WEDDING BLOG

This Stunning San Diego Airbnb Mansion Wedding Proves You Don’t Need a Traditional Venue for Your Big Day

July 28, 2019 | Junebug Weddings

After enduring a long-distance relationship for 3 years, Mona and Gustavo had an unbelievable Airbnb mansion wedding in sunny San Diego, where they got to surround themselves with all their nearest and dearest! This destination wedding had it all: an at-home feel that Timeless Events Planning enhanced with rustic, elegant details; sweeping California views; a sophisticated and slightly whimsical bridal look that included a Pronovias gown paired with a whimsical floral crown; and a brunch menu that dreams are made of! Mona and Gustavo most certainly proved that you don’t need a traditional venue to have an unforgettable wedding day, and Paris Karsh Photography captured it all in stunning detail!

The Couple:

Mona and Gustavo

The Wedding:

Ocean View Estate, San Diego, California

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Paris Karsh Photography
Event Planning – Timeless Events Planning
Venue – Ocean View Estate
Floral Design – Nancy Lobo Designs
Catering – MIHO Catering
Cake – Frost Me
Invitations – GreenVelope
Makeup Artist – Makeup by Kamielea
Hair Styling – Girl Code Collection
Wedding Dress – Pronovias
Rentals – Platinum Event Rentals

Congratulations to Mona and Gustavo, and a special thanks to Paris Karsh Photography for sharing this lovely Airbnb mansion wedding! Love the idea of an Airbnb wedding? Here are our tips for planning an unforgettable Airbnb wedding!

This Thelma and Louise Inspired Same-Sex Elopement is Full of Road Trip Goals, Desert Vibes, and Southwest Romance

July 27, 2019 | Junebug Weddings

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Ever wondered what would have happened if Thelma and Louise had abandoned their original plan and decided to elope instead? Well, thanks to the brilliant minds at Tropic of Flowers and the keen eye of Anais Possamai Photography, we don’t have to wonder anymore! This same-sex elopement inspiration took place in the wild desert terrains of Joshua Tree and Palm Springs and featured an earthy color palette with pops of coral that perfectly matched the overall retro vibe. Between the outfit changes that took the couple from t-shirts and jeans to vintage ensembles to southwest-meets-boho wedding attire, the vintage Thunderbird, and the intimate sweetheart table setup, every single detail of this styled shoot made our hearts skip a beat. If you’ve been looking for fun, fresh, and wildly romantic elopement ideas, this shoot is filled with picture-perfect inspiration!

The Talented Team:

Photography – Anais Possamai Photography
Event Planning – Tropic of Flowers
Floral Design – Tropic of Flowers
Cake – Nicole Bakes Cakes
Stationery – Tropic of Flowers
Hair and Makeup Artist – Face by Raymie
Wedding Dress – Grace Loves Lace
Jewelry – Esqueleto, Lauren Wolf Jewelry, and Adeline Jewelry
Rentals – Circa Vintage Rentals
Vintage Thunderbird – Joe’s Classics / Vinty

Our biggest thanks to Anais Possamai Photography for sharing this incredible same-sex elopement inspiration! Planning an elopement of your own? We’ve got the ultimate elopement planning checklist to help you at every step!

This Kangaroo Valley Bush Retreat Wedding Brings the Glamour to the Great Outdoors

July 27, 2019 | Junebug Weddings

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It’s no easy feat to pull off a vibe that is simultaneously outdoorsy and glamorous, but Chelsie and Mike totally nailed it for their Kangaroo Valley Bush Retreat wedding! Between the rock chapel and the enchanted forest-inspired florals designed by Gypsy Carmen, the day felt more like a retreat escape than just a wedding celebration. But the bride’s incredible champagne and lace gown from Goddess By Nature added an unbelievably sophisticated feel that we just can’t help but admire! There were so many stand-out elements during this celebration and Lauren Campbell Photography managed to capture every single one without missing a beat. If you’re looking for elegant and outdoorsy wedding inspiration, look no further!

The Couple:

Chelsie and Mike

The Wedding:

Kangaroo Valley Bush Retreat, New South Wales, Australia

The most important part of planning our wedding was creating a day that reflected us as a couple. We wanted it to be about celebrating our love and also about having a great time with our family and friends. We loved the idea of a wedding getaway with onsite accomodation so we could spend more time with our guests.

When our celebrant Todd declared us married, Mike and I walked together back down the aisle to “Inner Smile” by Texas while all of the guests threw petals at us and our bridal party followed. It was such a great moment! Mike and I had a big kiss and hug and everyone came around us cheering and dancing to the song.

Mike and I wanted our guests to feel as they had stepped into an enchanted forest for the day, and funnily enough, our floral designer Clare from Gypsy Carmen described the wedding as a “candy woodland,” which hit the nail on the head. The florals for the day were the standout with base colors of burgundy, pink, and yellow and loads of fresh green foliage.