WEDDING BLOG

You’d Never Guess This Gorgeous Green and Copper Valentine DTLA Wedding was Inspired by the Green Bay Packers

July 8, 2019 | Junebug Weddings

Inspired by the natural and cozy feeling of Scotland and the colors of their favorite football team, Bellamy and Nick created the dreamiest Valentine DTLA wedding! Seriously, though, who knew that football team colors could be this sophisticated?! The green and copper palette was absolutely stunning, the retro vibes were ideal for this DTLA venue, and the florals designed by Winston and Main were works of art that blended seamlessly with the lush greenery already in the space. We also can’t get enough of all the sweet DIY details the couple added to this special day, and the way Victoria Gold Photography captured every single moment!

The Couple:

Bellamy and Nick

The Wedding:

Valentine, Los Angeles, California

The most important part of our wedding planning was to enjoy it! When we got engaged, our good friends gave us a bottle of champagne and told us to celebrate every decision we made. We really took that advice to heart and made sure we always reminded ourselves that the wedding is a celebration, so the planning should be fun!

The venue choice was very important to Nick. He fell in love with Valentine as soon as we saw it on a hard-hat tour (it was still under construction at the time), so I knew that it was the right choice. The greenery and artistic details were beautiful and made every picture gorgeous.

Our wedding colors were green and copper. As a life long Green Bay Packers fan, I always dreamed of a green and yellow wedding, but eventually, we compromised with green and copper. Right after we got engaged, we were in Paris where we saw Nick‘s green and copper Paul Smith suit which is what sealed the deal for the color choices.

Nick‘s dad is a judge, so he was the obvious choice for the officiant. Having someone so important to us do the officiating was such an amazing detail of the wedding that we will remember forever! There were also many handmade pieces in our ceremony, such as my veil, the altar (which were made by my mother in law), and the aisle runner (which was painted by my family).

We actually DIY-ed a lot of the decor! We made the table runners, aisle runner, veil, menus and holders, favors, table numbers, escort cards, and the altar.

We used the escort cards as the favors and gave out air plants on wood pieces and tiny ceramic bowls. Nick does ceramics as a hobby, so he made the tiny bowls, and we sourced the wood for the wooden pieces from our family’s houses in Tennessee and San Diego.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Victoria Gold Photography
Event Planning – Thread Events
Venue – Valentine
Floral Design – Winston and Main
Catering – Huntington Catering
Cake – Butter Cake Shoppe
DJ – Skyline Entertainment LA
Stationery – Aardvark Letter Press
Makeup Artist – Brides by Stephanie
Hair Styling – Treat
Wedding Dress – BHLDN
Bridal Accessories – Mignonne Handmade, Naked Eyes Jewelry, and Gucci
Groom’s Apparel – Paul Smith and Brackish
Groomsmen’s Apparel – Bespoke Maestro, Fabric from MOOD
Rings – Pala International, Erstwhile, David Yurman

Congratulations to Bellamy and Nick, and a special thanks to Victoria Gold Photography for sharing this beautiful Valentine DTLA wedding! Love the idea of an urban wedding? Then you have to see this super chic black and white downtown wedding at The Pearl SF!

Rustic Boho Tennessee Wedding at K & M Barn at Lewis Farm

July 7, 2019 | Junebug Weddings

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Mekenzie and Seth’s wedding at K & M Barn at Lewis Farm was a rustic boho dream come true! The farm, which is owned by the groom’s family, was the ideal backdrop for a day that was as laid-back as the beautiful couple. They set up teepees, laid antique rugs, hung dreamcatchers, and brought in huge floral arrangements designed by Southern Sparkle Wedding and Event Planning to create a classically bohemian look. Then they added lots of pretty wood accents for a rustic touch. If you’ve been looking for summer backyard wedding inspiration with a distinct boho feel, look on further than these incredible images captured by the one and only Kelly Ginn Photography!

The Couple:

Mekenzie and Seth

The Wedding:

K & M Barn at Lewis Farm, Milan, Tennessee

We really wanted our wedding to reflect our personalities and overall just look like us. So, when it came to planning, it was so important for us to make sure that our wedding was as fun and laid back as we are. I wanted a boho vibe with a little bit of southern charm. The majority of our guests traveled for the big day, so we wanted to make sure that everyone had a great time.

Seth‘s family owns an absolutely beautiful venue in Tennessee. It was special for us because it is on his family’s farm and we have been lucky to watch it grow and become a huge success. If you’re in the West Tennessee area and are looking for an awesome outdoor/barn venue, give K & M Barn at Lewis Farm a ring!

My biggest advice for wedding planning is that first class vendors are an investment and they are 10000% worth it. Planning our wedding was a breeze because we had the most incredible, caring vendors who went above and beyond to make sure our day was perfect.

Kenz’s in love with all things “teepee.” I made one that I used in my proposal so, naturally, we had to have one to take pictures with on the wedding day. My brother built one next to the barn, and she was thrilled with the way the pictures turned out. Score one for Seth!

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Kelly Ginn Photography
Event Planning – Southern Sparkle Wedding and Event Planning
Venue – K & M Barn at Lewis Farm
Floral Design – Southern Sparkle Wedding and Event Planning
Catering – Lupo’s Italian Steakhouse
Cake – Linwood Confections
Live Music – Cannon Hunt
Videography – Lynn Productions
Stationery – Minted
Makeup Artist – CRM Styles
Hair Styling – Cutting Co Salon
Wedding Dress – Rue De Seine
Bridal Accessories – Frye
Bridesmaids’ Apparel – Show Me Your Mumu
Groom and Groomsmen’s Apparel – Men’s Wearhouse
Rings – Consider the Wildflowers
Rentals – Vows Weddings & Event Designs
Favors – Sprinkle Social

Our biggest congratulations to Mekenzie and Seth on their gorgeous Tennessee wedding at K & M Barn at Lewis Farm! Love their rustic boho vibes? This Flying Caballos Ranch wedding is a rustic boho dream!

This Creative Tube Factory Artspace Wedding Let the Art Speak For Itself

July 6, 2019 | Junebug Weddings

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Claire and James’ Tube Factory Artspace wedding had all the cool, casual wedding inspiration we needed today! The couple wanted their day to feel more like a fun party than a formal event, which is why the artistic loft was such a perfect choice. They added pretty pops of florals designed by Homegrown Florist, a potluck-style dessert bar, and tons of hanging paper lanterns, and that was all they needed to create a wildly creative yet totally romantic mood. The real magic, though, happened in all the in-between moments Emily Elyse Wehner Photography captured. We guarantee you’ll want to throw out all the “rules” for wedding planning and go casual once you lay eyes on Claire and James’ non-conventional celebration!

The Couple:

Claire and James

The Wedding:

Tube Factory Artspace, Indianapolis, Indiana

Many weddings tend to be formal and structured. We wanted an evening that was fun and casual but still very meaningful. We created a night of celebration and dancing under the stars. We kept the evening meal casual by allowing guests to pick their seats and mingle at the mix-matched metal tables rather than assigning a seating chart. This allowed our guests to filter in and out of the building to enjoy the patio and beautiful weather.

From the bride: The most memorable for me would be the dancing! Almost everyone in our little art gallery venue was letting their hair down and rockin’ it on the dance floor. James and I love to dance so that was the best thing we could have asked for at our wedding. Another thing I’ll always remember is how our family and friends came around us the day of the wedding to help set up and decorate for the night. We were so grateful for everyone’s time and how willing they were to lend a hand.

From the groom: For me, there was nothing that could rival the moment Claire walked down the aisle. Our seven years of dating had lead to that moment and it was overwhelming.

Our best advice to other couples: don’t sweat the small stuff and stay focused on the big picture! It’s easy to spend time worrying about each little detail and making sure it’s perfect, but no one will notice if something isn’t quite right. Everyone organizes their wedding a little differently and there aren’t many wedding “rules” anymore.

To go along with our idea of an evening under the stars, Claire built a small paper star backdrop for the ceremony in the gallery that hung on a copper pole structure. For the dance floor and main area, we borrowed large paper stars from a local church to hang from the beams and rafters along with string lights. The stars and lights created a romantic and creative environment for the evening to follow.

One of our favorite aspects of our wedding was our dessert spread. Rather than ordering a large ornate cake to share with our guests, we ordered a small cake for cutting and asked close friends and family to make their signature dessert to share. We labeled the array of sweets with the dessert name and the special person who made it.