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Modern Southwestern Wedding Inspiration at Holloway House

January 8, 2018 | Junebug Weddings

Thrive Modern put together a photography workshop at Holloway House, and we are in love with all the details that went into the styled shoot. The rust colored bridal jacket and statement necklace are the perfect accessories for Madison’s bridal look, and Jordan’s denim jacket and hat are great for a relaxed and hip vibe. The aztec print blanket is perfect for cozying next up to your honey during some couple portraits, and Madison and Jordan totally got into the fun and cozy vibe. The Wild Mother and Anthousai Florals collaborated to come up with a whimsical floral arrangements – we spy some florals hanging from the backdrop! Local Embers & Co., one of the attendees, photographed this modern meets Southwestern wedding inspiration.

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The Talented Team:

Photography – Local Embers & Co.
Event Planning – Thrive Modern
Venue – Holloway House
Floral Design – The Wild Mother, Anthousai Florals
Makeup Artist – Chelsey Ann
Hair Styling – Ali Earnheart
Wedding Dress – a & bé bridal shop
Models – Madison Graber, Jordan Graber

 

A big thank you to Local Embers & Co. for sharing this Southwestern wedding inspiration! If you loved this modern vibe, then be sure to check out this fashion forward Scottsdale wedding in black, grey, and rose gold.

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Boho Inspired Zurich Wedding at Fischers Fritz

January 8, 2018 | Junebug Weddings

Michelle and Jon’s boho wedding at Fischers Fritz has the prettiest pastel palette! The soft pink and blue tones go hand-in-hand with Switzerland’s breathtaking views and terrain. We love that Michelle and Jon kept everything as green as can be to eliminate waste and be intentional with the products they used for their wedding – including a used wedding dress! Walking down the aisle in a gorgeous strapless lace dress, Michelle’s boho look perfectly comes together with her Stil und Stiele bouquet and flower crown. Once Michelle and Jon said “I do,” they carried the celebration to Daizy to eat, drink, and dance the night away. Chris Züger Photografie and Philipp Dubach worked side-by-side to capture this joyous and fun day!

The Couple:

Michelle and Jon

The Wedding:

Fischers Fritz, Zurich, Switzerland

We decided to have a green wedding because that’s how we try to live as well. Whilst planing it, we made sure that we didn’t buy a lot of new stuff and that we could do a lot of it ourselves.

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We wanted to have a summer wedding. Nothing too traditional and something that would reflect us as well. We wanted everyone to feel comfortable and the vibe to be happy and excited. So we went for a boho-inspired theme without going too “hippy”.

We wanted to get married outside, if possible by a lake. So we Googled a few venues and really fell in love with the one we got to choose. Luckily someone declined just a few days before, for the date that wanted, so we booked it right away.

We loved having our friends and family with us, they brought such a great atmosphere and made our day so much more memorable. We really loved promising our vows to each other, that brought such a personal note to the ceremony. Also we wrote our own song that we performed during the ceremony, no one knew about it, not even the bridal party, so it was a nice surprise to everyone!

We wrote all of our invitations by hand, made most of the decoration ourselves, and we dried some lavender leaves that we used as confetti during the recessional song.

I wanted to look elegant, effortless and chic. I went for a secondhand Leah da Gloria gown that I topped off with a floral crown and some dainty gold jewelry. Everything was fair-trade and handmade. I loved that the dress was special and not the usual wedding gown. The chunky lace with the light tulle made the gown special and perfectly fit my style. For the reception, I changed into an effortless Lottie gown from Grace Loves Lace for full dancing opportunities.

I didn’t want a formal suit. Once we decided to get married outside, I really wanted something that would fit with the venue. I loved the suit, it was super comfortable and reflected my personal style as well.

We loved working with Chris Züger. He’s a good friend and we had a couple of shoots with him before the wedding. He’s such a fun and encouraging person, everyone really enjoyed being around him, that is well reflected on the pictures.

Once we arrived in the evening location, our bridesmaids and guests welcomed us with a dance they had prepared. That was such a fun and exciting moment. Also we had to perform a non-prepared theatre later at night (like an improv theatre) and the guests loved it and laughed until their bellies hurt!

Our gift was a bottle of fair cold brew coffee for all of our guests that were invited for the evening celebration. We both love coffee so much and were so happy that we found a company that produces it in our city and also that it was a fair trade product. The cold brew helped everyone to stay awake for the dance party and was also a nice souvenir to take home. The glass bottle could be recycled so guests could reuse it.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Chris Züger Photografie
Ceremony Venue – Fischers Fritz
Reception Venue – Daizy
Floral Design – Stil und Stiele
Officiant – Manuel Leiser
Live Music – Luca Aprile
Videography – Philipp Dubach
Invitations – Simon Aprile
Makeup Artist – Rebekka Höin
Hair Styling – Ramona
Wedding Dress – Leah da Gloria and Grace Loves Lace from Still White
Bridal Accessories – Etsy
Groom’s Apparel – Companys
Rings – Oronda
Favors – Direct Coffee

 

Thank you to Junebug member Chris Züger Photografie for sharing this boho inspired wedding with us! For more pastel palette weddings, check out this romantic pastel wedding at The Casino San Clemente.

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Rustic South African Farm Wedding Overlooking the Drakensberg Mountains

January 7, 2018 | Junebug Weddings

Claire and Marc’s South African wedding was held on the groom’s family farm that has been in the family for generations, the perfect setting for a large and inclusive celebration focused on simplicity and fun. The outdoor ceremony overlooked the Tugela River and the misty hills of the Drankensberg Mountain Range, simply decorated with a rustic ceremony arch to highlight the surrounding beauty. The reception was held in a bespoke marquee in the garden of the farmhouse and groom’s childhood home, full of rustic vibes and neutral colors that honored the farm venue – lots of fairy lights, hay bales, wooden furniture, and beautiful, indigenous flowers arranged by the groom’s mother, creating a magical day in a breathtaking setting. We love the bride’s classically elegant Elizabeth Stockenstrom wedding gown and super-sweet first look with her bridesmaids for a twist on the traditional bridal portrait. Mint Tea Photography captured every moment of this magical day, from the breathtaking setting to the laughter and love shared between the bride and groom.

The Couple:

Claire and Marc

The Wedding:

The Bend Farm, Bergville, KwaZulu-Natal

There were so many memorable moments it’s hard to pick just one. From getting ready with our closest family and friends, to the beautiful ceremony, to moving and entertaining speeches, to dancing the night away. One moment that does stand out for both of us was after our photoshoot when we took a moment for ourselves before joining our guests. It was during this time that we reflected on the significance of the occasion and how grateful we were to every person that was a part of it. As we watched our guests enjoy sundowners in the distance, our hearts were full.

Marc and I are both very sociable people so the most important thing for us was to have as many of our loved ones with us on our special day as possible and to ensure it was a celebration to remember. Luckily our venue was able to cater for this and we focussed on keeping things simple and fun, which also reflects who we are as a couple. We had an idea of what we wanted in our minds but seeing it all come together on the day surpassed our every expectation. It was a truly magical day in the most breathtaking setting, filled with so much laughter and love. A day we will treasure forever.

Our photographer, Sarah da Silva from Mint Tea Photography, was outstanding. She is both professional and fun, which not only put us at ease but also meant that we really enjoyed the photoshoots. She works efficiently which was important to us and we couldn’t be happier with the photographs. My hair and makeup artist, Lauren Smit from Makeup by Lauren, was also exceptional. Not being a person that wears makeup often, she was able to create exactly the look I wanted – soft and feminine with a natural glow. Her calm, gentle, warm energy is what every bride needs on their big day. Finally, our wedding planner, Jani Maritz from Forever and a Day, was incredible. She was able to translate our ideas into reality and we were able to completely relax on the day knowing everything was safe in her hands.

We got married on Marc‘s family farm in the Drakensberg which has been in the family for many years so it was very special for us. The ceremony was held at the top of the farm overlooking the Tugela River and Drakensberg mountain range, while the reception was held in the garden at the farm house Marc grew up in. We couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful venue or a more perfect day – especially considering that the mountains were covered in snow a week later!

In keeping with the farm setting, we chose neutral colours and tried to create a look and feel that was rustic yet classic – lots of fairy lights, hay bales, wooden furniture, and gorgeous flowers arranged by Marc‘s mother and her assistants. We personalised the day by having the farm staff and their families sing for us at the ceremony and using proteas as the main flower as they are my favourite flowers andindigenous to the Western Cape where I am from. We tied in Marc‘s profession as a pilot and love for aviation by including handcrafted tin aeroplanes on the tables and the cake as well as folded paper aeroplanes as part of the confetti.

We decided to do something a bit different in terms of our song choices. Our processional song was Holocene by Bon Iver, while our recessional song was the soundtrack from Me Before You – Not Today by Imagine Dragons. For our reception entrance song we chose one of our all time favourites, Special Star by Mango Groove, and our first dance was to the feel good anthem Wonderwall by Oasis.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Mint Tea Photography
Event Planning – Forever and a Day
Venue – The Bend Farm
Floral Design – Aloe Aloe
Catering – CHC Catering
Videography – Bradyn Hopking
Makeup Artist and Hair Styling – Makeup by Lauren
Wedding Dress – Elizabeth Stockenstrom

 

Congratulations to Claire and Marc and special thanks to Mint Tea Photography for sharing this stunning wedding with Junebug! For more farm wedding inspiration, check out this colourful DIY South African wedding at Lunikhy Game Farm!

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