WEDDING BLOG

Need a Vacay? This Lavish Santorini Elopement Inspiration will Satisfy Your Craving

August 10, 2019 | Junebug Weddings

If this Santorini elopement inspiration doesn’t make you want to book a one-way ticket to Greece, we don’t know what will! Set in the iconic town of Oia, this destination elopement was designed by The Stars Inside specifically for couples who want to celebrate their love their own way — no rules, no agenda, just love! Red Box Days took boho florals to the next level with these pampas grass and wildflowers, and De Winton Paper Co. created the most gorgeous watercolor prints to complete the look. The bride even wore three different gowns, ranging from glamorous to bohemian to classic. Words can’t begin to describe the magic this team of creatives brought to life so, without further ado, it’s time to swoon over these photos captured by Rebecca Carpenter Photography and film from RKN Aerial Imaging!

The Talented Team:

Photography – Rebecca Carpenter Photography
Event Planning – The Stars Inside
Venue – Canaves Oia
Floral Design – Red Box Days
Videography – RKN Aerial Imaging
Stationery – De Winton Paper Co
Hair and Makeup Artist – Storme Make-up and Hair
Wedding Dress – Lee Petra Grebenau, Sottero & Midgley, and Ersa Atelier via Morgan Davies Bridal
Bridal Accessories – Miss Clemmie
Bridal Cape – Crown & Glory
Silk Nightwear – Kylie Siobhan
Bride’s Shoes – Freya Rose
Silk Ribbons, Runner, and Textiles – Pompom Blossom
Models – William & Jessica

A special thanks to The Stars Inside for sharing this incredible Santorini elopement! For even more elopement magic, check out this impossibly chic Paris elopement at The Medici Fountain!

Silver Sequins and Disco Balls Made This Factory Atlanta Wedding Pure Freakin’ MAGIC

August 10, 2019 | Junebug Weddings

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If you didn’t believe in magic before seeing Kelsey and Zach’s Factory Atlanta wedding, we guarantee you will after! The couple’s day was personalized from top to bottom, featuring all the sequins, disco balls, stars, and lights our hearts could handle. Even the bride’s Morilee ballgown and her bridesmaids’ dresses shimmered! We’re honestly not sure what details we loved most: the “MAGIC” marquee ceremony backdrop, the ceremony balloon drop, or the CDs they made for each guest to take home. There was so much sparkly magic packed into one day it would be impossible to choose. But, one thing’s for sure: Rylo Creative did a phenomenal job capturing the spirit of this special day!

The Couple:

Kelsey and Zach

The Wedding:

Factory Atlanta, Chamblee, Georgia

There were a million special moving parts that went into our wedding, both grand and small, but the most significant aspects of the planning process were the personal threads we wove into every single detail and the integral role family and friends played in helping to bring my and Zach‘s vision to life. We are blessed to be surrounded by incredible humans who love us.

My mom was essentially my wedding planner and doer of all the things; my dad and brother officiated the ceremony. Countless friends and family members helped physically set up the venue space in the days leading up to the wedding. Because the vision for our day was so specific, Zach and I took time to do everything ourselves and made sure all of the pieces were a reflection of the life we’ve built together. It was so important to me that every detail emanated who we are as individuals and as a couple.

Almost 6 years ago I broke open a fortune cookie to find a little piece of paper that read “you will be admired for the magic in your spirit.” Ever since then I have been looking for the magic in little moments and inside myself and inside others. That almost inexplicable, ethereal component. That thing that makes your heart flutter and your eyes go a little starry and catches your breath. I wanted our wedding to be a reflection of this concept. The love Zach and I have is the most magical thing I’ve ever experienced and we wanted the day and vibe to exude that. Stars and disco balls and tons of magic.

My brother texted me the day after the wedding and knocked me off my feet by saying, “I think the wedding was a culmination of your entire creative journey of life up to this point. It was your spirit manifested into physical space.” Okay! I don’t think I could say it better; we just wanted the day to be as effortlessly electric, and sweet, and spiritual as possible and the Lord blessed us immensely.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Rylo Creative
Venue – Factory Atlanta
Floral Design – Angie’s Petals and Parties
Catering – Mellow Mushroom Pizza
Cake – Cafe Aromas Bakery
Videography – Black Hill Photo and Film
Wedding Dress – Morilee
Groom’s Apparel – ASOS
Rentals – Peachtree Tents & Events
Sound and Lighting – Austin Sound Design

Our biggest thanks to Kelsey and Zach for sharing their incredible Factory Atlanta wedding with Junebug! Love the glam and whimsical feel they created? Then you have to see this Sri Lanka beach disco wedding at Lantern Boutique Hotel!

This ’20s Inspired Wedding at The Ebell of Long Beach Feels Like an Old Movie in Modern Day

August 9, 2019 | Junebug Weddings

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If Old Hollywood style and ’20s glamour make your heart skip a beat, we’ve got quite a treat for you! Taryn and Tyler’s wedding at the Ebell of Long Beach was all of that and so much more. All in the Detail Design helped the couple enhance the sophistication of the historic California venue with vintage-inspired colors, modern lines and silhouettes, and loads of greenery for contrast. Seriously, it felt like we were looking at the most glamorous movie set imaginable! Not surprisingly, the star of the day was Taryn’s vintage, low-back Claire Pettibone gown, which she paired with accessories from the ’20s and ’30s. It was like looking at a modern Greta Garbo in every image captured by Mary Claire Roman Photography and, y’all, we’re here for it!

The Couple:

Taryn and Tyler

The Wedding:

Ebell of Long Beach, California

In the craziness of the wedding planning process, we kept coming back to one thought that really anchored us, which was telling our love story is the most authentic way possible. We are both romantics at heart and this day felt so monumental and it was easy to get caught up in smaller details. Being specific about our priorities allowed us to plan in a way that gave us the most magical, grand, yet intimate night with the ones we loved, on a budget that we could afford.

It was love at first sight when we found the venue. We had been eyeing a another venue owned by the same company, but it was further away and more expensive, so we decided to check out Ebell of Long Beach. With its amazing ’20s architecture, high ceilings, skylights, and funky decor, we were sold! Also, getting married in early March was a risky time for weather, so having the perks of an indoor venue with the lighting and ambiance of outdoors was the perfect combo.

Besides the ceremony, we both loved the time we took after dinner to say hello to friends and family and walk table to table. We had 100 guests and were able to hug every single person in attendance. The love and the energy in the room were palpable and it felt like the perfect note to start our married life on.

When I began dress shopping, I knew I wanted something with a dramatic back. Having been a dancer and performer for years, I didn’t want it to feel too much like a costume. The dress I ended up wearing was like I had imagined and perfect in every way. It had a low back and a vintage-inspired silhouette. I was also positive I would pass on a veil but, when I tried it all on, it really came together! Accessories wise, I borrowed a number of vintage pieces from a family friend, all dating back to the ’20s and ’30s.

Communicate your priorities with each other and be practical (maybe even ruthless) in your ability to edit. We chose to dial down certain aspects in order to allocate funds and attention to other things…for example, keeping invitations simple and going with an online save the date in order to go all out with florals and decor. Also, if it can be avoided, don’t spread yourself too thin in order to make everyone else happy. It’s ok to do things differently if it feels right.