suiting up. From getting the same suit to choosing the same tie, pocket square, and shoes, you can appear as a single unit on your wedding day when the contrast is between you and your guests instead of each of you independently.

Image by People Truelove Tellers. See more of this real wedding here

Image by Laetitia Donaghy Photography. See more of this real wedding here

Image by Henry Tieu. See more of this elopement here

5. Show Off Your Personal Style With Your LGBTQ+ Wedding Fashion

Contrary to popular belief, weddings are about making your own rules and infusing your personality into as many aspects of your day as possible. You most definitely don’t have to follow any kind of traditional wedding fashion expectations–no matter what you’re wearing. When choosing your wedding outfits, think about your everyday style and what it looks like dressed to the nines. Don’t be afraid to go against the grain with unexpected textures, patterns, colors, silhouettes, or styles.

Gown vs. Bridal Separates

Image by Jordan Jankun Photography. See more of this styled shoot

Different Textures

Image by MNY Photography. See more of this real elopement here

Jumpsuit vs. Dress

Image by Raw Shoots Photography. See more of this real wedding here

Accessories Galore

Image by Heather Purdy. See more of this real wedding here

6. Wear What You’re Comfortable In

At the end of the day, you should both feel as comfortable as possible on your wedding day. If you hate wearing dresses in your everyday life, there’s no reason to wear one. And just because one of you wants to wear a dress or suit doesn’t mean you both have to. This is as much your special day as it is your future spouse’s, so we encourage you to select the wedding outfit of your dreams–whatever that may be. When you close your eyes and picture yourself walking down the aisle, what are you wearing? Trust your instincts and don’t worry about following any rules but your own.

Planning an LGBTQ+ wedding and feeling stumped about where to start? We’ve got some helpful tips that cover everything from choosing vendors to finding decor that’s perfect for who you are as a couple to what to do about bachelor or bachelorette parties!

Image by Oh Lovely Wedding. See more of this real wedding here

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