In honor of the month of love, we’re combining two things we love most: our favorite wedding dress designer and a giving stuff away! We’ve teamed up with the squad over at Dreamers & Lovers to give one lucky winner a freaking WEDDING DRESS! If you love romantic lace and ethereal embroidery made from heirloom quality fabrics and feminine silhouettes that are made to your exact measurements, you’re in luck! We love Southern California-based Dreamers & Lovers for their mission to outfit the laid-back bride in bohemian wedding dresses they can try on at home before buying. Scroll on to fall in love with a handful of our favorite styles (narrowing it down was basically impossible!) and to enter to win the Dreamers & Lovers boho wedding dress of your dreams!
OFFICIAL RULES
– You must be 13 years of age or older to enter
– Giveaway open to US and Canada
– You must enter prior to the giveaway close date on March 21 at 11:59 PM Central Time
– Winners will be notified via email on March 22
– Winner will receive a credit of $1700 to be used towards a Dreamers & Lovers wedding dress
– By entering, you agree to be contacted via email by Junebug Weddings and Dreamers & Lovers regarding future promotions and news
– By entering, you agree to the Official Rules and the Junebug Weddings Terms and Conditions
Between the industrial-meets-rustic vibes, the DIY decor, and the pops of autumnal colors, we’re all in for this downtown wedding at The Loft in Chehalis! With the ultimate goal to create a wedding day that represented the quirks of their relationship, Sarah and Barnabas let sentimentality and creativity be the driving force behind every decision they made during the planning process. Playing off the industrial vibes of the historic downtown venue, the couple and their planner from Olive + Rust brought together tons of handmade and yarn decor and the prettiest autumn-inspired florals created by For the Love of Floral. The result was pure romance from beginning to end. And to say Olivia Strohm Photography captured the essence of this wedding would be an understatement!
Our priority from day one was to plan a celebration of our love that reflected our quirks. Everything about our wedding – the classical guitarist playing Beyonce hits during cocktail hour, the excessive use of yarn as decor, the lavender flavored gelato, and the classic “Puyallup” fair scones – was chosen because it evoked some memory we wanted to share with our loved ones. Hardly any decisions were made simply for the sake of tradition; instead, every decision was made because we felt it represented our love for one another and our community.
Although it was the shortest part of the day, our ceremony was the most memorable part of our wedding day. We had a few priorities for our ceremony: that it represent our faith, that it emphasize the importance of community in marriage, and that it reflect the unity of our family and friends from all over the country. None of this would have been possible without Shannon, our officiant. Shannon effortlessly blended some traditional elements of a religious wedding ceremony with a few of our less-traditional wishes. We will never forget the feeling of our family and friends surrounding us on all sides, passing the peace to one another, and committing to love and support us from both near and far.
I have always loved crafts, so a DIY wedding was inevitable for me! My mom and I spent hours on the floor making yarn tassels and throwing balls of yarn back and forth to cut string for the ceremony backdrop. In fact, we watched all of Game of Thrones while we tied yarn, painted signs, and designed invitations. Ultimately though, the real DIY MVP was my dad. He made many of the essential structures for our day-of signage out of wood, acrylic, and copper and finished up painting (by hand!) many of the signs I couldn’t finish up myself. It was fun to see all of the personal touches and hours of labor come to life on our wedding day!
If there is any way you can, hire a wedding planner. Or, at the very least, a day-of coordinator. We are both organized people with lots of friends and family who were willing to do whatever we needed them to do leading up to the wedding and on the day of. But, with that being said, it was 110% worth it to have someone whose sole job it was to flawlessly execute our dreams. Because of our coordinator and planner, everyone who may have otherwise been stressed out with fulfilling their role on our wedding day could simply relax and enjoy the celebration.
One of the hardest parts of planning a destination wedding is, undeniably, choosing the location. With so many incredible options flooding your Pinterest feeds, it can be hard to know which locations would fit your wedding or elopement style. So, as always, we’re here to help! Here are our picks for the 8 best destination wedding locations around the world. Whether you want beach, city, countryside, or desert, we’re positive one of the gorgeous locations will have exactly what you’re looking for — and we’ve got a list of the best vendors in each location to help make your destination wedding one nobody will forget!
It seems like Mexico has been near the top of all the travel lists lately, so it felt right to start there for our best destination wedding locations! Whether you’re looking to get married in a quaint, old-world village like San Miguel de Allende or you want a tropical paradise wedding in the Riviera Maya, this beautiful country has something for everyone. The culture, the food, the history, the architecture…you really can’t go wrong no matter which part of Mexico you choose to get married. Plus, we’ve got curated lists of the best wedding professionals in each area that are ready to make your dream destination wedding a reality:
If you need any more convincing that Costa Rica is the perfect destination wedding location, look no further than the country’s motto: Pura Vida! Everything about this incredible country revolves around the concept of a Pure Life. The people are some of the friendliest in the world and the landscapes are stunning from rainforest to beach. The little town of La Fortuna would be perfect for the couple who wants an inland wedding because it’s oh-so-charming and sits at the base of the Arenal volcano. Monteverde is a dream for couples who want a secluded, rainforest wedding, and, of course, the coastline is studded with world-class beaches like Manuel Antonio that are just begging for a sunset newlywed portraits session!
As with Mexico, we’ve been hearing so much buzz about Croatia as a vacation destination that we had to see what it was all about. It didn’t take long to realize this gem on the Adriatic Sea needed to be on our list of best destination wedding locations because of the diversity and sheer beauty! From the oceanfront fortified town of Dubrovnik to the secluded waterfalls and vistas in Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia has so many hidden gems that are just waiting to be discovered — and what better time to do it than for your destination wedding weekend?
Ready to start planning? Take a peek at our list of the best wedding vendors in Croatia for planners, photographers, and videographers that would love to help!
Oh, Morocco. The magical and mystical appeal of this little North African country has enticed the hearts of travelers for years. And we’re confident it will stay at the top of our list for destination weddings no matter how much time passes! Moroccan-inspired designs are one of the biggest wedding trends for 2019, but why just have inspired decor when you could immerse yourself in the real thing? Whether you dream of wandering the crowded medinas in Marrakech or riding a camel to your ceremony in the Sahara Desert, your wedding is going to be full visual eye-candy.
Now that your wanderlust is at its peak, head on over to our list of the best wedding vendors in Morocco to make all your wedding dreams come true!
Is there anything more romantic than saying “I do” on a cliff in Santorini with a picture-perfect sunset over the Aegean Sea behind you? We don’t think so either! The Grecian islands are not only some of the best locations for a destination wedding, but they are some of the best locations for a mind-blowing honeymoon, as well. So, when the party is over and all your guests are headed home, you’ll already be in paradise to enjoy your first days (or weeks) as a married couple!
The professionals on our list of the best wedding vendors in Greece can plan every last detail of your destination wedding so all you have to worry about is ferrying from island to island, soaking up that friendly Grecian sun, and indulging in some of the best seafood and wine in the world!
Similar to Morocco, Vietnam is one of those countries that has a mystique that would be the perfect backdrop for a destination wedding. If you’re looking for a fun city wedding that’s away from the hustle and bustle of Hanoi or Saigon, Da Nong has that fresh vibe without all the crowds and it’s close to the beaches, so you can have the best of both worlds! But, of course, the luxurious Vietnamese beaches of Nha Trang are ideal for a tropical, glamorous wedding.
Whether you want to be surrounded by history or surrounded by water (or both), you’ll want one of the best wedding photographers in Vietnam to capture every moment!
With six different states and so many hidden gems to be explored, Australia offers unlimited potential for a destination wedding! While you might be most familiar with the spectacular beaches of Sydney and Perth, these are just the tip of the iceberg for possible wedding locations. For example, Cactus Country, which is just a few hours outside Melbourne, is an unbelievably dreamy desert that rivals California’s famous Joshua Tree! Needless to say, whether you’re looking for rugged terrain, pristine beaches, or vibrant cityscapes, Australia is the place to go.
We’ve got a curated list of vendors all around the island to take care of all your destination wedding needs:
Would it be too bold to say Hawaii will never be removed from our lists of the best destination wedding locations? No? Great! Hawaii is the quintessential island destination that just can’t be beaten. From the breathtaking greenery of Kauai to the pure tropical bliss of Maui, there is nothing you could want for a beach destination wedding that you can’t find on a Hawaiian island. The aloha spirit is real and, just as in Costa Rica, this idea guides every aspect of life on the islands. Plus, whether you want to go tropical glam or casual boho, every style works against the view of palm trees and the crystal-clear waters of the Pacific.
photos by For Love & Light
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