by kailey | Jul 21, 2021 | Wedding
From wedding sizes to popular fashion, trends in the wedding industry are constantly changing. Couples are no longer bound to strict wedding day traditions. Your day is about authentically celebrating the union of your two lives. The best place to start when planning your authentic celebration? Your wedding venue.
Selecting your wedding venue should be at the top of your wedding checklist. It becomes a determining factor for many planning details like guestlist size, decor, and dining options. Finding a venue that feels unique to your love can be intimidating.
Don’t fret! There’s no shortage of unique venues. If you’re looking to forgo the traditional wedding route, we’ve got you covered. Here are the top unconventional wedding venue ideas that celebrate the uniqueness of every couple and every celebration style.
Airplane Hangar Or An Airport
Dying to take your love to new heights? Say goodbye to a traditional wedding venue and hello to an Airport wedding. Whether you’re a lover of planes, adventure, or just looking for a way to stand out from the rest, look no further than an airport for your unconventional wedding venue. Talk about kicking off your marriage on an ultimate high.
Your Family Home
With weddings getting smaller and intentionality quickly becoming a priority, we’ve seen more and more weddings are taking place at home. Not only can this be a potentially budget-saving option, it also adds personality and meaning to any wedding day. Exchanging “I do’s” surrounded by your loved ones, in your family home—a truly memorable place to host.
Airbnb Wedding Venue
Airbnb is not just a popular travel housing option. From tiny homes fit for cozy elopements to large, jaw-dropping mansions and everything in between—Airbnb has something fit for every couple, no matter the wedding size.
Sold on an Airbnb wedding venue, but need extra help finding one that fits your wedding aesthetic? We’ve taken the stress out of the search. Check out the best wedding venues in every state.
Museum Or Art Gallery
Built-in decor and free entertainment are just two benefits that come with hosting your big day at a museum or art gallery. Maybe you’re a lover of art or maybe your first date was at a museum. This could be a stunning, unconventional wedding space for couples looking to make their lovefest stand out. Not to mention, many museums and art galleries rent out space that is equipt for large or small weddings—there’s no limiting your wedding planning possibilities.
Use The Zoo
Animal lovers, this one’s for you. Take your wedding for a walk on the wild side and say “I do” at the zoo. If you’re dreaming of an outdoor celebration, but looking for a unique twist a zoo wedding is the answer.
A benefit to hosting a zoo wedding is the professionals provided to assist with bringing your big day to life. Not to mention, what better way to liven up your reception than with animal encounters. Your big day will be one to remember, not just for you, but also for all of your guests.
Yachts For Unconventional Wedding Venues
It’s time to let your love set sail. If you’re dreaming of exchanging vows with views, this one’s for you. Whether it’s your shared love of the water or your love for adventure, selecting a yacht or boat as an unconventional wedding venue can be a classy, romantic, and stand-out way to kick off your marriage.
A National Park
Nature is the most stunning backdrop, prove us wrong. Whether you’re looking for a large outdoorsy lovefest or ditching tradition for an elopement-style ceremony, hosting a national park celebration is full of endless possibilities. For couples dreaming up a secluded wedding venue that doesn’t lack views, this is perfect for you.
With so many stunning national park options, it can be hard to pick just one. Here are nine of the prettiest U.S. national parks fit for any style wedding.
Your Favorite Coffee Shop Or Bakery
Coffee, food, and baked goods—oh my! Maybe you had your first date at a cute cafe. Maybe you and your significant other are lovers of coffee. Whatever your reasoning may be, we don’t blame you for wanting to host your wedding in one of these unconventional locations.
An Urban Brewery or Distillery
Planning your wedding around the reception bar? Raise your glasses to this final unconventional wedding venue option. A brewery wedding is fit for you. Breweries and Distilleries are full of endless fun possibilities—from wedding size to decor options. If you’re searching for even more ways to personalize your big day, create a signature cocktail or work with the brewmaster to create a special beer.
If you’re ready to ditch the traditional wedding path you’re still in luck. There’s no shortage of unique wedding venues that will reflect both you and your significant other. After picking out the perfect jaw-dropping venue it’s time to move to the next item on your wedding planning checklist—deciding on a wedding size and crafting your dream guest list.
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by olivia | Jul 21, 2021 | Wedding
Choosing the perfect venue for you and your partner can be challenging, but for Amanda and Matt, they knew it was love at first sight. To pay homage to Matt’s Arizona roots, they felt it only right to have their wedding with the Superstition Mountains as their backdrop. Their elegant Paseo wedding featured warm color tones, an outfit change, and a perfect desert sunset. By incorporating the desert’s natural colors, wedding planner Your Jubilee created an elegant, yet totally dreamy space for this couple to tie the knot.
Amanda looked completely gorgeous with her sheer, beaded dress with a tail of tulle coming from her shoulders. The look was complete, with her stylish mismatched bridesmaids. And to finish the evening, their reception included a photobooth VW bus, Amanda’s sequin reception dress, and a glamorous streamer send-off.
Keep scrolling to see more of this show-stopping wedding as captured by Morgan McCanne Photo. But don’t blame us if you opt to get married in the desert after!
The Couple:
Amanda and Matt
The Wedding:
The Paseo, Apache Junction, Arizona
Focusing On Their Love
Since our wedding was during COVID, it was an important reminder that this moment was about us and our love for each other. We were there to get married and then celebrate that moment after the fact. Whoever showed up, showed up. But at the end of the day, it was the fact that we were officially husband and wife.
Reading Their Vows
When we got engaged, we were totally on board to just let the officiant run the show, but then Amanda read another bride’s thoughts on the subject. She brought up the point that this is the one time you’ll get to express how much your spouse means to you in front of the entire world. With that in mind, we knew we had to make it personal because our love for each other is personal. It’s unique to us and we wanted our commitment to each other to feel that way too—it was 100% worth it.
Hire A Wedding Planner
If you are planning a wedding out of state, it’s so worth hiring a planner. It kept us sane throughout the whole process. You can lose your mind with all the options that are out there. Don’t waste time getting lost with what’s out there. Your planner will know your style, look, and goals to help narrow down selections for whatever vendor you need help finding. Plus, they usually have options for every budget.
A Perfect Paseo Wedding
Amanda grew up in California right by the beach, and Matt grew up in Arizona surrounded by the desert and mountains. Both met in Texas, which was lacking all of those things. Matt proposed on the beach, so that was one piece of our marriage journey. To round it all out, we knew we had to go with mountains for the big day, and you cannot compete with the Superstition Mountain views at The Paseo. They’re so breathtaking!
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Congratulations to Amanda and Matt on their stunning desert Paseo wedding! Major shoutout to Morgan McCanne Photo for capturing and sharing this day with us. If you’re into these desert wedding vibes, check out this bright and whimsical desert wedding and this intimate Las Vegas desert wedding for more inspiration.
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by olivia | Jul 20, 2021 | Wedding
Creating a unique wedding that feels like it’s all your own makes your special day feel absolutely perfect. Brittny and Lawrence’s Proper Hotel Wedding was unique to their relationships with each other and their community. Not only was this the first wedding ever done at this hotel, but this couple didn’t leave a unique detail out of it.
From a semi-circle seating arrangement to a Chuppah drenched in baby’s breath, Isabel Kate Events helped create a very 70s-inspired celebration. Plus, Van Morrison’s daughter sang at the wedding—truly amazing. And let’s talk about the couple’s wedding day looks. Brittny was absolutely glowing at 7 months pregnant in her sleek white bridal gown and Lawrence kept it classic in a grey suit. But we won’t spoil the whole thing! Keep scrolling to see more of this unique wedding captured by Junebug member Teri B Photography.
The Couple:
Brittny and Lawrence
The Wedding:
Proper Hotel, Santa Monica, California
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A Memorable Proper Hotel Wedding
Walking into the ceremony together was incredibly emotional and memorable. We set up the room in a semi-circle to represent the community. It was a powerful configuration to have everyone facing and surrounding us as we walked to the Chuppah together.
Unique and Personalized Ceremony
Our ceremony was very personal. We incorporated my husband’s Jewish background and my spiritual yoga practice. Our co-officiants were my yoga teacher friend, Wah, and Lawrence’s long-time friend, Andrew, who introduced us. They guided us through a ceremony where we included traditional rituals, blessings, and readings from our family, friends, and community. The ceremony allowed for everyone in attendance to participate, as well as acknowledgment of those who couldn’t be with us. The ceremony took place under a Chuppah made of baby’s breath, notes, and small items guests attached to the Chuppah.
A Surprise Serenade
The biggest surprise, and the most memorable moment, was when Lawrence—as a complete surprise to me—got up on stage with the band to sing Crimson and Clover. He had secretly prepared with a voice coach. It was amazing and everyone had so much fun with it! I was so beyond surprised and touched that he had the courage to do that.
Congratulations to Brittny and Lawrence on their Proper Hotel wedding in Santa Monica. And big thank you to Junebug member Teri B Photography for both capturing and sharing this day with us. To see more of Teri’s work, check out her profile in our directory of wedding photographers from around the globe!
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by riley | Jul 19, 2021 | news, Wedding
For some couples, tying the knot in a civil ceremony at the courthouse isn’t ideal, but we love the fact that couples aren’t letting COVID get in the way of celebrating their love however they can. Janine and Sarah celebrated their love for one another in a simply elegant outdoor micro wedding after saying “I do” at the registry office, and it was everything you could want in an intimate affair.
Friends and family surrounded the couple as they promised their lives to each other before heading outside for drinks and portraits. Photographer Hannah Konda Fotographie beautifully captured the free-spirited vibes of the day, and we can’t wait to share them with you! So keep scrolling to see how less can be more.
The Couple:
Janine and Sarah
The Wedding:
Düsseldorf, Germany
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The Timeline Of The Outdoor Micro Wedding
We tied the knot at the registry office with family and our closest friends. The style was very formal. But after the ceremony, we had a great get-together in one of the parks nearby, where we took photos.
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Wedding Day Advice
Be exactly who you are. It does not matter if things do not work out as you expect. No matter what, it will be the best day of your life, so don’t let anything get you down–even when your party is smaller due to COVID restrictions. We had to move our big party because of COVID, but it was still the best day of our lives! Get back to the original thought of why you are getting married. It’s because you love your partner, and that’s all that counts.
Custom Wedding Day Fashion
We each have our own style. We looked at a lot of dresses, but in the end, the suit was designed for Sarah, and the skirt and top that Janine wore was a combination that we chose ourselves. Everything we found in the shops was not really our desired style.
Congratulations again to Janine and Sarah on their elegant outdoor micro wedding! We’re so glad that Hannah Konda Fotographie was there to capture the love these two share. If you’re planning your own micro “I do’s,” check out our guide on hosting a creative micro wedding!
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by olivia | Jul 19, 2021 | Wedding
With mismatched colorful chairs, bohemian rugs, and an autumn color palette, Amanda and Kyle’s Soho South Cafe wedding was colorful, trendy, and a Pinner’s dream. This venue was the only one they looked at, and it was love at first sight. Not only is the venue both stunning and unique with its high ceilings, large windows, and strung lights, but Ivory & Beau didn’t shy away from adding beautiful colors and textures to the space.
This colorful day also included bridesmaids in perfectly mismatched dresses, a beautiful embroidered bridal denim jacket, and terracotta pot seating charts. We’re definitely suckers for a good bohemian wedding, and this one is one for the books. Get ready to add some inspiration to your mood board with photos captured by Mackensey Alexander.
The Couple:
Amanda and Kyle
The Wedding:
Soho South Cafe, Savannah, Georgia
Beautiful and Safe Celebration
I’m just so proud that it all came together as perfectly as it did despite everything going on in 2020. We were so stressed about having the wedding and we ended up having to decrease the guest list significantly. It was beautiful, safe, and perfect, and I wouldn’t change a thing!
A Soho South Cafe Wedding
Honestly, it was the only venue we looked at. I saw some photos on Instagram and knew I wanted to check it out. We went and it was perfect. It really fit the vibe we were going for.
Personalizing Their Ceremony
Our officiant was my best friend. We recently moved to Savannah and didn’t know anyone locally yet that we felt comfortable asking to officiate our ceremony. Asking my best friend ended up being the best decision because it was personalized and so special.
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DIY Party Favors
We had DIY party favors for all the guests. I ordered a bunch of 2-inch succulents and cacti then planted them in small terracotta pots. My mom and I painted to match the wedding. It was so cute and I know a lot of my friends and family still have theirs at home.
Congratulations to Amanda and Kyle on their colorful Soho South Cafe wedding. Thank you to Ivory & Beau for sharing this day with us. Loved the pops of color in this wedding? Check out how to create your perfect wedding mood board and how to choose your color palette to include them in your own.
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