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The Homegrown Details in this Howell Family Farms Wedding will Give You Life

February 8, 2018 | Junebug Weddings

Chelsea and Boston’s wedding at Howell Family Farms was as sweet as can be! These two celebrated with their closest friends and family and made to sure make it an all-day celebration. While Chelsea Welcomed BrittanyBeautyTX to join her and her maids to get dolled up for the occasion, Boston and his boys were joined by Bradley Onyegbule for a fresh haircut before the wedding. Chelsea’s bridesmaids are rocking mismatched dresses from Lulu’s and Show Me Your Mumu that go perfectly with Chelsea’s bold patterned Rue de Seine wedding gown. All of these details were beautifully photographed by In Frames Photography!

The Couple:

Chelsea and Boston

The Wedding:

Howell Family Farms, Arlington, Texas

Getting ready in the morning with my girls was the most memorable! I had a very intimate bridal party of five. Each girl I owe so much of my happiness and joy to. They are not just my friends but my soul family and I could not have made it so far into the wedding planning process without them. Finally, when the time came to come together and get ready for my big day, my heart was full. My mother and soon to be mother-in-love (I call her my mother-in-love, not in-law because I married her son for love not for law) were in the room. My best friend Brittany is a professional hair and makeup artist for weddings and I lucked out to have such a talented woman in my life. To have her there doing all of my girls hair and makeup, including my own was intimate and lovely to say the least. 

In the beginning of the wedding planning process, since I did not have a wedding planner, I was immediately overwhelmed. I narrowed down the top three things that were the most important to me, knowing if I executed those three things I would be happy if nothing else went right. The first was my dress, which I knew from the start had to speak to my soul. The second was a photographer that would capture the energy of our love and our day the way it felt in that moment. Lastly, that our wedding party, the people we hold so dearly to our hearts because each person we owe a part of our identity to, felt comfortable and confident in the decisions we made along the way, that it was nothing short of a magical day for everyone. In executing those three things, everything else that went right was a hooray and hallelujah!

Every venue we looked at either wanted us to choose a morning or evening wedding but I wanted an all day affair, so it was very discouraging. Eventually we found Howell Family Farms hidden a short 10 mile commute from our house! We toured it and I absolutely fell in love with the elegant rustic barn, intimate cottage suite, and beautiful farm land. Once Katherine joyfully told us we could have the venue all day, we were sold. It is one of the wedding details that was 100% right for us!

Everything will not go as you imagined, don’t hold on to the things that did not work out the way you had hoped. All you can take away is the immense amount of love you were given by everyone involved! Hold onto that memory and the way your husband looked at you every step of the way.

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My bridesmaids and I hand made the wedding bouquets and boutonnieres from Autumn Ferns and White dinner plate Dahlia’s that I grew in my garden specifically for my wedding day. The symbolic meaning of the dahlia in the Victorian language of flowers expresses sentiments of dignity and elegance. It is also the symbol of a commitment and bond that lasts forever.

I also have to add that walking down the aisle was out of this world, time slowed down immensely. It was one of the few “Be Here Now” moments you experience in your life where your mind can not be anywhere but in the moment, heart and soul. The only other time in my life when every moment was so accounted for was the day I delivered my son in an all natural water birth. I will remember these two moments for the rest of my life with warmth in my heart.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – In Frames Photography
Event Planning – Chelsea Comins
Venue – Howell Family Farms
Floral Design – BlondeOrchid
Catering – Blue Mesa Grill
Cake – A Bit of Sweet Cakes
Officiant – Richard Spiva
DJ – Ryan Morgan
Invitations – BlondeOrchid
Hair and Makeup Artist – BrittanyBeautyTX, Bradley Onyegbule
Wedding Dress – Rue de Seine
Bridesmaids’ Apparel – Lulu’s, Show Me Your Mumu
Groom’s Apparel – ASOS
Groomsmen’s Apparel – ASOS
Rings – Rosados BoxDiamonds & Designs

 

The biggest congratulations to Chelsea and Boston, and a big thank you to In Frames Photography for sharing their farm wedding with Junebug! If you loved Morgan’s photography in this wedding, then you’re in luck! Check out this timeless meets contemporary style in this Ebell Long Beach Wedding that she photographed.

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Our Favorite Wedding Registry Essentials from Bed Bath & Beyond

February 7, 2018 | Junebug Weddings

Photo by Humble Gatherings // This post is sponsored by Bed Bath & Beyond

Starting a wedding registry can feel overwhelming at first, especially if you’re stressed out with other wedding planning to-dos. But don’t let the stress of wedding planning ruin the fun and excitement of building your wedding registry! To give you an inside look at the whole wedding registry process, we’ve partnered with Bed Bath & Beyond, the go-to place for building your registry. From Bed Bath & Beyond’s in-store appointments with registry expert consultants to their extensive product line up, we’re pretty psyched about what Bed Bath & Beyond has to offer newly engaged couples! My husband, Phil, and I joined in the fun at our local Bed Bath & Beyond to get a behind-the-scenes look at what registering with Bed Bath & Beyond is like from start to finish!

We started our registry journey with an in-store appointment!

First of all, I have to say that I was a little hesitant about the in-store appointment. I was sure that I could find everything I needed online, and that an in-store appointment wasn’t necessary. So you might say I was surprised when I realized just how valuable (and fun!) registering in-store can be. Feeling the products and seeing them in-person really helped us to narrow down our final registry selection. Plus, using the scanner is as fun as it looks!

Another giant plus to the in-store appointment was also a surprise to us! Our registry consultant guided us through the store and highlighted different products that we may or may not need from each department. On top of showing us what all the store has to offer, our consultant was able to tell us how much of a certain product we might need for our small family of two. For example, I had no idea that we needed so many dishes. When Phil and I got married in 2015, we registered for 6 sets of dishes, which, come to find out, isn’t enough for hosting dinner parties or family events! Our Bed Bath & Beyond consultant’s insight to the whole registry process was invaluable.

We might have had a little too much fun at our appointment!

Another reason why I believe Bed Bath & Beyond is the #1 place to register has to do with their diverse product line up. They have everything from home decor, to the best in kitchenware, to all of the fun stuff like massage chairs and travel necessities, and I haven’t even gotten to all of the products they offer online!

Bed Bath & Beyond’s online registry allows you to access thousands of products that aren’t available in-store. You can also schedule your in-store registry appointment online, which is just one more way Bed Bath & Beyond makes the whole registering process easy and stress-free!

To make registering even more fun, Bed Bath & Beyond hosts Rock Your Registry events. Learn about registering in a relaxed setting and treat yourself to food and drinks as you mingle with other engaged couples in your area (hey, new friends!). To RSVP for an upcoming Rock Your Registry event, head this way!

Who’s ready to check out some of our favorite wedding registry items from Bed Bath & Beyond?! These 20 wedding registry essentials are more than enough to get you started on your own Bed Bath & Beyond registry journey!

Kitchen Essentials

Pro Glass 24-Piece Food Storage Set with Easy Snap Lids (perfect for meal preppin’)

Calphalon Classic Self-Sharpening 15-Piece Cutlery Set (SELF-SHARPENING, guys.)

Photo by Humble Gatherings

John Boos Reversible Cutting Board

KitchenAid Artisan 5 qt. Stand Mixer

Photo by Humble Gatherings

Photo by Humble Gatherings

KitchenAid 6-Quart Slow Cooker with Glass Lid

Calphalon Classic Nonstick 12-Piece Cookware Set

Photo by Humble Gatherings

Photo by Humble Gatherings

Dinnerware + Drinkware

Noritake ColorTrio Stax Dinnerware Collection in Slate

Oneida Soar 65-Piece Flatware Set

Lenox Tuscany Classics Grand Bordeaux Wine Glasses (Set of 4)

Godinger Hammered Stainless Steel Bar Set

Marquis by Waterford Sparkle 12 oz. Double Old-Fashioned Glasses (Set of 4)

Photos by Humble Gatherings

Home Decor

Walker Edison Wheatland Angle Iron Accent Table

Basset Mirror Company Conklin Table Lamp in White

Photo by Humble Gatherings

Keller 20-Inch x 20-inch Mongolian Faux Fur Throw Pillow

INK+IVY Blue Notes MDF Box Wall Art

Photo by Humble Gatherings

Verona Home Melton Hexagonal Accent Table in White

Safavieh Vintage Palace Rug in Turquoise

Photo by Humble Gatherings

A Few Other Products That I’m Recommending!

Cariloha Resort Sateen Viscose Made From Bamboo Sheet Collection

Samsonite Freeform Double Wheeled Spinner Suitcase Collection (for the honeymoon!)

Dyson V7 Motorhead Cord-free Stick Vacuum in Fuchsia/Steel (This vacuum has become our new best friend)

Photo by Humble Gatherings

Photo by Humble Gatherings

You can view all of our registry picks on our Bed Bath & Beyond stylemaker page!

Phil and I thoroughly enjoyed creating our registry with Bed Bath & Beyond, and we know that you will, too!

Click this link to get started building your own Bed Bath & Beyond registry.

I’m excited to see what you guys register for, so tag us on Instagram (@junebugweddings and @bedbathandbeyond) to share your favorite products!

This post is sponsored by Bed Bath & Beyond

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This German Teepee Wedding is Full of Enchanting Rustic Goodness

February 7, 2018 | Junebug Weddings

After years of searching for the right venue, Lucy and Florian opted for a teepee wedding! With the use of their family’s property, Lucy and Florian were able to set up a ceremony and reception space that allowed them to have their party inside. With feathers in her hair and a wedding dress from La Donna, Lucy’s bridal look is the perfect mesh of whimsical and boho. Walking down the aisle, Lucy held an overgrown wildflower bouquet created by Classy Flowers that was perfect for the occasion! Lucy and Florian’s intimate ceremony turned into a cozy dinner party with the help of Glückskonzepte Agency’s coordination services and Bantschow & Bantschow‘s catering. Chris and Ruth Photography put their heart and soul into photographing this day and the images speak for themselves!

The Couple:

Lucy and Florian

The Wedding:

Private Residence, Germany

We didn‘t have rings but tattoos, done one week before (secretly). We revealed them instead of putting rings on our fingers.

We had a pretty long engagement period. We got engaged when we had our fifth anniversary (we have our tenth next week). We looked for locations at least for three years, but we never seemed to have found the right one. We discussed about getting married in Italy, we even discussed about Venice. We went through Bavaria, but no location felt right. Last year or the year before I did some research and scrolling through some US wedding blogs, I read about teepee weddings. I immediately fell in love with that idea and it didn‘t take us long to decide for that. We would have our party in a teepee – we didn‘t have a spot where we could build it up on, so the research started again. We just wanted and needed a lawn/green but that wasn‘t so easy to find either. Someday, we seemed to have an option, but at the same time, my grooms‘ younger brother bought a farmhouse with some greens. So the idea came up to have our wedding there since we found it a nice idea to have it in a familiar surrounding.

We had a very good speaker who told how we got to know each other, what we love about each other and what sometimes annoys us. Our I do‘s were different from each other – mentioning something like our addiction to sushi that we both share :) the whole ceremony was pretty funny. We also had a friend of ours singing the songs during the ceremony – that made it really special as well.

Our photographers, Chris and Ruth, were the BEST! In the afternoon – during the getting ready – Chris was with my husband and Ruth was with me. She was just so professional. She knew exactly what she had to do and say to get the best pictures – placed my shoes, accessoires etc. all by herself and did a lot of nice pictures. During the ceremony and the evening they were always there to capture the moment but it was never annoying. They also had a feeling for the best moments when to take our couple pictures. They just did the most amazing job ever and I would recommend them to anybody how is about to get married.

Don‘t do everything yourself (because you think that’s the only you know how you want things to be) – involve your bridesmaids, family etc. as much as you can. 

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Our favourite picture is when we both are kissing because the whole crowd went “kiss kiss kiss.” We said cheers to them and kissed – we were both smiling and just looking very happy. It was a special atmosphere inside the teepee – very intimate, cozy, and very very nicely decorated.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Chris and Ruth Photography
Event Planning – Glückskonzepte Agency
Venue – Private Residence
Floral Design – Classy Flowers
Catering – Bantschow & Bantschow
Invitations – Zweiff
Wedding Dress – La Donna

 

Thank you so much to Chris and Ruth Photography for sharing this whimsical teepee wedding with Junebug! If you loved the coziness in this wedding, then you have to take a look at the glam twist on this whimsical Asheville wedding at Mount Airy Farm Estate.

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