Bright, Western, and Disco Mae’s Ridge Wedding

Bright, Western, and Disco Mae’s Ridge Wedding

Bright Pop Art meets fun disco with cozy Western touches—this was the playful vision Luke and Molly wanted for their Mae’s Ridge wedding. The couple, with the help of their planner Bianca Nichole and floral designer Bricolage Curated Florals, transformed the barn with their imaginative style and filled it with everything that they loved.

Disco balls are synonymous with a good time and they were used perfectly throughout the ceremony and reception as aisle markers, centerpieces, and a cake topper! The color-blocked tables also featured bright monochromatic centerpieces which balanced with the vibrant backdrop and overhead installations to create an artistic feel. And the cute custom koozies with drawings of their rescue dogs and mini donkeys—adorable!

This unique wedding had so much fun and color, that collided in the most perfect way. We can’t wait for you to scroll through the amazing photos captured by Diana Ascarrunz.

The Couple:

Molly and Luke

The Wedding:

Mae’s Ridge, Dripping Springs, Texas

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Proud Of How Their Mae’s Ridge Wedding Came Together

It truly felt like the Western Disco wedding I had hoped for. I loved how unique the whole day felt. It was really important to us to only do the things we wanted to—no bouquet toss, no wedding party, and our first dance was shared with all our guests. Most importantly—it felt like us! I’m most proud of the way everything came together.

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Staying True To Their Wedding Vision

It’s okay to want a nontraditional wedding. I’m so happy we nixed the traditions that we weren’t interested in and went full force into our vision. Because of this, everyone had an absolute blast!

Adorable Wedding Favors

We had two sets of koozies as wedding favors for our guests. I had them personalized with our names and drawings. On one set I had our two rescue dogs, and on the other set I had our two mini donkeys. We thought it would be a nice souvenir—everyone needs a koozie!

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A Memorable Mae’s Ridge Wedding

There were a few very memorable moments from our day! I loved our ceremony—our officiant did such an amazing job, it was short, sweet, and hilarious. Our first dance was amazing. I am pretty shy, and the idea of having all those eyes on me while we danced made me feel sick. Rob Baird, the lead vocalist of our band and a good friend of ours, invited all of our guests to join us for our first dance. At first, the guests hesitated, but once they realized we were serious, the dance floor filled up! As we danced around, we got to see the smiling faces of all our guests. It was so magical to share such a special moment with our loved ones.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Diana Ascarrunz
Event Planning – Bianca Nichole & Co
Venue – Mae’s Ridge
Floral Design – Bricolage Curated Florals
Catering – Royal Fig Catering
Cake – Feathers and Frosting
Live Music – Rob Baird
Makeup Artist & Hair Styling – Sarah Contey
Wedding Dress – Blue Bridal Boutique
Groom’s Apparel – Indochino
Rentals – Premier Events
Streamer Installation – Pop & Drop

Congratulations to Luke and Molly on their bright, western, and disco Mae’s Ridge wedding. Big thanks to Diana Ascarrunz for capturing the unique and romantic wedding vibe. 

A blank-canvas venue, like Mae’s Ridge, offers endless opportunities for you and your partner to express your styles. Whether you decide to keep the wedding theme classic and timeless or go all out with a bright and bold theme, putting your own creative spin is a fun way to allow guests to fully immerse themselves in your thoughtfully crafted wedding day.

 

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Moody and Timeless Orchard House Wedding

Moody and Timeless Orchard House Wedding

The many couples who planned their weddings during the pandemic had to be flexible with their venue, their wedding date, and even their guest lists. Anna and Anthony were no strangers to these challenges—although you’d never guess their Orchard House wedding had any issues. By keeping their guest list low and hosting their wedding virtually, they created an intimate and timeless wedding. 

With a sword arch sendoff, a handfasting ceremony, guest poem readings, and the moody weather, their wedding had so many fun and unique details. To end the very special evening, they shared a special first dance that was unlike any other. Thankfully, Junebug member Nikk Nguyen Photo captured the day so keep scrolling to see what we mean. 

The Couple:

Anna and Anthony

The Wedding:

Texas Hill Country Orchard House, Austin, Texas, USA

Their First Look

The first look was something our photographer suggested and I was surprised how nervous we both were about it. I surprised my husband in a different dress so seeing his face was perfect. It was a wonderful and private shared moment of happiness before the big event.

Having An Orchard House Wedding

The pandemic drove our wedding venue choice. We were quite limited in what was even available. But, we chose an Airbnb that was honestly our dream spot.

Personalizing Their Wedding

We wrote our own vows and chose poems to read during the ceremony—one of which my husband wrote! We also had a handfasting portion that was officiated by a dear friend.

Working With Nikk Nguyen Photo

It was a dream to work with Nikk Nguyen Photo! He got every shot we could have wanted and snapped touching keepsakes we’ll always treasure. He stayed back to let the day happen but was full of gentle and very helpful direction for our portraits.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Nikk Nguyen Photo
Venue – Texas Hill Country Orchard House

Congratulations to Anna and Anthony on their moody Orchard House wedding! Big shoutout to Junebug member Nikk Nguyen Photo for capturing and sharing this day with us. See more of his work on his profile of photographers from around the world

If you’re in the midst of planning your own wedding, remember that this day is about you and your partner. Create the wedding of your dreams, pay homage to your favorite things, and remember that it’s a day to celebrate your love. If you need help on your planning journey, we’ve got everything you’ll need right here.

 

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Totally Chic Outdoor Mae’s Ridge Wedding *

Totally Chic Outdoor Mae’s Ridge Wedding *

Totally Chic Outdoor Mae’s Ridge Wedding

Donkeys, a candy-throwing flower girl, and a vibrant smoke bomb exit. These were the special ingredients used to bring this one-of-a-kind Texas celebration to life. With the help of wedding planner Taylor Bible Weddings, Laura and Karl planned a COVID-conscious day filled with a few tears and a whole lot of love. From the modern wedding venue to the personalized ceremony readings, every detail radiated unconventionality.

With jaw-dropping views, vaulted ceilings, and an open industrial feel, Mae’s Ridge—a newly-built, chic Austin wedding venue—proved to be the perfect space for this intimate celebration. The Flower Girl created anasymmetrical, floral ceremony backdrop that framed the venue’s natural outdoor beauty in a way we can’t stop thinking about. Keep scrolling for intentionality-infused details—captured by photographer Elisa Lopez Photography—that are sure to kickstart your creative wedding planning

More From The Photographer On This Mae’s Ridge Wedding 

Laura and Karl had their wedding at Mae’s Ridge—a modern, chic new wedding venue in the Texas Hill country. Situated in 28 acres, this sophisticated venue was perfect with dreamy backdrops! There were a lot of things that made this wedding stand out like the flowers, bride’s dress, bridesmaids dresses, donkeys, and smoke bombs. The list goes on!

The Couple:

Laura and Karl

The Wedding:

Austin, Texas

Hosting A COVID Conscious Wedding 

We are most proud of how we tried to make the day safe for our guests. It was a tough decision to reduce our guest count but we knew it was the right thing to do to keep our family and friends safe. The ceremony was outdoors, masks were encouraged, and the reception venue had wide-open garage doors to allow for airflow. The tables and decor were spread out enough that the space didn’t feel empty even with our lower guest count.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Little Details That Made For A Memorable Day  

The entire ceremony was filled with memorable moments. The weather was sunny and perfect to sit outside. Our flower girls threw out Halloween candy instead of flower petals. Our officiant read our own personal storythat made it so much more meaningful. The backdrop to the ceremony was an incredible view of the beautiful Texas hills framed by golden arches. No detail was short of amazing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Couple’s Wedding Planning Tips 

I’d suggest couples start by doing a little bit of planning each week rather than trying to tackle it all at once. We split the responsibilities so the bride wasn’t tasked with all the planning and vendor hunting. We also created a wedding email account so we could both be in the loop with vendor updates. 

 

The Importance Of Personalized Ceremony Readings 

Our officiant read our personal love story instead of reciting traditional readings. During a brief interview a few weeks before the wedding, she asked us questions about how we met and our relationship style. She then turned our answers into a perfect summary of our love story. We were blown away by how she captured us. We have a copy of that story that we plan to read each year on our anniversary.

 

 

A Venue Unlike Any other 

We had a whirlwind weekend touring about a dozen different venues in the Texas Hill Country. Mae’s Ridgewas a newer venue that wasn’t just another rustic barn and the views were amazing. Of course, having open Saturday dates that worked with our schedules was a big part of the decision process too.

 

 

Working With Photographer Elisa Lopez Photography

The whole process was easy and relaxed! Elisa Lopez Photography sent us a questionnaire beforehand asking about our bridal party and our list of must-have poses and photos. She was open to our suggestions and knew that finding the best natural light was key to these outdoor shots. She kept a close eye on sunset so we could get those amazing golden hour shots that we love so much.

 

 

 

 

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Elisa Lopez Photography
Event Planning – Taylor Bible Weddings 
Ceremony Venue + Reception Venue – Mae’s Ridge 
Floral Design – The Flower girl 
Catering – The Peached Tortilla
Makeup Artist + Hair Styling – Jax Studio 

 

Congratulations Laura and Karl on their stunning Mae’s Ridge wedding. And big thanks to photographer Elisa Lopez Photography for capturing special moments that’ll have couples everywhere searching for special ways to set their weddings apart. 

 

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Hosting A COVID Conscious Wedding 

We are most proud of how we tried to make the day safe for our guests. It was a tough decision to reduce our guest count but we knew it was the right thing to do to keep our family and friends safe. The ceremony was outdoors, masks were encouraged, and the reception venue had wide-open garage doors to allow for airflow. The tables and decor were spread out enough that the space didn’t feel empty even with our lower guest count.

Little Details That Made For A Memorable Day  

The entire ceremony was filled with memorable moments. The weather was sunny and perfect to sit outside. Our flower girls threw out Halloween candy instead of flower petals. Our officiant read our own personal story that made it so much more meaningful. The backdrop to the ceremony was an incredible view of the beautiful Texas hills framed by golden arches. No detail was short of amazing.

The Couple’s Wedding Planning Tips 

I’d suggest couples start by doing a little bit of planning each week rather than trying to tackle it all at once. We split the responsibilities so the bride wasn’t tasked with all the planning and vendor hunting. We also created a wedding email account so we could both be in the loop with vendor updates. 

The Importance Of Personalized Ceremony Readings 

Our officiant read our personal love story instead of reciting traditional readings. During a brief interview a few weeks before the wedding, she asked us questions about how we met and our relationship style. She then turned our answers into a perfect summary of our love story. We were blown away by how she captured us. We have a copy of that story that we plan to read each year on our anniversary.

A Venue Unlike Any other 

We had a whirlwind weekend touring about a dozen different venues in the Texas Hill Country. Mae’s Ridge was a newer venue that wasn’t just another rustic barn and the views were amazing. Of course, having open Saturday dates that worked with our schedules was a big part of the decision process too.

Working With Photographer Elisa Lopez Photography

The whole process was easy and relaxed! Elisa Lopez Photography sent us a questionnaire beforehand asking about our bridal party and our list of must-have poses and photos. She was open to our suggestions and knew that finding the best natural light was key to these outdoor shots. She kept a close eye on sunset so we could get those amazing golden hour shots that we love so much.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Elisa Lopez Photography
Event Planning – Taylor Bible Weddings 
Ceremony Venue + Reception Venue – Mae’s Ridge 
Floral Design – The Flower girl 
Catering – The Peached Tortilla
Makeup Artist + Hair Styling – Jax Studio 

Congratulations Laura and Karl on their stunning Mae’s Ridge wedding. And big thanks to photographer Elisa Lopez Photography for capturing special moments that’ll have couples everywhere searching for special ways to set their weddings apart. 

Every couple is different and every wedding should be too. If you’re in search of ways to incorporate and personalize details from online wedding inspiration, kickstart your planning by checking out our guide on how to use wedding inspiration.

 

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Elegant And Meaningful Outdoor Weekend Wedding *

Elegant And Meaningful Outdoor Weekend Wedding *

A weekend full of color, culture, and pure joy—this elegant and meaningful outdoor wedding has us wishing we were invited. During these uncertain times, Arushi and Jaspreet were hit with tough wedding planning obstacles. With the help of their planner The Storybook Event, they were able to bring to life their dream wedding, without sacrificing the attendance or involvement of their loved ones. 

The stunning floral arrangements by Prashe Decor, were the main decor element—covering and draping the ceremony space in a jaw-dropping fashion. This couple prioritized the involvement of culture and their loved ones throughout every thoughtful detail. Photographer Bella Lumi Photography did a great job capturing every moment—showing the prominent love and joy that radiated from this celebration of union. Keep scrolling to see more shots of this radiant couple and their beautiful day.

The Couple:

Arushi and Jaspreet

The Wedding:

Houston, Texas

COVID Can’t Cancel This Outdoor Weekend Wedding

After a year of uncertainty and so many sacrifices due to COVID restrictions, the most memorable part of the day was simply getting married! We had waited so long for the day to finally be here, and despite all the challenges that came our way, we relished in the beauty of our wedding day and the happiness of knowing we could finally celebrate our marriage surrounded by our nearest and dearest.

The Benefits Of Hiring Trusted Wedding Vendors 

Personally, I knew that on my wedding day, I did not want to be that bride that is stressed about the minor details and wanted to be able to enjoy the whole experience. One of the best decisions we made was building a vendor team that we trusted to make sure everything came together in the best way possible. From our wedding planner to the decor team, to our wonderful photographers and videographers, I honestly felt like we had full confidence in their work. There will always be mishaps and challenges that arise on the wedding day itself, but if you know that your vendors always produce amazing work, it is easier to sit back and let everything smooth out organically.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Bella Lumi Photography 
Event Planning – The Storybook Event
Floral Design – Prashe Decor 
Catering – Verandah
Cake – Wink by Erica
DJ – DBI | Dhol Beat International 
Videography – A&A Videography 
Makeup Artist + Hair Styling – Ilume Artistry Co
Wedding Dress – Shyamal & Bhumika
Rentals – Prashe decor 

Congratulations to Arushi and Jaspreet on their beautiful day—in spite of the challenges they faced during their planning process!  Whether or not you’re trimming your guest-list, avoid sacrificing intimate and personalized details with these tips for planning a unique wedding, no matter your wedding size.

 

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Colorful West Texas Gage Hotel Wedding *

Colorful West Texas Gage Hotel Wedding *

There’s a saying “everything is bigger in Texas,” and Kimberly and Clint proved that to be true with their colorful Gage Hotel wedding in Marathon, Texas. The couple knew they wanted to incorporate their love for the desert into their special day, so when they came across the historic hotel, they knew it was the one. Their desert theme was apparent with a coral and sage color palette, Mexican blankets, margaritas, and succulents decorating the space.

The dreamy day also included a DIY macrame backdrop, custom handwritten gift bags for the wedding party, boho wedding fashion that’s to die for, and a donkey-led parade down the streets of West Texas. That’s right–a police escort even stopped traffic for this lively fiesta.

If you’re searching for desert wedding inspo, look no further. These photos beautifully captured by Jadie Photography will have you ready to break out the maracas and tequila!

The Couple:

Kimberly and Clint

The Wedding:

Gage Hotel, Marathon, Texas

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Something Old, New, Borrowed, and Blue

I wore my hair in a fat fishtail braid, tied with a piece of my mother’s wedding dress, which was my “something old.” My Matron of Honor offered me her stunning diamond earrings, so that was my “something borrowed.” The chic, military-inspired hat I donned at the reception absolutely made the look. As for the hat’s custom details, I had a Dry Creek Turquoise thunderbird pendant that I found on a girl’s trip in Fredericksburg added–and it’s permanently mounted on the hat–and represented my “something blue.” There’s also leather cording and my mother’s wedding dress carefully twisted with horsehair & sage around the hat.

Choosing A Gage Hotel Wedding

About a year before the wedding, we went on what we are called “the West Texas tour,” with the Gage Hotel being the last venue on our expedition. We had seen photos of the Gage and had a brief conversation with them over the phone to get an idea of what it would cost to celebrate there. It was definitely not in our budget, but I thought we should check it out anyway. When we pulled up, we looked at each other and said, this is it, we have to make this happen. We were determined to make it happen, and we did! 

A DIY Backdrop

At the ceremony, we flaunted a 12-foot handwoven macramé backdrop that was handcrafted and woven by my mother and me. It was a learning experience for the two of us–we had no idea what we were getting ourselves into–and an opportunity to plan and bond prior to the big day. All in all, it took us about 42 hours to construct. We watched countless hours of YouTube videos to learn how to tie all the knots and weave an exquisite masterpiece. The macramé now resides in our stairwell, and it’s a daily reminder that with patience and persistence, we can do anything we put our minds to.

A Parade Down The Streets of Marathon

One of the coolest and most memorable aspects of our wedding was the donkey processional from the ceremony site to the reception and cocktail hour. Unbeknownst to me, we had a police escort, and all traffic passing through town stopped for our mini parade. Our beautiful donkey named W.T. led the way to the party! In addition, our guitarist Nick strummed some fun Latin tunes on the march over while everyone held hands and danced with maracas.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Jadie Photography
Venue – Gage Hotel
DJ – DJ Hexum
Invitation Design – Paper Place
Makeup Artist – Kloak Beauty
Wedding Dress – Lover’s Society
Bridesmaids’ Apparel – Reformation
Groom & Groomsmen’s Apparel – Suit Supply
Rings – David Gardner’s

Congratulations again to Kimberly and Clint on their colorful Gage Hotel wedding. We’re so thankful that Jadie Photography was there to capture their special day. To get started on planning your own dream desert affair, check out these southwestern color palettes!

 

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