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31+ Stylish Face Masks for Your Wedding

July 7, 2020 | Junebug Weddings


photos via Whimsy + Row (left) and Daniela Tabois (right)

Needing to outfit your wedding guests and wedding party with stylish face masks due to COVID-19 restrictions? We’ve got you covered (pun intended)! Our team rounded up some of the best face masks on the internet—including a few unexpected options to bring a little fun into your masked wedding day. From bride and groom masks to trendy tie-dye and sustainable options, we hope you will find the perfect solution for your day!

Before you get to scrolling, here are the wedding face mask categories you will find in this post:

  • White face masks
  • Neutral face masks
  • Bride and groom face masks
  • Colorful face masks
  • Floral face masks
  • Embellished face masks
  • Men’s face masks
  • Minimalistic face masks

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White Face Masks


Washable White Face Masks via Whimsy + Row ($10.00)


Bridal Flower Texture Face Mask via Daniela Tabois ($30.00)


Cotton Face Masks via Morange Accessories ($18.50)


Cotton and Linen Face Mask With Adjustable Leather Strands via KnittedLegs ($24.00)


Custom Made Bridal Face Mask via BLUSHFASHION ($43.00+)

Protective Face Mask in Chiara White via Araks ($40.00)


Katie May Disco Ball Face Mask via Revolve ($26.00)


Seersucker White Face Mask via Masque ($19.00)

bride with veil and white lace face mask

Beaded Lace and Satin Adjustable Loop Face Mask via David’s Bridal ($19.95)

Neutral Face Masks


Pleated Mask With Filler Pocket via Hack With Design House ($14.00)


Women’s Satin Nude Straight Cut Face Mask via KGVCX ($35.50)


Scrunched Silk Protective Face Mask via Lurelly ($29.00)

Floral Face Masks


Black Floral Face Mask via Crafts by Jamie CA ($10.62)


Adjustable Flower Face Mask via Textile Trolley ($14.00)


Woven Floral Face Mask via Hey January ($11.99)

Bride and Groom Face Masks


Mr. and Mrs. Face Mask via EverydayBestday ($29.00)

Welcome to Our Forever via Personalised Wedding Masks (bulk packs starting at $83)


Bride and Groom Face Masks via Eco Friendly Gift Finds ($10.00+)

Personalised Wedding Masks (bulk packs starting at $83)


Custom Wedding Face Masks via Joy and Chaos ($4.99+)

Colorful and Print Face Masks


Kente Wax Print Face Mask via Frank and Myrhh Shop ($15.00)


Haas Brothers Pride Mask via Citizen’s of Humanity ($16.00)


TieDye Face Masks via SHERINME ($11.99)


Limited Edition Face Mask via Alice and Olivia ($12.95)


Reversible Alewa Mask via Akrese Styling ($25.00)

Embellished Face Masks


Roopa Pemmaraju Tie-Back Reusable Face Mask via Anthropologie ($12.00)


Embellished Swarovski Stone Face Mask With Filter via PielFeliz ($15.00)


Designer Fringe Lace Cotton Face Mask via KikiBisous ($42.00)

Men’s Face Masks


5-Pack Men’s Fashion PPE Masks via Sanctuary ($28.00)


XL Men’s Face Mask via Handmade by Honey Buns ($11.49)


Reversible Face Masks via Brixton ($35.00)


100% Cotton Liner Face Masks via Kiriko ($25.00)

Minimalist Face Masks


Solid Reuse-able Face Mask via Urban Outfitters ($8.00)


Love Changes 5-Pack of Adult Face Masks via Nordstrom ($30.00)

We can’t wait to see which of these stylish face masks you and your wedding party rock on the big day! Searching for more COVID-19 style tips? Shop our favorite COVID-19 approved wedding dresses and jumpsuits perfect for any backyard wedding!


photos (from top left to right) via Whimsy + Row, Daniela Tabois, Katie May, and Crafts by Jamie CA

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Chic Oceanfront Wedding at Akiin Beach Tulum

June 18, 2020 | Junebug Weddings

If you know Junebug, you know we love a Tulum wedding! Diana and Zach’s oceanfront wedding at Akiin Beach Tulum has us all dreamy of our next sunny vacation. This couple’s day was made perfect by the talented planning team at Mango Weddings and Events. We are simply obsessed with the macramé details, boho ceremony arch, and every detail in between! While we could totally gush for days, we’ll let the beautiful photos by Memory Box Photography and this sweet little excerpt from the couple do the talking:

We decided to get married in Tulum because I went there a few years ago on a girls trip and fell in love with the eco-conscious hotels, the amazing food, and upscale, boho vibe. Zach always wanted a destination wedding, and when I described Tulum to him, he was sold on having our wedding there after a short weekend trip to compare venues in Cancun and Tulum. Both of us appreciated everything Tulum has to offer from the gorgeous cenotes, clean beaches, and amazing cuisine. We knew it was well worth the 1.5 hour drive from the airport for us and our guests. We fell in love with our venue Akiin because they let us customize the venue how we wanted it and allowed us to have a late night party until 1 am!

The Couple:

Diana & Zach

The Wedding:

Akiin Beach Tulum, Tulum, Mexico

My bridesmaids wore white slip dresses and I opted for an all-white look with white orchids and a white orchid bouquet. I put in pops of color in the bridesmaid bouquet to make it look more playful and added a whimsical touch with the tropical flower crowns. I chose this look because it is so timeless, and I really wanted a unique spin on my wedding with the all white bridesmaid theme. 

Zach‘s brother (and now my brother in law) officiated our ceremony. This was so meaningful to us because he was formally a youth pastor at a church. Having someone that is as strong in his Christian faith as we are was important to have in selecting who would officiate our wedding. In addition to that we incorporated a hand tying ceremony to bind us together in marriage and wrote our own vows to one another. Our vow books are something we look back to so we can relive our wedding day and ground us in the reasons why we chose one another for the rest of our lives.

The photographer made us feel so comfortable and we were already comfortable with them after taking our engagement pictures with them and our rehearsal dinner pictures. I was confident they would capture our perfect day because they are so passionate about their work and we spent so much time with them before the actual wedding, it made it even more seamless.

Akiin Beach Tulum had everything we were looking for because it provided us flexibility to pick our own vendors, decorate  how we wanted, and it was the only venue that let us party on the beach until 1 am! The length of our wedding was so incredible because I wasn’t stressed about it passing by so quickly. 

Our favors were hand painted maracas which also served as their place seating so each person knew where to sit and it also served as a wedding favor! In addition to that, we had a photo booth that printed out pictures for everyone next to our decorated greenery/floral wall. Upon arrival, since everyone flew in from out of town we dropped off welcome beach bags filled with bottles of water, bug spray, some snacks and our wedding itinerary since everyone was staying in different locations.

The Wedding Team:

Photography & Videography – Memory Box Photography
Event Planning – Mango Weddings and Events
Wedding Venue – Akiin Beach Club
Floral Design – Cherry Blossom
Cake – Pasteleria La Migaja
DJ – Uno Audio Visuals
Makeup Artist – Angye Abarca Makeup
Photobooth – Crazy Box
Rentals – Kl Design Events

 

Congratulations, Diana and Zach, and many thanks to Junebug member Mango Weddings and Events for sharing their day us! For more of this awesome planning team’s work, be sure to check out their page in our directory of the world’s best wedding planners.

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Lush and Romantic Akiin Beach Club Wedding

June 5, 2020 | Junebug Weddings

If you’ve been dreaming of “I do’s” in one of the most romantic and tropical destinations, you’re about to swoon over Winta and Joel’s magical Akiin Beach Club wedding in Tulum! Inspired by the Tulum sunsets, the couple used hues of peach, burnt orange, rose gold, ivory, and a few pops of black — and we are swooning over every bit of it, especially the arrangements Floweriize created for the day. Winta’s Pronovias gown was the perfect balance of elegant and boho, and her groom looked handsome dressed in a classic suit and bowtie from The Black Tux. We love a fashion-forward couple! Start scrolling through these images captured by Kape Photography for all the Tulum vibes, a gorgeous reception set-up, party under disco balls, and even more!

The Couple:

Winta & Joel

The Wedding:

Akiin Beach Club, Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico

I knew I wanted a curve-hugging fit and flare dress, but would have never thought I’d end up in a full lace gown. I like clean-lines and simple elegance. I also quickly learned that crepe was unforgiving and I would not feel comfortable in the materiel all night. As soon as I tried on the Pronovias Desmonda gown and added the detachable train, I knew that was it! I had it tailored to be a bit more fit and flare. It was the most perfect light and airy beach dress.

Since the wedding ceremony was on the beach, we got customize wooden fans and placed one on each ceremony chair — both practical and cute! We saw several guests use them on the beach the next day too.

We had our pastors and friends co-lead the ceremony. We also did communion with all our guests which we thought was a special and unusual touch for a beach-side wedding.

Karla (our photographer) and her team are simply the BEST! She was so friendly and sweet. We spoke with her several times before the wedding day. She also provided the most amazing couples guide with all sorts of tips and “nice to knows” when we booked her. We referred to it often and found it really helpful during the planning process. She sends out a really thorough survey a week or so before the wedding asking all the details about which photos we wanted to capture, who was who in the bridal party, etc. She made us both feel so comfortable in front of the camera and the end-result (our gallery) speaks for itself. 10/10 recommend Karla and her team. She is friendly, professional, and just so dang talented.

We also had an amazing videographer, SeaLove wedding films. They worked so well with Karla and the Kape team. 

Our wedding colors were peach, ivory, burnt orange, rose/blush, rose gold, gold, copper, with a couple pops of black! Our biggest inpso for wedding design and decor was beautiful Tulum sunsets. We wanted to compliment the boho rustic vibe of the environment and venue.

Wedding tasting was hands down our most favorite wedding planning activity. We did a wedding planing visit in October 2019 and met with several vendors including enjoying three tastings! One at Akiin, of course. And another two at venues we were considering for our welcome reception. Ultimately, we decided to go with Mia Beach Club and Restaurant for our day before soiree.

Our menu included a watermelon, feta, and arugula salad. We served a vegetarian lasagna for the non-meat eaters and a beautiful prime rib/chicken thigh combo accompanied with mashed potatoes and roasted baby veggies. We also has a sweet and tart sorbet trio between dinner and cake/churros.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Kape Photography
Event Planning – Sofía Medina Beltrán
Venue, Catering – Akiin Beach Club
Floral Design – Floweriize
Cake – La Migaja
Officiant – Dave Schmidgall
DJ – PlugIn Audio Visual
Live Music – Musicaribe
Videography – SeaLove Wedding Films
Invitation Design – Minted
Makeup Artist & Hair Styling – Alex Corbanezi
Wedding Dress – Love Couture Bridal
Bridal Accessories – Pronovias
Bridesmaids’ Apparel – Lulus
Groom’s Apparel – The Black Tux
Cocktail Hour Saxophonist – Julio Sax
Rentals – Kay&Tee Boutique Rentals, Canterio Weddings
Transportation – Viape Transportation
Favors – PBPaperie

 

Congratulations, Winta and Joel, and many thanks to Junebug Member Kape Photography for sharing their day with Junebug! Check out more from Kape Photography’s work in her portfolio in our vendor directory!

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Chic Italian Castle Wedding at Castello Monaci

April 10, 2020 | Junebug Weddings

Siobhan and Linus’ chic Italian castle wedding at Castello Monaci has our hearts fluttering. This duo of professional dancers wanted their day to feel like royal affair — and it was totally packed with style at every turn. We think they pulled it off brilliantly with the help of planner LeccEventi Wedding Planners! From Linus’ three-piece suite with grape-colored details to Siobhan’s romantic dress with modern cutouts, this couple knows how to do classic, formal attire. If unique wedding entertainment is your thing, we can’t wait for you to see the photos FotoClip captured of the special performances by Truly Medley Deeply and Passione Taranta Music & Dancers. Prepare your hearts, because these photos do not disappoint!

The Couple:

Siobhan & Linus

The Wedding:

Castello Monaci, Lecce, Italia

Choosing our ‘look and feel’ was somewhat influenced by the rustic, rich greenery of Italy. However, being dancers in our spare time, we often wear very formal attire – so we wanted to feel even more special on our wedding day. Inspired by the timeless style of Siobhan’s parents’ wedding we wanted to combine classic tradition with modern touches. Linus chose 3-piece tailor made suits in a range of greys with flashes of our ‘grape’ feature colour in the lining of jackets, back of waistcoats and accessories.
The Ronald Joyce ‘Hermione’ dress was a tight fishtail silhouette with a train long enough to compliment the beautiful Cathedral. A light ivory colour, it was beautifully embellished with lace and beads and fitted in with the warm, rustic and romantic style we were trying to create. The sides of the dress were unusually cut away – giving it a modern sexy, hourglass touch (and helped keep cool in the heat!). Her look was finished with bespoke made diamond & pearl jewellery from her parents and stunning white & crystal heels by Italian shoe designer ‘Rene Caovilla’. 

The ceremony was undoubtedly our favourite memory of the day. We were full of emotion seeing each other at the alter (which was perfectly captured in our wedding film). We exchanged bespoke rings that we had designed together and had made in Qatar. Both rings had a secret sapphire on the inside of the band to signify our ‘something blue’.

We issued digital invites and launched a wedding app and website that enabled guests to RSVP to different events, choose their food and transport options – and for us to send out notifications on the day too. Planning a wedding remotely was always going to be a challenge, but with the help of our amazing wedding planners LeccEventi, everything ran smoothly and was followed up meticulously. We grew close to Katia, Francesco and their team, and no obstacle or idea was too great for them to overcome. For example, not only did they stay with us during our initial visit to ensure that everything went smoothly during Siobhan’s hair and makeup trial, we also had a lot of religious and legal paperwork to overcome and LeccEventi were with us every step of the way – Liaising with the cathedral, ensuring we had an Italian notary and even personally taking our paperwork all the way to Rome to the embassy. 

We knew, that after our wedding day was over, our lasting memory would be the photographs – so prioritizing photography and choosing the perfect team was vital to us. After stumbling upon ‘Fotoclip’ and seeing their website – the beauty and art that came through in their work took our breath away. Their photographs looked like something from a timeless movie and we loved their ability to capture the romance of a moment. Traveling from Spain, nothing was too much to ask from Dimitri and Sergey. They made us feel comfortable and instantly understood how we wanted a balance between candid shots and beautiful posed portraits. They listened to what was important to us and have provided us with perfect pictures and video’s that allow us to relive each and every moment and emotion of our perfect day.

Italy has always been in our hearts with the fabulous style, food and culture – and after finding our dream wedding venue in Puglia (the wine region) we instantly fell in love and started to plan our Italian destination wedding. Castello Monaci – a fairytale, romantic castle – lush with greenery and its own winery provided the backdrop for our wedding week (it was an added bonus that when we first met Linus had dreamt about us one day marrying in a castle!). The beautiful areas and on-site accommodation allowed us to hold other events for our guests during the week including a Welcome BBQ, Wine tour & Farewell Pizza Party. The staff from the castle, especially Pamela & Marco became our friends during wedding preparations. They both filled us with confidence, when we were initially nervous planning remote. They were fantastic, answered endless questions and offered honest advice and they could not have made our week more perfect or fun and were there 24 hours a day catering to any request. 

We wanted a party to remember and our live band ‘Truly Medley Deeply’ gave us just that. Their mashup’s and clever medleys featuring iconic songs from all our favourite genres were a huge hit with all our guests. After their first set the guests gathered in the castle courtyard for the cutting of the cake, which was topped with custom made ‘bobble head’ versions of ourselves. As we cut the sky was lit up with roman candle fireworks all around us – which resulted in one of our standout photos of the wedding. After that, the open bar and party continued with more awesome medleys by TMD, who kept everyone dancing till the early hours. 

The Wedding Team:

Photography – FotoClip
Event Planning – LeccEventi Wedding Planners
Ceremony Venue – Cathedral of Lecce
Reception Venue – Castello Monaci
Floral Design – Rollo Fiori
Live Music – Truly Medley Deeply
Makeup Artist – Anna Chiriatti
Hair Styling – Antonio Candido Unique
Dancers – Passione Taranta Music & Dancers

 

Congratulations, Siobhan and Linus, and many thanks to Junebug member FotoClip for sharing their day with us! If you love FotoClip’s work, be sure to check out their page in our directory of the world’s best wedding photographers.

 

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10 Wedding Planning Tasks You Can Tackle from Home

April 1, 2020 | Junebug Weddings


photo by Maggie Grace Photography

It’s no secret that couples around the world have been spending much more time at home lately due to the COVID-19 crisis.  While we hope you and your partner are enjoying lots of quality time together, game nights, and Netflix binges, we know you probably can’t help but think about wedding planning tasks right now. It’s not a bad idea—since you can officially plan your wedding “at work” without getting caught by your boss—but you didn’t hear it from us!

If you’re unsure of where to start, here are ten wedding planning tasks you can tackle from home:

  • Get Organized
  • Practice Mindfulness and Connection
  • Create Your Wedding Registry
  • DIY Something for Your Day
  • Try a Make-Up or Hair Tutorial
  • Online Shop for Attire and Decor
  • Work on Your Vows or Ceremony Readings
  • Write Letters to Your Guests
  • Practice Your First Dance (or Just Dance!)
  • Make a Reception Playlist

Get Organized

Wedding planning is no easy feat! Most of you probably have felt like it’s a part-time job at some point, and we feel you. With the extra time at home, it might be the perfect time to take a step back and get everything organized! Create a spreadsheet of all your vendors and their contact information, determine what your goals are, make a checklist—whatever will help keep you on-track, now is the time to put those systems in place.

RECOMMENDED READING: The Ultimate Wedding Planning Guide – A Free Step-by-Step Roadmap


photo by Lorenzo Accardi; venue Les Domaines de Patras; design and floral by Fleurs de fée; rentals from Jolibazaar; see more of this real wedding here!

Practice Mindfulness and Connection

Extra time at home with your person means more time to connect with each other. Use this time to talk about your wedding, your relationship, your dreams and goals as a couple. Notice your love languages and how you’re bonding during this time. When you’re laying on the couch, how do you snuggle together? These are not only sweet little things to notice and appreciate during this time, but they’ll help when it comes time to take wedding portraits or engagement photos!

RECOMMENDED READING: 10 Ways to be More Present on Your Wedding Day


photo by Alejandra Loaiza; see more of this wedding inspiration shoot here!

Create Your Wedding Registry

We know you might not be able to go to a store right now (and even if you can, we don’t recommend it), so take that registry shopping online! Your guests will also appreciate the convenience of online ordering and shipping. Plus, this is a fun project for both partners to work on together while dreaming of all the fun things to furnish their home, deck out their kitchen, and more!

Junebug’s wedding registry resources:


photo by Nicole Ashley Photography

DIY Something for Your Day

Even if you don’t feel like the most “crafty” bride, there’s always something you can DIY to add a little personal touch to your wedding decor! From signage to photo backdrops to tie-dye napkins, we know you and your person can get creative with do-it-yourself projects. There are even some online class sites, like Brit + Co that are offering select classes for free during the COVID-19 quarantine. Plus, we have tons of inspiration from our rockstar real brides!

Get inspired by these Junebug DIY real weddings:


photo by Catalina Jean Photography; see more of this real wedding here!

Try a Make-Up or Hair Tutorial

While you might not be planning on doing your hair and make-up on the big day, learning these skill can never hurt! Plus, it can be a ton of fun. There are many wedding hair and make-up artists offering virtual lessons, as well as Instagram stories and YouTube videos! Even if you don’t execute on the big day, it could be your rehearsal dinner or engagement photo look!

Get your hair and make-up inspiration here:


photo by Meg Brooke Photography, makeup by The Goddess Glow, wedding dress by One Day Bridal via En Blanc

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Online Shop For Attire and Decor

We love a good online shopping spree. And if you’re planning a wedding, you have lots to shop for! The Junebug team members are experts at finding the absolute best products—from wedding shoes to reception table decor—that you can shop for right from the comfort of home. Bonus: Send these links to your wedding party so they can join the hunt for decor, accessories, and dresses!

Junebug’s best online shopping resources: 


photo by Karra Leigh Photo; see more of this wedding inspiration shoot here!

Work on Your Vows or Ceremony Readings

If you’re feeling up for a more emotional activity, working on your vows or ceremony readings might be the perfect way to spend a few hours of your time. This is usually one of tasks couples wait until the last minute to plan, so you’ll be ahead of the game and can feel confident knowing you put a lot of thought into these important aspects of your wedding!

Junebug’s best ceremony resources:


photo by Jordan Voth

Write Letters to Your Guests

If you already have all your “essential” wedding planning done, now’s the time to add some extra elements! We love when couples write letters to their guests to include in welcome bags or on their dinner place settings.

Looking for the best stationary? Try looking on sites where you might also purchase wedding invitations.


photo by Imaj Gallery; stationary by Veronica Halim; see more of this real wedding here!

Practice Your First Dance (or Just Dance!) to Your First Dance Song

You and your partner may already be practicing all the latest Tik Tok dances—and if you’re not, we highly recommend it. Now is also the perfect time to practice your first dance together! Turn on that song and dance in your kitchen. Not only will it help you prepare for the big day, but it’s a super sweet little activity to do together. You’ll be surprised at how sentimental it might feel.


photo by Nikk Nguyen Photo; see more of this real wedding here!

Make a Reception Playlist full of Wedding Music

If you’re already dancing in the kitchen, why not just make it a full on party and find the songs that will get your guests on the dance floor? Start a playlist on Apple Music or Spotify with your favorite songs to dance to. Your DJ will likely also ask you for a list of songs you don’t want to play at the wedding, so it’s helpful to add those to a list, as well!

We hope these wedding planning tasks have sparked joy, excitement, and give you a little something to work on while you’re at home over these next few weeks (and beyond). Sending all of our love to you and yours!


photo by Maggie Grace Photography

 

 

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Upstate New York Garden Wedding at M&D Farm

March 21, 2020 | Junebug Weddings

With lush nature, overflowing gardens, and eclectic details, Nicole and Sean’s upstate New York garden wedding at M&D Farm was something out of a storybook. The couple wanted to create a wedding experience that was a laid-back event filled with celebration over formality. Not only did they achieve their goal, but they also pulled it off in style! We’re obsessed with Nicole’s bridal style: rocking a sleek Made with Love Bridal gown and a pair of statement Stephanie Browne Australia earrings that totally completed her look. If backyard party vibes and muted color palettes are your thing, you’re going to be positively enchanted by every photo With Love And Embers captured of this couple’s most special day!

The Couple:

Nicole & Sean

The Wedding:

M&D Farm, Westerlo, New York

I wanted a dress that felt once in a lifetime and special but also a little effortless. I saw my dress on instagram and immediately knew it was the one. It was clean, modern, a little sexy, and special but still felt like “me”. When I found out the name of the dress was “Georgie”, it really sealed the deal. Sean was very close with his grandfather who had recently passed away and his name was George. It felt like a sign. Not long after I purchased it, our second niece was born and named Georgie after him. It all was clearly meant to be.

Because my dress was so simple, I was excited to play with some bold accessories. I wanted big, statement earrings that were modern, and a little exotic. After months of searching I finally came across a pair of gorgeous starburst earrings from Stephaine Browne in Australia. They were perfect.

The most important thing we thought about when planning our wedding was how to balance making it feel special and once in a lifetime without feeling too traditional or stuffy. We wanted an aesthetically beautiful day that didn’t require us to feel tied to perfect rules or color schemes. And we wanted a meaningful, intimate ceremony and celebration that would feel relaxed and personal. We chose to focus on the things that’d make us happiest and relaxed, and just skip any element that wasn’t meaningful for us.

The best advice I got was about taking the pressure off “perfection”. My best friend (and bridesmaid) said “Look, you’ll like different things in 10 years. Styles change, people change. Focus on picking things that will bring you joy that day, because what you WILL remember more than anything is how happy you felt” And she was right. No matter what I like years from now I will never forget how happy and beautiful everything felt that day. It was exactly the advice I needed.

Nicole’s ring is a sapphire, so unofficially the colors were blue and gold, but we didn’t stick to a color scheme. What we loved most about our venue was how eclectic it felt, how beautiful the overflowing gardens are, and we really leaned into that to guide all our visual choices. Instead of formal table settings, we opted for potted herbs to match with the gardens, and mismatched brass candlesticks and lanterns instead of formal centerpieces. For the bouquets and boutonnieres it was the same – choosing colors and flowers felt earthy and natural, and came together big, loose bouquets that felt like they had just been picked from the garden rather than formally arranged.

Every one of our vendors was standout. Mario & Daniel who own the property and were our day-of coordinators were a godsend. This day would have been so stressful and overwhelming without them. They were organized, good listeners, and were there for us logistically, aesthetically, and emotionally. The same goes for our caterer Kim at Lily & The Rose – when I was overwhelmed with costs in the beginning, she literally went through line by line all my other vendor costs to help me figure out how to make it work. Her team was always watching if our drinks needed to be filled, made us plates of food and packaged up our dessert for our first anniversary (all which we would have forgotten), and made our guests feel so happy and welcome.

And of course, our band, Soul City. They had every single person on the dance floor until they literally ran out of time. Even family members who were recently out of surgery were cutting up the dance floor until we left. They learned songs for us, performed with us, and got people up on their feet. It was truly what took an already special day and transformed it into a celebration.

Looking around at about 9pm and seeing all our guests, both young and old, on the dance floor was an incredible moment. We had an early bus available to take people back to the hotel after the reception and not a single person took it. There could be no greater compliment than every guest staying to dance like crazy and spend time with each other till we had to shut the place down.

Our photographers were amazing. We hired them specifically because we loved their almost photojournalistic approach – we wanted photos that weren’t posed or formal, and a team who would act like a fly on the wall, capturing all the moments that we might have missed in the midst of all the excitement. We couldn’t be happier with how they turned out or how amazing they were as partners. They totally got what we were looking for and they completely overdelivered. They snagged one beautiful photo of Sean and I on the dance floor at the end of the night that’s one of my favorites. He’s grabbed me and pulled me in for a kiss, and you can just tell how happy we both are in that moment. It’s not the most glamorous photo, but it so beautifully captured how happy and in love we felt that day.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – With Love And Embers
Wedding Venue – M&D Farm
Floral Design – Olive & June Florals
Decorative Herbs – Native Farm Flower
Catering – The Lily & The Rose
Live Music – Soul City of Boston
Videography – Solidity Films
Invitation Designer – The Jealous Mistress
Makeup Artist – Savor Beauty
Hair Styling – Lisa De Jesus
Wedding Dress – Made with Love Bridal
Bridal Accessories – Stephanie Browne Australia
Groom’s Apparel – My.Suit
Groom’s Accessories – Nomos

 

Congratulations, Nicole and Sean, and many thanks to With Love And Embers for sharing their M&D Farm wedding with Junebug! If garden party vibes are your thing, we think you’ll love this Anthropologie-inspired wedding at Tower Hill Botanic Garden.

 

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Eclectic PNW Wedding at Crook Point with a Dose of Hygge

February 17, 2020 | Junebug Weddings

Katy and Mikael could not have picked a more perfect location for their eclectic PNW wedding than Crook Point in Oregon! Katy, a Portland wedding photographer herself, has plenty of experience with helping brides craft a vision for their big day and handpicked each vendor to make her own dream come to life. The couple wanted the entire day to have a feeling of hygge—and we think they totally nailed it. Your Perfect Bridesmaid helped them create the perfect mix of pre-ceremony cocktails, eats served family style, and lots of cozy details. The picturesque PNW vibes of the venue laid the framework for a stunning display of colorful florals by Woodland Floral, and just wait until you see the overall reception vibe! Katy and Mikael also added lots of style and DIY touches to make their day one-of-a-kind. We love how they personalized their invitation design and created the coolest triangle-inspired reception photo backdrop. If you love all things colorful, unique, and quirky, you’re going to obsess over every photo Catalina Jean Photography captured of Katy and Mikael’s incredible day at Crook Point!

The Couple:

Katy & Mikael

The Wedding:

Crook Point, Brookings, Oregon

We wanted a venue that showcased the stunning, natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest. Katy, as a wedding photographer, really wanted a venue that she hadn’t photographed a bunch so the experience would be much different than working. We also wanted a venue where we could party late, have most of our wedding party stay on-site, and bring in our own food and alcohol. Crook Point was absolutely perfect for all of these reasons. We loved the gorgeous beach houses, hosting our casual pizza and beer rehearsal dinner on the beach the night before, and the epic views! We were also happy to share a stunning part of the Oregon Coast with friends and family who had never been there before. Yes, it was far from Portland, but that made it more of a destination weekend, allowing us way more time with everyone in the days leading up to the event.

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Catalina was a boss and she shot for SO long over the entire day, letting us be entirely ourselves from start to finish. She was supportive, creative, and so fun to have by our sides. We are absolutely obsessed with our wedding photos and our entire experience working with her. We can not recommend her highly enough.

We wanted our overall wedding vibe to be playful, bold, eclectic, welcoming, and colorful. Most importantly we wanted it to feel like US, and not feel like a copycat wedding or scheme from Pinterest. The color scheme for our wedding was reflective of all Katy’s favorite colors (and admittedly, her branding on her website lol). But it was also influenced heavily by Mikael and his unique ideas for his groomsmen. Mikael collects vintage Pendleton blankets, as well as plaid vintage Pendleton jackets. It was his idea to have the groomsmen wear mismatched vintage and Pendleton jackets. The colorful bow-ties (Mikael’s favorite) elevated the look, so it wasn’t too casual.

Tracy with Woodland Floral went above and beyond creating the most stunning florals and bringing flowers all the way from Sisters Oregon. She collaborated with our ideas and our bouquets were some of the most stunning Katy has ever seen. She is a gem of a human and we love her.

One of the biggest pieces of advice? Set your emotional expectations for the day of the wedding. In the months and weeks leading up to your wedding, it’s easy to stress over EVERY. TINY. DETAIL. We were sleep-deprived and totally nervous leading up to our big day. But we also put in the mental work to prepare ourselves to literally have the best day of our lives NO MATTER WHAT. Be intentional about your mindset on your wedding, starting first thing in the morning. Don’t let things faze you, just soak in every minute and stay present. This isn’t something you can just wake up and do. You really have to prepare yourself ahead of time and tell yourself that you will have a positive attitude no matter what goes down. It will make a world of a difference in your experience and happiness.

Wedding planning advice from the couple: Leverage each other’s strengths and divide up responsibilities early in the process. Make a list of tasks and talk about who would be best to own each. For example, the person who owns the table design could be different than the person coordinating the food and drink. Katy quickly discovered that she was great at big-picture planning and creative ideas, and Mikael was much better with logistics and technical stuff.

Kim and Kaitlyn with Your Perfect Bridesmaid went SO above and beyond to make our day go smoothly. A few things out of our control went wrong last minute and they were able to save the day. They were supportive, caring, and had fantastic problem solving skills that helped us with our challenging vision at Crook Point’s remote location. We could not have done it without them. And Kathleen with Crook Point was SO patient with us and listened to our many needs. Their venue is fairly new and we were one of the first large weddings they hosted, and they did a great job providing exactly the experience we wanted.

Our home is full of tall bookshelves, patterned blankets, TONS of art and prints, indoor plants, and warm lamp lighting. Katy is admittedly a Cancer and a little bit of a homebody, and LOVES hosting house parties, both huge and intimate. When it came to planning our wedding, we wanted to bring that sense of our hygge home to our entire wedding weekend. We wanted our guests to feel loved and welcome, and for the whole day to be relaxed, not rushed. Just like showing up at one of our house parties and hanging out until late in the night.

The triangle curtain in our lounge area was a last-minute DIY project that we had a lot of help with (thankfully!!) but it really tied the color scheme together and offered another playful element that felt fun, inviting, and unique. Katy felt like she couldn’t have her art background and not attempt at least one semi-insane craft project, so the triangle curtain came into existence. We’re both pretty obsessed with triangles, and we also bought triangle wedding rings from Alexis Russell, so it brought all of those themes together in a really cool way.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Catalina Jean Photography
Event Planning – Your Perfect Bridesmaid
Wedding Venue – Crook Point
Floral Design – Woodland Floral
Catering – El Guadalajara
Serving Staff – Curry Fair Friends
Cake – More Chocolate
DJ – Pure Pulse Entertainment
Stationery Printing – Paperjam PDX
Eyelashes & Facial – Sweet Saffron Natural Skincare
Wedding Dress – L’amour by Calla Blanche via A & Bae Bridal Shop
Groom’s Apparel – Indochino
Groomsmen’s Apparel – The Tie Bar
Tailoring – “Mike” the Tailor
Rings – Alexis Russell
Rentals – The Party Place
Favors – Custom Art by Katy

 

Congratulations, Katy and Mikael, and many thanks to Junebug member Catalina Jean Photography for sharing their awesome day at Crook Point with us! If you love Catalina’s work, be sure to check out her page in our directory of the world’s best wedding photographers.

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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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Heartfelt Malibu Wedding at the Historic Adamson House

January 16, 2020 | Junebug Weddings

Taneal and Andrew’s magical and heartfelt wedding was a union of not only their love—preciously overlooked by their pup of honor, Axl—but of their two families. Taneal’s midwest American family and Andrew’s UK family congregated at Adamson House, located directly on the picturesque coast of Malibu. The couple’s ceremony was especially sentimental, as Taneal walked down the isle to “Part of Your World” from The Little Mermaid; the song the two sang together at karaoke the night they met! We can’t wait for you to see this bride’s not one, not two, but three absolutely show-stopping gowns. Cue: Total Beyonce moment in her sparkling Chosen by One Day number! Get to scrolling for all of this goodness, and even more, captured by the oh-so-talented Alexandra Wallace.

The Couple:

Taneal & Andrew

The Wedding:

Adamson House, Malibu, California

Everyone talks about what the bride wears BUT I have to say my husband turned just as many heads as I did! He wore a green velvet dinner jacket that was incredible.

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Of the Flowers set the stage for our dreamy Malibu wedding at Adamson House, and Felisa was so sweet to work with.

We wanted our wedding to feel like our guests could share in our story and become part of it. It started with me walking down the aisle to Part of Your World from the Little Mermaid, our karaoke song from the first night we met and our friend officiated by telling the story of how we found each other when he was living in London and I was in LA. From there, the night just melted into a dream of cozy Malibu sea air and lots of tequila and dancing!

Wedding planning advice from the couple: Go for it! We had an idea of what we wanted and our budget never matched it. We decided what our non negotiables were and we were fine with spending more on these items. Then we skimmed on other items that weren’t as important to us. Will anyone really remember your chairs, napkins and plates? In the end, we got everything we wanted and were happy we went over budget. It’s worth it!

The biggest surprise for everyone else was changing into my second dress. I had shared photos of my ceremony dress with almost everyone before the wedding so I needed to add a little drama to my wedding day style by coming out in the most amazing dress from Chosen by One Day. He had his Bond moment in a green velvet DJ and I had my Beyoncé moment in that dress!

The music was amazing! Our ceremony and cocktail reception were perfectly serenaded by Katie Ferrara and DJ Tessa captured our vibe in song and set the mood from dinner to dancing!

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Alexandra Wallace
Event Planning – Burlap + Rose
Wedding Venue – Adamson House
Floral Design – Of the Flowers
Catering – Little Nelly
Cake – SusieCakes
Bar – The Whaling Club
DJ – Prism DJs, DJ Tessa
Live Music – Katie Ferrara
Videography – Spin The Dial
Stationery – Minted
Makeup Artist – Stephanie Baglio
Hair Styling – Sarah Purviance
Wedding Dress – Made with Love, A & Be Bridal Shop
Reception Dress – Chosen by One Day
Exit Dress – Show Me Your Mumu
Atelier – A Stitch in Time
Bridesmaids’  Dresses – Jenny Yoo, Show me Your Mumu
Bridesmaids’ Robes – Pretty Plum Sugar
Groom & Groomsmen’s Apparel – Suit Supply
Rentals – Premiere Party Rentals
Welcome Board Photos – Fox Print

 

Congratulations, Taneal and Andrew, and many thanks to Alexandra Wallace for sharing their heartfelt Adamson House wedding with Junebug! Wanting to keep the party going with awesome music like this couple? This wedding reception playlist is guaranteed to get your guests on the dance floor!

 

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Havana Meets Old Hollywood in This Wedding at The Houdini Estate

January 13, 2020 | Junebug Weddings

Talk about a bad-a$$ couple! Adam and Diana’s killer wedding at The Houdini Estate is everything we love about Old Hollywood and Havana vibes. We imagine their guests were already feeling special receiving the most rad, themed invitations, and every other detail Tasteful Tatters planned blew us away! If specialty entertainment is on your wedding checklist, you’ll definitely want to see these incredible photos Joe + Kathrina captured of The Budtenders (when in California, are we right?), Mursuli Cigars, Got Paella food truck, and even more. Bonus tip: Rent a vintage convertible for the most epic bridal party and ceremony getaway photos ever! We can’t wait for you to get inspired by every ounce of creativity Adam and Diana’s wedding at The Houdini Estate has to offer. Get scrolling, babes!

The Couple:

Adam & Diana

The Wedding:

The Houdini Estate, Laurel Canyon, California

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I was very fortunate to have an incredible makeup and hair professional. He helped me create a beautiful classic Cuban look. He put waves in my hair and pinned a gorgeous deep red flower on the side. My makeup was a flawless “dewey” look. My dress was custom made at Lace & Liberty. I fell in love with a skirt they had at their boutique. A beautiful vintage inspired, draped, romantic chiffon skirt. I had ideas for the top that they designed for me and combined with the skirt to make a dress. Then I found a killer vintage gold belt with black gems in the center that coordinated with the black diamond engagement ring my husband gave me. 

For the ceremony I wore a little vintage inspired caplet I found at BHLDN and for the shoes… it doesn’t get more personalized than this.. I found sparkly gold Converse! I am 6’2″ and my husband is a little over 6’3″, not only do I love comfortable shoes but I also did not want to add any height. They were perfect.

We had so many family and friends coming from all over the world. We wanted to give them a party they’d never forget that was very “us” but also true to California’s uniqueness. The Houdini Estate is absolutely magical, and a perfect homage to old Hollywood. The second we walked up we knew this was it. 

Adam exited a classic car and walked into the ceremony to “Welcome To The Terrordome” by Public Enemy. Then our friend did an acoustic live version of Madonna’s “Cherish” as the bridal party walked down. I walked down to Fleetwood Mac’s “Songbird.”

The bridesmaids carried Spanish fans instead of bouquets. Fans that I bought when Adam and I went to Spain for our engagement photos. 

My bridesmaids were stunning! I gave them color swatches and let them find their own dresses. I wanted them to find something they loved and was uniquely them. The tallest bridesmaid started with a chocolate brown and the shortest (my 7yr old niece) ended with a light almond color. This was inspired by different shades of coffee, another big thing in Cuban culture. As I mentioned before, they held Spanish fans that I bought in Spain that were gold and copper, they matched perfectly.

Wedding planning advice from the bride: ENJOY EVERY MINUTE OF IT. The stress is not worth it. The major thing I wish I would have done differently is start small and grow as the date gets closer. My problem was that I was so excited I planned all these huge things early on and insisted on sticking to them. We ended up blowing our budget and had way more to deal with than we needed to.

When guests arrived to the ceremony they were greeted with champagne and a choice to grab a Panama hat or Spanish fan giveaway. Really wanted our guests to feel like they were stepping into Old Havana. Then each got a custom luggage tag that told them which table, or I should say country, they were sitting at. We love to travel and really wanted that to show in our wedding.

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I feel like our wedding vibe chose us! My family is Cuban (so I was born into good taste), and Adam is a huge movie buff. I loved combining the feel of Old Havana with Old Hollywood. It was the perfect mix of the two of us.

I feel like every inch of our wedding was personalized! I am a Graphic Designer and Adam is a Creative Director / Illustrator. The tables were named after countries where we have visited, either together or before we met. I designed all the table “numbers” myself explaining why each country was special to us. I also designed all the signage placed throughout the venue. Our welcome sign was a beautiful work of art Adam created of us in an old Houdini inspired poster design. Each place setting also had a mini comic book of our love story that Adam illustrated and designed.

We nailed our dance routine. I have never been so proud of us as a couple! On a serious note, my dad is handicap and very ill. We went through a lot to get him to Los Angeles from Houston so he could be with me on our day. I will never forget our Father/Daughter dance. I tear up every time I think about his happy face looking up at me from his wheelchair.

The Budtenders were so unique and huge hit with our guests. We were their first event and they were fantastic!

Our photographers were absolutely amazing. Honestly, I truly believe they saved the day. We had put so much money and effort into planning this gorgeous wedding and of ALL days, Los Angeles decided to rain on OUR day. It never rains in September! I was mortified. If I could go back and change my attitude I would do it in a second, but when you’re in it you really don’t have much control over your emotions. Or at least I didn’t. Joe and Kathrina, from the second they arrived, calmed me down, made me laugh, got those photos that when I look back make me completely forget about the rain. I had my ups and downs during the day but they stuck it out with me. They even drove us down Sunset after the reception to get some photos in our wedding attire at a local classic diner. We ate burgers and drank champagne, they captured our true selves…relaxed and a little tipsy.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Joe + Kathrina
Event Planning – Tasteful Tatters
Wedding Venue – The Houdini Estate
Floral Design – Petal Floral
Food Truck – Got Paella
Pizza – Basil Pizza Bar
Cake – Hers Bakery
Budtenders – The Budtenders
Cuban Cigar Rollers – Mursuli Cigars
Ice Pops – Nomad Ice Pops
Videography – Water Tree Studios
Bartenders – Shake Em Up Bartending
Makeup Artist & Hair Styling – VITTORIO MASECCHIA
Wedding Dress – Lace & Liberty
Bridal Accessories – BHLDN
Groom’s Apparel – Friar Tux
Rings – Concierge Diamonds
Rentals – Signature Rentals
Specialty Rentals – Archive Rentals

 

Cheers and congrats, Adam and Diana! We’re grateful Junebug member Joe + Katrina shared your stellar wedding at The Houdini Estate with Junebug! For more of the 2020 California cool wedding trend, you’ve got to check out this rock ‘n’ roll glam California wedding at Wolf Feather Honey Farm.

 

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