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This Breathtaking Sahara Desert Elopement is Wanderlust Goals

September 17, 2018 | Junebug Weddings

Hiuman and Victor’s non-traditional Sahara Desert elopement has us believing that there may not be a more magical, mystical, and romantic place to tie the knot than Morocco. Although the couple actually fell in love in Morocco, their photographer, Tu Nguyen Wedding, created the itinerary for their unbelievable pre-elopement journey, which included plenty of roadside stops to enjoy the vast desert landscape, wandering through medinas, and a camel ride across the sand dunes. On their actual wedding day, the couple got ready separately and then — after an epic camel-back entrance by the bride — came together for an intimate ceremony in the middle of the desert that was as emotional as it was visually captivating. If you’re looking for traditional wedding photos, you won’t find them here. But we guarantee you’ll be wanting to book a flight to Morocco immediately after seeing the ease, joyful energy, and incredible scenery Tu Nguyen Wedding captured so effortlessly!

The Couple:

Hiuman and Victor

The Wedding:

The Sahara Desert, Morocco

We chose Morocco because we love the culture, the colors, and the vibes there and, most importantly, we started our love there. I still vividly remember the night scene: The moonlight shined on the black cat walking on the Medina wall. We couldn’t find our way back to the hotel in the Medina because some of the alleys were shut at night. When I started to panic, Victor held my hand tightly (for the first time ever). Since then, he has been holding my hand.

We just love our photographer so much! He was completely spot on and clicked with us when we asked him about taking photos in Morocco. He came up with an amazing itinerary, which saved us so much time. He was not just a great photographer but a very talented storyteller, as well. He observed everything and captured the most natural and happy interactions between us. He didn’t ask us to pose at all and simply let us interact as usual and enjoy the magnificent scenes in Morocco. So, in every photo, the emotions and love just linger. We would highly recommend him to any couples who want unique and romantic wedding photos!

My favorite photo is the one of me slowly walking on the sand towards my Mr. Right because it reflects our story so well. We respect each other, but we also respect our own space. That’s why we don’t have any big drama in our story. What we have is respect, love, and comfort. Our journey has been steady and comfortable, and I know he is the one that I want to continue my life journey with forever.

The sunrise in the Sahara on the morning of our wedding was just too beautiful to forget. We woke up before dawn and got dressed up in separate rooms. Victor went to the wedding site first, then the camel came to give me a ride to the site. The ride was slow and peaceful, but my heart was racing. When sunlight started to fill the sky, I saw my dream man standing on a red carpet. Although I knew what we going to happen, the moment I saw him with Moroccan music playing in the background was totally unforgettable and touching. We felt the moment and scene only belonged to two of us that we wholeheartedly shared our love and gratitude for having each other in life. At last, we exchanged rings as a promise to be lifetime partners for each other. 

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Tu Nguyen Wedding

 

Congratulations to Hiuman and Victor, and a huge thanks to Junebug member photographer Tu Nguyen Wedding for sharing this unbelievable Sahara Desert elopement with us! Want to keep feeding your wanderlust? Get ready to fall in love with Hawaii with this positively mesmerizing blush and gold Kaua’i destination wedding at Hanalei Bay!

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Rustic Glam New South Wales Wedding at Round Hill Homestead

September 16, 2018 | Junebug Weddings

An epic rainstorm that blows in just before a wedding ceremony might sound like a disaster, but Megghan and Chris rolled with the punches and still had the most gorgeous wedding at Round Hill Homestead! The rustic barn venue had the perfect amount of space for the entire wedding to be moved inside and afforded the couple the perfect backdrop for their glam style to take center stage. Forethought by Samantha worked her magic to transform the corner of the barn into a cozy ceremony nook using the couple’s handmade wedding arbor and seating. She then transformed the rest of the space to accommodate long, modern dinner tables and lush greenery installations that matched the greenery-forward floral arrangements designed by Roses & Mary. The bride looked glamorous and chic in a Pallas Couture gown and the groom kept his look laid-back with a mixed-pattern suit from Politix. Overall, this wedding was a beautiful combination of rustic and glamorous design but it was the couple’s pure love and joy that photographers Corinna & Dylan captured throughout the day that made it something truly special!

The Couple:

Megghan and Chris

The Wedding:

Round Hill Homestead, Culcairn, New South Wales, Australia

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Corinna & Dylan
Event Planning – Forethought by Samantha
Venue – Round Hill Homestead
Floral Design – Roses & Mary
Live Music – Jack and Jordan Music
Videography – Harrison Slattery
Stationery – Kendal Joy Design
Printer – D&D Letterpress
Makeup Artist – Glow Beauty Studio
Hair Styling – Hair by Kortney
Wedding Dress – Pallas Couture
Bridesmaids’ Apparel – Shona Joy
Groom and Groomsmen’s Apparel – Politix
Rings – Johanna Mroz Jewellery
Furniture, Linen, and Cutlery Rentals – Bang Event Co

 

Congratulations to Megghan and Chris, and a big thanks to Corinna & Dylan for sharing this gorgeous Round Hill Homestead wedding with Junebug! Love the combination of rustic and glam styles they used? Then you have to see this rustic glam Colombian destination wedding!

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This Earthy Elopement Inspiration Celebrates the Summer Solstice with Loving on the Longest Day of the Year

September 15, 2018 | Junebug Weddings

Inspired by her own spontaneous elopement, Charmaine of Rose Quartz Cakery dreamt up this bohemian-inspired and earthy elopement that celebrates the very best of sweet summer love. Co-coordinators Wilder Event. Co helped bring this shoot to life by ensuring every detail worked together flawlessly, from the larger-than-life floral designs created by Flower Mama to the vintage boho sweetheart table to the outdoor picnic-inspired cake station that featured a vivid orange cake adorned with crystals. In keeping with the bohemian theme, the bride wore a stunning crocheted wedding dress designed by Namaste & Crochet, to which the team added a custom leather jacket made by Paige Said So to match the groom and to add a non-traditional edge to her look. We can’t get over how romantic and cozy every moment of this elopement shoot was, and Will Khoury Photography captured it all with a mind-blowing attention to every detail.

My storyline for the shoot was that our couple woke up one day, heard Jhene Aiko’s song “While We’re Young”, and came to the realization that they should just say screw the wedding plans. Why wait? Let’s do this for us, because, love.

Every detail of this shoot was intentionally decided upon. From the vendors who were reached out to for this collaboration, to the rental pieces selected and the real couple who are in fact engaged. Summer was the ideal season as it ties in with my own engagement. The warm vibrant California sunsets and earthy, organic boho textures heavily played an inspiration with this shoot.

The Talented Team:

Photography – Will Khoury Photography
Styling and Co-coordination – Wilder Event. Co
Venue – Headlands Center for The Arts
Floral Design – Flower Mama
Cake, Desserts, and Coordination – Rose Quartz Cakery
Makeup Artist – April Lopes of Salon Bijou
Hair Styling – La Barbalon
Wedding Dress – Namaste & Crochet
Jackets – Paige Said So
Rings – The Bones of Hydra
Rentals – White Elephant Co.Katy Birds Antiques, and Blossom Farm Vintage Rentals
Macramé – Rope & Rose
Calligraphy – Shimmer & Stain
Models – April Lopes and Michael Hara

 

A huge thanks to Will Khoury Photography for sharing this incredible earthy elopement with Junebug! Want to see even more dreamy elopement inspiration? Check out this enchanting Ecola State Park elopement on the Oregon Coast!

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