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Naturally Beautiful French Chateau de Varennes Wedding *

Naturally Beautiful French Chateau de Varennes Wedding *

by | Nov 25, 2021 | Wedding

Naturally Beautiful French Chateau de Varennes Wedding

One day just wasn’t enough to pack the love, dancing, and quality family time into this Château de Varennes wedding celebration. Jessica and Carlo wanted a wedding weekend that prioritized their love for their family, friends, and each other. With the help of wedding planner Marie Chicchirichi, this couple was able to create a whimsical wedding weekend straight out of a fairytale. 

The ceremony and reception venue—Château de Varennes—was a historic, luxury French chateau that would make any couple feel like royalty. To enhance the already beautiful mansion, La Maison Dautel incorporated a floral ceremony arch and delicate arrangements throughout the reception space. 

Photographer Melanie Munoz and Junebug member Luno films captured every moment that made this French wedding one for the books. Keep scrolling for gorgeous fairytale wedding inspiration and an epic balcony bridal bouquet toss. 

More From Luno Films On This Chateau de Varennes Wedding

We had great times with Jessica, Carlo, and their large family during their three-day wedding in France. The whole event was perfectly managed by Marie Chicchirichi—the wedding planner—and everyone enjoyed it. 

The Couple:

Jessica and Carlo

The Wedding:

Charette-Varennes, France

A Celebration Uniting Two Families 

We had the perfect mix of people attend our wedding. We wanted to show our love for all of the guests and also make sure everyone felt included. For us, it wasn’t just about honoring our love but also about our families uniting as one.

Little Moments Make For A Special Day 

There wasn’t one special moment but rather many that made for a truly incredible wedding day. What stood out the most for us was realizing how great the people in our lives are. Not only did we have a great time, but we also prioritized sharing emotions and love with one another. 

Be Selective With Your Guest List

Spend the day with only the people you really want to be there and if possible, celebrate not just one day but a whole weekend—or at least add an extra dinner or brunch. The wedding day goes by way too fast.

Recommended reading: How to Trim Your Wedding Guest List

Select A Venue That Makes You Feel At Home 

We recommend selecting a location close by—for those only able to attend the wedding ceremony—that captivates you and makes you feel right at home. If you’re planning a weekend wedding celebration, find a venue that offers accommodation so you can spend as much time as possible with your family and friends. 

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Melanie Munoz
Event Planning – Marie Chicchirichi
Ceremony + Reception Venue – Château de Varennes
Floral Design – La Maison Dautel
Cake – Atelier de Dorothée
Officiant – Nicole Künzle
Videography – Luno films
Makeup Artist – Lydia Vogt

 

Congratulations to Jessica and Carlo on their whimsical Château de Varennes weekend wedding! And big thanks to Videographer and Junebug member Luno films for sharing this fairytale wedding that’ll have couples dreaming of hosting their own luxury wedding weekends. 

 

 

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Perfectly Boho Joshua Treehouse Elopement *

Perfectly Boho Joshua Treehouse Elopement *

by | Nov 23, 2021 | Wedding

Perfectly Boho Joshua Treehouse Elopement

While your wedding day is one of the most memorable days of your life, it’s also typically one of the most wasteful. So we love it when photographers and planners organize styled shoots that focus on sustainability. This perfectly boho Joshua Treehouse elopement–organized by photographer Eunice Beck–used vintage clothing and decor, dried florals, and the beauty of the Tucson desert to prove that sustainability is still stunning.

From the 70s inspired outfits in the pre-wedding portraits to the use of vintage rugs and floor pillows in the ceremony space, every detail was well-thought-out. Not to mention the pampas grass covered reception tables which were expertly executed. So whether you’re planning your own dreamy desert elopement or you’re just looking for ways to be more eco-conscious, you’re going to want to keep scrolling to see more of this one.

Want A Sustainable Wedding?

While a sustainable wedding may seem hard to host, there are a lot of small changes you can make to have an eco-conscious day. Check out these 20 small changes that are a great place to start!

 

 

 

 

Dream of Celebrating Under The Stars?

Us too! There’s nothing more romantic than celebrating your nuptials under the stars and fairy lights. To maximize the coziness of your reception, be sure to check out these cozy wedding reception tips!

The Talented Team:

Photography – Eunice Beck
Second Shooter – Natalie Allen
Venue – JTH Tucson
Floral Design – Cultivated by Faith
Makeup Artist – Eden Symone
Wedding Dress, Groom’s Apparel & Rentals – Buckhorn Vintage
Second Wedding Dress – Reformation

 

Big thank you to Eunice Beck for capturing and sharing this perfectly boho Joshua Treehouse elopement! To get ahead on your own elopement planning, be sure to check out this checklist.

 

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Fairytale Chateau Neercanne Wedding *

Fairytale Chateau Neercanne Wedding *

by | Nov 21, 2021 | Wedding

Fairytale Chateau Neercanne Wedding

One look at their wedding venue made Kristina and Gerwin fall in love—for good reason. Their Chateau Neercanne wedding was a real-life fairytale set at a gorgeous castle in the Netherlands. 

Event planner Nikki de Lang Wedding & Events added simple yet elegant decor and used the castle’s grounds to create a unique ceremony seating arrangement. On top of that, floral designer Moon Daisy dressed up the space with elegant arrangements, including a floral drenched circular arch, using soft blushes, eucalyptus, and gold details. 

To make the wedding even more special, Gerwin’s brothers, sisters, and dad recited a Dutch tradition in their Armstrong clan tartan. Get ready to see a fairytale wedding come to life with photos captured by Ik Trouw van Jou.

The Couple:

Kristina and Gerwin

The Wedding:

Chateau Neercane, Maastricht, The Netherlands

Something Old and Something Borrowed

For the “something borrowed”, one of my girls gave me a pin to borrow and then handed me “something old,” which was a bridal locket with my and my late grandmother’s picture in it! My grandmother was a mother figure to me. I was so touched by this, I couldn’t stop crying. So we pinned the locket to my bouquet so she was there. She blessed our day with sunshine and love.

Planning A Wedding During A Pandemic

We wanted a weekend wedding to accommodate everyone. Due to COVID-19, we needed to make it even smaller. So, we had to be strict with the guest lists—only direct family and closest friends. Ultimately, we were so happy with our 50 guests! The whole weekend gave us quality time with each other and we didn’t feel so rushed.

Created A New Wedding in 8 Weeks

Our original wedding venue burned down eight weeks prior to our wedding. We set this almost-brand-new wedding in those eight weeks! We wanted an entire weekend celebration, so we had to arrange new locations for everyone, change the invitations, and everything that goes along with changing venues. However, the details of the wedding were phenomenal— handwritten name cards, custom-made logos, and doorposts in our guests’ rooms.

Only Had Eyes For One Another

The ceremony was the most transcending moment of the wedding. We debated for so long on whether we were going to say our vows in front of everyone or not. We both felt so insecure, but we’re so happy we did. You could say we were in a bubble all day—we only had eyes for one another. Saying our vows to each other that day was so magical.

Advice From The Bride

Enjoy the wedding planning process, but also make a plan B and C. Spend the time to think about what is needed to have and nice to have and agree on that together. Finally, we built a few moments of alone time during the wedding and that was amazing. We used that time to just be alone together and take it all in.

Why A Chateau Neercanne Wedding?

We initially didn’t choose this venue. We had another venue in Belgium, which burned down eight weeks prior. We were so devastated but when we saw this location we just forgot about the other location. It was meant to be! Due to COVID-19 and a lot of cancellations, we were able to keep our wedding date too.

The Wedding Team:

Photography + Videography – Ik Trouw van Jou
Event Planning – Nikki de Lang Wedding & Events
Venue – Chateau Neercanne
Floral Design – Moon Daisy
Cake – Sugarlips Cakes
Officiant – Taco Willems
DJ – De vriendelijke DJ
Live Music – Simon Feenstra
Makeup Artist – Marion Bridal Hair & Make-up
Wedding Dress – Pronovias
Groom’s Apparel – Michael & Giso

 

Congratulations to Kristina and Gerwin on their fairytale Chateau Neercanne wedding. Thank you to Ik Trouw van Jou for capturing and sharing this day with us. For more fairytale-like wedding inspiration, check out this magnificent fairytale Colony 29 wedding and this naturally beautiful French Chateau de Varennes wedding.

 

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Florals Star In This Chic Laguna Beach Wedding *

Florals Star In This Chic Laguna Beach Wedding *

by | Nov 18, 2021 | Wedding

Florals Star In This Chic Laguna Beach Wedding

Despite fall quickly approaching, we’re not quite ready to let go of summer yet. So it’s no wonder that we can’t get enough of Colton and Tyler’s chic Laguna Beach wedding at Terra Laguna Beach. Despite the challenges of planning a wedding during the pandemic, the day turned out perfectly thanks to their planner, Events By Pure Lavish.

The draped florals of the ceremony backdrop–arranged by Sacred Romance Floral Design–added a glamorous touch to the venue’s lush landscape. Meanwhile, the use of greenery on the reception tables and agate name cards paired with the natural feel of the space perfectly. And, of course, it’d be a shame to talk about this wedding without mentioning how handsome the grooms looked in their burgundy and navy ASOS suits and matching Louboutin’s–which added a subtle pop of color to the day.

Junebug member and photographer Oh Lovely Wedding did an amazing job capturing every heartfelt moment of this special day–from the emotional first look to their seaside portraits. If you’re looking for oceanside wedding inspiration that still screams elegant, look no further because this one is a true treat.

The Couple:

Colton and Tyler

The Wedding:

Terra Laguna Beach, Laguna Beach, California

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Choosing Matching Wedding Shoes

We picked our wedding colors very early on. Tyler always wanted burgundy (despite his family’s hesitations to also be in burgundy), and Colton was always set on navy. We decided to buy both suits from ASOS to save money for the Louboutin’s we both had our hearts set on. We loved having matching dress shoes for the ceremony and then switching into matching Nikes for the reception.

Opting For A Chic Laguna Beach Wedding

We knew we wanted things to be outdoors and we knew we wanted to be married in Southern California where Tyler is from. In full honesty, we were also big fans of the show Laguna Beach which may have influenced us a little. From there, we made a list of venues and quickly fell in love with the blend of simplicity and dramatics the Terra provides in its design.

Including Friends And Personal Vows In The Ceremony

Our officiant Priscilla is a close friend of Tyler’s family who we grew up with. She was also one of the only adults from Tyler’s world that Colton spent time with in the early stages of our relationship. We knew we wanted someone who knew both of us and loved that Priscilla was also a marriage and family therapist with 50 years of marriage experience to speak from. Additionally, we wrote our own vows and referenced things that are special to our relationship like Sweet Home Alabama and Tyler vowed to kiss me anytime he wants—insert heart eyes here!.

Working With Junebug Member Oh Lovely Wedding

Amanda was simply incredible. She had also taken our engagement photos for us (at 6 am no less!), and we knew that her knowledge of us and our relationship would shine in our wedding photos. She made sure that the entire day was comfortable for each of us and that no moment was missed. I would genuinely say that we’ve become friends with Amanda over the last two years and that made all the difference on the big day!

Creating A Wedding Planning Mood Board

When we got engaged, we immediately started brainstorming how to bring our vision to life. We knew we wanted it to be entirely outdoors, we knew we wanted a familial vibe, and we knew we wanted a color scheme that lent itself to us wearing different colored suits. From there, we worked with our coordinator on a very detailed mood board that took into account the jewel and earth tones that we loved and the simple green and white florals that we thought would best compliment those colors. The final details came together as we looked for ways to build in each of our personalities.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Oh Lovely Wedding
Event Planning – Events By Pure Lavish
Venue & Catering – Terra Laguna Beach
Floral Design – Sacred Romance Floral Design
Cake – SusieCakes
DJ – Halicia Ashford
Videography – Theatre 10
Rings – Designer’s Touch Jewelry
Rentals – Insta Booth LA
Signage – Borrowing Birch

 

Thank you again to Junebug member Oh Lovely Wedding for capturing and sharing this chic Laguna Beach wedding with us. To see more of her incredible work, check out her profile in our directory of wedding photographers from around the world! And be sure to check out our ultimate wedding planning roadmap to get you ready for your own special day.

 

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Beautiful Backyard Florida Wedding *

Beautiful Backyard Florida Wedding *

by | Nov 16, 2021 | Wedding

Beautiful Backyard Florida Wedding

This wedding was doused in florals and feathers. We mean it—Bridgerton’s got nothing on this backyard Florida wedding. Alexa and Javin decided to tie the knot at their home when COVID restrictions didn’t allow for a destination wedding. With florals by 2 Birds Events and help from wedding planner–and Junebug member–Carefully Curated Events, their backyard was completely transformed into a gorgeous fairy-tale wedding venue. 

Speaking of fairy tales, Alexa’s gorgeous blush-toned gown makes it easy to understand why brides are opting for more colorful wedding dresses. Her bridesmaids complemented her look with matching mauve gowns while the groom and groomsmen rocked dark green suits and floral ties. Thankfully, Britt & Bean Photography captured the essence of the entire wedding. Keep scrolling to see every detail of this beautiful backyard wedding.

The Couple:

Alexa and Javin

The Wedding:

Tampa, Florida

Bridal Quality Time With The Girls

While I was so incredibly happy with our decor and florals, the part of the day that filled my heart was being able to enjoy the day with the five most amazing girlfriends, my bridesmaids. It’s not easy to build healthy strong relationships and friendships that are filled with unconditional love. When I look back at photos at myself and my girls, I couldn’t be more proud to have had them by my side. Weddings are the perfect time to reflect on all the blessings you have—especially your people.

Marrying Your Best Friend

The most memorable part of the day was walking back up the aisle together. Everything happens so fast during the ceremony, you don’t even realize what is happening. But after it’s over and it’s just you two together, you can finally have your “Oh my god, I just got to marry my best friend” moment.

Choosing A Backyard Florida Wedding

We were originally supposed to have a destination wedding in North Carolina, but it didn’t work out due to COVID restrictions. So we picked the most beautiful, most comfortable place for us in Florida—my home!

Advice From The Bride

This is the most overstated and stereotypical piece of advice, but it’s also the most important: find a way to manage your stress. I won’t say “don’t stress” because that is impossible, but you have to find a way to handle it or it will steal your joy. Halfway through my planning process, I wanted to call off the whole big wedding and just go to the courthouse. It’s not a fun feeling so avoid it as much as possible.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Britt & Bean Photography
Event Planning – Carefully Curated Events
Floral Design – 2 Birds Events
Catering – Saltblock Hospitality
Cake – Halelife Bakery
DJ – DJ Moreno
Photobooth – The Gala Photobooth
Videography – Julie Gomez/ Vidamotions 
Invitation Design – A&P Designs
Makeup Artist – Jennifer Beauty Co. and Sarah Dorado
Hair Styling – Jennifer Beauty Co
Bridesmaids’ Apparel – Azazie
Rings – Summit Diamonds
Rentals – Kate Ryan Events

 

Congratulations to Alexa and Javin on their beautiful backyard Florida wedding! Big thank you to Britt & Bean Photography for sharing and capturing this day with us. And, of course, thank you to Junebug member Carefully Curated Events for planning the entire day. To see more of their wedding planning, check out their profile in our directory of wedding planners from around the globe!

 

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