WEDDING BLOG

Minimalist DIY Yorkshire Marquee Wedding

September 30, 2018 | Junebug Weddings

Between the DIY flowers designed by the couple’s friends, the storytelling signage made by the groom, and the countryside views of the private property, this Yorkshire marquee wedding was a modern DIY wedding dream come true! Libby and Henry’s ceremony took place at St Mary’s Church Tickhill and their reception marquee was set up on the family’s property and was filled with long farmhouse tables, greenery installations, acrylic signs, and a circular bar. From top to bottom, this wedding was beautifully designed while also allowing the natural beauty of the property take center stage. The marquee they chose was light, bright, and large enough for not only dinner and dancing but one of the most fun bride and groom entrances we’ve ever seen! Remain in Light Photography and second shooter Chloe Lee Photography nailed it in capturing every gorgeous detail and light-hearted moment of this Yorkshire wedding.

The Couple:

Libby and Henry

The Wedding:

St Mary’s Church Tickhill and Private Residence, Yorkshire, England

The most important thing for us was to bring all of our nearest and dearest together and to have a big feast to celebrate the day. We wanted it to be quite informal and for there to be lots of energy and relaxation. Once we knew that we would have the wedding on the farm, we just wanted to enjoy the process and collaboration.

The venue was very special to us, we had a marquee in the field in front of our parents’ houses. We have amazing memories of growing up on the farm there. The tree on the driveway was very special. I always used to think of it as a Roald Dahl tree when growing up, and so we definitely wanted to have photos with the tree. We also liked the idea of having somewhere that we can come back to and remember the wedding. We had an oak tree planted on the site of the wedding in the hope of being able to bring our children and grandchildren there in the future.

There was a lot of DIY from both us and friends of ours. Our two very good friends Davina and India did all of the flowers for us. I had a vision of the flowers being very clean and green, being bold in the greenness of the leaves. I communicated this with Davina and India and they very much got our vision, what they produced was exactly what we wanted. They were such an integral part of bringing our vision of the day to life!

Henry also did a lot of DIY projects, creating the frames for the overhead flower hangings, making the acrylic table plan, which we felt brought a modern vibe to the day. He also made all of the signs that led the guests through the grounds and into the marquee, telling a story along the way.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Remain in Light Photography
Second Shooter – Chloe Lee Photography
Venue – St Mary’s Church Tickhill
Catering – Northen Fields
Cake – The Bawtry Cheese Cave
DJ – Disco Wed
Live Music – New York Brass Band
Makeup Artist – Sarah Turgoose
Wedding Dress – Rembo Styling via Lace & Co.
Bridal Accessories – Jimmy Choo
Bridesmaids’ Apparel – Mirage Couture
Groom’s Apparel – Carl Stuart Ltd
Marquee – Mudford Marquees

Our biggest congratulations to Libby and Henry, and a special thanks to Remain in Light Photography for sharing this Yorkshire marquee wedding with Junebug! Looking for more inspiration at another non-traditional wedding venue? Check out this free-spirited California countryside wedding at a private ranch in Santa Ynez!

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

September 29, 2018 | Junebug Weddings

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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’!

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

September 29, 2018 | Junebug Weddings

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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.