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This Prospect House Wedding is Your Guide to Geometric Decor

February 10, 2018 | Junebug Weddings

We still haven’t picked our jaws up off the ground after seeing the DIY geometric decor these Texas cuties created for their Prospect House wedding! Between the copper heart wall hangings and the diamond origami chandelier, Laurene and Travis nailed the modern minimalist vibe they were after. With the addition of simple white and green florals from Wild Bunches Floral, they also brought a natural feel to the indoor spaces that complemented the countryside that surrounded their venue. The decor wasn’t the only thing that blew us away: the beaded back on Laurene’s Galina Signature gown was a work of art! Jeff Gilmer Photography outdid himself with this one, capturing every moment of this gorgeous Texas wedding with a unique perspective and exceptional attention to detail.

The Couple:

Laurene and Travis

The Wedding:

Prospect House, Dripping Springs, Texas

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We wanted something modern and non-church like for our wedding. Prospect House has a wonderful modern aesthetic that requires little to no modification. The whole venue is thoroughly thought out to work perfectly for a wedding, down to the way the sun sets at the ceremony site. The vibe of the venue fit in perfectly with our personalities and the minimalistic yet natural vibe we were looking for.

I ended up wearing a dress I thought I would never wear! We had a whole minimalistic vibe going, and so I tried on several very clean and modern white dresses. They were absolutely gorgeous dresses, but I didn’t look or feel like a bride. The bridal consultant eventually suggested a dress I never would have picked, but it turned out to be the perfect one! The intricate beading was far from clean and modern, but it made me feel like a gorgeous sparkling bride. I accessorized it with earrings and a bracelet from a wonderful designer, Borcik, that uses natural stones in a minimalistic way. I also changed into a sleeveless white jumpsuit with a wide copper belt mid-reception so that I could get my dancing on!

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Processional – “Take Care” by Beach House
Recessional – “Theme from Jurassic Park” by John Williams
First Dance – “Baby’s Arms” by Kurt Vile

The ceremony was the most memorable part of the entire day! We had a close friend serve as our officiant, and we wouldn’t have had it any other way. It became so personal for us, so much more real and important. Travis and I wrote our own vows, and we did not hear them until we were in the exact same moment on that altar together. Hearing what he had to say to me and being able to tell him how I felt, in front of everyone, was such an incredibly loving feeling.

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We DIYed basically everything! The bride made copper geometric hearts for the wall decorations. These were made from wire, straws, and spray paint. They ended up looking like actual copper piping, and we were very pleased with them. She also made diamond origami garland to hang from a beautiful wind vane that is inside the venue. The wind vane moves with the breeze, so the garland flowed throughout the whole night and it was beautiful. Those were made from copper card stock paper and twine. We also DIYed photo booth props, a large timeline sign, and all the table signs and menus.

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We have three pieces of advice for engaged couples: 1.) Hire a wedding planner! Even if it’s just a day-of coordinator, they are worth every penny. It is so helpful to have an extra helping hand that isn’t part of the wedding party or family. It definitely makes the whole day run smoothly. 2.) Invest in a good photographer. Good wedding photos give you a way to hold onto all the love that is shared on your wedding day. 3.) Make sure you eat!

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The Wedding Team:

Photography – Jeff Gilmer Photography
Event Planning – Silver Thistle Weddings
Venue – Prospect House
Floral Design – Wild Bunches Floral
Catering – The Peached Tortilla
Invitations – Minted
Wedding Dress – Galina Signature via David’s Bridal
Bridal Accessories – Borcik
Groom’s Apparel – J. Crew
Favors – Chick Design Boutique
Rentals – Bee Lavish Vintage Rentals

 

A huge congratulations to Laurene and Travis, and our biggest thanks to Jeff Gilmer Photography for sharing this stunning Prospect House wedding with Junebug! Love the minimalist vibe of this Texas wedding? Then you’re going to flip over the details in Haley and Bill’s minimalist botanical wedding in a London backyard!

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This Winter Inspired Shoot Proves That You Don’t Need a Mountain to Elope in Style

February 9, 2018 | Junebug Weddings

While the idea of jetting off to a secluded mountain paradise sounds perfect for some, others may want that same winter coziness without the snow — or the travel expense. That’s why we love this winter inspired shoot from 13 Cedar Events and Aly Barnett Photography! With a deep teal, gold, and navy blue color palette, elegant florals from Greenway Design, and a hand-painted wedding cake from Craft Cakes CTL, they created all the coziness of a summit cabin but in the charming and historic Providence Cotton Mill in North Carolina. The cherry on top was the bride’s Paige & Elliot lace gown and fur stole from Meagan Kelly Designs, which is the perfect winter bridal accessory no matter where you celebrate.

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The Talented Team:

Photography – Aly Barnett Photography
Event Planning – 13 Cedar Events
Venue – Providence Cotton Mill
Floral Design – Greenway Design
Cake – Craft Cakes CTL
Makeup Artist and Hair Styling – Artistry by Aly
Wedding Dress – Paige & Elliot
Fur Stole – Meagan Kelly Designs
Accessories – Custom Jewelry Lab
Groom’s Apparel – Alton Lane
Rentals – Evermore Event Co. and Cooke Rentals LKN
Calligraphy – Delighted Calligraphy
Models – Bryce and Drea Laguer

 

Thank you, Aly Barnett Photography, for sharing this gorgeous winter inspired elopement shoot with us! Looking for more winter elopement inspiration? Take a peek at this rugged winter cliffside elopement in Greece to see a dreamy rustic-meets-boho winter vibe!

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Dusty Rose and Ivory San Francisco War Memorial and Performing Arts Center Wedding

February 9, 2018 | Junebug Weddings

Sepi and Kia’s San Francisco War Memorial and Performing Arts Center wedding is one we won’t soon forget! These childhood friends attended the same Farsi language class, so they knew they had to pay homage to their Iranian heritage with Persian wedding traditions. The ceremony and reception, which were located in the venue’s stunning Green Room, included a traditional Sofreh Aghd and an assortment of Persian foods. The best part? Their childhood Farsi teacher officiated the ceremony! Because the architecture of the space was exquisite on its own, Desert Child Events helped the couple choose a primarily neutral color palette and added a romantic feel with classic flower arrangements from Lambert Floral Studio and lots of candlelight. We adore how A Fist Full of Bolts captured the couple’s joy and excitement throughout the entire day, especially during their emotional first look at Fort Point!

The Couple:

Sepi and Kia

The Wedding:

San Francisco War Memorial and Performing Arts Center, San Francisco, California

Kia and I are both Iranian so it was really important for us to share our culture with our guests, especially our friends. As children, we both attended the same Persian language and culture school every Saturday from the age of about eight to fourteen and it filled us to the brim with happiness to have our Farsi class teacher marry us. We had a traditional ceremony, which included a Sofreh that was designed by my aunt and mom. At the reception, we served our guests traditional Persian dishes and desserts. We also hired the best Iranian DJ who had our guests on the dance floor the entire evening — he even worked in a good 30 minutes of dancing before dinner was served!

From the groom: For me, the most memorable part of the day was waiting for our first look. Being at Fort Point by myself wasn’t something I had accounted for and each passing minute waiting for Sep to arrive was a feeling I could only describe as crazy anticipation. Once she finally arrived and squeezed my shoulder from behind, I turned around saw the only thing I ever wanted to see: her. At that point, every nerve flew out of me and I was ready to have the best day of my life!

From the bride: The ceremony was definitely the most memorable part of the day for me. After we said I do, the DJ played Rihanna’s “We Found Love.” Our guests immediately jumped from their seats to cheer and dance as we shared our first kiss. The energy in the room at that moment was electric and set the tone for the rest of the evening. I will never forget it.

Our ceremony was the most personalized and intimate part of our wedding day. Having our Farsi class teacher (someone who knew us and mentored us during some of the most formative years of our lives) officiate our wedding made the ceremony incredibly special. My aunt and mom also worked tirelessly to create the most beautiful Sofreh Aghd for us. To see their work and creative talents come together with the beautiful floral arrangements that Sammy from Lambert Floral Studio had created really blew us both away. It was absolute perfection!

Processional – “So Long Lonesome” by Explosions in the Sky
Recessional – “We Found Love” by Rihanna
First Dance – “All My Life” by KC & JoJo

The Wedding Team:

Photography – A Fist Full of Bolts
Event Planning – Desert Child Events
Venue – San Francisco War Memorial and Performing Arts Center
Floral Design – Lambert Floral Studio
Catering – Malek’s Catering
Cake – Natty Cakes
DJ – DJ Dr. T
Hair Styling – Krysten O’Regan
Makeup Artist – April Joy Artistry
Invitations – Scriptura
Wedding Dress – Anais Anette
Bridal Accessories – Melinda Rose Design
Groom’s Apparel – Armani
Engagement Ring – Stone Fox Bride
Rentals – One True Love Vintage RentalsThe Chiavari Guys
Linens – La Tavola Linen
Calligraphy – La Cartita Calligraphy
Welcome Sign – Art by Jay Marie

 

Congratulations to Sepi and Kia, and a big thanks to Desert Child Events for sharing this gorgeous San Francisco wedding with us! Looking for more Persian wedding inspiration? This UC Botanical Garden wedding is the epitome of laid-back glamour!

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