The wedding ended with everyone jumping into the pool, but one of the day’s standout moments happened much earlier, when Abi-Grace and Henry were married by both of their fathers. Between those two moments came a scooter getaway with beer cans trailing behind, tropical florals spilling across a private villa, and a celebration that embraced Tulum’s easygoing pace at Hacienda 21. The couple met in college, where a close friendship slowly grew into something more. […]
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17 Guests Got Tattoos at This Fun, Tropical Wedding at Valentine DTLA
There were iced coffees and matcha before the ceremony, popcorn for guests to snack on while they waited, and a tattoo artist whose line barely slowed down all night. By the end of the reception, 17 guests had gone home with permanent souvenirs, while more than 60 others had tried to get one before time ran out. It was exactly the kind of celebration Mackenzie and Chris hoped to host at Valentine DTLA—one where every […]
This Colorful and Joyful Hotel Moxche Wedding is Sure To Make You Smile
Just as Alexa began reading her vows, the rain arrived. Within moments, the pages in her vow book were soaked, the ink had blurred into watercolor, and guests were opening umbrellas across the rooftop. Instead of moving the ceremony indoors, she and Josh stayed exactly where they were, finishing their vows in the rain before the skies cleared in time for cocktail hour. It was the perfect ending to a wedding built around doing things […]
A Modern, Textured Alt-Bridal Editorial at Calgary’s Fortuna’s Row
When Junebug vendor OM Wedding Storytelling began planning this modern romantic styled shoot, the goal was surprisingly simple: create something different. Photographer Montse Zavala wanted to move away from the wedding inspiration she was seeing around her and create a look that felt modern, romantic, slightly vintage, and a little unexpected. She started with the idea of an alternative bride and built the shoot one detail at a time. The jewelry. The dress. The braid. […]
A Wine Country Wedding With Filipino and Japanese Traditions Woven Throughout
Ailyn and Jonathan wanted a wedding that felt elegant without being overly formal. They envisioned a celebration where Filipino and Japanese traditions could blend naturally with colorful florals, great food, family heirlooms, and the relaxed atmosphere of Napa Valley. Their wine country wedding at Brindare Napa brought all of those elements together in a way that felt personal and welcoming. Their story began through a mutual friend while planning a birthday party. Ailyn was helping […]
Rain Canceled the Helicopter, But This Costa Rica Jungle Elopement Was Perfect Anyway
Some couples dream of a big wedding surrounded by family and friends. For Maggie and Bobby, it looked completely different. They wanted something quiet, intimate, and fully centered on the two of them, which led them to plan a deeply personal Costa Rica jungle elopement filled with rain-soaked scenery and meaningful rituals. Their story began years earlier in a college biology class, where Maggie immediately noticed Bobby sitting beside her. Timing never quite worked in […]
A Burgundy Botanical Wedding Meets Contemporary Design at Casa de Sierra Nevada
Some couples spend years building a relationship before they finally start dating. For Natalie and Broosk, that stretch of time became part of the foundation of everything they created together—including their wedding weekend at Casa de Sierra Nevada. The two first met in college through mutual friends during what Natalie describes as a “silly group blind date” where they technically weren’t paired together at all. Even so, they immediately gravitated toward each other. Not long […]
This Castello Odescalchi Bracciano Wedding Embraces Italian Glamour with a Modern Touch
Edoardo and Federica didn’t have to look far for the heart of their wedding. They found it in the places that already meant something to them—starting in Umbria, where they were both born, raised, and still live today. Having known each other for years, their relationship developed gradually, without a clear starting point, which made their decision to marry feel like a natural continuation rather than a turning point. When they started planning, they weren’t […]
This Baroque-Inspired Editorial at Schloss Hof Proves Historic Venues Don’t Require Traditional Weddings
There’s something special about getting married somewhere with history—but does that mean your wedding has to feel traditional too? This Schloss Hof editorial shows a different way to approach it. With a mix of soft details and bold design choices, the team reimagined a baroque setting in a way that feels current, creative, and full of personality. Led by Junebug vendor and planner Elisabeth Cardich of A Very Beloved Wedding, the concept focused on contrast: […]
This Kitschy Vegas-Inspired Elopement at Lovesick Chapel Was Planned in Just 30 Days
What does it look like to throw out every expectation and just follow your instincts? For Natalie and Christian, it meant planning a wedding in 30 days, keeping it a secret, and saying “I do” in a way that felt completely their own at San Diego’s own Lovesick Chapel. They met in 2021, during that strange, in-between phase of the pandemic when everything felt a little uncertain and a little more open. What started as […]