WEDDING BLOG

This Newland Barn Wedding in Huntington Beach was Bohemian in Blue

July 28, 2018 | Junebug Weddings

So much for “something blue”: Liley and Michael painted their Newland Barn wedding in shades of blue from top to bottom! Everything from the groom’s attire to the bride’s hydrangea bouquet and bride’s suede boots were a beautiful shade of navy blue that added a breath of fresh air to their bohemian vibe. After their outdoor ceremony in front of a gorgeous gazebo, the couple had an al fresco reception under the stars that featured handmade lawn games, tacos, and Pinkberry frozen yogurt. As if that wasn’t enough California goodness, Liley even surprised her husband and all the guests with a late-night In-N-Out truck! In addition to the outdoor party, they set up the coziest lounge area inside the venue’s barn using couches, pillows, tables, and a steamer trunk from their home and the bride’s sister’s home. Every DIY project and thrift store find added to the charm of this bohemian California wedding, and Sarah Seashell Weddings could not have captured it all more perfectly!

The Couple:

Liley and Michael

The Wedding:

Newland Barn, Huntington Beach, California

We loved our ceremony, one of our dearest friends married us and so that was special having him up there marrying us. Our personal vows that we exchanged were my very favorite part, we have been waiting to make those declarations to each other for a long time and so to be able to do so on our eighth anniversary of being with each other was everything.

Make sure you incorporate special moments and details that are unique to both of you as a couple. Our guests commented mosts on these aspects of our wedding (barn lounge, decorations, florals, lawn games, vows, etc). It is very easy to get caught up in Pinterest and all the DIY projects so make sure you are actually saving money by doing it yourself. Make it fun, think about your guests as well and curate an experience for them. This is the best day of your lives and guests will appreciate the little details you put into the special day. After it is all said and done, unplug from everyone and just love on each other and enjoy your new adventure as husband and wife!

Also, start planning as soon as you get engaged! Time flies so fast when you’re are planning and the more time you can take in figuring out the details, the better and less stressed you will be. Figure out what your must-haves are if you are on a budget and try to incorporate some DIY details. It gives your special day a personal touch and guests will appreciate and notice the personal touches. Most importantly, have fun with it and remember that this special day is for the two of you

We gave our guests little heart shaped bird seed favors. We call each other “bird” and so we loved that the little favor tag said: “From the Lovebirds.” We also loved that they were eco-friendly!

Processional – “Heaven Waits” by Geographer
Recessional – “Sounds Like Hallelujah” mix by The Head and the Heart, followed by “You Are the Best Thing” by Ray LaMontagne
First Dance – “Corners Of The Earth” by ODESZA (feat. RY X)

One of my favorite moments involved a special surprise vendor: In-N-Out! My husband loves In-N-Out and kept telling me that we would end up driving through there at the end of the night. I planned a surprise for him towards the latter part of our wedding evening and ordered him and our guests an In-N-Out truck for a late night snack option. He was beside himself and our guests loved it!

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Sarah Seashell Weddings
Coordinator – AnnMarie Doverspike
Venue – Newland Barn
Catering – SOHO Taco
Ice Cream – Pinkberry
Late-Night Snack – In-N-Out
DJ – Invisible Touch Events
Videography – Royal Films
Stationery – Shutterfly
Makeup Artist – Rosalie Michelle
Wedding Dress – Mary Me Bridal
Bridal Accessories – Sam Edelman
Groom’s Apparel – Hugo Boss
Groomsmen’s Apparel – Friar Tux
Rings – Blue Nile
Favors – TinyHootsBoutique

Congratulations to Liley and Michael, and a big thanks to Sarah Seashell Weddings for sharing this gorgeous Newland Barn wedding with Junebug! Want to see more bohemian wedding inspiration? We’re totally obsessed with this retro bohemian California wedding at The Condor’s Nest!

The Modern Ethereal Design of This Ebell Long Beach Wedding Will Blow You Away

July 28, 2018 | Junebug Weddings

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Ariel and Jeremy brought a sense of yin and yang to their Ebell Long Beach wedding! Because of the groom’s outgoing personality, they chose vibrant pink florals from Poppyhill Flowers, which they used in one of the most stunning bougainvillea ceremony arches we’ve seen. As a nod to the bride’s laid-back personality, the wedding party attire and table details were beautiful neutral shades with pops of gold. Against the Spanish-Revival architecture and design of the historic Long Beach venue, their color palette could not have been more beautiful! Pop The Champagne Events brought a cool, modern California style to the decor, as well, with a geometric cake stand, tall pampas grass reception table centerpieces, and minimal place settings. And, for an ethereal twist, the bride wore an effortless Sarah Seven dress and twisted half-up hairstyle with a long veil. We can’t get enough of the images Abigail R Collins Photography captured of this truly incredible and eye-catching wedding!

The Couple:

Ariel and Jeremy

The Wedding:

Ebell Long Beach, California

We wanted to capture our love for humor, lightheartedness, and adoration for each-other while being surrounded by the ones we love. We wanted the guests to truly enjoy themselves and we wanted to be fully present throughout our day.

You know when people say, “When you find your soulmate/love you just know.” Well, that’s how we felt about Ebell Long Beach. We saw pictures online and immediately we just knew. Seeing the venue in person just sealed the deal and set the tone for the rest of our wedding.

Vibrant pink and neutrals were our wedding colors. Jeremy is a very vibrant person who is full of energy and always greets you with a big smile and a warm embrace, whereas I have a calm and more subdued energy. Both colors reflected our personality perfectly as we are definitely a “yin-yang” couple.

We had a scripted Jewish ceremony so our personal touches came through with our music choice and impromptu giggles, kisses, and waves during the ceremony.

After our ceremony, we scampered upstairs to our private suite that was filled with refreshments and delicious appetizers. As the guests were mingling below, we got a moment to be with each other, talk about the ceremony and anything else that was on our mind. It was such a moment of stillness and relaxation in a very scheduled day.

Planning a wedding can be challenging so we wanted to make sure the process was as simple and as enjoyable as possible. It may not be “sexy” to talk about, but we discussed in length our budget, must-haves, and parts we were flexible on before researching vendors. No wedding is worth going into debt for so have the talk, do your research, and don’t be shy in asking vendors if they’d be open to negotiating.

We DIY-ed our guests’ name cards with gold ink. My mother is a graphic designer, so she created the save the date cards, invitations, website graphics, welcome sign, reserved seating signs, and table numbers. It pays to have artsy-fartsy family members!

Jeremy‘s little cousin started to break-dance on the ground during our reception and so, naturally, being a former professional ballerina I wanted to join in. Since I was in my wedding dress, when I went to spin on my back I heard a huge ripping sound as I finished the spin and was posing on my side. Whoops there it was, a huge hole and my strap fell off! I wasn’t expecting to break-dance at my wedding nor was I expecting to have our day of coordinator sew me up!

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Abigail R Collins Photography
Event Planning – Pop The Champagne Events
Venue – Ebell Long Beach
Floral Design – Poppyhill Flowers
Catering – Tres LA
Cake and Favors – SusieCakes
DJ – DJ Michael Basic
Videography – byDesign Films
Stationery – Julie Martin Creative
Makeup Artist – Amber Silva Makeup
Hair Styling – Tease & Bun Hairstyling
Wedding Dress – Sarah Seven
Bridesmaids’ Apparel – Vow to be Chic
Groom and Groomsmen’s Apparel – The Black Tux

Congratulations to Ariel and Jeremy, and a special thanks to Abigail R Collins Photography for sharing this jaw-dropping Ebell Long Beach wedding with Junebug! Love the vibrant colors they chose? You have to see this vibrant Hawaiian-inspired Millwick wedding in Los Angeles!

This Toronto Wedding Inspiration is the Perfect Mix of Boho and Modern

July 27, 2018 | Junebug Weddings

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Between the textural floral arrangements from Blush and Bloom, the modern paper goods created by Paper and Post, and the bride’s gorgeous array of gowns and accessories, this Toronto wedding inspiration is everything we love about boho and modern fusion! The designers at Lexington & Co. outdid themselves with a sweetheart table design that would fit in with a bohemian celebration in the desert or a chic affair in a downtown loft. And Celeste Russouw‘s wardrobe styling for both the bride and groom was off the charts! The entire team truly made the talent of Toronto artists and designers shine, and Selina Whittaker Photography captured every angle of this stunning inspiration shoot with an ease that made every moment feel unbelievably romantic.