{"id":756422,"date":"2020-09-22T14:00:47","date_gmt":"2020-09-22T19:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/?p=756422"},"modified":"2020-09-15T17:00:12","modified_gmt":"2020-09-15T22:00:12","slug":"unique-wedding-planning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/unique-wedding-planning\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Plan a Unique Wedding"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-756508\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/ed\/59\/ed59b4bca683351c.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><br>\nphoto by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tandvphotos.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">T &amp; V Photography<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We see <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a lot<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of weddings. Every year, our team reviews thousands&mdash;yes, thousands&mdash;of real wedding submissions for Junebug Weddings. We know a thing or two about unique weddings.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&rsquo;re searching for unique wedding ideas in hopes to replicate them&mdash;we have news for you. You&rsquo;re not going to find the perfect unique wedding on Pinterest or even on this blog. The word &lsquo;unique&rsquo; literally means &ldquo;being unlike anything else.&rdquo; How could you be unlike anything else while copying someone else&rsquo;s day?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We&rsquo;re here to help you dig deep to create your day. Let us inspire you to discover your own unique, one-of-a-kind, original style. Then, we&rsquo;ll turn it into your wedding.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Makes a Unique Wedding?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We&rsquo;re giddy with excitement when we open a real wedding submission and immediately feel like we personally know the bride and groom. Careful choices create a sense of personality. Examples of choices that show your unique tastes are a totally rad location, a choice to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/this-fabulous-feminist-wedding-at-ace-prop-house-studio-broke-tradition-in-style-and-sparkles\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">use only female vendors<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/rustic-boho-san-luis-obispo-wedding-holland-ranch\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a replica of your favorite board game as a backdrop for photos<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Use Inspiration You Find Online<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finding inspiration is okay! In fact, we recommend finding photos to help guide decisions and spark creative ideas. For example, if you find a photo of stunning table arrangements, take that photo to your florist and explain why you like it.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can you add a flower that represents you? Maybe you can source vintage vases to hold the flowers. Or keep the arrangements as-is and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+SqaaF6eQdLgCkZZXwzmOHA\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">design napkins with fun facts about you as a couple<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Create a Mood Board of Inspiration vs. Replicating<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Designing a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/5-steps-making-wedding-mood-board\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wedding mood board<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can provide a centralized place to collect ideas and inspiration photos. Be sure to include a variety of photos&mdash;not just wedding photos. Including images of outfits, home decor, and graphic designs can help <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/vendors\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">your wedding team<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> brainstorm unique ideas for your day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-756117\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/53\/a9\/53a9f779f166484d.jpg\" alt=\"wedding mood board example\" width=\"700\" height=\"500\"><br>\nD<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ownload our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/design\/DAEGvjRW2dI\/-97tcyHHtbOXwDqvdGp3bQ\/view?utm_content=DAEGvjRW2dI&amp;utm_campaign=designshare&amp;utm_medium=link&amp;utm_source=sharebutton&amp;mode=preview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Canva template<\/a> to create your own mood board.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let Go of Expectations<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&rsquo;re dreaming of a unique wedding, it&rsquo;s important to let go of any preconceived notions about what a wedding &ldquo;should be.&rdquo; Forget what you&rsquo;ve seen at friends weddings or what your parents say you <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">have<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to do. Your highest priority should be to create a day that makes you feel comfortable, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/10-ways-to-be-more-present-on-your-wedding-day\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">present in the moment<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and has thoughtful touches at every turn.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>How to Communicate You&rsquo;re Breaking Tradition<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Be blunt, honest, and communicate your desires clearly. We promise you&rsquo;ll feel empowered by doing so. Try using any of these options when you&rsquo;re communicating your unique ideas:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ldquo;We love how you did &lsquo;XYZ&rsquo; for your wedding, but &lsquo;ABC&rsquo; is more important to us.&rdquo;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ldquo;Thank you for the ideas, we&rsquo;re hoping to brainstorm things that will be unique to our story. We can&rsquo;t wait for you to see what we come up with!&rdquo;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ldquo;That tradition makes us uncomfortable.&rdquo;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&ldquo;We decided on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/5-tips-mismatched-bridesmaids-look\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mismatched dresses<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> so each bridesmaid can choose a gown that represents their unique style.&rdquo;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unique Wedding Ideas from Real Junebug Couples<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember the thousands of weddings we review every year? When we choose to feature real couple&rsquo;s weddings on Junebug Weddings, we are careful to select the ones that are truly unique. When you see other couples break tradition, embrace quirky ideas, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/these-country-music-lovers-combined-western-fashions-and-southern-vintage-flair-for-their-buxton-hall-wedding\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rock their true style<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&mdash;we hope you feel free to embrace your truest selves, as well.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We&rsquo;ve rounded up a few truly unique weddings to inspire you on your journey.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-756510\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/b8\/39\/b839253845513f9b.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1049\"><br>\nphoto by <a href=\"https:\/\/foxandfilm.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Fox &amp; Film Photography<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/this-fabulous-feminist-wedding-at-ace-prop-house-studio-broke-tradition-in-style-and-sparkles\/\">This Fabulous Feminist Wedding at Ace Prop House + Studio<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><b>The Couple:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Steph &amp; Bobby<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Location:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Miami, Florida&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What Made the Wedding Unique:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Steph and Bobby broke tradition in the most awesome of ways for their funky and feminine wedding in Miami, Florida. The couple hired all woman-owned businesses as their vendorstalk about a rockstar move! We&rsquo;re in awe with how they made an already fun venue even cooler with food trucks, disco balls, and floral creations.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How to Use This Wedding as Inspiration: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are small businesses important to you? Do you want to support Black-owned businesses? Do you want to hire an all-female team? Consider what you stand for and how you could incorporate social causes into your wedding.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/edgy-industrial-fall-wedding-castaway-portland\/\">Edgy Industrial Fall Wedding at Castaway Portland<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><b>The Couple:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Courtney &amp; Marcell&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Location:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Portland, Oregon&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What Made the Wedding Unique:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you&rsquo;ve ever dreamt of an interesting wedding, take this couple&rsquo;s advice: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">break as many rules as possible<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Courtney nailed the non-traditional bridal look with a fabulous champagne-colored, beaded gown, and Marcell looked rad in all black attire. You could tell fashion style was important to this duo!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How to Use This Wedding as Inspiration: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take note of how each of you dress in &ldquo;everyday&rdquo; life. Is comfort important to you? Do you swoon over gold jewelry? How can your wedding outfits mimic your everyday style&mdash;or leave them in the dust with show stopping looks?<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/havana-meets-old-hollywood-wedding-the-houdini-estate\/\">Old Hollywood Wedding at The Houdini Estate<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><b>The Couple:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Adam &amp; Diana<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Location:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Laurel Canyon, California<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What Made the Wedding Unique:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Adam and Diana love Old Hollywood and Havana vibes&mdash;their wedding reflected it. Their guests were already feeling special receiving rad, themed invitations, and the party was only enhanced with a marajuana bar (when in Rome&mdash;right?), cigars, the couple&rsquo;s favorite food truck, and even more personal touches.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How to Use This Wedding as Inspiration: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Specialty entertainment can be an awesome way to bring a touch of <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">you<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> into your wedding day. Whether it&rsquo;s your favorite coffee shop, a popsicle stand, food truck, or local band&mdash;give your guests a chance to experience something you love as a couple.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-756511\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/4d\/cd\/4dcdb0cb32ca2dff.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><br>\nphoto by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.your-photo-experience.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Evren T&uuml;rker<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/fashion-forward-blush-baby-blue-zurich-wedding-uto-kulm-hotel\/\">Fashion-Forward Blush and Baby Blue Zurich Wedding<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><b>The Couple:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Florian &amp; Gustavo<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Location:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Zurich, Switzerland<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What Made the Wedding Unique:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Florian and Gustavo wanted their guests to feel their belief that &ldquo;happiness is only real when shared.&rdquo; They created individual invitation cards that included curiosities, dates, and facts about them.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They wrote to us, &ldquo;<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continuing with the unique style of &lsquo;us,&rsquo; we decided to avoid the basic male suit. Our suits matched the colors, flowers, and other decoration elements of the wedding day&mdash;as well as the surrounding elements of the venue and season. That&rsquo;s why we chose the top of Zurich as our venue, to also bring an excellent open air atmosphere to our guests, where they could enjoy the excellent view of our home<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&rdquo;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How to Use This Wedding as Inspiration:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Be like Florian and Gustavo&mdash;thoughtful and wholehearted in your planning. Consider the feelings you want to inspire for your guests and&mdash;most importantly&mdash;yourselves<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wedding inspiration can come from anywhere. While we hope to inspire you to create a perfectly unique wedding, we encourage you to follow your heart when it comes to planning. After all, the music will fade, the guests will go home, and you&rsquo;ll be left standing with your new spouse. Remember what makes that day the most special&mdash;start there.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking for the team to help pull off your unique wedding ideas? Visit our directory of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/vendors\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">carefully selected wedding professionals<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-756513\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/79\/94\/79947e7f5d4ae321.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1100\"><br>\nphoto by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tandvphotos.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">T &amp; V Photography<\/a><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>photo by T &amp; V Photography We see a lot of weddings. Every year, our team reviews thousands&mdash;yes, thousands&mdash;of real wedding submissions for Junebug Weddings. We know a thing or two about unique weddings.&nbsp; If you&rsquo;re searching for unique wedding ideas in hopes to replicate them&mdash;we have news for you. You&rsquo;re not going to find the perfect unique wedding on Pinterest or even on this blog. 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