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6 Island-Inspired Tropical Wedding Color Palettes

June 24, 2020 | Junebug Weddings

We’re dreaming of warm weather, good vibes, and lots of vibrant colors! Tropical weddings will always have a special place in our hearts. There’s just something about the island lifestyle that gives us all the fun-loving feels. While you may not be able to travel to an island destination, these tropical wedding color palettes will help you achieve the same vibe wherever you tie the knot—and give you lots of unique ideas to play with. We can’t wait to see how these palettes inspire your day!

PALM GREEN, SUBTLE LIME, BIRDS OF PARADISE, TAN, WHITE

photos by Jeff Brummett Visuals; event planning by Blue Moon Events Texas; florals by Wild Bunches Floral; venue Prospect House; see more of this real wedding here!

DUSTY AQUA, RATTAN, ORANGE, DEEP MAGENTA, PALE PINK

photo by By Julieta Photography; event coordination by The Big Fake Wedding; venue Soñadora Resort; event design by Marianna Idirin Planning & Design; floral design by Pina; see more of this wedding inspiration shoot here!

OFF WHITE, BLUSH, PAMPAS TAN, WARM CANVAS, BLONDE ROAST

photos by Hipster Wedding; venue Sanctuary Ho Tram; event planning by Thai Ngoc Dung; floral design by Thai Ngoc Dung; see more of this real wedding here!

PALE YELLOW, TANGERINE, BRIGHT CORAL, WHITE, BEACHGLASS BLUE

photos by Roy Nuesca Photography; venue Kualoa Ranch; see more of this real wedding here!

LIVING CORAL, FANDANGO, DEEP SAND, HAZEL, SAGE GREEN

photos by Nikk Nguyen Photo; styled shoot planning by Soiree By Karen; floral design by Natalia Liriano; see more of this wedding inspiration shoot here!

DRIED BROWN, BURNT ORANGE, GOLD, IVORY, STARK WHITE

photos by Alineapict; venue O2 Park Surabaya; florals by Raindrops Deco; see more of this real wedding here!

We hope you’re feeling inspired by these tropical wedding color palettes! Still searching for more island-inspired decor and ideas?

Image by Adri Mendez.

Organic and Elegant Lake Tahoe Wedding at West Shore Cafe

June 24, 2020 | Junebug Weddings

We’re not sure what’s more romantic than reciting your vows on the shores of Lake Tahoe with boats floating in the background as the magical California sun sets. So, naturally, Leslie and Ken’s organic and elegant wedding at West Shore Cafe & Inn has us feeling like we’re looking at something out of a picture-perfect movie! The couple knew they wanted to start their forever in Lake Tahoe, so they hired Forget Me Knot Events & Design to help them plan their most breathtaking day. From the ceremony under the pines to a dreamy dinner on the dock, we can’t get over the little details that made this day a total dream. Get your Pinterest boards ready, babes, because these photos by Autumn Nicole Photography will leave you feeling inspired for days!

The Couple:

Leslie & Ken

The Wedding:

West Shore Cafe & Inn, Lake Tahoe, California

Ken and I are both pretty shy (and both easily cry), so we were nervous about being center of attention. We decided to do our first look before the ceremony and exchange our personal vows to each other. Thank goodness! We cried so much, and thankfully my make up artist was nearby and fixed my look. We went into our ceremony together and calmer, relieved we didn’t cry in front of every one.

We only had about 5-6 months to plan our wedding, so venue options were pretty limited. Our planner, Allison, had us check out West Shore Cafe and we instantly fell in love. It was right on the water, with a grass area for the ceremony and a long pier for our dinner, it was perfect and the easiest decision!

The moment our ceremony was over, we hopped in wood boat called “The Wild Goose” and cruised around the lake. This was by far our favorite moment of the day; we were able to have some alone time, soak up that we just got married and drink champagne.

Honestly, all of our vendors were incredible. Our planner Allison was so easy to work with, so creative and steered us in the right direction with every single decision. Allison worked with Natasha Kolenko of Golden Fields Floristry to make my floral dreams come true. Natasha went above and beyond my expectations. She spent all morning setting up the suspended floral garland above the pier and it was stunning. And my make up artist, Jessica from LaDiDa Beauty, actually felt like my fairy godmother. She gave me the best wedding day advice, she fixed my hair and make up during all of our photos, and helped me get into our boat after the ceremony. These three ladies brought all the magic to our day, I’ll forever be grateful for them.

Lake Tahoe can get pretty windy and our reception dinner was at one long table down the pier over the water. So we needed a creative way to keep the paper menu’s from flying away in the wind. Our wedding planner came up with this great idea to have her fiance cut pieces of wood the size of the menu, with two small holes at the top to attach each menu to the wood with some pretty ribbon. They did such a great job, the menus looked amazing.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Autumn Nicole Photography
Event Planning – Forget Me Knot Events & Design
Venue – West Shore Cafe & Inn
Floral Design – Natasha Kolenko Designs
Cake – Sierra Bakehouse
Live Music – Bayberry Cast Wooden Boat, Cover Me Badd
Videography – Chair 7 Films
Invitation Design – Sugar Pine Calligraphy
Makeup Artist & Hair Stylist – La Di Da Beauty
Bridesmaids’ Apparel – The Dress Theory
Rentals – Theoni Collection
Linens – Wild Goose 2 Linens, La Tavola Fine Linen

Congratulations, Leslie and Ken, and many thanks to Forget Me Knot Events & Design for sharing their day with Junebug! For more northern California wedding inspiration, you’re going to love this earthy, rustic Kirkwood, California wedding at The Hideout.

Breathtaking Dubrovnik Wedding at Sponza Palace

June 23, 2020 | Junebug Weddings

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Megan and Alex traveled all the way to Dubrovnik for their breathtaking wedding at Sponza Palace! We’re absolutely in love with the majestic venue and every detail D’inspiration Event & Wedding Planner planned for their day. From a weekend full of activities (including an incredible Game of Thrones walking tour) to the blush and white details of the reception, this day sets our hearts on fire! If you’ve been dreaming of a wedding with all the perfect, romantic touches and sweet moments, you’re going to love the photos DT Studio captured of Megan and Alex’s day!

The Couple:

Megan & Alex

The Wedding:

Dubrovnik, Croatia

Since we asked our friends and family to travel across the world for our celebration, it was important for us for everyone to have an amazing time. In addition to the wedding itself, we planned a weekend full of unique experiences, including a welcome reception with custom cocktails (one called Shadow’s Side Tongue in honor of our dog son unable to attend), a Game of Thrones walking tour and a sunset boat ride on a traditional Karaka ship.

We were very fortunate to have the opportunity to get married in beautiful Dubrovnik, Croatia, a magical, charming and romantic place. Our overall vision for the style of our wedding was to complement the natural beauty of Dubrovnik to enhance the fairytale-like aspects of the city. Our main goal was to create a memorable, elegant experience for the occasion and we were beyond pleased with how everything turned out.

we got married at Sponza Palace, a venue that naturally takes your breath away. For decor, we used a long white runner, white chiavari chairs, long white drapes and touches of flower arrangements that created an ethereal atmosphere. For the reception, we again had the privilege to host our guests at the gorgeous Villa Sheherezade, another venue with a lot of natural beauty and character. We carried over the overall style from the ceremony, with gold trimmed cutlery, small but lavish centerpieces, amber and white lights on the palm trees and lots of candles.

At the end of the ceremony, after exchanging vows and rings, the Old Town bell tower chimed in the background during our first “official” married kiss. The moment was unreal – standing in the breathtaking open air Sponza Palace on a beautiful, sunny day, surrounded by our closest friends and family, and then hearing the chimes as if on cue. It was magical.

Planning a destination wedding adds another layer of complexity to the process and the biggest piece of advice we have for this is to hire an amazing local wedding planner. Partnering with someone that speaks the local language, has strong local relationships and can advise you on vendors, venues, etc., made all the difference for us. We now truly appreciate the art of wedding planning after working with a pro.

DT Studio felt like family. We were so comfortable around them. We adore our photos and wedding video thanks to the talented duo we had the chance to work with. Dijana and Tom were so fantastic, we could not recommend them highly enough.

The Wedding Team:

Photography & Videography – DT Studio
Event Planning – D’inspiration Event & Wedding Planner
Ceremony Venue – The Sponza Palace
Reception Venue – Villa Sheherezade
Floral Design – Le Saloon
Catering & Cake – Adriatic Luxury Hotels
DJ – DJ Speed
Live Music – Dubrovnik Music
Makeup Artist – Ana’s Salon
Wedding Dress – Sareh Nouri
Groom’s Apparel – Indochino
Boat – Karaka
Rentals – Le Saloon

Congratulations, Megan and Alex, and many thanks to Junebug member D’inspiration Event & Wedding Planner for sharing their day with us! For more of this amazing planning team’s work, be sure to visit their page in our directory of the world’s best wedding planners.

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