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August, 2014 Throwback – Elegant DIY Wedding at the Historic Prallsville Mills

December 29, 2014 | Junebug Weddings

Jessica and Mark’s elegant DIY wedding was full of beautiful, natural character, photographed by Storytellers & Co. The historic Prallsvilee Mills venue, adorable details, and the bride’s lace tea-length gown made their wedding original, rural, and chic. The fact that the bride, groom, and family members did nearly everything from invitations, cupcakes to floral arrangements on their own made their wedding day all the more special.

The Couple: Jessica and Mark

The Wedding: Prallsville Mills, Stockton, NJ

The Inspiration: We both agreed that we wanted our wedding to be simple, natural, and personal to us. We had to go a little out of our area of New Jersey to find the perfect venue, but when we finally did we knew it was the one – a historic grist mill on the Delaware River. Because the building already had so much character (beautiful wooden floors, stone walls, deep-set windows, and even some of the original mill machinery), there was little we felt we needed to do as far as decor.The same rules applied for the fashion. I wanted a simple yet elegant dress, and I found the perfect tea-length, lace cap-sleeved dress in a tiny and lovely bridal shop in the West Village. We wanted everyone to feel like themselves, and not like they were overly done up for a wedding, so we only set a few basic fashion rules to follow and everything turned out perfectly!

The Wedding Team:

Photographer: Storytellers & Co.
Ceremony & Reception Venue: Prallsville Mills
Invitation Designer: The groom, Mark Martucci
Catering: Emily’s Cafe and Catering
Wedding Dress: http://elizabethdye.com/
Groom’s Apparel & Accessories: J. Crew
Hair Stylist:The Village Salon
Makeup Artist: Kristin Luciano of House of Luciano
Rentals: Brillman’s Rental Barn
Rings: Catbird

Thank you to Jessica and Mark for sharing your lovely wedding with us!

Looking for more DIY inspiration? Check out Jenna and Ben’s charming DIY wedding!

Elegant DIY Kentucky Wedding

December 19, 2014 | Junebug Weddings

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From the lush, green setting to the delicious barbecue served at the reception, Kelly and Topher’s casual, yet elegant day is definitely representative of everything sweet and beautiful in a Kentucky wedding. The pair even incorporated their french bulldog into the ceremony, which made for some seriously cute photos. The hard work and planning Kelly and Topher put into their wedding paid off in folds; we are loving all of the DIY elements and personal touches seen throughout. Skillfully documented by Jonathan Gibson Studios, Kelly and Topher’s love for each other and for their friends and family could not be anymore apparent. Enjoy!

The Couple: Kelly and Topher

The Wedding: Florence, Kentucky

The Inspiration: “Topher and I are very simple; we wanted a relaxed, outdoor wedding that had a slight rustic feel. We had a lot of DIY projects that we enjoyed creating to get the look we were going for. Even though our wedding was outdoor casual, we didn’t hold back on the special occasion aspect so we went with a formal tux and Kelly’s dream dress!”

The Moments: “Our favorite moment from the wedding was our first look right before the ceremony. We enjoyed having a moment alone together before the ceremony began, and also seeing the setup of the ceremony and reception where all of our planning and ideas finally came together.”

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Jonathan Gibson Studios
Ceremony and Reception Venue – Private Residence in Florence, Kentucky
Floral Designer – The Secret Garden
Officiant – Kevin Aldridge
Catering – Montgomery Inn Barbecue
Makeup Artist – Synthea Crist
Hair Stylist – Jill Salyers
DJ – Ryan Lehmkuhl
Bridesmaids’ Apparel – Jim Hjelm Occasions
Grooms’ and Groomsmen’s Apparel – BLACK by Vera Wang
Rings – Herzog Jewelers

Thank you ,Jonathan, for sharing Kelly and Topher’s day with us. For more DIY inspiration, check out Josh and Renna’s DIY Austin Wedding.

Green DIY Wedding in Quebec

December 8, 2014 | Junebug Weddings

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Melanie and David’s DIY wedding was inspired by vintage elegance and details with personal meaning. Melanie created 350 origami birds to hang around their ceremony spot, which resulted in a beautifully eclectic wedding style. Melanie’s love for hydrangeas sparked the lush color scheme, including emerald accessories for David and his groomsmen. Talented photographer Catherine Giroux captured both the romance and sense of humor throughout the wedding. We love the quirky portraits of the couple posed with antlers in the old barn!

The Couple:

Mélanie and David

The Wedding:

Domaine Évasion Plain Air, Harrington, Quebec

Green DIY Wedding Inspiration:

“We decided on a vintage theme because it’s simple but elegant, and I love a man in a hat and bow tie! I decided to do the decoration all myself, it took me a year and a half! I did 350 origami birds to hang in the pergola for the ceremony because I’m honestly touched by the nice origin story of those birds. I choose the color green because I love green Hydrangea flowers, which I also brought from my place for the wedding. We chose this place because all our family members and friends was staying with us for the weekend and it was amazing place in the woods near a very nice small lake, a real paradise in nature! The real peace and love!”

The Moments: “First of all, to see and feel our strong emotions we had at the ceremony, that we never had before. David was crying, I had difficulty breathing and my legs were shaking! It was so intense to realize that we chose to stay for the rest of our life with that same person! Whatever happen! Wow! But I also can’t forget my brother’s son who decided to speak at the ceremony to tell us how much he love us and to wish us love and happiness. It was a total surprise to everyone!”

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Catherine Giroux
Venue – Domaine Évasion Plain Air
Catering – Las Olas Traiteur
DJ – Miroslav Dufresnes

Thank you to Melanie and David for giving us a glimpse into your eclectic wedding day, and to Catherine Giroux for providing such inspiring images. If you’re ready to get started planning your own green DIY wedding, get started with our step-by-step planning guide.

Nautical Inspired DIY Wedding in Maine

September 30, 2014 | Junebug Weddings

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Last Spring, I had the ultimate privilege to stand next to my oldest childhood friend and watch her marry her best friend and soul-mate. Drawing inspiration from all things nautical, this DIY wedding was relaxed, perfectly executed, and entirely sentimental. Their wedding was the ultimate celebration of love, filled with close family and friends, incredible food, and non-stop dancing – all captured perfectly by Emily Delamater Photography. I am beyond honored to share Jess and Tom’s nautical inspired DIY wedding with y’all today!

The Couple: Jessica and Tom

The Wedding: Laudholm Farm at Wells Reserve, Wells, Maine

The Inspiration: Since Tom and I are from different cities – we knew that our wedding would include travel for at least some of our guests. Instead of asking half the party to travel – we asked everyone to! Tom and I got married in Wells, Maine close to Ogunquit where Tom’s parents have a beach house. The inspiration for the theme and decor was a combination of laid back New England and nautical.

The Couple Recommends: Honestly – we were so lucky! All of our vendors were super. Our guests raved about the food and that our band kept guests on their feet until the venue was literally kicking us out! I would HIGHLY recommend all of our vendors.

The Wedding Team:

Photographer: Emily Delamater Photography
Event Planner: Bride, with help from Blue Elephant Catering
Ceremony and Reception Venue: Laudholm Farm at Wells Reserve
Invitation Designer: By Invitation Only
Catering: Blue Elephant Catering
Florist: Laurie Andrews Event Designs for Bouquets and Bouts, friends and family for reception flowers
Officiant: Lauren Snead – Rhythm & Light Ceremonies
Cake: Friend of the Bride
Wedding Dress: Watters from Madeleine’s Daughter
Hair & Makeup: Bei Capelli
Live Music: Bob Charet Band
Transportation: Ogunquit Trolley
Party Favors: Crowe’s Corporate Promotions
Rentals: One Stop Event Rentals
Rings: Cynthia Findlay

Thank you so much to Jessica and Tom for allowing us to publish their special day, it was incredible to be a part of it all!

Looking for some more DIY inspiration? Check out Jessica and Mark’s elegant DIY wedding!

Vintage DIY Backyard Wedding

September 22, 2014 | Junebug Weddings

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Whitney and Jonathan’s vintage DIY backyard wedding was a darling and down-to-earth celebration. The bride, groom, and friends and family helped to personalize their special day, from making the signs and floral arrangements to officiating the ceremony. The couple’s charming backyard wedding was beautifully photographed by Heather Elizabeth Photography.

The Couple: Whitney and Jonathan

The Wedding: Private Estate, Healdsburg, CA

The Inspiration: From start to finish, when we planned our wedding we focused on three things: family, fun, and nature. We wanted to find a way to share the things that defined our relationship, our love, and our adventures with the community of people that inspire us to be who we are. We wanted everyone to be a part of our ceremony and celebration.

Vendor Recommendations:

“Heather Elizabeth. Everything about her exceeded expectations. She organized several calls with us prior to the wedding to get to know us, and it wasn’t surface level. She really wanted to know us so she developed a sincere relationship with us.”

The Wedding Team:

Photographer: Heather Elizabeth Photography
Ceremony & Reception Venue: Private Estate
Videographer/Film Maker: Aaron Trask
Catering: Rosso Pizzeria
Wedding Dress: BHLDN
Hair & Makeup: Brush Salon
DJ: DJ Matt Riley

Thank you to Whitney and Jonathan for sharing your beautiful wedding day with us!

Looking for more outdoor wedding inspiration? You’ll also want to check out Nadine and Jeff’s Vancouver wedding!

DIY Wedding Decor Inspiration

September 12, 2014 | lexi

Great for saving a little money and allowing you to truly customize every detail of your wedding, it’s easy to understand why DIY wedding decor is becoming more and more popular. We’ve collected some of our favorite DIY wedding decor inspiration from Junebug brides for your perusal. Feel free to add these crafty ideas to your Pinterest board!

Grab a few jars, fill them with your favorite flowers, hang them by a string, and voila – the perfect ceremony backdrop!

Photos by Dallas Kolotylo Photography

Photo by Nordica Photography

These adorable picnic baskets are easy to personalize and curate, and are lovely party favors for an outdoor celebration.

Terra Lange Photography

Photo by Kristi Wright Photography

To add a pretty pop of color to any setting, hanging pompoms and tassels are the perfect way to incorporate a little whimsy in your decor. They’re also inexpensive and simple to create!

Photo by Hera Films

If you want to take your DIY skills to the next level, try making your own flower arrangements! Take a floral design class to experiment before the big day and then use your new skills as a fun activity for you and your bridal party the morning of the wedding.

Photo by Rachel Solomon

For a colorful ceremony backdrop, cut long strips of different colored/patterned fabric and tie the strips randomly to a rope or wire. You can hang the fabric anywhere lacking personality!

Photo by Sweet Monday Photography

Unbelievably simple to make, these frames with colorful yarn wrapped around them are eclectic and artistic.

Photos by Nine Photography

We’re loving these homemade banners that are not only adorable, but tell guests where to find food, drinks, or the dance floor. If you have calligraphy skills, or know someone who writes beautifully, create your own signs. Save some money and add your own personal spin to your wedding banners!

All you need is a chalkboard and some chalk or paint to create your own wedding signage! Draping a patterned blanket over the sign and adding a hanging candle makes the sign above look fun and whimsical.

Photo by Geoff Duncan

Photos by Amanda Marie Studio

Instead of using a plain cornhole board, paint one yourself to reflect your wedding theme/colors. You can even go the extra mile and cover the little bean bags with a fabric of your choice!

Photo by Christine Bentley Photography

A wooden box with kerosene jars and rocks is all you need to cook up this tasty campfire staple! Be sure to bring kabob sticks for your guests, as well as graham crackers, chocolate, and marshmallows!

For more DIY inspiration, check out our Adorable Party Favor Ideas that you can make yourself.

Rustic DIY Farm Wedding

September 2, 2014 | Junebug Weddings

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With a majestic mountain setting, Sarah and Mike’s rustic DIY farm wedding incorporated hand-crafted decor and sentimental romance. The hand-made photograph decor wall displayed both the couple’s impeccable DIY wedding style and their sweet memories, as Dallas Kolotylo Photography beautifully captured all of the wedding’s moments soon to become memories.

The Couple: Sarah and Mike

The Wedding: North Arm Farm, Pemberton, BC

The Inspiration: We wanted a wedding that was rustic, hand-made and simple. With the natural beauty of North Arm Farms in Pemberton, I felt that we didn’t need to do much in terms of decorating.

The Wedding Team:

Photographer: Dallas Kolotylo Photography
Ceremony & Reception Venue: North Arm Farm
Invitation Designer: Paperless Post
Catering: The Collective Kitchen
Florist: Bathtub Gardens
Wedding Dress: Nicole Miller via White Bridal Boutique
Bridal Accessories: Cam ci Cam ca
Bridesmaids’ Apparel: Rachel Pally
Groom’s Apparel & Accessories: Harry Rosen
Groomsmens’ Apparel: J. Crew
Favors: Made by the bride
Rings: Bario Neal

Thank you to Mike and Sarah for sharing your beautiful wedding with us!

Looking for more rustic inspiration? Check out Amanda and Kyle’s ranch wedding!

Elegant DIY Wedding at the Historic Prallsville Mills

August 31, 2014 | Junebug Weddings

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Jessica and Mark’s elegant DIY wedding was full of beautiful, natural character, photographed by Storytellers & Co. The historic mill venue, adorable details, and the bride’s lace tea-length gown made their wedding original, rural, and chic. The fact that the bride, groom, and family members did nearly everything from invitations, cupcakes to floral arrangements on their own made their wedding day all the more special.

The Couple: Jessica and Mark

The Wedding: Prallsville Mills, Stockton, NJ

The Inspiration: We both agreed that we wanted our wedding to be simple, natural, and personal to us. We had to go a little out of our area of New Jersey to find the perfect venue, but when we finally did we knew it was the one – a historic grist mill on the Delaware River. Because the building already had so much character (beautiful wooden floors, stone walls, deep-set windows, and even some of the original mill machinery), there was little we felt we needed to do as far as decor.The same rules applied for the fashion. I wanted a simple yet elegant dress, and I found the perfect tea-length, lace cap-sleeved dress in a tiny and lovely bridal shop in the West Village. We wanted everyone to feel like themselves, and not like they were overly done up for a wedding, so we only set a few basic fashion rules to follow and everything turned out perfectly!

The Wedding Team:

Photographer: Storytellers & Co.
Ceremony & Reception Venue: Prallsville Mills
Invitation Designer: The groom, Mark Martucci
Catering: Emily’s Cafe and Catering
Wedding Dress: http://elizabethdye.com/
Groom’s Apparel & Accessories: J. Crew
Hair Stylist:The Village Salon
Makeup Artist: Kristin Luciano of House of Luciano
Rentals: Brillman’s Rental Barn
Rings: Catbird

Thank you to Jessica and Mark for sharing your lovely wedding with us!

Looking for more DIY inspiration? Check out Jenna and Ben’s charming DIY wedding!

Vibrant DIY Sorbet Inspired Photo Shoot

August 19, 2014 | Junebug Weddings

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Sweet Monday Photography is helping us to brighten up our day with this ultra colorful shoot at The Heirloom Room in St. Louis. We are loving the canary yellow, unique use of yarn and old picture frames, and of course the model’s gorgeous floral crown and vintage inspired dress. If you are in need of a day dream, this sorbet inspired photo shoot will surely get your mind racing!

Peacock Blooms Floral Design’s use of pinks, oranges, and yellows is more than perfect. The whole shoot really did an outstanding job of utilizing all of these bright, bold colors without overwhelming the eye.

Thanks to Sweet Monday Photography for sharing this cheery shoot with us! If you’re looking for more bright, eclectic wedding inspiration, check out our Urban Romance Photo Shoot.

Other wedding professionals who helped to make this shoot possible:

The Heirloom Room – Venue
Katie Kemp – Invitations
Peacock Blooms Floral Design – Florals
Fleur De Lis Bridal Boutique – Wedding gown
Bella Bridesmaid – Bridesmaid dress
H&M and Zara – Groom’s attire
Sarah’s Cake Shop – Cake
Anna, Aldo and Katie via Talent Plus – Models

Intimate DIY Wedding at Barr Mansion in Austin, Texas

August 8, 2014 | Junebug Weddings

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I personally witnessed Renna and Josh’s sweet “I do’s” in late spring and knew right away that I wanted to share it with our readers! While the weather was overcast, the lush grounds of Barr Mansion created the perfect space for friends and family to celebrate these two lovebirds. A full DIY wedding right down to the bride’s customized design of the dress and the groom’s handmade guestbook, this Texas affair is beyond perfection – enjoy!

The Couple: Renna and Josh

The Wedding: 5.25.2014 – Barr Mansion, Austin, Texas

The Goals: Being that Austin was our meeting place and our wedding brought family and friends from near and far, we wanted to give a nod to our Texas roots, and display the eclectic beauty that is Austin. We wanted a consistent theme that matched our personalities as old souls. As such, we wanted a setting that blended old and new in a very elegant and romantic way. In the fonts we selected for our invitations and other materials, we staggered old script and modern/new-age fonts that set the stage for the Barr Mansion style.

The Look: My dress was modified quite a bit from its original design. In searching for the perfect dress, I found the best solution was to customize my own. However, watching the seamstress take a sharp pair of scissors to my dress was an unnerving sight. The end result was a dress that exceeded my expectations!

The Design: Our colors played on our romantic theme with soft blush pinks and pops of green succulent colors bordered by chocolate brown. We incorporated these colors into the accents of the wedding party attire and allowed for actual succulents and flowers to bring in a natural feel. Josh made our Texas “guestbook” himself with reclaimed wood he found and painted. We also made the signature drink signs, flip flop bins, the table assignments, and purchased the LOVE marquee.

The Wedding Team:

Photographer: Magan Blasig of Urban Grey Photography
Ceremony & Reception Venue: Barr Mansion
Invitation Designer: William Arthur
Catering: Barr Mansion
Florist: STEMS
Cake: Barr Mansion
Wedding Dress: Mayfair Bridal Shop (dress originally by Allure Bridal and customized by the bride)
Bridesmaids’ Apparel & Accessories: Allure Bridal
Groom’s Apparel & Accessories: Men’s Wearhouse
Groomsmen’s Apparel & Accessories: Men’s Wearhouse
Hair & Makeup: Angela Parker from LucieMarie
DJ: Hill Country DJ
Guestbook: JHBdesigns
Menus: Minted
Favors: Pressed Cotton
Rentals: Say Cheese Photo Booth

Thank you so much Renna and Josh for allowing us to publish your perfect day; it was such a treat to be a part of as well!

Looking for more DIY inspiration? Check out Kayla and Jason’s Canadian DIY wedding!

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