{"id":793592,"date":"2022-06-12T00:14:36","date_gmt":"2022-06-12T05:14:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/?p=793592"},"modified":"2022-06-29T17:04:38","modified_gmt":"2022-06-29T22:04:38","slug":"gorgeous-joshua-tree-sunset-micro-wedding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/gorgeous-joshua-tree-sunset-micro-wedding\/","title":{"rendered":"Gorgeous Joshua Tree Sunset Micro 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-793599\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/15\/d2\/15d21cd8ed792451.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An otherworldly landscape with distinctly spiny trees and spectacular rock formations&mdash;there&rsquo;s just something so magical about tying the knot in the heart of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/jotr\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Joshua Tree<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. While the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wedding-planning-during-covid-19-advice-for-couples\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pandemic<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may have affected Rachel and Dean&rsquo;s original <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/guide-to-planning-destination-wedding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">destination wedding<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> plans, the pair decided to have a special weekend celebration instead with just their <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/trim-wedding-guest-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">immediate family<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. And with the help of planner and Junebug member <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thewalkdowntheaisle.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Walk Down The Aisle<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the pair pulled off an epic sunset <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/ultimate-guide-planning-micro-wedding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">micro wedding<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that&rsquo;s one for the books!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the magical desert oasis and golden sunset as a backdrop, the couple bared their hearts to each other with heartfelt <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/10-unique-tips-for-writing-your-wedding-vows\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vows<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Following their intimate <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/9-ways-personalize-wedding-ceremony\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ceremony<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, their small group made their way to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acmehouseco.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Villa Carmelita<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for the courtyard <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/micro-wedding-reception-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reception<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Candlelight in hanging glass orbs <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/ultimate-guide-wedding-lighting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">illuminated<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the entire villa while the tablescape of lush pastel <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/use-this-wedding-floral-checklist-to-incorporate-flowers-throughout-your-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">florals<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> created by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vasobello.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vaso Bello<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, blush accents, and gilded details made for a timeless and romantic setting under the stars.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From their enchanting sunset desert <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/the-ultimate-guide-to-planning-your-wedding-ceremony\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ceremony<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to the gorgeous <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/10-create-cozy-wedding-reception\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reception<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at an iconic luxury estate&mdash;this sunset micro wedding is serving up some major inspiration and will definitely take your breath away. Scroll through these beautiful photos captured by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mirellecarmichael.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mirelle Carmichael Photography<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to see exactly what we&rsquo;re talking about.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><em>The Couple:<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Rachel and Dean<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><em>The Wedding:<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/jotr\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Joshua Tree National Park<\/a>, California, United States<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-793600\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/7e\/b5\/7eb552dcbaf3a74c.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-793601\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/ac\/59\/ac59f69930acd223.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-793602\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/fa\/d8\/fad8f7545ca9f787.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Their Sunset Micro Wedding Came To Be<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"goldbox\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before getting into tactical <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wedding-planning-checklist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wedding planning<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, I started designing the guest experience. When we pivoted to a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/ultimate-guide-planning-micro-wedding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">micro wedding<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with our<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/trim-wedding-guest-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> immediate family<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we scrapped all the ideas we had for our larger wedding in Mexico. We thought about what our family would appreciate, and went from there. I&rsquo;m proud of our positive outlook when facing less-than-ideal-wedding planning circumstances. We both like to see the silver lining, and saw this as a unique opportunity to have an incredibly memorable experience for our family. We made the weekend feel special by pulling in traditional wedding elements like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/use-this-wedding-floral-checklist-to-incorporate-flowers-throughout-your-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">florals<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and curated <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/micro-wedding-decor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">decor<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. But we got ample quality time with our family, and were <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/10-ways-to-be-more-present-on-your-wedding-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">present in every moment<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. To this day, our parents still say it was one of the most special days of their lives.&nbsp;<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-793608\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/ea\/12\/ea12fe155199850e.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/h2>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-793609\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/2b\/cd\/2bcd8b566dd98fa6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/h2>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-793611\" style=\"font-size: 16px;\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/35\/02\/3502e3af8b12ecf2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/h2>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-793612\" style=\"font-size: 16px;\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/40\/df\/40dffb2b20e37489.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/h2>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-793610\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/3f\/a9\/3fa9f7fee5f52b12.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why They Chose To Get Married In Joshua Tree<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"goldbox\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We rented <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acmehouseco.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Villa Carmelita<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Palm Springs&mdash;Sunny and Cher&rsquo;s old home&mdash;where we got ready and had our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/10-ways-to-be-more-present-on-your-wedding-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">first look<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. We then took a limo to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/jotr\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Joshua Tree<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, where we had our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/the-ultimate-guide-to-planning-your-wedding-ceremony\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ceremony<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Since we were spending the entire weekend together, we wanted to stay in Palm Springs to access the town&rsquo;s restaurants and attractions. However we wanted our ceremony to be somewhere special, someplace sacred. Joshua Tree was the perfect setting. When you have the joshua trees and the striking landscape as your background, you can&rsquo;t help but feel grounded. It was an incredibly powerful place to make our commitments.&nbsp;<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-793618\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/65\/d9\/65d9df1ef067a4d5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-793619\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/a8\/50\/a850f17d136395df.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-793613\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/c0\/7e\/c07e458861bbdd68.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-793616\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/ef\/f8\/eff8b7a9d1c1cb77.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Baring Their Hearts To Each Other With Personal And Meaningful Vows<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"goldbox\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My love language is words of affirmation, so naturally my favorite moment was when we shared vows. We <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/10-unique-tips-for-writing-your-wedding-vows\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wrote personal vows<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and since we had a limited audience, we really went for it and made our vows the centerpiece of the ceremony. My vows were exceptionally long&mdash;over ten minutes, but I loved the opportunity to express to Dean how much he means to me. Dean&rsquo;s vows were incredibly thoughtful. He knows my favorite song is &ldquo;All Too Well&rdquo; by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.taylorswift.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taylor Swift<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, so he weaved in select lyrics from the song, &ldquo;This thing is a masterpiece, I&rsquo;ll never tear it all up&rdquo;. It was so creative, thoughtful, and custom-tailored for me&mdash;it was such a wonderful surprise.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-793617\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/ac\/03\/ac03fc9303a30586.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/h2>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-793615\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/e9\/c4\/e9c4e4b3c9a59aa7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/h2>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-793614\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/c7\/69\/c769f37a27e23f41.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planner And Junebug Member The Walk Down The Aisle Was Vital To The Success Of Their Joshua Tree Sunset Micro Wedding<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"goldbox\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planning a wedding in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/jotr\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Joshua Tree<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be intimidating. With the wide, expansive grounds, and limited cell service&mdash;it can be hard picking the right spot and coordinating with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/vendors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vendors<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Luckily, I found Trish at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thewalkdowntheaisle.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Walk Down the Aisle<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. She&rsquo;d planned so many weddings in the park, I had every confidence in her ability to coordinate our wedding day. She nailed every logistic, down to the tree that became our &ldquo;altar&rdquo;.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-793620\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/86\/8a\/868ad89ba8181c64.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/h2>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-793621\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/87\/1d\/871d84949a380d9d.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/h2>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-793622\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/bf\/d6\/bfd64a267c43afc8.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Perfect Wedding Weekend Experience By Doing Themed Nights<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"goldbox\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We wanted to create an entire <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/how-to-plan-the-perfect-wedding-weekend\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">weekend experience<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for our family to celebrate, culminating with our wedding, so we created a theme each night. Friday was karaoke night. Saturday was trivia night. Sunday was the wedding. And Monday was a murder mystery. Our family had a blast throughout the entire weekend.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-793623\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/8b\/a6\/8ba692aa564ba0b3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/h2>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-793624\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/4e\/da\/4eda6cb97dd6762a.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/h2>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-793625\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/b8\/4e\/b84e5b866823fe68.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-793634\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/7b\/b7\/7bb7b43544cbdd1c.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They Hosted A&nbsp; Fun Trivia Night Using Materials They Made Themselves<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"goldbox\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The night before our wedding, we had a trivia night. We were inspired by the episode of Friends (&ldquo;The One With the Embryos&rdquo;), and made the trivia about our lives with categories like: Faves, People, Events, and Numbers. Dean and I <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/diy-wedding-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DIY<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&rsquo;d a trivia board using a black tri-fold board, neon-colored envelopes, and index cards. Dean and Rachel&rsquo;s parents competed against Rachel and Dean&rsquo;s mom and sister. We forget who won, but we all had a great time reminiscing on our past.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-793626\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/de\/94\/de94c65b763405ee.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/h2>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-793628\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/f6\/63\/f6630b5e639c7237.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/h2>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-793630\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/90\/05\/90052802a50db58b.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/h2>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-793629\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/33\/bb\/33bba47d06bd8bec.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-793635\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/5b\/ea\/5beac45b0c783664.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meaningful Ways They Honored The Memory Of The Groom&rsquo;s Father By Reserving Him A Seat At Their Celebration<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"goldbox\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We used every moment of the day to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/9-ways-personalize-wedding-ceremony\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">personalize the experience<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and honor those we love most. Dean&rsquo;s father unexpectedly passed away a year and half before our wedding. We wanted to bring him into the weekend as much as possible. When we set the table, we created a place for him and added a placard on the back of his chair that read: &ldquo;In loving memory of Mark Henley who is celebrating with us in heaven.&rdquo; We gave the placard to Dean&rsquo;s mother after the weekend as a keepsake.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-793605\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/9d\/d9\/9dd9f083c351b3e6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/h2>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-793604\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/f1\/db\/f1db50ff10ce663d.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/h2>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-793603\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/27\/14\/27147da22923029f.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They Included Their Family To Help Decide On Their Wedding Menu&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"goldbox\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One benefit of a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/ultimate-guide-planning-micro-wedding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">micro wedding<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> was designing a custom menu with a private chef. We had four hors d&rsquo;oeuvres and a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wedding-catering-options-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">four course menu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> catered by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fusionflair.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fusion Flair<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. We also brought our family into the process for a collaborative menu design. We gave everyone Fusion Flair&rsquo;s large catalog, and asked them to pick a few options for each course. We tallied up the votes, added our own preferences and customizations, and made sure we had a good balance for the entire meal. Everyone loved it!<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-793607\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/3c\/5a\/3c5a70eb75cedad7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/h2>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-793606\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/30\/52\/30524f7f32bb5ac4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planning A Follow Up Celebration For Friends In Mexico<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"goldbox\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next, we have a make-up <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/guide-to-planning-destination-wedding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">destination celebration<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Sayulita, Mexico. We&rsquo;re calling it our one year wedding anniversary celebration, and we get to throw a three-day party for our friends. We never would&rsquo;ve designed two different experiences without the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wedding-planning-during-covid-19-advice-for-couples\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pandemic<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but we&rsquo;re so glad it worked out this way.&nbsp;<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-793638\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/75\/e7\/75e725846803da2d.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-793637\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/52\/af\/52afef61fe770c3f.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-793636\" src=\"https:\/\/images.junebugweddings.com\/3b\/41\/3b4186f5af2e1de3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"goldbox\">\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><em>The Wedding Team:<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Photography &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/mirellecarmichael.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Mirelle Carmichael Photography<\/a><br>\nEvent Planning &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thewalkdowntheaisle.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">The Walk Down The Aisle<\/a><br>\nCeremony Venue &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/jotr\/planyourvisit\/permitsandreservations.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Joshua Tree National Park<\/a><br>\nReception Venue &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acmehouseco.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Villa Carmelita<\/a><br>\nFloral Design &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vasobello.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Vaso Bello<\/a><br>\nCatering &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fusionflair.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Fusion Flare<\/a><br>\nCake &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/romanblas.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Over The Rainbow<\/a><br>\nMakeup Artist &amp; Hair Styling- <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chelseanicolemh.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Chelsea Nicole Hair + Makeup<\/a><br>\nEarrings &amp; Hair Pin &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elibrehandmade.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Elibre Handmade<\/a><br>\nBridal Shoes &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellabelleshoes.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Bella Belle<\/a><br>\nGroom&rsquo;s Apparel &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/suitsupply.com\/en-us\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Suit Supply<\/a><br>\nGroom&rsquo;s Shoes &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paulsmith.com\/us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Paul Smith<\/a><br>\nHanger &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/shop\/GriffinsNestCo?ref=simple-shop-header-name&amp;listing_id=749792403\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">GriffinsNestCo<\/a><br>\nRings &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.devonsjewelers.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">DeVons<\/a><br>\nRing Box &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/themrsbox.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">The Mrs. Box<\/a><br>\nVow Books &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/shop\/OlivePaperieCo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Olive Paperie<\/a><br>\nRentals &ndash; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.signatureparty.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Signature Party Rentals<\/a><br>\nLinen &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbjlinen.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">BBJ Linens<\/a><br>\nSignage &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wildhouseink.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Wildhouse Ink<\/a><br>\nTransportation &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cardifflimo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Cardiff Transportation<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Congratulations to Rachel and Dean on their gorgeous Joshua Tree sunset micro wedding. Big thanks to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mirellecarmichael.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mirelle Carmichael Photography<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for capturing every moment and detail that made this celebration so special. And of course, a special thank you to Junebug member <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thewalkdowntheaisle.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Walk Down The Aisle<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for sharing this beautiful wedding with us. To see more of their talent, check out their <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/vendors\/wedding-planners\/california\/palm-springs\/The-Walk-Down-the-Aisle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">profile<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/vendors\/wedding-planners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">directory of expert planners from around the world.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just like this wedding, the easiest way to make sure your big day is creative, personalized, memorable, and fun is by drawing inspiration from your own love story. Not sure where to start? Check out our guide to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/unique-wedding-planning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">planning a unique wedding<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to help you and your partner come up with original ideas as you plan a special day that&rsquo;s uniquely yours.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An otherworldly landscape with distinctly spiny trees and spectacular rock formations&mdash;there&rsquo;s just something so magical about tying the knot in the heart of Joshua Tree. While the pandemic may have affected Rachel and Dean&rsquo;s original destination wedding plans, the pair decided to have a special weekend celebration instead with just their immediate family. And with the help of planner and Junebug member The Walk Down The Aisle, the pair pulled off an epic sunset micro [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":38,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"kia_subtitle":"","footnotes":"","_wpscppro_dont_share_socialmedia":false,"_wpscppro_custom_social_share_image":0,"_facebook_share_type":"","_twitter_share_type":"","_linkedin_share_type":"","_pinterest_share_type":"","_linkedin_share_type_page":"","_instagram_share_type":"","_medium_share_type":"","_threads_share_type":"","_google_business_share_type":"","_selected_social_profile":[],"_wpsp_enable_custom_social_template":false,"_wpsp_social_scheduling":{"enabled":false,"datetime":null,"platforms":[],"status":"template_only","dateOption":"today","timeOption":"now","customDays":"","customHours":"","customDate":"","customTime":"","schedulingType":"absolute"},"_wpsp_active_default_template":true},"categories":[1368,1149,1603,1079,1309,1005,1087,1093],"tags":[1445,1105,1114,1438,1448,1099,1097],"class_list":["post-793592","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-backyard-wedding","category-california-wedding","category-desert-wedding","category-garden-wedding","category-palm-springs-wedding","category-real-weddings","category-romantic-wedding","category-whimsical-wedding","tag-blush","tag-coral","tag-ivory","tag-peach","tag-pink","tag-sage-green","tag-yellow"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/793592","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/38"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=793592"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/793592\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=793592"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=793592"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/junebugweddings.com\/wedding-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=793592"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}