WEDDING BLOG

This Whimsical Chic Luminare Melbourne Wedding Features the Paolo Sebastian Blush Gown of Our Dreams

April 29, 2019 | Junebug Weddings

Lisa and Tom took whimsical romance to a whole new level in their Luminare Melbourne wedding! Their palette of pinks and greens looked gorgeous for both the rooftop ceremony and the indoor reception, and the floral arrangements created by Ambrosia Floral Designs added a fairytale-like garden vibe that was both unexpected yet looked completely natural. But, we have to be honest and admit that the true star of this event was Lisa’s unbelievably captivating pink Paolo Sebastian gown, which featured an asymmetrical bodice and crystal appliques. We seriously can’t stop staring at all the prettiness in this Australian wedding, which Elk & Willow captured brilliantly!

The Couple:

Lisa and Tom

The Wedding:

Luminare, Melbourne, Australia

Tom and I live in Sydney Australia but grew up in different states so for us the most important thing was making sure the destination of our wedding was in a place where our family and friends could travel relatively easily.

Tom and I planned to look at a few venues over one weekend and Luminare was the first place we looked at. We instantly fell in love with it! After that, nothing else compared to it in our eyes so we knew this was the perfect place for our wedding. We really loved the fact that we could have our ceremony and reception in the one place, especially when all our guests were travelling from far. Even though the ceremony and reception were held in the same location, guests still got the feel of being in two different places.

Tom says to all the men out there to just say yes to everything that your partner wants, you’ll end up losing the fight anyway so just go with it! But in all honesty, enjoy the planning and have as much fun with it as you possibly can as the whole process and the day flies by so fast.

It’s hard for us to pin down one particular moment as the whole day to us was amazing. But for me (Lisa) if I had to choose a moment it would be my dad and Tom‘s dad’s speeches. My dad (Lisa‘s Dad) in particular isn’t a public speaker and didn’t have anything prepared but went up and spoke generally from his heart with really was a touching moment for me. Tom‘s Dad’s speech was hilarious but was him to a tee and wouldn’t expect anything else from him.

I (Lisa) grew up in a country town called Robinvale where there is a lot of local produce so we really wanted to give our guests a little piece of Robinvale. We opted to give our guests a bottle of salad dressing from the Robinvale Estate as we knew it was something they could use and enjoy.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Elk & Willow
Venue – Luminare
Floral Design – Ambrosia Floral Designs
Catering – The Big Group Company
Cake – Sweet Bakes
Officiant – Kate Morgan
Live Music – Higher Ground 4
Makeup Artist – Maree Brigante
Hair Styling – Rachel Louise Dinami
Wedding Dress – Paolo Sebastian
Bridal Accessories – Sophia Webster
Bridesmaids’ Apparel – Needle and Thread
Groom and Groomsmen’s Apparel – M.J Bale
Rentals – The Small Things Co.
Favors – Robinvale Estate

Congratulations to Lisa and Tom, and a big thanks to Elk & Willow for sharing this beautiful wedding at Luminare Melbourne wedding with Junebug! If whimsical wedding vibes are your thing, then you have to see this whimsically Bohemian Ibiza Wedding at Los Enamorados!

This Minimalist Rustic Montpellier Wine Estate Wedding Included the Sweetest Foot-Washing Ceremony

April 28, 2019 | Junebug Weddings

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Imari and Jacques’ gorgeous Montpellier Wine Estate wedding was intimate, heartfelt, and full of swoon-worthy moments! The couple invited only 60 of their closest family and friends to celebrate their special day, which gave them the opportunity to pour so much love and care into every detail. The bride, who owns the woodworking studio ARK Workshop, made jars of honey and wooden spoons for each guest, served food on custom serving boards, and even made the light fixtures above the reception tables. The overall vibe was rustic and minimalist in a classic palette of black, white, and sage green, and it could not have been more beautiful. Photographer Lindie Wilton did a phenomenal job capturing every moment, especially the couple’s super sweet portrait session throughout the grounds!

The Couple:

Imari and Jacques

The Wedding:

Montpellier Wine Estate, Western Cape, South Africa

Enjoy every moment of it, you’re only planning your wedding once. Don’t get caught up in the little things. Sit together before you start planning the wedding and write down what is important to each of you. It’s a rehearsal for when marriage begins. Just keep in mind that you are two separate people with unique minds and ideas. The best wedding will almost always be a combination of both people’s ideas.

I have my own woodworking studio and wanted to give each person a handmade gift. Our favors were jars of locally harvested honey and wooden spoons with a verse saying, “Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him!”

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Lindie Wilton
Event Planning and Stationery – Imari Crous
Venue – Montpellier Wine Estate
Floral Design – Emma’s Flowers by Design
Catering – Marinda & Muriël Catering
Officiant – Christo Pretorius
Live Music – Charel Kleinhans
Hair and Makeup Artist – Hairotic
Wedding Dress – Pinpoint Sewing
Bridesmaids’ Apparel – Olga-Maré
Groom’s Apparel – ZEDMEN
Favors – ARK Workshop

Congratulations to Imari and Jacques, and a special thanks to photographer Lindie Wilton for sharing this gorgeous Montpellier Wine Estate wedding! Love this classic black and white color palette? This Estate on Second wedding took black and white to the next level with a pop of cranberry!

Colorful DIY Fort Worth Warehouse Wedding at The 4 Eleven

April 27, 2019 | Junebug Weddings

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Inspired by the jewel tones of South America, Jenna and Todd created the most beautiful and colorful wedding day at The 4 Eleven! Using tons of DIY and personally curated decor, the couple brought an eclectic vibe to the warehouse space and made it feel charming and uniquely personal. Vivienne & Vine then added florals in a mix of vibrant and jewel tones to match the bridesmaids’ gowns and complement the bohemian feel of the entire day. The couple carried that unique look into their attire, as well, with Jenna donning a gorgeous Grace Loves Lace gown and white booties and Todd choosing a modern, custom Indochino suit. With so many dreamy details and heart-warming moments, we are loving how Brandi Allyse Photo captured this remarkable wedding day!

The Couple:

Jenna and Todd

The Wedding:

The 4 Eleven, Fort Worth, Texas

From the bride: “I wanted a dress that was classy but sexy. Grace Loves Lace had exactly that. I fell in love with a backless lace dress with a beautiful train. It was comfortable and I wanted to be able to dance! As far as makeup and hair, I wanted to look like me and have natural tones. My emerald earrings added just a touch of color. My bridesmaids were all in different jewel tones. I wanted them to pick a dress they felt pretty in. I didn’t want to tell them what to wear and feel uncomfortable.”

From the groom: “As someone not afraid to admit to being to fashion a little bit I wanted to make sure that my suit was custom fit and a unique color but did not want to overshadow the bride. I found a perfect suit at Indochino, which customizes everything down to buttonholes to lapels. I also wanted to differentiate from the norm of the guys renting outdated suits and spent a lot of time finding affordable suits, shoes, accessories that they could keep for much less than $200.”

From the bride: “I loved having my 13-year-old daughter by my side as my maid of honor. Being able to include her was so special. It felt right during such a special moment to glance at her next to me while Todd and I said our vows. I know this an important day of her life, as well.”

From the groom: “The most memorable part of my day was getting to see Jenna walk down the aisle with her older brother escorting her, after she had been on crutches for multiple weeks (and not supposed to be wearing shoes or putting pressure on her foot). I will never forget how happy (and sad) that moment was for me.”

We had one of the groom’s closest friends officiate the wedding, wrote our own vows, and served coffee and hot chocolate at the entrance to our ceremony because of the cold weather. Jenna also hired one of her singer/songwriter friends to perform prior to and during the ceremony. She had performed the night of our first date, so it was very special! Also, we included our dog CoCo as one of the flower girls. It was absolutely adorable watching my 4-year-old nephew escort her in.

We did not want to have a rustic wedding and wanted more of a unique, eclectic feel. Jenna’s father was from Mexico and her mother is Peruvian. So, colorful and warm was a must!

We DIY’d pretty much everything! Jenna worked tirelessly accumulating everything over an 11-month span. Our garage looked like a storage unit when it was all said and done! I questioned her often about what all she kept buying but I must admit she turned her vision into a reality. It also made for a nice way to recoup a little bit of money being able to resell a lot of the items after the wedding.