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Elegant and Airy Florida Wedding at Streamsong Resort

November 29, 2020 | riley

If whimsical elegance is your favorite kind of inspo, you are going to love Patricia and Jordan’s airy Florida wedding at Streamsong Resort. The couple tied the knot in front of friends and family in a ceremony complete with a DIY altar and romantic floating candles before moving inside the resort to celebrate their love at an all-white reception. The party featured a stunning cake with real roses from Hands on Sweets and hand-stamped place cards. 

Patricia’s Berta gown and matching cape flowed beautifully in the Florida breeze for their golf course portraits, and Jordan looked sharp in his navy and black tux with matching black floral bow tie. We’re utterly obsessed with the fact that Patricia changed into an off-the-shoulder satin gown for the reception and changed her hairstyle into a long braid.

But we’re most excited about the fact that Madison Katlin Photography was there to capture every detail–from sweet getting ready portraits with family to stunning shots of the couple on the greens. Keep scrolling to see a timeless affair that’s sure to inspire.

The Couple:

Patricia and Jordan

The Wedding:

Streamsong Resort, Bowling Green, Florida

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Why Streamsong Resort

We viewed about five venues, and Streamsong was the last one. From the moment we arrived, we knew that was where we wanted to get married. We were able to make it a memorable weekend for all of our friends and family.

Advice From The Bride

You only get married once, so enjoy it. Focus on good music and food. That’s what everyone, including yourself, will remember. And don’t forget to have fun!

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Madison Katlin Photography
Venue – Streamsong Resort
Cake – Hands on Sweets
Videography – Bonnie Newman
Makeup Artist & Hair Styling – Imago Dei by Milan
Wedding Dress – Berta

 

Congratulations again to Patricia and Jordan on their elegant and airy Florida wedding at Streamsong Resort. We couldn’t ask for more beautiful photos, and we’re so glad that Madison Katlin Photography shared them with us. If you love their cake as much as we do, then you’re going to love these 36 ideas for dressing up your wedding cake with fresh florals. 

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Rustic Fall Backyard Wedding in Manitoba

November 1, 2020 | riley

Now that fall is in full swing, we cannot get enough of cozy backyard weddings. So, when we saw Georgia and Daniel’s fall backyard wedding in Manitoba, our hearts went pitter-patter with joy. After years of envisioning her special day in her family’s forest, Georgia’s dream came true. 

With the help of coordinator Opal & Dot, the two held a rainy ceremony amongst the trees, followed by a reception full of DIY touches, dark autumnal colors, and bonfires. While the photos beautifully captured by Ariana Tennyson do plenty of talking, we love what Lauren Wiebe from Stone House Creative–the company who did the florals–added about the day!

Stonehouse Creative’s Take On The Day

The location was a private forest owned by Georgia’s family just outside of Steinbach. They have enjoyed this property for over twenty years and created many unforgettable memories there together. For over a decade, there was a particular row of trees that Georgia wanted to use to create a wedding aisle–and it happened! This was extremely special for Georgia and Dan, as they both love the outdoors and anything adventurous. 

Georgia and her grandfather were very close and worked together for a whole summer, preparing the forest for the wedding. They made trails, cut down trees, trimmed branches, and cleared areas. A week before the wedding, he passed away from lung cancer. This was disheartening, but Georgia and Dan were so incredibly glad that her grandfather had the chance to get to know the man she was marrying. They sure missed him at the wedding!  

The Couple:

Georgia and Daniel

The Wedding:

Steinbach, Manitoba

Why A Fall Backyard Wedding

Since I was a young girl, I dreamed of walking down a wedding aisle created by a beautiful row of trees in the middle of our family forest. We both love the outdoors, and it was incredibly meaningful for us to get married outside, even if there were moments of rain.

Rainy Dreamy Wedding Vibes

It was a romantic, dreamy, forest wedding in the rain. Guests came with their umbrellas, and we all embraced the weather. There was a little sunshine, a little rain, and a lot of laughter and love. The ceremony took place at 4:30 in the afternoon, and the string quartet filled the air with beautiful melodies. There were happy tears, precious moments, and lovely vows. The ceremony proceeded as if there was no rain at all. There were showers of blessings on this special day, and the beauty of the rain brought out dark colors and highlighted the smell of the trees. The weather contributed a moody, cozy vibe.

Including Family and Friends In The Planning

We wanted our guests to have the best time, and we wanted to serve them as best as we could. We found so much joy in having this perspective! Many people preach, “It’s your day, do what you want,” and although there is some truth to that, it’s so easy to let that mindset take over–which makes the day entirely self-focused. In reality, so many people are putting in the effort to attend the wedding and help you throughout the day. We wanted to be considerate to the people we love the most. I tried to be open to people’s ideas and wanted to consider them instead of just shutting them down right away. I wanted to be a bride known for being beautiful on the inside, not just the outside!

DIY Touches

Every detail was well-thought-out–the place cards were made by hand and then glued to a pinecone. All the pinecones had been collected in the forest over the past five years. We also had a stamp made, and I stamped about 400 paper cups for the coffee. Everything had small details and significant meaning to it.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Ariana Tennyson
Event Coordinator – Opal & Dot
Floral Design – Stone House Creative
Catering – Gil’s Catering
Cake – Double Takes Cakes
Coffee – DeLuca’s Coffee
Live Music – Luminous String Quartet
Videography – Kyle Bauman
Invitation Design – Zazzle
Makeup Artist – Taniya Bueckert
Hair Styling – Kara Plett
Wedding Dress – Chantal’s Bridal
Rings – Natalie Marie Jewelry
Rentals – C&T Rentals

 

Congratulations again to Georgia and Daniel on their fall backyard wedding in Manitoba! We’re so glad that Ariana Tennyson was there to capture it. Planning your own backyard “I do’s”? Check out our ultimate guide to planning a backyard wedding!

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Rustic, DIY, and Secondhand Wedding at Pencarrow Lodge

September 9, 2020 | riley

Yinny and Yong-Le wanted their New Zealand forest wedding to be a fun weekend getaway for their friends and family. When they stumbled upon Pencarrow Lodge, they knew it was the perfect spot. Their day was full of DIY touches including a copper painted PVC pipe arch, a picture frame installation that served as a photo backdrop, a faux flower photo wall, and personalized calligraphed driftwood that served as place cards. While it may be a bit time consuming, this goes to show you that a DIY wedding is not only one of the best ways to add your special touch to your day, it can also be the best way to make it sustainable!

Photographer Jane Lee perfectly captured the warmth of the day as well as the small touches that are easy to miss. So keep your eyes peeled and get those Pinterest boards ready, Junebabes. You won’t want to miss these details.

The Couple:

Yinny and Yong-Le

The Wedding:

Pencarrow Lodge, Eastbourne, Wellington, New Zealand

Why a Pencarrow Lodge Wedding

We were really fortunate to have found a gem of a venue for our wedding. It’s perched on a hill by the ocean, showcasing the amazing rugged coastal landscape Wellington is famed for. On a nice day–lucky for us our wedding day was beautiful–you can see the South Island on the horizon and sheep grazing on the rugged paddocks. We fell in love with having our wedding at the venue the first time we went for a tour. It was only about an hour out of the city, the view is amazing, and we knew we’d be making unforgettable memories for us as well as our family and friends flying in.

DIY Wedding Advice

If you’re planning to DIY, our advice would be to start early. Visit your local second-hand shops to see what’s out there already. Join Facebook groups–there are plenty out there where people are selling things they no longer want. And, at the end of the day, don’t forget to absorb and take in the moment–all the hard work came down to this.

A Charitable Wedding Favor

On behalf of all our guests, we donated to Kaibosh–our local food rescue charity–which rescues and redistributes food and produce from the hospitality industry to the people in need. In return, Kaibosh gave us magnets with a personalized message, which we paired with postcards we designed ourselves that explained our wedding favor for them. We decided to give the gift of giving as it bore more meaning and provided us a way to share this day with even more people.

A Reception Complete With a Haircut

Yong-Le had a head full of dreadlocks when I first met him and that was the only look of his that I knew. However, at our cake cutting, he whipped out a pair of scissors–which he presented to both our dads–and started untying his dread-bun. Let’s just say that both of our dads weren’t very keen on his dreads. By the end of the night, I went home with a transformed man. A few days later, I lost him in the crowd when we took my family sightseeing!

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Jane Lee
Ceremony Venue – Pencarrow Lodge
Floral Design – Nat Foley
Cake – Milk Crate
Officiant – Miranda Zander
Videography – Perspectives
Invitation Design – Windmill Press
Makeup Artist – Lydia Harfield
Hair Styling – Antoinette Kavanagh
Rentals – The Vintage Party

 

Congratulations to Yinny and Yong-Le on their special day at Pencarrow Lodge, and thank you to Jane Lee for sharing it with Junebug! To see more DIY wedding inspo, check out Hannah and Christopher’s Rusting Boho Long Hollow Ranch with Amazing DIY Wood Details.

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Romantic Blush and Ivory Wedding at Home in Boise, Idaho

January 27, 2020 | Junebug Weddings

If laid-back house party vibes are your thing, you’re going to obsess over Natalie and Ian’s romantic blush and ivory wedding at home in Boise! The color palette Mae + Co Creative created for this stylish day is right on trend with one of 2020’s hottest colors: Sherbet pink. This soft hue wasn’t only reserved for the decor and incredible floral arrangements Good Seed Floral designed, though. Ian totally rocked a blush-colored, cool and casual Todd Snyder suit! We’re feeling all the happy, giddy feels looking over every sweet moment and detail Peyton Rainey Photography masterfully captured of this couple’s most special day. Get ready to be inspired, babes!

The Couple:

Natalie & Ian

The Wedding:

Private Residence, Boise, Idaho

Nothing really felt right when we were starting to explore wedding venues. They were all SO SO beautiful, but we felt disconnected to them. We knew we wanted our whole day to feel like a really fun house party with a wedding in between where everyone could kick off their shoes, dance, and make themselves at home. So we literally did that and got married at my Dad’s house in Boise! It was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding.

We said our own vows and had one of our favorite people in the world officiate, Ian‘s dad, Don Fudge. His dad is a huge crybaby so we all stood up there sobbing together.

I’m a calligrapher and stationery designer, so I designed all of my invitations + day-of items like a pressed flower seating chart, acrylic table numbers and place cards, floral welcome sign, etc. I’m so glad I did it, but it was definitely a challenge being a bride and a client at the same time!

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Peyton Rainey Photography
Event Planning – Mae + Co Creative
Wedding Venue – Private Residence
Floral Design – Good Seed Floral
Catering – Open Table
Videography – Good Co. Studios
Stationery – Pink + Peach
Makeup Artist – Morgan Fay MUA
Hair Styling – Behrens Artistry
Wedding Dress – Watters
Groom’s Apparel – Todd Snyder
Groomsmen’s Apparel – The Black Tux
Rings – Blue Nile
Rentals – Ira + Lucy

 

Congratulations, Natalie and Ian! We’re oh-so grateful for Mae + Co Creative, who shared this blush and ivory wedding inspo with Junebug. Interested in what these color trends are all about? Check out our post about the top trending wedding colors for 2020.

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Calgary Farm Wedding in Rust, Moss, and Blush

December 22, 2019 | Junebug Weddings

When the bride is also the stylist, you know the day is going to be amazing! Rebekah and Payton’s Calgary farm wedding was inspired by the style of Morocco with hues of rust, plum, and blush. We’re absolutely in love with all of the small details that really pulled this day together — like the most adorable monogram Lark & Ives pin that Rebekah wore on her denim jacket after the ceremony! If you’re into that rustic boho chic style, you’re sure to swoon over every photo Kadie Hummel Photography beautifully captured of this day!

The Couple:

Rebekah & Payton

The Wedding:

Private Residence, Alberta, Canada

From the groom: The most memorable part of the day, as cliche as it is, was turning around and seeing my beautiful bride walking towards me and thinking I am going to remember this moment for the rest of my life. She spent most of her walk down the aisle looking at her feet because of how nervous she was, but it was still a perfect moment. And made even better when she reached the end of the aisle and we locked eyes and hands.

We had so many epic wedding failures – the wind knocked over our favour display, our catering/dinner was late, two of my bridesmaids tripped down the aisle (yes… two of them), and a number of other problems that popped up throughout the day.

What I learned, is that no matter how much you plan, or how many contingencies you have, something will inevitably go wrong. So the best thing to do, is have a solid plan in place, and then try your best to be flexible (or just laugh it off) when something goes wrong (because it will).

From the wooden stir sticks featuring handmade tassels, to the oven-baked clay place cards, to the stamped petal bags, this wedding features DIY’s from top to bottom! (That’s what happens when you have an artsy bride—with experience in wedding stationery and styling—and a vision for everything down to the smallest detail!)

We had a gorgeous guest favor display wall, with a selection of small jars of peach jelly and Saskatoon berry jam. Each jar featured our monogrammed initials in gold with a hand-lettered tag.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Kadie Hummel Photography
Styling & Creative Direction – Brontë Bride
Planning & Coordination – Moments by Madeleine
Wedding Venue – Private Residence
Floral Design – Hen & Chicks
Cake – Pretty Sweet Co
Videography – The Toth’s Photo & Film
Stationery – Bexley Design Co
Makeup Artist – ML Artistry
Hair Styling – Jessie Liao
Bridal Robe – Monograph
Wedding Dress – Essence Designs via The Bridal Boutique
Bridal Hair Piece – Davie & Chiyo
Bridesmaids’ Hair Pins – Joanna Bisley Designs
Monogram Pins – Lark & Ives
Groom’s Apparel – Indochino
Rings – Anna Sheffield
Rentals – Special Event Rentals, Lotholz & Co, Rustic Rentals by JL, JM Wilkinson Co, Prairie Bazaar, Orange Trunk
Favors – Bronte Bride x Preserved

 

Congratulations, Rebekah and Payton, and thank you for sharing your stunning wedding with Junebug! For more farm wedding inspiration, be sure to check out this rustic chic South Carolina forest wedding.

 

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Elegant Hawaiian Wedding at Four Seasons Resort Oahu

December 19, 2019 | Junebug Weddings

When it comes to unconventional wedding planning, Kerina and Ivan are pros! They opted for an elegant Hawaiian wedding at Four Seasons Resort Oahu then headed to Croatia to host an unforgettable reception. The private garden at the Four Seasons was the perfect, lush backdrop for the couple’s sentimental ceremony that Derek Wong Photography captured with expertise. We’re inspired by the organic shapes, boho lanterns, dreamy hanging floral arrangements, and all the greenery you could ever dream of. If you’ve been Pinning all the tropical wedding day inspo, this wedding at Four Seasons Resort Oahu is for you!

The Couple:

Kerina & Ivan

The Wedding:

Four Seasons Resort Oahu, Oahu, Hawaii

Wedding planning advice from the bride and groom: You can always mix things up. Don’t feel stuck in the typical order of things. We’ve had a very unconventional wedding process — which includes a Hawaii ceremony planned in one month, a ring post-wedding, bachelor/bachelorette parties also post-wedding and the reception in Croatia the following summer. It may seem out of order, but was worth it because every moment was how we wanted it. So, my second advice is to do it your way!

We were very fortunate to find Pohaku point at the Four Seasons Ko’olina on short notice — it was the perfect venue for us with it’s private little garden, a lush pathway turned aisle, a variety of trees to enclose us in away from the hotel and of course the private ocean front view with a clear view of the sunset. On short notice, it was helpful to have the conveniences and amenities of the hotel nearby. The hotel property itself is really beautiful, but Pohaku point is extra special. It really was the balance between being in a tropical garden and being ocean front. 

It was great working with Derek before the day and on the day of. He’s incredibly professional and talented. The fact that he identified the perfect lighting opportunities and without hesitation made me feel that my lofty ideas were just great ideas was also comforting. On the day of, he was incredibly friendly and warm. Especially since I am not comfortable in front of the camera, he gave me good instruction. He and his assistant were attentive but not intrusive. And the end results are really beautiful. He captured the family photos which are more standard, but also really highlighted some very personal candid moments which are my favorites.

I knew I wanted to have lots of lanterns, organic shapes (but not too rustic), we wanted to keep it clean and elegant. So as I begun putting together my mood powerpoint together and shopping for the pieces — lanterns, favors, flowers, ribbons, the kids outfits, the vision began to form into this romantic evening.

We made our own flowers! Unfortunately, there was a snafu with the flowers the week of the wedding. Thanks to my sisters, they helped rally to make these beautiful floating arrangements. We bought several of wicker wreaths, a trunk full of flowers, thick satin ribbons and wire to create these chandelier-like flower wreaths. My husband also made the alter — there was no rental available in the time we had. And my sister wrote the place cards.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Derek Wong Photography
Event Planning – Dragè Šare
Day-of Event Coordinator – Eventures Hawaii
Ceremony Venue – Four Seasons Resort Oahu Ko’olina Pohako Point
Reception Venue – BOWA Restaurant
Videography – Projektna Produkcija
Wedding Dress – Inbal Dror
Groom’s Apparel – Georgio Armani
Rings – Monique Pean
Favors – Fran’s

 

Congratulations, Kerina & Ivan, and many thanks to Derek Wong Photography for sharing their wedding at Four Seasons Resort Oahu with Junebug! For more Hawaiian wedding inspiration, we think you’ll love this retro Hawaiian wedding at Kuola Ranch.

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Festive Features To Add To Your Holiday Wedding

November 27, 2019 | kailey

Wedding bells—and jingle bells—are ringing for holiday-loving couples dreaming of a festive celebration. It’s the most wonderful time of the year to trade decking the halls for decking your wedding out in fun, festive features. From fashion to decor, we’ve got you covered with inspiration to get started. 

We’ve compiled a list of unique and festive wedding details that’ll have your wedding radiating the holiday spirit. From signature holiday cocktails to wedding favors your guests can hang on their tree, it’s clear that every wedding planning detail is better with a holiday twist. 

Use A Holiday Color Palette 

Your color palette is typically one of the first wedding planning details that gets chosen. It sets the stage for every detail to come, from decor to fashion. Selecting colors like white, red, emerald green, and gold are sure to add a simple, festive vibe to your big day. 

If you need help deciding on the perfect color palette, you’re in luck. We’ve gathered winter colors that fit any wedding theme and style for you. Get cozy and get your Pinterest boards ready for these winter wedding palette ideas. 

Image by Oakwood Photo & Video. See more of this real wedding here.

Festive Invitation Suites 

You can only make one first impression so make it a good one. Your invitation suite gives your guests a sneak peek at what’s to come on your big day. 

A good rule of thumb—especially for wedding guests selecting the perfect outfit—is to stick with a color palette that compliments the wedding theme. Both you and your guests will use the invitation as a guide while preparing for the big day. 

Shop festive invitation suites: Winter Wedding Invitation Suite ($11.99); Winter Berry Invitation Template Set ($14.99); Christmas Wedding Invitations ($11.99); Pine Wedding Invitation Template Suite ($9.99)

Festive Holiday Wedding Decor 

The holiday season is a magical time of year and your wedding should feel just as magical. Decor is the best way to personalize your celebration—especially for holiday loving couples. From tablescapes to florals, and even signage. Here are the festive features that will add more personality and a fun holiday twist to your chilly wedding.

Welcome Signs 

Your welcome sign greets your guests. This is your chance to really set the tone for your day in style. To fully transport them into a winter wonderland, deck out your welcome sign with holiday details. From the sign style to the quirky font, your options are endless. 

Image by Veronica Photography. See more of this inspiration shoot here.

Florals and Greenery 

Florals aren’t specific to spring weddings. Though the temperatures are cooler, there are still ways to incorporate stunning floral arrangements into your big day. Photographer and Junebug member Nikk Nguyen Photo says “to create that feeling of holiday magic as you walk down the aisle, select seasonal foliage that makes the Christmas bouquet of your dreams. Add reds, whites, holly, berries, and pine cones to spice up your arrangement.” 

Using seasonal flowers—like roses, gardenias, and poinsettias—mixed with pine cones or red berries can make for stunning, wintery centerpieces. Nikk Nguyen Photo advises that couples “try adding springs of evergreen for a festive take on your ceremony programs, place cards, and other wedding stationery. You can attach them with ribbon for an extra flair of elegance. You can also opt for garlands or seasonal wreaths to decorate your venue. Your wedding will be smelling fresh and festive after you add a little green!” 

Table Decor And Centerpieces 

Whether you’re dreaming of floral centerpieces or thrifted table decor, select features that embrace the colors, flowers, and themes associated with the colder months. There are no rules when it comes to centerpieces—get creative by using candles, florals, and even pinecones. 

Recommended reading: Genius Ideas for Styling Your Sweetheart Table

Images by Oakwood Photo & Video. See more of this real wedding here.

Drape Your Venue In Twinkle Lights 

Nikk Nguyen Photo—photographer and Junebug member—thinks there are many holiday features that add that extra sparkle to your day and make the memory of your wedding that much more memorable. One of those elements is twinkle lights. “Instead of dressing your venue in artificial snow, substitute twinkle lights for a hassle-free winter wonderland. Don’t be afraid to string up lights around your reception area and ceremony location for an enchanting holiday wedding.” 

Lean Into Festive Fashion 

Winter couples have so much to look forward to when it comes to their chilly celebration. There’s something about winter fashion that makes getting married in the cold weather totally romantic. From patterns to colors, and even material—there are many fashion-forward options that scream holiday season. 

With cooler temps, you’ll be looking for ways to warm up your chilly holiday wedding. If you’re still in search of the perfect wedding dress, try opting for a glamorous long-sleeve gown. 

For couples who’ve decided to have a wedding party, consider festive colors and materials—like velvet—for your wedding day crew. 

Junebug Tip:

Need an extra layer of warmth? There’s no better—or more functional—winter wedding accessory than a custom denim jacket or hand-painted leather jacket. 

Image by Jonnie + Garrett. See more of this inspiration shoot here.

Non-Traditional Sweet Treats 

If you’re hosting a winter wonderland wedding, use the chilly temps as an excuse to get creative with your dessert options. Consider trading a traditional tiered wedding cake for some seasonal treats. A crowd favorite—perfect for chilly winter weddings—is a smores bar. 

Consider setting up a grab-and-go hot chocolate station. It’s a fun way to keep your guests warm and in the holiday spirit. 

Signature Holiday Cocktails 

Let’s be honest, the reception bar is always one of the most popular elements of a wedding reception. From the presentation to the drinks served—this is another chance to get creative and personalize your celebration. 

Spice up your reception bar by creating signature holiday-themed cocktails and menus. We recommend getting in touch with your bartenders during the planning process for help in crafting up a holiday-infused cocktail you and your guests will love. 

Recommended reading: The Ultimate Guide to Your Wedding Reception Bar

Have A Snowy Grand Exit 

If the holiday season hasn’t gifted you with snowy weather on your wedding day, take matters into your own hands. Trade the famous sparkler exit for an artificially snowy confetti shower. 

Recommended reading: Memorable Ways to End Your Reception

Festive Wedding Favors 

The festivities can continue long beyond your wedding. If you and your partner are looking to show your appreciation to your guests, give wintery wedding favors—like ornaments, cozy blankets, or festive candles—as a keepsake and a thank you. 

Cozy decor, delicious treats, and festive fashion—there’s so much to look forward to when it comes to a holiday wedding celebration. If you’re still unsure about hosting a winter wedding,  check out these cozy weddings for inspiration to add a bit of warmth, magic, and sparkle to your big day. 

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Intimate DIY Dovecote Ranch Wedding in Los Alamos, CA

November 9, 2019 | Junebug Weddings

Sarah and Hunter’s Dovecote Ranch wedding was bursting with color, personality, and just a little bit of Harry Potter fan-dom! We love how Sarah put her heart and soul into her DIY wedding by learning calligraphy, hand tying blue cloth napkins, and creating each wax-sealed seating card. For the non-DIY planning, the couple hired Desert Child Events to help them pull off their vision, including a ceremony that was anything but ordinary, featuring their “best-dog,” Whiskey, a mixture of Scottish and Filipino traditions, and sentimental words from I Do Santa Barbara. For the reception, the bride and groom snuck away for wardrobe changes—Hunter into his “party tie” and Sarah looking oh-so-glamourous in a fabulous BHLDN dress and shawl. We can’t wait for you to see how Nicole Henshaw captured every detail, including multi-colored glassware, jewel-toned rentals, and two vintage truck beds that housed the live band for the evening!

The Couple:

Sarah & Hunter

The Wedding:

Dovecote Ranch, Los Alamos, California

We decided to exchange our personal vows during our first look and that just made the whole day start off so magically. It was nice to say share our words one on one and have our own moment before continuing on with all the day’s events. It also took off the pressure of having to read our personal promises in front of everyone and it gave me the opportunity to be more spontaneous! As a huge Bachelor Nation fan, I had my Maid of Honor bring out a final rose for me to present to Hunter like in the Bachelorette. Spoiler: He accepted the rose!

We fell in love with Dovecote as soon as we drove up to it. One of the owners, Tamara, drove us around the property in an ATV and the scope of it’s beauty was astounding. It felt breathtaking, yet familiar and welcoming. It felt like it could be someone’s backyard wedding – or as Hunter would remind me -if your backyard was a gorgeous winery. Dovecote also has two rental properties, the larger of which served as a rehearsal dinner and day after brunch venue and the smaller as a bridal suite. It was wonderful to be able to have the whole weekend come together on the property.

Our officiant, Barbra, made our ceremony so personal and tailored to us as a couple. I was worried at one point that it wouldn’t feel as personal, because we were exchanging our personal vows at our first look, but the ceremony still conveyed so much of our words and feelings. Leading up to the wedding we did pre-marital counseling sessions with her that she offers along with officiating. Those sessions really gave her a chance to see us one on one and how our relationship built. She asked us to each write her separately about each other and hearing those pieces during the ceremony were so moving. She also incorporated the Filipino tradition of having wedding sponsors into our ceremony. Normally that is part of a Catholic Church ceremony, but we were able to have some close family and friends serve as candle, cord, and veil sponsors which was so meaningful to us.

I ended up DIYing many pieces for the wedding along with some help from my bridesmaids and now husband. The biggest commitment though was learning calligraphy. I fell in love with all the images on Pinterest of envelopes with beautiful writing and took an online course and bought all the tools to start dip pen calligraphy. I ended up addressing all of our invitation envelopes with calligraphy and then went on to make all our place cards for the seating chart and the Princess Bride quote sign with chalk markers. I truly enjoyed the process of learning and practicing calligraphy and have continued with the hobby after the wedding.

We couldn’t have pulled off the day without Desert Child. Bri was our person from the start and she made it so easy to work with her team. She took on the challenge of helping us with a venue and city that wasn’t local and made it an awesome event. We brought her on for month of coordination, but she was a great resource throughout the entire process. It wasn’t until she started putting the timeline together that I realized how many vendors we were bringing into the space and she made an organized symphony from what I thought was going to be a complicated web.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Nicole Henshaw
Event Planning – Desert Child Events
Wedding Venue – Dovecote Ranch
Floral Design – Festive Designs
Catering – JR’s Gourmet Catering
Cake – Tondi Gelato
Officiant – I Do Santa Barbara
Live Music – The Straytones
Videography – Spin the Dial Productions
Makeup Artist & Hair Styling – To Have and to Hold Bridal Salon
Wedding Dress – Willowby Watters
Reception Dress & Shawl – BHLDN
Groom’s Apparel – Joe by Joseph Abboud
Rentals – Santa Ynez Valley Elite Events
Specialty Rentals – Affairs of the Heart Rentals

 

Congratulations Sarah and Hunter, and a special thanks to Junebug member Desert Child Events for sharing their incredible DIY Dovecote Ranch wedding with us! Loving what Desert Child Events pulled together? Be sure to check out their page in our vendor directory for even more wedding planning goodness!

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Blush and Gold Vintage-Inspired Ipswitch Wedding at The Crane Estate

October 13, 2019 | Junebug Weddings

Ashley and Tim are the quintessential elegant couple who wanted every detail of their wedding at The Crane Estate to emit those classy, vintage vibes! Along with the help of Katydyd Events, we think they totally pulled it off! We’re totally loving how Twig & Briar made Ashley’s vision come to life — creating garden-inspired, lush, and romantic florals in tones of blush, mauve, and taupe. The couple purchased all of the antique mirrors by themselves and adorned each with elegant gold calligraphy script from Letter and Kate. Their mirror table numbers were a DIY success! We can’t wait for you to swoon over every dreamy photo Anna Elizabeth Photography captured of this classic, vintage inspired day at The Crane Estate!

The Couple:

Ashley & Tim

The Wedding:

The Crane Estate, Ipswich, Massachusetts

About the bride’s favorite photos from their wedding: This is SO tough to answer because we love all of them! I think it would have to be one of our first look photos. There is one where you can see the complete shock and excitement on Tim’s face, and it just brings me back to that moment every time I see it.

We wanted to be able to look back on the day and feel classic and timeless. I always knew I wanted a long sleeve dress that was backless or had an illusion back. I used pins in my hair that my mother ordered for me, and earrings that I got from Olive & Piper that went really well together.

We were looking for a venue that had a vintage feel and was also by the ocean. We only looked at one other venue, and we knew right away The Crane Estate was the one for us. Having a place to get married that had such a beautiful ceremony spot was amazing. There really is no other way to go besides vintage with a venue like the one we chose. We wanted to feel classic and timeless. I know looking back even 50 years from now, we will look at these photos and still love everything about that day.

The bridesmaids outfits were something I really thought long and hard about. I don’t love the idea of traditional bridesmaids dresses. They are typically very expensive, don’t fit well, and are worn only one time. I wanted them to wear something they could potentially wear again, had a vintage feel, and that could look great on everyone. I LOVED the idea of a top and a skirt instead of a dress. One of my bridesmaids suggested a belt a few days before the wedding and it was the perfect addition that tied their outfits together.

Our wedding planner Katie made planning the wedding a breeze. We both agree that it was the most well spent money of our entire wedding. She completely understood our vision, and recommended vendors that she knew would be perfect for us. We felt almost zero stress during the planning process, and were really able to enjoy all aspects of the day knowing that she would make everything come together seamlessly.

We found some gold mirrors (Facebook marketplace score), and hired someone to do calligraphy on them. They could not have come out better. We also had custom place cards made (ordered off Etsy). We then ordered a custom wax seal and attached the place cards with gold wax to one of the mirrors. It was a joint project (Tim did the wax seals, and I attached everything to the mirror) that was quite time consuming, but we were so pleased with the way it came out!

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Anna Elizabeth Photography
Assistant Photographer – Scarlet Roots Photography
Event Planning – Katydyd Events
Wedding Venue – The Crane Estate
Floral Design – Twig & Briar
Catering – Fireside Catering
Cake – Cakes for Occassions
Live Music – Groove Authority
Calligraphy – Letter and Kate
Stationery – Minted
Makeup Artist & Hair Styling – Jessica Candage
Wedding Dress – Justin Alexander
Bridal Accessories – Olive + Piper
Bridesmaids’ Apparel – Revelry, Morning Lavender
Groom’s Apparel – Generation Tux
Groomsmen’s Apparel – Generation Tux
Rings – Jivan Yeramian
Transportation – Ludwigs Limousine
Favors – Union Square Donuts

 

Congratulations Ashley and Tim, and so many thanks to Katydyd Events for sharing their absolutely stunning day at The Crane Estate with us at Junebug! Into the elegant, vintage vibe? We think you’ll love this authentically vintage Ace Hotel Portland wedding.

 

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Cozy Meets Classic in This Black and White Estate at Cherokee Dock Wedding

October 9, 2019 | Junebug Weddings

Get ready for black and white inspiration for days, a cozy reception set up, and one of the sweetest first looks we’ve ever seen! Brittany and Drew’s Estate at Cherokee Dock wedding has us melting over every amazing photograph Cannon Weddings captured. We’re obsessed with Brittany’s two bridal looks — a classic Hayley Paige gown and a more lively dress from Wedding Angels Bridal for dancing all night at the reception. If you’re into elegantly neutral colors and all the soft, home-y vibes, you’ll definitely want to see how Gather and Heart Event Co set up the couple’s reception decor. We can’t wait for you to get inspired by rentals from Please be Seated and Liberty Party Rental, gorgeous florals by Blooming Hites, a jaw-dropping tier’d cookie cake by Nashville Sweets, and so much more from Brittany and Drew’s Estate at Cherokee Dock wedding!

The Couple:

Brittany & Drew

The Wedding:

The Estate at Cherokee Dock

My amazing parents, in-laws, brother, brother-in-laws, bridesmaids, and groomsmen all wrote letters to me to read before walking down the aisle. I literally cried my eyes out on some and laughed out of my chair on others. They are all my people and I’m so blessed, we are so blessed to have all of them in our lives. I love each and every one of them.

The couple’s most memorable part of the day: Our first look. Having that moment, just us, was something we will never forget. It allowed us to take in a moment in time just for us. Our first look photos were photos I’ll cherish forever and our video gave me all the feels!

Our relationships with our family and friends are very important to us. So, when picking out the venue, we wanted more of a weekend experience with the people we love. Our venue gave us that and more, since we were able to have our immediate family and wedding party all stay on the property all 4th of July weekend for the event. The Estate at Cherokee Dock has so many options so we were able to have the Rehearsal dinner and wedding at the same venue but feel like a completely different space. Not to mention, it’s a gorgeous venue with an amazing team.

I wanted something classic and timeless to wear. I actually overdress for everything, but my gown had no bearing or lace at all. It was unexpected and modern. I’m obsessed with Kendra Scott jewelry and own a lot of it! I loved my jewelry choices because I’ll wear them again and again! I also LOVED my shoes, which were open toe cobalt blue, as my something blue. My husband wrote a sweet note on them. 

We wanted something that described us. We are home bodies and we had that feeling with each other. We felt and feel like we are home when we are with the other. Home is not a place but a person to us. We wanted to bring that into the wedding day. We chose to decorate with materials you build a home out of. We used light bulbs as vases and our cake topper, concrete blocks as center pieces, mini houses to hold place cards, we did family style for dinner with gourmet southern food, our logo that I designed was a home symbol, our arch was customer built as a house outline and so much more, but you get the picture.

I wanted a very neutral, modern look. So we used lots of golds, black, tans, and grays. I wanted the venue and decor to be a statement, but elegant.

My second gown was a tighter fit and more fun. It was the perfect gown to wear while Shaking my booty on the dance floor with my new hubby! 

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Cannon Weddings
Event Planning – Gather and Heart Event Co
Wedding Venue – The Estate at Cherokee Dock
Floral & Event Design – Blooming Hites
Stationary – Sirmantha
Catering – STF Catering
Bar Service – The Aero Bar
Cake – Nashville Sweets
Live Music – The A-Town A-List
Videography – Cannon Weddings
Makeup Artist – Brush Worx
Wedding Dress – Hayley Paige, Blanche from Wedding Angels Bridal
Bridal Accessories – Kendra Scott
Rentals – Please be Seated, Liberty Party Rental
Rings – Brown & Company Jewelers

 

Cheers to the sweet couple, Brittany and Drew, on their most special day! And a special shout out to Cannon Weddings for sharing it all with us! For more inspiration like this Estate at Cherokee Dock wedding, we hope you’ll check out Abby and Tommy’s black and white Riviera Mansion wedding.

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