WEDDING BLOG

This Truly Bohemian Latvia Wedding at House Brikumi was Planned Around the Solstice

April 30, 2019 | Junebug Weddings

Baiba and Emils’ bohemian Latvia wedding felt more like an outdoor festival that celebrated love, nature, and all the good things in life! The couple’s goal was to create a relaxing and welcoming event for all their loved ones to enjoy, and the LayerCake team made it look as effortless as possible. The cozy nooks and whimsical floral designs enhanced the inherent beauty of House Brikumi without taking away from its rustic charm. On top of that, the bride’s lovely Amelia wedding gown, her flirty polka dot reception dress, and the groom’s berry-colored suit perfectly complemented the carefree, bohemian vibes of the entire event. Elina Upmane Photography knocked it out of the park in capturing every moment of this dreamy countryside wedding!

The Couple:

Baiba and Emils

The Wedding:

House Brikumi, Kligene, Latvia

The main goal was to celebrate our special day together with all our loved ones – family and friends. We were 100% sure that our beloved people must be present and it was an amazing experience to share this moment of joy together with them. We thought a lot about the concept of our wedding. We wanted to stay true to ourselves and create a natural and authentic atmosphere which was close to both of our hearts, and at the same time, we wanted everyone to feel relaxed and have fun.

It was easy to come up with the boho wedding vibe because we both agreed that we would love to get married close to nature and dance under the starry skies. Our vision as a couple was the same. The time of the year was quite important as well. We planned our wedding around the solstice, which is a very magical time here in Latvia, especially in the countryside.

The most memorable part of the day for me was the start of the ceremony when my father walked me down the aisle. I think that exactly at this moment, at the beginning of our journey and surrounded by the people we love, I felt the happiest I have ever been. There is nothing more overwhelming than seeing your husband-to-be standing up there and waiting for you. I saw how nervous and excited he was. My father kissed me, they both shared a good handshake. I will never forget how Emils looked at me and how tenderly he took my hand. I knew he will never let me go. It was the most memorable part for my husband, too.

Our at-home wedding was the perfect combination of an open-air festival charm and a bit of elegance. We as a couple think that a wedding day is for everyone who participates and not only for the married couple, so we tried to take good care of everybody. We created a lot of spots for guests to chill – gorgeous table setting under the shed, stylish bar section, place around the bonfire, home cinema in the barn and more. Both the ceremony and the reception were done outside, so it was a bit risky, but the weather was great and everything went smoothly!

Our family name in the Latvian language means “mountain,” and we are really passionate about this scenery in real life. We love mountains, traveling, hiking, snowboarding, and so on. There was a small hill at the venue with a beautiful landscape – meadow surrounded by forest, river and other natural goods. We did not want to overdo this natural beauty so we added some beautiful flowers, but all in all, went pretty simple with decorations.

Processional – “Bridal Chorus” by Richard Wagner (played live by two cellists)
First Dance – “Wait” by M83

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Elina Upmane Photography
Event Planning and Floral Design – LayerCake
Venue – House Brikumi
Catering – Karlis Mugins
Cake – Karamele
Officiant – Priest Maris Lukasevics
Live Music – The Bad Habits
Videography – Reinis Blums
Hair and Makeup Artist – Gita Sildare
Wedding Dress – Amelia
Rings – Baltu Rotas
Ethnic Group – Tris Gaisi
Alpacas – Griezites

Congratulations to Baiba and Emils, and an extra special thanks to Junebug member Elina Upmane Photography for sharing this lovely bohemian Latvia wedding! Want to see more dreamy bohemian wedding inspiration? This bohemian Arkansas elopement at Buffalo Outdoor Center included the couple’s dog as their witness!

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

April 29, 2019 | Junebug Weddings

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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!”