{"id":635489,"date":"2017-07-16T14:00:56","date_gmt":"2017-07-16T19:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/?p=635489"},"modified":"2017-07-12T11:54:41","modified_gmt":"2017-07-12T16:54:41","slug":"this-understated-jerusalem-wedding-at-nafoura-restaurant-took-cues-from-the-symbolic-olive-branch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/this-understated-jerusalem-wedding-at-nafoura-restaurant-took-cues-from-the-symbolic-olive-branch\/","title":{"rendered":"This Understated Jerusalem Wedding at Nafoura Restaurant Took Cues From the Symbolic Olive Branch"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Between the narrow brick alleyways that lead to Christ Church Jerusalem<\/a> and Nafoura Restaurant<\/a>‘s cozy courtyard reception space, Mia and Benjamin’s wedding in the Holy Land was where old-world charm met modern elegance. The bride (Mia<\/span> Moessinger<\/a>), who is a professional wedding photographer and designer, put her creative skills to work by designing nearly every detail, including the flowers, invitations, and even her own dress. The main color inspiration came from the simple and symbolic olive branch, which added a naturally elegant feel to the décor and was a spiritual nod to the region where the couple’s new life began. Every sentimental detail and heartwarming moment was captured beautifully by Braden Young Photo<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Mia and Benjamin<\/p>\n

The Wedding:<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Christ Church Jerusalem<\/a> and Nafoura Restaurant<\/a>, Jerusalem, Israel<\/p>\n

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We met and did volunteer work at Christ Church Jerusalem<\/a>, it was an easy decision to get married there. That church and this region are extremely sentimental to us. Some of our favorite dates\/hikes were to Mt. of Olives, which is located just outside the city, so it also made sense to go with an olive branch theme for the wedding.<\/em><\/p>\n

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