WEDDING BLOG

Lush Rustic Jensen Beach Wedding at The Mansion at Tuckahoe

August 24, 2018 | Junebug Weddings

Alizee and Ben’s Florida wedding at The Mansion at Tuckahoe was nothing short of magical. Their day began with an intimate vow exchange beneath the shade of a gorgeous tree in Riverbend Park, where they set up a vintage table altar, hung lanterns and floral wreaths from the tree, and draped white linen across branches to create a dreamy ceremony space. Then Alizee and Ben went for a walk through the park with Brandi Toole Photography, who captured the sweetest moments of dancing, laughing, and enjoying newlywed bliss as they all made their way to the waterfront reception venue. The couple was greeted with a dance from all their guests, and the groom finished off the night with a solo performance for his wife. The heartfelt moments, the rustic feel, and the lush florals designed by Forget-Me-Not Flower Shop are guaranteed to have you swooning from beginning to end!

The Couple:

Alizee and Ben

The Wedding:

Riverbend Park and The Mansion at Tuckahoe, Jensen Beach, Florida

Wedding at Mansion at Tuckahoe

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Brandi Toole Photography
Ceremony Venue – Riverbend Park
Reception Venue – The Mansion at Tuckahoe
Floral Design – Forget-Me-Not Flower Shop
Catering – Rockstar Catering
Cake – Johnson Custom Cakes
Officiant – Pastor Marvin
DJ – Unlimited DJ Service
Videography – Anchor Weddings
Stationery – Alizee Pechmajou
Wedding Dress – Hayley Paige
Rentals – South Party Rentals

Congratulations to Alizee and Ben, and a big thanks to Brandi Toole Photography for sharing this rustic wedding at The Mansion at Tuckahoe with Junebug! Want to see another magical, rustic wedding celebration? Check out this rustic chic Georgia wedding at West Milford Farm!

Chic Tulsa Barn Wedding at Dream Point Ranch

August 23, 2018 | Junebug Weddings

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Brooks and Austin made rustic chic look effortless in their Oklahoma wedding at Dream Point Ranch. The venue, which is situated atop the tallest point in Tulsa Country, offered a stunning view for their outdoor ceremony and a crisp, elegant space for their indoor reception. Ever Something Floral took cues from the couple’s laid-back vibe and created simple white and green arrangements, adding a subtle pop of peach to the bride’s bouquet and the groom’s boutonniere. For their reception meal, Brooks and Austin kept it casual with pizza from Andolinis Pizza and ended the night with cake, cookies, and milk shots! Every inch of this wedding was rustic chic to the max, and Patricia P Photography captured it all beautifully.

The Couple:

Brooks and Austin

The Wedding:

Dream Point Ranch, Tulsa, Oklahoma

Austin got me Tiffany & Co. earrings and I got him custom cufflinks from Etsy with our wedding date on them!

The most important thing when planning our wedding was to remember why we were planning a wedding in the first place. It is so easy to get sidetracked with everything you want for your big day to make it perfect. It is also easy to forget to put your energy into preparing for your future marriage. Enjoy your season of planning but also enjoy preparing to be a husband or wife. It’s such a precious time!

The ceremony was one of the most memorable parts of our day. The man who married us is a dear friend, and he made it very personable. Another memorable moment was when my 11-year-old sister gave her speech during the reception. So many happy tears!

My dad is my absolute best friend. He has fought for me and fought for my heart to be guarded all growing up. When he “gave me away,” it wasn’t the typical “my wife and I do” answer. He spoke for a few minutes about what it really meant for him to give me away and how much of an honor it is to give me away to Austin. It meant so much to me! After my dad spoke, we had worship. We sang “O Come To The Altar” by Elevation Worship. That was such a surreal few minutes of worshiping with all of our people in one place. We also wrote our own vows, which made our ceremony so personal.

Dream Point Ranch is one of Tulsa’s newest venues. I knew I wanted to have our wedding there because ours was one of the first weddings so it would be new for the guests, as well. It is a beautiful barn that is high up on a hill. The view is breath-taking!

I am more of a laid back person, and that was the vibe of our wedding. If I had to describe the vibe, it would be rustic chic. We didn’t do a sit-down meal or have name placements. We served pizza and salad for dinner and wedding cake and chocolate chip cookies with milk shots for dessert! That’s my kind of party right there.

Processional (Bridal Party) – “Vous Etes Mon Coeur (You Are My Heart)” by Gungor
Processional (Bride) – “There Is A Cloud” by Elevation Worship
Recessional – “ILYSB” by LANY
First Dance – “Clear” by NeedToBreath

I loved all the candid dancing photos. I never realized I made such silly faces when I am really getting it on the dance floor. HA!

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Patricia P Photography
Venue – Dream Point Ranch
Floral Design – Ever Something Floral
Catering – Andolinis Pizza
Cake – Ann Keller Cakes
DJ – Shake Rattle Roll
Videography – Truebadours
Hair and Makeup Artist – Atherial Beauty
Wedding Dress – Made With Love Bridal
Groom and Groomsmen’s Apparel – The Wardrobe Modern Menswear
Rings – Isreal Diamond
Linen Rentals – Party Pro Rents
Photo Booth – CaptureOKC
Favors – Totally Promotional

Our biggest congratulations to Brooks and Austin, and a huge thanks to Patricia P Photography for sharing this chic Dream Point Ranch wedding with Junebug! Looking for more rustic chic wedding inspiration? You have to see this rustic chic Portuguese wedding at Areias do Seixo in gold and peach!

The Floral Design in This Cavalli Estate Cape Town Wedding will Blow Your Mind

August 22, 2018 | Junebug Weddings

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When art lovers Suhanri and Jacques decided to tie the knot at Cavalli Estate, they drew on the modern, contemporary vibes of the venue to create a wedding day that was truly one-of-a-kind. Their floral design created by Fleur Le Cordeur was a work of art in itself and featured a geometric ceremony arch covered with large blooms, ceiling installations bursting with color and texture, and a cascading bridal bouquet unlike any we’ve ever seen. This talented florist even made custom floral prints that Suhanri and Jacques used to create table runners, a backdrop for their wedding party table, and all the paper goods. As if that wasn’t enough, Suhanri and her good friend Casper Bosman designed her wedding dress and the bridesmaids’ dresses, which were personalized with sequin, feathers, lace, and tassels for a whimsical, elegant feel that complemented the entire wedding vibe. Claire Thomson Photography totally nailed it in capturing every unbelievably beautiful element of this South African wedding!

The Couple:

Suhanri and Jacques

The Wedding:

Cavalli Estate, Cape Town, South Africa

Do as much you can by yourself. The planning of it all is part of the experience. Be involved and have a personal touch. Don’t stress: it is meant to be the most precious journey. Get a day-of coordinator to make sure everything runs smoothly. Plan well and do everything you can up to the day before the wedding to ensure you are stress-free and present on your wedding day. And remember, the day is about you as a couple — do what you feel is best. Don’t make decisions based on what your guests would love; do what you love!

In the end, all that matters is getting married. The moment we said, “I do,” was the most incredible feeling. Then nothing else mattered. Our pastor poured us each a glass of red wine to celebrate our marriage, and to have our first toast with each other. That was a special moment, and one we will always remember!

The modern, contemporary design of the venue blew us away. We had our 3-year anniversary dinner at the venue’s restaurant and vowed that it would be our venue when we got married. One year later, it was! The mountain views, vineyards, and the pristine sunken garden were perfect for the style we were going for. The venue also has an art gallery and, being an art lover, it just felt meant to be!

We got engaged at Keukenhof Garden in Amsterdam, between fields and fields of tulips. So, we used that as our inspiration for the wedding design. The combination of extravagant flowers and patterns was total perfection.

Our florist really brought everything together. She did a personal shoot of floral arrangements for us based on our personalities and our love for textures and patterns. She also took into account how we got engaged and our love for modern art. That image was the center of our entire wedding vibe. We printed it on fabric for our table runners, used it as a backdrop for our bridal table, and used it for our confetti cones, wedding invitations, photo booth strip designs, and also as inspiration for our stationary.