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This Unique Fall Wedding Color Scheme is Straight Out of the 1970s

September 29, 2018 | Junebug Weddings

Thistle and Honey used a totally unique fall wedding color scheme to create a retro wedding inspiration that dreams are made of! These oh-so-talented planners strayed from traditional, moody autumnal colors and chose shades of yellow, gold, orange, and brown in everything from the floral arrangments to the table decor. Although the bride wore a boho-inspired Sarah Seven dress, they used a more modern styling approach that is accessible for couples wanting to recreate a retro — but not entirely boho and vintage — look and feel. We adore every element of this shoot, from the woodsy ceremony to the motorcycle getaway, and Juliana Aragon Photography captured it all perfectly!

From the event planner: The vision of a modern 1970s inspired shoot had been on my mind for some time. When I think of the 1970s and how this time period relates to weddings in the present day, things such as macrame, boho, and lots of lace and embroidery come to mind. While all of these things are beautiful, I wanted to approach this iconic era in a different way. A modern, simple way that could be easily translated to weddings and events today. The tablescape was a marriage (pun intended) of rusty orange hues and textures such as those from the beautiful linens that were a gentle nod to times of the past. One of my favorite aspects of the shoot was the 1975 BMW motorcycle which was the perfect getaway vehicle for these two lovebirds.

The Talented Team:

Photography – Juliana Aragon Photography
Event Planning and Floral Design – Thistle and Honey
Venue – The Ranch at Stoney Creek
Cake – Paper Heart Patisserie
Videography – Her & I Films
Stationery – State of Reverie
Makeup Artist – Vanessa Luna
Hair Styling – Alicia Teel
Wedding Dress – Sarah Seven
Bridal Accessories – Marrow Fine
Scarf – Tono & Co
Groom’s Apparel – ASOS
Ceremony Rentals – Standard Party Rentals
Rentals – Theoni Collection
Ribbon – Silk & Willow
Linens – La Tavola

 

A huge thanks to Thistle and Honey for sharing this gorgeous shoot with Junebug! Love these ’70s vibes? This retro bohemian inspired wedding inspiration has us California dreamin’!

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Simple Still Means Stunning in This Springfield Manor Winery & Distillery Wedding

September 29, 2018 | Junebug Weddings

When it comes to wedding planning, the K.I.S.S. (keep it simple sweetheart) method is always best, as you can clearly see from Shoshie and Kyle’s beautiful Maryland wedding at Springfield Manor Winery & Distillery! The couple kept their color palette super simple with whites, greens, and hints of blue, which was both elegant and effortlessly stunning. Their garden ceremony and indoor reception inside the manor were grand enough on their own, so we love that they let Wild Pollen Design add romantic flower arrangements but kept the rest of the decor minimal. Shoshie was breathtaking in a timeless Stella York lace gown and romantic updo, and Kyle was the picture of classic groom style in a suit from The Black Tux. Photographer Katelyn Ortego‘s effortless, laid-back style was the perfect match to capture every emotional, joyful, and simply stunning moment of this winery wedding!

The Couple:

Shoshie and Kyle

The Wedding:

Springfield Manor Winery & Distillery, Frederick, Maryland

Kyle and I had a first look and wanted it to be a super intimate time where we shared sentimental gifts with each other. I kept a journal throughout our engagement of prayers and thoughts about our marriage and future life together. This was my gift to him. Of course, he took me by complete surprise and gave me 3 journals with hundreds of letters that he had been writing to me since the day he knew he would marry me. I was overwhelmed with emotion and surprised that I had never known about these! It was the sweetest moment.

It is so hard to choose the most memorable part of the day but, if we had to pick, we would say our ceremony. While every single part of our day included something extremely special to the both of us, our ceremony took us both by surprise. It was an incredible time where we were able to share our personal promises to each other, worship the Lord with our friends and families, and partake in communion with each other. It was absolutely breathtaking!

Choosing music was an area of the planning process that I was very concerned about. I wanted songs that reflected our relationship and weren’t just played because they were popular. Our processional song was “Do You Rise” by Ian Randall Thornton and our recessional was “Strawberry Swing” by Coldplay. I believe emotions can be felt through music and I wanted the emotion of our day to be felt through our music choices. My favorite song, though, was our first dance song, “La Reyna” by Penny and Sparrow. This song was all about loving each other through the ordinary and extraordinary. Kyle and I both felt that it spoke truly about our relationship.

Try to involve each other as much as possible. Engagement is such a quick season of life and being able to share the wedding process with each other is something you’ll never get to do again! Wedding planning can be stressful and chaotic, but it does not have to be! Analyze your relationship with your fiancé and let the many beautiful aspects of that relationship inspire the details of your big day.

I can not say enough great things about our photographer Katie. She totally removed the stress of the day and brought genuine laughter into every moment. Everyone enjoyed working with her and she took the time to get to know each person that was important to us. Katie had a great structure in regards to her photo timeline but made sure to build in extra time for those sweet moments that should not be overlooked. She captured our best candid moments and looking back at my photos I can feel those same emotions I experienced on our wedding day.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Katelyn Ortego
Venue – Springfield Manor Winery & Distillery
Floral Design – Wild Pollen Design
Catering – Carriage House Inn Catering
Cake – Liberty Baking Co.
DJ – Shew-sical Entertainment Services
Live Music – Judson Harris
Stationery – Esther Baseme
Hand Lettering – Megan Ganovski
Hair and Makeup Artist – JKW Beauty
Wedding Dress – Stella York
Bridesmaids’ Apparel – Show Me Your Mumu
Groom and Groomsmen’s Apparel – The Black Tux
Rings – Colonial Jewelers
Favors – Buffalo Mountain Coffee Roasting Co.

 

Congratulations to Shoshie and Kyle, and a big thanks to photographer Katelyn Ortego for sharing this beautiful wedding at Springfield Manor Winery & Distillery with Junebug! Looking for more winery wedding inspiration? Grey and dusty blue made this Cordiano Winery wedding utterly romantic!

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Charming and Elegant Winter Saskatchewan Wedding at K+S Community Hall

September 28, 2018 | Junebug Weddings

Timeless winter elegance was given a modern and DIY twist in Britney and Luke’s gorgeous Saskatchewan wedding! The crafty couple handmade most of the elements of their day, including the florals, centerpieces, and — most impressively — the wedding cake. Their day began with an intimate and personal ceremony at St. Cecilia Church and ended with a cozy reception at Bethune K+S Community Hall. In between, Britney and Luke cuddled up for some seriously stunning newlywed photos with Stacie Carr Photography. Every detail, from the handmade decor to the modern, all-white bridal party attire, was thoughtfully curated and made us feel as if we’d stepped into a winter wonderland!

The Couple:

Britney and Luke

The Wedding:

St. Cecilia Church and K+S Community Hall, Bethune, Saskatchewan, Canada

Our ceremony was so special and memorable to us, and I think it’s because of those personal touches. To begin the ceremony, we played a slideshow of our engagement photos that told our love story, along with a special song to us called “Hey Pretty Girl” by Kip Moore. It definitely set the tone for our ceremony. Of course, writing our own vows made it very special as the words came from the heart. We had our friends very involved in our ceremony by sharing readings, prayers, playing guitar and singing. I also took a non-conventional approach to have my dad walk me up the aisle. After our wedding party had entered, we played the song “H.O.L.Y” by Maddie Wilson, and my dad stood up from his seat at the front of the church and walked down the aisle by himself to pick me up at the back of the church. When the curtains opened, we saw each other for the first time that day. It was an emotional and special moment we got to share with all of our friends and family. Then we did the big walk together. It was an incredible moment!

We had a winter wedding, and we definitely wanted to use the natural elements around us as inspiration. The look and feel we were going for was natural, effortless and timeless. We chose some more modern/trending looks like the navy suits and brown shoes for the guys. And for the ladies, we kept it all in the theme of whites and off-whites for winter. It was classic and elegant.

We did a ton of DIY projects for our wedding! My husband and I made our wedding cake together. It was a fun project that flopped a few times but, finally, we got it right! Our family helped us make the cake stand from tree stumps as well as the backdrop for the head table. It was stunning! We also made our own bouquets, hairpieces, and boutonnières.

The centerpieces were simple and elegant glass vases filled with pinecones and fairy lights on a gold charger plate with candles. I also made our table numbers from photos of Luke and myself at each age. We had a Sweet Treats Bar filled with homemade cookies, tarts, and pies, as well as a Caesar Bar with all our favourite Caesar garnishes for guests to build their own Caesar.

Our wedding favour to each guest was our favourite homemade chocolate chip cookies that were made by a friend of ours! She placed 9 chocolate chips on each cookie as it came out of the oven for Luke’s hockey number. It was very cute and made each cookie special! Those cookies were a hit and are still talked about today.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Stacie Carr Photography
Ceremony Venue – St. Cecilia Church
Reception Venue – K+S Community Hall
Catering – Super Meats
Live Music – Chris Henderson
Videography – Aspen Films
Makeup Artist – Makeup by Taenelle
Wedding Dress – SposaBridal
Bridesmaids’ Apparel – Lulus
Groom and Groomsmen’s Apparel – Moores

 

Congratulations to Britney and Luke, and a big thanks to Junebug member Stacie Carr Photography for sharing this beautiful Saskatchewan wedding! Want to see more from this talented photographer? There is so much to love in this DIY Pipe Shop Venue wedding in North Vancouver!

 

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