by riley | Feb 25, 2021 | news
A wedding complete with a seaside ceremony, handwritten notes to each guest, and five different food stations—talk about unique and absolutely beautiful. Emily and Calvin’s ocean meets greenhouse Dos Pueblos Orchid Farm wedding was California sunshine meets natural glam. With the color palette of terracotta, salmon, blush, and champagne, planner CCL Events created a moody yet dreamy vibe that perfectly contrasted the eco-friendly indoor and outdoor space.
After tying the knot with the Santa Barbara coastline as the backdrop, the couple celebrated with their guests in a greenhouse reception full of thousands of cafe lights, dancing and drinking, and food stations galore. We’re talking pie, churros, oysters, sushi, and even hot Cheetos.
Thank goodness photographer May Iosotaluno was there to capture every detail. One look at these photos, and you’ll be pining for a California sunset.
The Couple:
Emily and Calvin
The Wedding:
Dos Pueblos Orchid Farm, Santa Barbara, California
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Personalizing The Ceremony With Music
To make our ceremony more personal, we decided to each be walked down the aisle with both of our parents. Our parents and family mean the world to us, and it only made sense that Calvin and I both were able to have our parents by our side during that special moment. We also chose songs for the ceremony that were lighthearted and fun, like Baby by Ariel Pink for our bridal party and The Bird by Anderson Paak for Calvin and his parents. For my walk down the aisle, we went with something more dramatic and classic, Unchained Melody. It was also important that we had our ceremony overlooking the ocean since many significant moments in our relationship took place on the beach where we had our first date or near the sea, where he proposed!
Why An Orchid Farm Wedding
We chose our wedding venue Dos Pueblos Orchid Farm because of the romantic yet breezy California coast that it encompasses. We wanted to honor the beautiful coastline that we love so much and throw in some contrast with the warm terracotta, salmon, blush, and champagne hues. We wanted the day to feel dreamy and romantic yet fun and bold. We wanted our guests to feel the love and joy on our day of celebration.
A Special Handwritten Note To The Guests
The most important thing about planning our wedding was that each and every one of our guests had fun and felt our love. They all mean so much to us, our individual growth as humans, and our growth as a couple. For our wedding day, we wanted to give it all back to them. We handwrote individual letters to each guest just to tell them how special they are to us.
Incorporating Unique Food Stations
We had plenty of snacks and appetizers that our guests could enjoy because we both love to eat! We had a sushi handroll and oyster station because…how could we not with that amazing ocean view? We also did a hot Cheetos station with all our favorite flavors. A churro station because we both love churros. My personal favorite was our pie station with our favorite pies from the Pie Hole. We both love pie over cake, and our wedding date was 3/14, so it only made sense that we opted out of cake entirely and had a pie cutting.
Congratulations to Emily and Calvin on their orchid farm wedding! We’re so glad that May Iosotaluno was there to capture every stunning detail of the day. Love their mismatched bridesmaids dresses? Then check out how to pull off the mismatched bridesmaids dresses for your own wedding
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by olivia | Feb 25, 2021 | Wedding
A guitar used as a guest book, bohemian decor, and the Ace Hotel and Swim Club in Palm Springs are just a few of the details that made this wedding truly special. Every unique touch of this burgundy and gold wedding paid homage to the couple’s favorite things and what brought them together.
This couple kept their guests in mind while planning every detail to ensure the day was perfect for them and their guests. Thanks to the help of Details, Darling, Ashley and Jake thought of it all. Some of our favorite details from their wedding include tacos, s’mores, dogs, and even a marijuana bar! See what we mean? They wanted their guests to have a good time. We’ll let Kaylee Chelsea Photography’s photos do the rest of the storytelling!
The Couple
Ashley and Jake
The Wedding
Palm Springs, California
Desert Fall at the Ace Hotel
We knew we wanted the wedding in Palm Springs because we love the city’s vibe and the backdrop of the desert and San Jacinto mountains. The desert in fall is so beautiful and the weather is perfect. We chose the Ace Hotel and Swim Club because it fit the vintage and laid back style we were going for perfectly! We decided on it the day we saw it. They are also dog friendly and of course our two dogs, who are basically our children, needed to be a part of our wedding. I also love the marquee they have which they let you personalize for your day. I’m a Harry Potter nerd so our marquee said “After all this time? Always” with our initials and wedding date.
Music Brings People Together
Music is a very important part of our lives. Jake plays guitar and piano and my favorite pastime is going to shows and concerts. I didn’t finalize our wedding music until the week before because there were so many songs to choose from that were special. The procession for the family and bridesmaids was “In My Life” by The Beatles, one of our favorite bands. The song that my dad and I walked down the aisle to was a song I have had picked out for this moment for my entire adult life — “Over the Hills and Far Away” by Led Zeppelin. The recessional song we chose was from Bright Eyes, called “First Day of My Life”. I always thought our first dance would be Queen’s “My Best Friend”, but we saved that for the grand entrance. Instead, we went with a cover of a song called “I Love How You Love Me” played by Rusty Clanton for our first dance.
Food and Fun For Everyone
Honestly, we just wanted everyone to have fun. I’ve always loved being a wedding guest and Jake usually does not, so we really wanted this to be a celebration where every guest could enjoy themselves and not get bored. We had an open bar, dancing, a photo booth, s’mores, late night snacks and a “marry-juana bar” so we had a little something for everyone. Our one requirement for the wedding was tacos! We love tacos and could not imagine having anything else at our wedding. Rather than a traditional cake cutting we roasted marshmallows for s’mores and for dessert, we had mini pies and donuts. We had a signature cocktail called the Desert Facial which is a vodka cocktail with cucumber, pineapple and mint—one of the most refreshing drinks ever!
Unique Touches + DIY
My cousin Carly helped me DIY a couple things for our wedding. The first was a black denim jacket I could wear at the reception. We designed it to match the decor with burgundy and rose gold succulents surrounding our last name in white script. We also used a white acoustic guitar as our guestbook so we made a rose gold label with our initials and wedding date to personalize it a little more. Finally, we made personalized welcome bags for guests staying at the Ace which said “Palm Springs is Always a Good Idea”. We also gave out potted succulents, chocolate cookies from Milk Bar Los Angeles for guests to take home and even favor bags for our guests’ dogs!
Wedding Advice For Brides?
Get a wedding planner and go with the flow on your wedding day. Things might not go as you imagined, but it is your day and it will be beautiful and special and memorable no matter what happens. I really don’t know what I would’ve done without Mackenzie from Details, Darling! For me, I didn’t want to burden my friends and family with planning details. I wanted everyone to have fun and enjoy all of the parties leading up to the wedding and the wedding itself. There are so many vendors out there that it’s overwhelming trying to choose who will be right for you. Mackenzie really helped in narrowing the choices down—she did an amazing job at bringing our design to life. She helped make it unique to us and we were thrilled when we finally saw everything come to fruition. Our wedding was perfect.
Congratulations again to Ashley and Jake on their fun-filled wedding! Special thanks to Mackenzie from Details, Darling for sharing this gorgeous Palm Springs Ace Hotel wedding with us. If you loved the music this couple chose for the whole ceremony, get started on building your own with this wedding reception playlist. Your wedding DJ will be glad they’ve got inspiration to work with.
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by riley | Feb 16, 2021 | Wedding
It may be dark and cold out, but don’t fret the weather. We’ve got some seriously stunning colorful wedding inspiration that will make this long winter feel a little less cold. Jorja and Jordan’s bright and whimsical desert wedding in California has us dreaming of a Palm Springs getaway, and we can’t get enough.
With the help of Junebug member COJ Events, the couple transformed the La Quinta Country Club into a dreamy venue with over the top red and pink floral arrangements from Arrangements Floral & Party Design, a canopy of twinkle lights, and brushed gold accents.
Get ready to escape the current frosty temperatures and be transported to a sunny oasis. These photos captured by The Lovers of Love will take you to the California desert.
The Couple:
Jorja and Jacob
The Wedding:
La Quinta Country Club, Palm Springs, California
Including The Family Dog
Our plan for our dog–Jasper–was for him to be hanging with the groomsmen while the bridesmaids got ready in a separate part of the estate. Jasper had a different plan, however, and kept escaping to the bridesmaid suite. We still have no idea how he kept getting into the suite, but it was clear he wanted to be with the girls to help his mom get ready to marry his dad. Jasper was Jacob’s dog since before we started dating, and it felt like he wanted to play his part to make things official.
Whimsical And Colorful Vibes At The Desert Wedding In California
We developed our vision for our wedding over time by researching weddings in the Palm Springs area. When we had our floral and decor demo at our venue, our vision came to life. Cathy and Angela from COJ Events, along with Luna from Arrangements Floral & Design, really listened to us, answered all our questions, and helped us make decisions we still feel awesome about. The vibe for our wedding was brightly colored desert flowers, whimsical, romantic, and fun.
Wedding Advice From The Bride
I highly recommend splitting up the wedding planning tasks. Speak up if something is important to you, but don’t avoid help if it’s not exactly the way you’d do it. You gotta let some aspects ride. You’re planning the best day of your life with your forever partner—the wedding should be a reflection of both of you.
Congratulations again to Jorja and Jordan on their whimsical desert wedding in California! We’re so glad that The Lovers of Love captured their special day and that Junebug member COJ Events was there to help them through the planning process. To see more of their work, check out their profile in our directory of wedding planners from around the world.
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by riley | Feb 3, 2021 | Wedding
Lauren and Alex’s flower-filled La Jolla wedding at Darlington House is proof that weddings can break every tradition from the location to your color palette. Although the wedding was in February, the couple opted for bright tropical hues, and it turned out better than imagined. With the help of planner Plan Prep Party, the couple turned the historic home into a colorful wonderland thanks to the abundance of flowers arranged by Fox and Flora and their floral linens.
The two covered their wedding in a custom escalator logo–their last names combined are “escolater”–created by LovelyBones Paperie, and we can’t get over how unique it is. From corn hole to cocktail “graffiti” to a custom cake topper—it was everywhere. Talk about making your wedding your own!
We’re so glad that Junebug member Kami Olavarria was there to capture every personalized detail of their day from the simple yet sentimental bridal fashion to the ceremony featuring the couple’s furry friend.
The Couple:
Lauren and Alex
The Wedding:
Darlington House, La Jolla, California
Bridal Fashion Featuring Lace From Mom’s Mantilla
My veil was custom-made using the lace from my mom’s mantilla that she wore when she got married in the 70s. I updated it to have more length in the same mantilla-veil style. If I didn’t have my mom’s lace, I probably would have considered no veil, but I’m glad I had one, so it felt more “bridal.” I’ve never liked poofy dresses, and I even remember wearing a sleek ivory dress for communion. Once I found Sarah Seven, I knew it was for me. The dress’s construction felt like a work of art, and there was something elegant about how minimalistic it was that I loved.
Why The Darlington House
We were looking at places that had an outdoor area and didn’t feel like hosting in a ballroom. We chose Darlington House because it felt like we had a party in someone’s mansion backyard.
Wedding Advice From The Bride: Make a Wedding Email
Having a separate wedding email helped so that multiple people could have access to information. I also had a separate Instagram account I used to follow a million wedding accounts which helped me access the information when useful, but shut it off when feeling overwhelmed. I also dabbled in the subreddits “r/weddingplanning” and “r/weddingswap,” where strangers are very helpful!
Bright Tropical Colors For A Winter Wedding
I had thought I wanted a simple palette with some tropical elements since we were getting married in the “winter” in California. But the more I looked at simple palettes and bouquets, the more I felt they were repetitive and not me. Slowly I ventured into more bright bouquets with a mix of textures. They felt more “like me” even though it wasn’t necessarily “winter colors” for February. I’ve always been a big fan of coral—something about how it feels tropical and classy. My colors everywhere else in life are teal and mint. I wanted something I could bounce those colors off of here and there but not be overwhelmed because they can come off pretty strong. In the end, I ended up with summery colors and it felt right.
A Custom Wedding Logo
Our last names are Escobar and Slater and when combined it is “Escolaters,” so we ran with that. Mycalia at LovelyBones Paperie–who designed our save the dates–created an “escolater” logo for us and I got it printed everywhere. Corn hole covers and bean bags, cocktail “graffiti,” the cake topper, a wax seal for envelopes, a sticker on our favors, printed on our menus–it was a lot but felt like a special touch.
Congratulations again to Lauren and Alex on their flower-filled La Jolla wedding at Darlington House! Big thank you to Junebug member Kami Olavarria for capturing the beauty of their day and sharing it with us. To see more of Kami’s work, check out her profile in our directory of best wedding photographers in the world.
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by olivia | Jan 21, 2021 | Wedding
City lights, the hustle and bustle, and eccentric muraled walls—welcome to downtown Los Angeles! Valerie and Charles’s ceremony brought a whole new meaning to “urban jungle” with luscious greenery, strung lights, and exposed brick walls at the heart of the city. In a city full of gorgeous and unique wedding locations, Valerie and Charles chose one of our new favorites!
Staying in theme with their venue, the couple opted for a green color palette mixed with dark and light greys for a minimalistic and warm feel. Wedding planner Leilani Weddings helped create a beautiful experience complete with a gorgeous reception—and polaroid pictures. Scroll down and let Gina & Ryan Photography transport you to this urban oasis!
The Couple:
Valerie and Charles
The Wedding:
Millwick, Downtown Los Angeles, California
Personalized Urban Jungle Wedding
We personalized all of our invitations and name cards with our own wedding logo and had a projector screen slideshow for our guests. Our guests received custom pins as wedding favors that my husband made.
Making Memories in Los Angeles
The most memorable part of our wedding was walking down the aisle and exchanging our own personal wedding vows.
Luscious Green Color Palette
Our wedding colors were dark and light gray, white, and sage green. The venue itself had beautiful greenery and we wanted our colors to compliment the natural ambiance.
Wedding Advice for Everyone
The earlier the planning, the better. Don’t be afraid to put personal touches throughout your wedding.
Congratulations to Valerie and Charles on your beautiful, urban jungle wedding. And big thank you to Leilani Weddings for sharing this ceremony with us. Love this unique venue? Then check out these 15 cities for cool wedding day vibes and this guide to help find your perfect venue!
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