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This Lake Como Wedding at Relais Villa Vittoria Blended Pakistani and Irish Traditions with a Whole Lotta Joy

August 6, 2018 | Junebug Weddings

We’ve been smiling since the moment we opened Sara and Brian’s Lake Como wedding gallery and we’re so excited to finally be able to share it! This adorable couple infused so much joy, culture, and intention into their destination wedding at Relais Villa Vittoria to give their guests an unforgettable experience. Sara donned a seriously eye-catching traditional Pakistani wedding dress that she had custom made by Nomi Ansari and Brian honored his Irish heritage in a kilt. We love that the couple personalized their ceremony by having a dear friend officiate – not to mention their ceremony spot couldn’t have been more gorgeous! Autumn Nicole Photography captured the magic of Lake Como and the newlyweds’ love brilliantly and we know you won’t be able to help cracking a smile as you scroll through the photos.

The Couple:

Sara and Brian

The Wedding:

Relais Villa Vittoria, Laglio, Italy

I always knew that I wanted to wear a traditional Pakistani wedding dress. Pakistani weddings are a beautiful, colorful, and extremely joyful occasion and that was something I wanted to bring that rich cultural background to my own wedding. I got my dress custom made in Pakistan and was inspired by this gorgeous engagement picture of my grandmother in a navy, shimmering traditional dress. In another nod to my grandmother, I wore a pearl necklace that she had bequeathed to me and asked that I wear on my wedding day.

There were three things that were really important to us when we were planning our wedding: we wanted it to be intimate, we wanted our guests to bond and share an unforgettable experience, and we wanted it to feel very personal.

In keeping with the theme of making our wedding personal to us, our song choices reflected this as well: Sara walked down the aisle to “Somebody to Love” by Queen played on a classical guitar. After we were married “God Only Knows” by the Beach Boys was played on a classical guitar.

We both decided to wear traditional clothing from our respective cultures which helped give our wedding a very personal look. We were married by Brian‘s cousin – a beloved friend and confidant who we’ve shared many incredible adventures with, who delivered a deeply personal and funny ceremony.

The most unforgettable part of the day for us was just being with some of our nearest and dearest beneath the snow capped mountains in a beautiful villa by the shores of Lake Como. Being surrounded by so much beauty and love made such a lasting impression and really elevated the experience of our wedding day. Another particularly special part of the day was the fact that after we finished dancing, we all shared scotch and cigars outside while just spending time together laughing and joking. It was the most perfect way to cap off an incredible day – with our loved ones laughing and enjoying our time together.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Autumn Nicole Photography
Venue – Relais Villa Vittoria
Floral Design – Figli Dei Fiori
Catering – Class Eventi
DJ and Live Music – Breva Entertainment
Wedding Dress – Nomi Ansari

 

A big thanks to Autumn Nicole Photography and Sara and Brian for sharing this gorgeous Relais Villa Vittoria wedding! Looking for more Lake Como wedding inspiration? Check out this sophisticated Lake Como destination wedding at Villa Lario Resort Mandello.

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You’ll Love the DIY Island Vibes in This Chase Palm Park Wedding

August 6, 2018 | Junebug Weddings

With the perfect blend of bohemian and tropical vibes, Elle and Nate’s wedding at Chase Palm Park is the cool and casual wedding of our dreams. These two put their heart and soul into planning this lovely wedding with many DIY elements including everything from dip-dyed indigo napkins to home-brewed moonshine at the bar. The fun and lowkey feel to Elle and Nate’s wedding led to lots of happy tears throughout the day and dancing under the stars thanks to DJ Gavin Roy Presents keeping the party going through the night. You can see all of the joy, excitement, and emotion thanks to photographer Nicole Kirshner Photography and videographer David Gardner Media documenting the gorgeous day.

The Couple:

Elle and Nate

The Wedding:

Chase Palm Park, Santa Barbara, California

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There’s no sharper memory I’ll carry than the first sight of my soon-to-be-husband and all of our family and friends when I began my walk down the aisle.

Our ceremony was so much fun to plan. Our officiant is a lifelong family friend of ours and an LAFD Chaplain – so there was already a bit of a twist! He is known for being playful and Nate and I are known for our love of competition, so when it came time to decide who was going to read their vows first, Roger had us each throw a cornhole bag and the loser had to go first! I, of course, lost, because Nate is amazing at EVERYTHING. It was so much fun and really lightened up the moment and showed our personalities.

Our #1 goal throughout the planning process was for our wedding to represent US! We never take ourselves too seriously so we wanted it to feel bright, fun, colorful and casual.

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Don’t overthink it! We put off a lot of decisions because we thought we needed more time to really plan it out, but in the end we ended up going with our gut anyways – and we couldn’t have been happier with the result!

We DIY’d nearly everything! We bought indigo died fabric at Joann’s and Hobby Lobby to cut and tie our dinner napkins, we broke terra cotta pots and stuck names on them with vinyl for the place cards, and countless family members and friends came together to help get it all done – nearly 300 of each! My sister Ashley is a craft WIZARD, and she created our invitation suite and program. Another fun DIY project was a small, circular card with a picture of a whistle on it – anyone with one of those at their place setting got to get my dad’s home-brewed moonshine from the bar! It was a huge hit.

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Amy at Wild Story Floral is crazy creative and does it all with TWO baby girls running around. As an aspiring floral designer myself, I was completely in awe of her work and super inspired for my own. She was one of my best wedding decisions, hands down!

Our photographer, Nicole Kirshner, was absolutely outstanding start to finish. She was personal, professional, and beyond talented. Her photos blew us away and she truly became our friend along the way. Such a joy to work with! 

The biggest surprise of the day came when the DJ announced the garter toss, and Nate walked on to the dance floor with a MICROPHONE!! He sang “Joy of My Life” by John Fogerty to me before removing and tossing my garter. This song is so special to us because the first time Nate came camping with my family, my dad made us all listen to it in the trailer and sang every word.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Nicole Kirshner Photography
Event Planning – Salt and Poppies
Ceremony Venue – Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
Reception Venue – Chase Palm Park
Floral Design – Wild Story Floral
Cake – Crushcakes and Cafe
Officiant – Roger Fowble, LAFD Chaplain
DJ – Gavin Roy Presents
Live Music – Jon Johnson of Wild Coast
Videography – David Gardner Media
Stationery – AshliizMarie
Makeup Artist – Blush and Bangs
Wedding Dress – Grace Loves Lace
Rentals – Town & Country Event Rentals
Day-of Coordinating – Kate Russell of LB Event
Day-of Styling and Escort Card Display – Sophie Melsh of Jesi Haack Design

 

The biggest thank you to Nicole Kirshner Photography for sharing this cool and casual wedding with Junebug! If you’re obsessed with the tropical vibes in Elle and Nate’s wedding, then take a look at this sophisticated tropical 20-guest wedding at Sanara Tulum!

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Modern Indian Wedding at Hummingbird Nest Ranch with a Dose of Rock ‘n’ Roll

August 5, 2018 | Junebug Weddings

Ami and Josh’s Indian wedding at Hummingbird Nest Ranch combined tradition with a rock and roll twist for a true one-of-a-kind LA experience. Taking a cue from outdoor music festivals, they created different moods and experiences in different areas of the venue, including a ceremony was bursting with luxuriant florals from Yamamoto Design and a reception that was refined and elegant, with a slightly rustic feel. The floral arrangements, the eclectic decor, and the views around the venue were all gorgeous, but nothing compared to the couple’s wedding day attire, which featured both traditional Indian wedding wear and more modern outfits that had a traditional undertone. There were so many exceptional details and romantic moments throughout this wedding day, and Matei Horvath Photography captured every single one with such creativity and ease!

The Couple:

Ami and Josh

The Wedding:

Hummingbird Nest Ranch, Santa Susana, California

The vast majority of our friends and family were traveling to Los Angeles to celebrate, and we wanted to treat them to a ‘Rock n Roll Indian Wedding’ experience with good California vibes all around. We took inspiration from outdoor music festivals and other creative productions that were very thoughtful on stage-craft and keeping people entertained. We even had a hand-picked playlist for every part of the day from the bus rides in, to the moments when guests were entering the reception tent and beyond.

Even though we knew it’d be stressful, our wedding had to be outdoors and it had to be unique, which is why we did not consider any resorts or hotels during our search. Hummingbird Nest Ranch is a picturesque multi-site compound that allowed for different ambiances and setups for the different parts of the day including ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception — each surrounded by natural colors and fresh air.

For our ceremony, we created personal vows, made sure to get all close friends and family involved, and of course made sure to have wonderful music throughout — including sitar accompaniment from a professional sitar player.

Processional (Bride) – “Glosoli” by Sigur Ros
Processional (Groom) – “Loser” by Beck
Recessional – “She’s a Rainbow” by Rolling Stones
First Dance – “Vivir Mi Vida” by Marc Anthony

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Matei Horvath Photography
Event Planning – Planning Elegance
Venue – Hummingbird Nest Ranch
Floral Design – Yamamoto Design
Catering – Monsoon Catering
DJ – Special Occasions
Live Music – Ronobir Lahiri Music
Videography – Avec Lumiere
Makeup Artist and Hair Styling – My Fair Bride
Bride’s Wedding Reception Dress – Jade Couture
Bride’s Sangeet Dress – Anita Dongre
Bride’s Cocktail Hour Dress – Sounia Gohil
Groom’s Reception Apparel – Shantanu + Nikhil
Groom’s Sangeet Apparel – Shyamal & Bhumika
Groom’s Cocktail Hour Apparel – Sabyasachi
Rings – Brilliant Earth

 

Congratulations to Ami and Josh, and a special thanks to Matei Horvath Photography for sharing this gorgeous Hummingbird Nest Ranch wedding with Junebug! Want to see more rock and roll wedding inspiration? This rock and roll couple from Belfast got tattoos on their wedding day, and had their reception at the coolest music venue in Belfast!

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