WEDDING BLOG

This DIY Dairyland Wedding Brought the Natural Beauty of Washington Indoors

March 10, 2019 | Junebug Weddings

Get ready for this Dairyland wedding to melt every single piece of your heart! From handmade garlands to hand-painted wine bottles to the ombre napkins, there wasn’t a single element that Rhyss, Andrew, and their loving family and friends didn’t touch. The copper and navy color palette alongside all the natural greenery was a breath of fresh air and made the venue feel like an indoor garden. Those elements, combined with the vintage furniture rentals, took the style factor off the charts! Most importantly, though, Rhyss and Andrew’s love for each other and for their guests was overflowing from beginning to end, making this one of the most emotional, heartfelt, and joyful celebrations we have had the honor of publishing! We have to give a shoutout to Carmen Lopez Photography for capturing it all with such care and love.

The Couple:

Rhyss and Andrew

The Wedding:

Dairyland, Snohomish, Washington

We wanted our wedding to be a reflection of us: Andrew being a down-to-earth and a relaxed person while, me, paying attention to the details and aesthetics. So, I think it really translated well as we both listened to each other. Everyone had a great time partying and looked great!

There was a moment just before when the ceremony started where Andrew and I were sitting by our grooms’ party room alone with one of our family friends. It was the moment where Carmen sneakily captured Andrew and me crying and holding hands by a sofa. We were just taking it all in. Our family friend was reminding us how lucky we were, not only as a gay couple but because of all the hardships we endured together and all the support we have. We had to make a lot of sacrifices during our long-distance relationship between Vancouver, BC, and Seattle, WA. So, for us, the whole moment finally meant we were going to be together.

Almost everything from our wedding was a DIY project! It was all possible with the help of our amazing family and friends, and it was overwhelmingly humbling for both of us to have this much support. Our aunts arranged our flower bouquets and one of our aunts officiated the ceremony. Our sisters were our event planners, our friends helped us spray paint over a hundred wine bottles, and our awesome grooms’ party moved tables between the ceremony and reception in their dresses and suits! Even most of our decorations, aside from all the amazing vintage rental items we got, were all DIY and budget-friendly. From cutting garlands, handwriting all the tile “place cards”, and creating ombre napkins, it was really amazing to have everyone come together and help us.

Processional – “Like Real People Do by Hozier
Grooms’ Entrance – “West” by Sleeping at Last
Recessional – “Wildheart” by Bleachers
First Dance – “Home” by Edward and Magnetic Zeroes (Lucas Fogale Version)

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Carmen Lopez Photography
Venue – Dairyland
Floral Design – Colibri Blooms
Catering – Cabbage Patch Restaurant and Catering
Cake – Coyle’s Bakeshop
DJ – DJ Justin
Videography – Moonstruck Pictures
Stationery – Minted
Hair Styling – Aurelio Ayala III
Rentals – Vintage Ambiance

Congratulations to Rhyss and Andrew, and a huge thanks to Carmen Lopez Photography for sharing this unforgettable Dairyland wedding with Junebug! For more wedding bliss at this Washington venue, check out this chic neutral Dairyland wedding!

Not Even Snow Could Stop This Steamy Mystic Hot Springs Elopement Inspiration from Stealing Our Hearts

March 9, 2019 | Junebug Weddings

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This Mystic Hot Springs elopement inspiration is bringing enough heat to warm up all our hearts today! The planning and design team of Cultivated Events Co. put together a picture-perfect winter wedding elopement day, complete with cuddles in a vintage bus, a boho-inspired ceremony on a blanket of snow, and a steamy dip in the hot springs. The florals from Cactus and Tropicals were simple but stunning and added to that perfect touch of whimsy that all winter wonderland weddings need. Dallin and Cienna Hassard Photography were there to capture every beautiful angle and make us feel like we were right there on this oh-so-romantic adventure!

The Talented Team:

Photography – Dallin and Cienna Hassard Photography
Event Planning and Design – Cultivated Events Co.
Venue – Mystic Hot Springs
Floral Design – Cactus and Tropicals
Cake – Sweet Cravings by Marcia
Hair and Makeup Artist – Shailey Collier
Wedding Dress – Off White
Model – Michelle Serna
Rugs – The Boheme Project

Our biggest thanks to Dallin and Cienna Hassard Photography for sharing this Mystic Hot Springs elopement inspiration with Junebug! Need more winter elopement inspiration? Just wait until you see this couple’s snowy Loveland Pass elopement!

This Couple Aptly Described Their Kindred Barn Wedding as Baja Boho in Honor of the Bride’s Mexican Heritage

March 9, 2019 | Junebug Weddings

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We’re completely in love with the combination of bohemian decor and Mexican-inspired vibes that went into Madison and Nick’s Kindred Barn wedding! The couple and their planner, The Wedding Lady, pulled out all the stops in terms of boho-chic design: handmade macrame, Himalayan salt lamps, tons of fresh greenery, antique rugs, and gold accents everywhere. The floral design from Zuzu’s Petals & Gifts was greenery-focused with had pops of coral and ivory that was beyond beautiful against the natural backdrop of the farm venue. As a nod to the bride’s Mexican heritage, the couple had a Mariachi band and a Mexican-inspired feast for dinner. We’d be lying if we said we aren’t obsessed with all the pretty details included in this wedding, but especially the dreamy portraits Captured by Mary got of the couple before and after their ceremony!

The Couple:

Madison and Nick

The Wedding:

Kindred Barn, Mulberry, Arkansas

We loved the idea of having a big wedding with all of our family and friends there to share in our special day, but we didn’t want the structured and formal feel that comes with “traditional” weddings. Our main focus during planning was to make sure that our wedding was a reflection of our personalities, and that our guests would remember it as a great time.

My mom’s side of the family is from Arkansas, and I’ve always admired the state’s natural beauty. I’ve lived in Arkansas for almost 4 years, and my husband is an Arkansas native, so it was an easy choice to have our wedding in the heart of such a gorgeous state. Kindred Barn is a little bit off of the beaten path but is completely surrounded by miles of mountains and forests. The owners of our venue were more than fantastic to work with, and they made our day that much more perfect for us.

I’ve always loved bohemian styled weddings, but I was aiming for our wedding to be as unique as possible. That said, I wanted to integrate some touches from my Mexican roots. Our inspiration phrase for our wedding vibe was “Baja boho.” From there, we implemented natural elements wherever possible — our biodegradable bamboo plates and utensils, Himalayan salt rock centerpieces, canvas cloth on the tables, and quartz accessories for my bridesmaids and myself. We told our chef that we wanted a menu of light and fresh Mexican inspired cuisine and he topped it off with beautiful white sangria featuring flowers and herbs from his garden to bring in another natural element.

I spent about 20 hours creating the 6-foot by 8-foot multiple layer piece. It was a beast of a project, but I am so happy that I took it on! My mom and I also DIY-ed our programs, signage, table linens, and frayed napkins, which were individually cut down out of large pieces of painter’s drop cloth.

In the process of planning our reception, I started to feel totally lost when it came to my vision for centerpieces and other small details. My mind was full of thousands of designs that I had seen on social media. I decided to take a break from scrolling through photos and to take inspiration from my own decor style around my home. Pretty soon after, I realized that the formal and glitzy centerpieces that looked beautiful in someone else’s wedding were not even close to “me”. Getting off of social media gave me the clarity that allowed me to make our wedding perfectly reflect on our unique style. I highly recommend taking a break from your Pinterest boards, Instagram pages, etc. (though they are so helpful), and really reflecting on your own unique style before making decisions on decor or details.

The most memorable part of the day was definitely the mariachi band! I’m half Mexican and originally from Dallas, so Mariachi bands were a staple at most of the parties that I grew up going to with family. It was so much fun to have them at the reception to entertain our guests and to play when we were introduced as a couple.