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Sophisticated Wedding at The Flagler Museum - Palm Beach, Florida - Christin and Joe

christy — Fri, 25 May 2012 13:00:00 GMT

Christin and Joe celebrated their marriage with a sophisticated, white-on-white wedding at the elegant Flagler Museum in Palm Beach Florida. The stunning venue, gorgeous fashion, thoughtful details, and of course all of the happiness, were captured by bee photographie.

The Goals: from Christin - First and foremost, we wanted God to be present as we became man and wife. It was also important to us that our ceremony was very personal. We wanted our family involved. My brothers preformed a song, Joe's aunt did a reading, and my Dad did a prayer of blessing. It was so special having all of our siblings in our wedding party too! After that, we wanted to be surrounded by the people we love as we exchanged our wedding vows and celebrated.

The Design: I wanted a very classic, sophisticated, almost "Great Gatsby" feel. Being in Palm Beach, we also wanted to incorporate a bit of an ocean or beachy feel which was done by using coral and lanterns on the tablescapes. Our color palette was very neutral. I have a hard time committing to color, and you can't go wrong with white for a wedding! I wanted white on white on white! All of the flowers were white, and my bridesmaids were in a champagne colored dress.

For the details, we brought in personal touches. I custom designed our invitations, which were very simple but classic and timeless. The paper, letterpress and fonts were all very important in creating our perfect invitation. The final touch was the custom stamp with a picture of our engagement spot! For our wedding favors we did a beautiful box of large matches with a shell on the front. On the binding is said "Christin & Joseph- The Perfect Match"!

Our cake was was a four-tiered buttercream-frosted vanilla cake, adorned with fresh peonies, and it looked amazing on the lucite cake stand! But I really loved our appetizers and desserts! MINI everything!...mini tomato soup and grilled cheese, fish and chips, sliders, hotdogs, chicken gyros. For dessert we had mini cupcakes, ice cream cones, milk and cookies, and milkshakes. They were so cute and delicious!

The Look: The formality of our venue definitely was a factor in choosing my wedding dress. It was soft and feminine, slightly sexy, and had just the right amount of detail. Monique Lhuillier really has a way of designing dresses to make women feel and look their absolute best. For my shoes, jewelry and accessories, I wanted to incorporate my personal style with some vintage pieces, dramatic earrings for the reception, and sexy nude heels.

My bridesmaids looked amazing in neutral nude/champagne convertible gowns. They each wore it in a way that flattered them most, and they looked unique, yet cohesive. The guys looked so dapper in their tuxedos. You can't go wrong with a classic bow tie and tux!

The Moments: There were so many special moments! Walking down the aisle towards my soon to be husband. Exchanging our vows...there is something about reciting vows that have been around for years and years, words that our great great grandparents said. They are packed with so much meaning. It's incredibly romantic!

At the reception, we played some Greek music and all the guest formed a circle and danced like crazy around the room. My dad, brother and Joe got in the middle of the circle, flailing their arms, kicking, and throwing napkins! It was hilarious! And when we made our grand exit it was amazing to see all our friends and family giving us a farewell with such love and enthusiasm as we got into our vintage Rolls-Royce!

The Pros: Please visit Christin and Joe's page in our Real Wedding Library for more details on the talented professionals that helped create their wedding day!

Thank you so much for sharing your elegant wedding day with us, Christin and Joe! We wish you all the very best in your new life together!

Fun and Colorful Eco-Friendly Wedding Decor from Bella Signature Design

christy — Thu, 24 May 2012 20:00:00 GMT

Today's styled inspiration shoot is a fun mix of color, creative re-purposing, and unique ideas. Put together by Junebug member Bella Signature Design and captured by Clane Gessel's artistic eye, it is just the sort of inspiration we love at Junebug!

From Bella Signature Design: Our shoot was a combination of two lovely gents (Chris and Glen, who are a real couple and planning their upcoming wedding!) playing with us in a fun, eco-friendly wedding design. We used lots of recycled materials; our goal was to use what we had around. The ceremony backdrop was made out of Home Depot masking tape, recycled ribbon from past events and painted receipt tape. We used the same materials on the aisle chairs, where we let the tape spool out behind the chairs. The runner was hand painted by one of our staff on a natural-colored canvas that we already had. The fabric pomanders were made with fabric from left over projects, chuppah coverings, and ceremony backdrops. Our staff created a ton of pomanders out of them! For the table, we used the same materials plus a few roses and ranunculus to add that soft touch. Chris and Glen were magical to shoot - totally in love and oh-so-photogenic!

Thank you to all of the talented professionals that created this beautiful, eco-friendly wedding inspiration!

Photos: Clane Gessel
Styling & Decor/Floral: Bella Signature Design
Venue: Sodo Park
Custom Aisle Runner: Bella Signature Design
Stir Sticks, Sparkly "Groom" Signs, Table numbers: Covet and Swoon

Rustic Chic Farm Wedding at Florida's Estancia Culinaria - Kelsey and Anthony

christy — Thu, 24 May 2012 13:00:00 GMT

The beautiful details at this rustic chic farm wedding just go on and on! Couple Kelsey and Anthony planned a wedding that was perfectly them, and the images from Captured Photography by Jenny document every incredible design detail and emotional moment of the day. I'm swooning over here!

The Couple: Kelsey and Anthony

The Wedding: 4.7.12 - Estancia Culinaria - Homestead, FL

What three adjectives best describe your wedding? Fun, quirky and special

What was your wedding color palette? Brown, green and cream

What inspired your personal wedding style, and how did you incorporate your style and personalities into your big day? Our wedding style was inspired by our relationship, personalities and interests, along with the venue itself. The wedding was held at my farm, which really catered to interesting and fun decor. More importantly, it holds a lot of importance in our hearts and it’s where we always dreamt of getting married. We incorporated our personalities into our big day in pretty much every aspect of the wedding. Our dog, Luna, walked our rings down the aisle and the bridal party was made up of 22 people who meant the most to us. Also, I changed into Toms, and Anthony changed into converse after the ceremony! We wanted the wedding to have a laid-back, rustic feel to it.

Looking back, what are the moments, decisions or memories that you love the most about your wedding? It’s hard to narrow it down and pick just a few! Our wedding felt like a fairytale to us. After a four and a half year engagement, walking down the aisle to meet the love of my life at the end felt so surreal and wonderful. It’s a moment I’ll always remember vividly. We waited a long time for that day and I can honestly say that it was just perfect. Also, I think one of our favorite moments had to have been our first dance. We danced to, “In My Life” by the Beatles and felt like we were the only ones in the tent. It was a really special moment and we’ll remember it forever.

Choosing to go with our big bridal party was a great choice. We were hesitant at first because we had so many people we wanted up there with us, but were worried what guests might think about the huge bridal party. We finally decided that it was our big day and if we wanted to include all of our friends, we should! Looking back, we wouldn’t have changed a thing. It felt great to have all our friends and family up there with us and we like that it was unique and different. Plus, we never once heard that we had too many people up there!

What piece of advice would you give to a bride planning her wedding today? Don’t spend so much time stressing about planning that you forget to enjoy the planning process! It can be really stressful trying to plan everything to make sure it all turns out perfectly. But, take time to enjoy it all and have fun with it. Don’t be afraid to incorporate quirky details that may seem to be non-traditional. Don’t be worried about what guests will think or say. Everyone going is there to support you and will walk away thinking everything was perfect. Enjoy the wedding itself! It flies by! Taste the food, take time to sit down for cake, have a drink, and dance! Your wedding day only comes around once in your life - make it special!

The Wedding Team:

The Photographer: Captured Photography by Jenny
Ceremony & Reception Venue: Estancia Culinaria
Catering: Mena Catering
Florist: Vivian's Petals
Wedding Cake: Elegant Temptations
Wedding Dress: Watters Brides
Bridesmaids' Apparel & Accessories: Apparel - Dessy
Hair & Make-up: Make-up - Christie Lopez, Hair - Celeste Munyon
Live Music: Junior's Entertainent Group

What a wedding! Kelsey and Anthony, thank you so much for sharing your rustic, charming wedding with us!

Readers, to see more stunning wedding photography, check out our Photobug blog!

Anthropologie Inspired Southern California Wedding at Terranea Resort - Rebecca and Dan

christy — Wed, 23 May 2012 13:00:00 GMT

With Terranea Resort as the backdrop, and soft and inviting Anthropologie inspired wedding decor all around, the glowing couple Rebecca and Dan couldn't possibly have been surrounded by more beauty! What a treat this ocean-view California wedding is!

The Couple: Rebecca and Dan

The Wedding: 7.09.11 - Terranea Resort - Palos Verdes, CA

What three adjectives best describe your wedding day? Intimate, fun and unforgettable

Was there a decor theme that ran through your wedding? What was the inspiration for that particular idea and how did it reflect you as a couple? I love all things Anthropologie, which inspired me to create a warm, natural and charming setting for our wedding. As a couple, we love to host people at our home and we always try to provide a warm and cozy environment for our guests. That’s how we wanted our wedding to feel at our wedding too.

What were some of the different ways you used decor elements to create the beautiful, cohesive event you were envisioning? I wanted my wedding to be both timeless and charming. My wedding dress was an elegant, yet fashion forward Carolina Herrera gown. I dressed my bridesmaids in bright, sunny dresses from Anthropologie. Also, I adored my florist, Susan from Peony and Plum, and her arrangements! I chose flowers and centerpieces that were soft and elegant, but still made a statement.

Where did you choose to hold your wedding, and how did the location influence your decor decisions? We chose Terranea Resort for its stunning views of the Pacific Ocean. The location provided the perfect backdrop for a charming and rustic, yet elegant wedding, and we centered our decor decisions around that theme.

The Wedding Team:

Photographer: Picotte Photography
Wedding Planner: Brooke Avishay - Orange Blosson Wedding Events
Ceremony & Reception Venue: Terranea Resort
Florist: Peony and Plum
Wedding Cake: Cupcakes and Couture
Wedding Dress: Carolina Herrera
Bridesmaids' Apparel & Accessories: Anthropologie
Groom & Groomsmen's Apparel & Accessories: Macy's
Hair & Make-up: Symmetry Beauty
DJ: Tim Coy
Dance Instruction: Dance Doctor
Wedding Favors: Corkey Creations
Wedding Rings: Ultimate Jewelry Designs

Rebecca and Dan, we adore the sweet elegance of your wedding! Thank you so much for sharing!

Readers, fall in love with more romantic wedding stories at our Real Wedding Library!

Roller Skating and Amusement Park Engagement Photo Shoot - Lindsay and Adam

christy — Tue, 22 May 2012 19:30:00 GMT

If this doesn't get you ready for summer, I don't know what will! Adorable South Carolina couple Lindsay and Adam joined up with photographer Ricki Ford, hair stylist Sable Lee, and the wedding planning team at Stunning and Brilliant Events to create a roller skating, ice cream eating, roller-coaster riding, amusement park engagement photo shoot straight out of the movies. They even included signs, both big and small, to let their friends and family know to save the date for 6-23. What fun!

Thank you Lindsay and Adam!

Winter Wedding at The Four Seasons Resort, Whistler - Raven and Lanny

christy — Tue, 22 May 2012 13:00:00 GMT

For two Texans, a winter getaway wedding to the beautiful Four Seasons Resort in Whistler, Canada was the perfect way to celebrate! Raven and Lanny created a wedding day that featured gorgeous nature-inspired decor; a cozy, comfortable setting for their guests; and a snowy winter wonderland that was wildly different than their Texas home. The whole day (including the furry movie star that popped in to their late-night photo booth!) was beautifully captured by Anastasia Photography.

The Couple: Raven and Lanny

The Wedding: 3.14.11 - Four Seasons Resort - Whistler, BC

What were the top three priorities for you in planning your wedding? Decor, food and comfort!

What wedding traditions or cultural traditions did you incorporated into your wedding and what did they mean to you? We didn't follow many wedding traditions or cultural traditions. We pretty much just did what we wanted and incorporated both of our unique tastes to make the wedding suit our personalities.

Were there any places where you “broke the rules” in your wedding planning? Why and how did you do that? We decided not to have a wedding cake. We had 56 guests, so rather than have a small cake, we had the Four Seasons make individual portions of desserts to be served at dinner.

What was your biggest wedding planning success? Having our florist, Rembrandt Designs Co. cut trees for the seating at our ceremony!

What was the most important thing that you learned through the wedding planning process and what would you tell other brides-to-be? Hire a good wedding planner. The day of the wedding was so easy and stress-free because Roxanne Cave, of Celebrate Events took care of everything! Also hire a great photographer...pictures last a lifetime!

The Wedding Team:

Photographer: Anastasia Photography
Event Planner: Roxanne Cave of Celebrate Events
Ceremony Venue: Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Center
Reception Venue: Four Seasons Resort, Whistler
Videographer: Weddings In Motion
Invitation Designer: Leslie Daly Susies Paper, Fort Worth TX
Catering: Four Seasons Resort, Whistler
Florist: Rembrandt Designs Co.
Wedding Dress: Vera Wang
Bridesmaids' Apparel: Lula Kate Dresses from Bella Bridesmaid
Groom and Groomsmen Apparel: Armani
Hair and Make-up: Brenda Bakker
Live Music: The Hairfarmers

Thank you so much, Raven and Lanny, for sharing your special day with us!

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