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– You must be 13 years of age or older to enter
– You must enter prior to the giveaway close date on April 20 at 11:59 PM Central Time
– Winner will be notified via email on April 23
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While most couples choose Gatsby glam for 1920s-inspired weddings, Flo and Flo decided to go a jazzier route for their retro wedding at Café Basico. This stylish couple totally transformed the cozy café space with string lights, metallic balloons and paper fans, moody florals, and black and gold table decor. And they asked their guests to dress in ’20s-inspired attire to stay true to the theme. Before their fabulous party started, the grooms had one of the sweetest first looks in the rain and an intimate yet lively ceremony that ended with a flurry of gold confetti. Soul Season Photography went above and beyond to capture every unique detail these grooms planned, as well as every organically intimate moment they shared throughout their special day.
It was especially important for us to plan our wedding in such a way that it reflects our motto and its authenticity. We wanted to create an atmosphere in which we could feel comfortable together with our guests and celebrate in style. Particularly important to us was the choice of location, in order to be able to coordinate everything else on the local conditions.
The individual points of the day were absolute highlights themselves. Of course, the first look in the forest in the pouring rain was very special. Here we clearly started to feel the excitement and anticipation of the upcoming ceremony for the first time. The ceremony of course was also something very special, because our officiant held such a personal ceremony, that one got the impression that she would already know us forever. Overall, it was the interplay of each element of the wedding that made the day so memorable for us.
We had the chance to get to know our photographer, Stefanie, a year before our wedding and did a trial shooting with her, so we know we could trust each other. Working with her on the actual wedding day was absolutely natural and unforced. While we were getting ready, she not only got great shots but also made sure that we were relaxed and enjoying the anticipation of the day. Stefanie managed to catch everything authentically by looking for special moments, which was important to us.
Choosing the location was the first thing we did as part of the wedding preparation. After researching various options, we made our decision after visiting the first location and getting to know the café’s owners. The space itself, as well as the open and thoughtful nature of the owners, made that choice really easy.
Ten minutes after we got engaged, one of us suggested the motto for our wedding: the twenties. We agreed very quickly that we did not want to implement the motto in the splendid way of “Great Gatsby,” but rather in a casual jazz club atmosphere.
Our biggest congratulations to Flo and Flo, and an extra special thanks to Junebug members Soul Season Photography for sharing this fabulous wedding with us! Looking for more unique ways to incorporate a retro twist in your wedding? We think you’ll love Corinne and Gordon’s free-spirited Westminster wedding at Montague Meadows, which seamlessly combined bohemian and vintage vibes!
With incredible views and the most gorgeous golden light at sunset, Aislinn and James’ Big Sur elopement is a dream! These two planned their destination elopement by choosing a place they had never been before. Taking the carefree route and getting input for locations from their amazing photographer, Sebastien Bicard, everything fell into place perfectly. Aislinn wore a custom wedding dress thanks to the magic that Celeste Hardeman of Adelyn Grace Bridal worked on it to alter it to Aislinn’s vision. With a soft color palette in mind, Burst + Bloom created a whimsical bouquet full of soft pinks and white flowers with some pops of red through out it.
The Couple:
Aislinn and James
The Wedding:
Big Sur, California
When we began planning for our destination wedding we knew for certain that we wanted it to be somewhere beautiful. And we wanted to share it with only the closest people in our lives. We had never been to Big Sur, but it was high on our list of places to visit. We loved the idea of going somewhere we’d never been, exploring and discovering things on the fly. We wanted to experience moments that were organic and natural, which required us to be laid-back and open-minded. And we’re so glad we took that approach, because the magic of that weekend was UNreal!
I wore a gown with customizations and alterations by Krustallos Couture Bridal. I loved the dress for the delicate lace and creamy tones. It was modest and easy to move in, but had a beautiful plunging neckline that was feminine and ethereal.
There was a moment when we were all in place for the cliffside ceremony, when I looked at my soon-to-be husband standing in front of me, I looked to my dad who was officiating, and then I looked over to all the people we love so dearly- our children, parents, friends, and family, and I stood in awe of what was happening. It was such a surreal moment to be in that place at that exact moment. I had to close my eyes and open them back up again to make sure I wasn’t dreaming.
Our photographer, Sebastien, was amazing! He was energetic, patient, and so kind to everyone. Our family and friends adored him, too!
Our restaurant was recommended to us by our photographer for its amazing views and outdoor seating option. We had a private deck that fit us all perfectly. It was intimate, laid-back, and absolutely beautiful. And the food was pretty amazing, too! The entire staff was top notch and took such great care of us!
There’s a photo of my husband and I sitting at the reception table. I’m laughing at him and he has his finger pointed at me, trying to keep me in check. There’s nothing particularly “exceptional” about the photo itself, except for the fact that it perfectly represents who we are to one another. I keep him wild and he keeps me safe. And you can see it in that one photo.
I wasn’t the best planner! My favorite part, in fact, was how little we planned! We had no idea where we were getting married or at what time. I communicated my vision for a location to our photographer, Sebastien, and he just made it happen. I trusted in him fully. If I had the opportunity to do it over again, I’d do it exactly the same way.
photos by Lauren Nicole Photography
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