by riley | Dec 4, 2020 | Wedding
Justine’s Secret House was the perfect venue for Chelsea and Marty’s intimate, fun-loving, and stylish wedding. The couple knew that they wanted to have a very intimate celebration of their everlasting love with a family-only ceremony and a reception. Their venue, which is typically a hip local restaurant, perfectly fit their closest friends and family.
Chelsea’s Anna Campbell floral laced a-line gown perfectly matched the romantic vibes of Justine’s. At the same time, Marty’s League of Rebels tux looked ultra-chic and stylish–matching the minimalistic decor perfectly. One look at these photos from Junebug member Nikk Nguyen Photo and we’re wishing we were there to drink, eat, and celebrate the very apparent love of this gorgeous couple with them! Ready to see the soulful affair? Keep scrolling and get those Pinterest boards ready, Junebabes. This one’s a keeper.
The Couple:
Chelsea and Marty
The Wedding:
Justine’s Secret House, Austin, Texas
Why Justine’s Secret House
We picked our venue, Justine’s Secret House, because we’ve shared dozens of lovely meals there together. Over time the aesthetic, menu, and general vibe have become a big part of who we are and what we love about Austin–especially our East Side neighborhood. Marty and I designed our home when we remodeled on the East Side in 2015, and Justine’s Secret House felt like having our wedding in our house/backyard—but better, because we had such talented chefs, servers, bartenders, and event staff at our disposal.
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A Very Intimate Ceremony & Friend-Filled Reception
Marty and I had a very specific vision for our wedding from the moment we first started talking about getting married—we wanted it to be intimate and soulful. We wanted to focus on our favorite things in life: good food, good drinks, good music, beautiful spaces, close friends and family, and each other. We had a family-only ceremony and relaxed seated dinner before a cocktail party with 70 more close friends. Our mostly nontraditional day was perfect.
A Memorable Piano Performance
Justine’s Secret House has a piano in the main dining room, so I think both of us agree that our favorite part of the wedding was when I sang Marty a song by her favorite musician–10 Million Miles by Patty Griffin. She put this song on the very first of eight CDs and playlists she’s made for me. Marty loved hearing it and being surprised, and I loved surprising her.
Congratulations to Chelsea and Marty on their intimate and soulful east Austin wedding! Thank you to Junebug member Nikk Nguyen Photo for sharing their special day with us. To see more of Nikk’s work, check out his profile in our directory of best wedding photographers in the world!
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by riley | Nov 30, 2020 | Wedding
Aubrie and David wanted their wedding to feel like home, so a warm and cozy Dallas wedding at Break & Clutch was the perfect choice! Their untraditional black, copper, and champagne color palette and unique geometric pampas grass backdrop matched the warehouse’s modern aesthetic beautifully. Planner Hunter Orcutt did a fantastic job of bringing the couple’s vision board to life.
While everything about this wedding is beautiful, our favorite part is the photos captured by one of our own Junebugs, Brooke Taelor. That’s right! Not only is she an incredible part of our team, but she’s also the insanely talented photographer who captured Aubrie and David’s love perfectly.
The Couple:
Aubrie and David
The Wedding:
Brake & Clutch, Dallas, Texas
Why Brake & Clutch
We love the area of Deep Ellum in Dallas—it has so many bars/restaurants and the Brake & Clutch venue is so cool with the warehouse look. We like that the whole wedding had a “theme”–bridal brunch, hotel block, rehearsal dinner, welcome party, and wedding were all in Deep Ellum.
A Memorable Ceremony
The ceremony room had just such a homey/cozy vibe with warm lights, the rugs Hunter had brought in, and the fact that we were over capacity, so people were packed in. We’ll never forget the moment right after we kissed and our officiant announced us, and we turned to all of our people. We saw our parents, family, friends, coworkers–literally everyone that means so much to us. It was just such a perfect moment. David and I both agree it was surreal.
Lots Of Food Options
I love queso, so we had tacos/enchiladas and queso. The caterers had my own “bride bowl” waiting for me in my seat. We also had Philly cheesesteak sliders and Chinese food in takeout containers. They were a huge hit! Lastly–this was truly special –my grandparents started a steakhouse restaurant that has been very special to my family. My grandparents have passed but they were such an important part of my life, so we wanted to honor them at the wedding. The famous dessert at the steak house is a Tumbleweed–basically an adult milkshake–so we served little Tumbleweeds at the end of the night.
Congratulations again to Aubrie and David on their cozy Dallas wedding at Brake & Clutch! We’re so glad our very own Junebug, Brooke Taelor shared their special day with us. To plan and create your own cozy reception check out our guide!
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by riley | Nov 11, 2020 | Wedding
Calling all Stevie Nicks fans–this wedding is for you! Saori and DeVante’s earthy boho wedding at Cypress Falls Event Center is giving us all of the rock n’ roll vibes. Rather than choosing to go down the traditional route, they decided to add personalized touches that spoke to who they are.
The guestbook was replaced with a stack of vinyl albums for people to sign and the seating chart was a world map labeled according to the places on their bucket list. Saori dawned a bell-sleeved lace Rue de Seine gown to harness her witchy goddess side, and rather than a suit, DeVante looked cool and casual in an outfit from Zara and Levi’s.
Oh, and there also happened to be llamas, tequila shots, a wine wagon, and a 90-year-old flower girl. If there’s one thing we’ve learned from these photos captured by T & V Photography, it’s that these two definitely know how to throw a party.
The Couple:
Saori and DeVante
The Wedding:
Cypress Falls Event Center, Wimberley, Texas
Earthy Wedding Day Vibes
Our wedding was a direct reflection of our style—bohemian wanderlusty earthiness -–inspired by travel, music, and the great outdoors. The seating chart for our guests was a world map, labeled according to the places on our bucket list. A guestbook was replaced by a stack of vinyl albums for people to sign “for the record.” Our “centerpieces” were inspired by the elements: fire (in the form of candlesticks), scavenged twigs, branches, and moss. It sounds like a hot mess, but it was so perfect, organic, and so us.
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The Rue de Seine Gown
Stevie Nicks is and has been my style icon for a long time. I wanted to wear something ethereal that made me feel like a woodsy forest queen or a witchy earth goddess, and the Sia gown from Rue de Seine was my match made in witchy heaven.
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Personalizing the Ceremony
We put our own twist on absolutely everything we could and shared so many laughs. I dropped a few F-bombs in my vows. DeVante spoke passionately from the heart and improvised his vows on the spot. I lovingly spoke of his butt hairs and smelly boots, and he made sure to mention my road rage. We had our 90-year-old grandma as one of our flower girls, and our dog, Jax, stood in as a groomsman. The best part about the ceremony was taking shots of tequila with our wedding party and our officiant (who we met at a karaoke bar in Austin). It was amazing. It was us.
Why Cypress Falls Event Center
We always knew we wanted to marry in the Texas Hill Country. We came across Cypress Falls on The Knot and scheduled a tour immediately–we didn’t bother booking any tours anywhere else. It was everything we wanted. And sure enough, we knew we found the spot as soon as we pulled up. After we drank a beer with the owner, we basically begged her to take our money and locked everything down with no regrets. Best. Place. Ever.
Including Their Cultures
The two most important things for us to include were our families and our cultures. Nearly every single vendor was a Black or Brown owned business and we had a beautiful blend of R&B, reggae, and Mariachi music as the soundtrack to our big day.
The Couple’s Memorable First Dance
Our llamas escorted us in and we were surrounded by our favorite humans on the planet under twinkling lights. All of them surrounded us while we danced. We just felt the greatest sense of accomplishment because we finally made it. Who knew that a random night full of beer, smoke, and karaoke would bring our wild souls together? A love story 13.8 billion years in the making, finally coming together underneath the moon in Wimberley, TX—definitely a moment to remember.
Congratulations to Saori and DeVante and their earthy boho wedding at Cypress Falls Event Center! Thank you to T & V Photography for sharing the beautiful photos with us. To see more eclectic wedding inspo, check out Mel and Lee’s Earthy Eclectic Whidbey Island Wedding at Deception Pass State Park!
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by riley | Sep 22, 2020 | Wedding
Des and Josh’s classy cool California wedding at the Villa del Sol is making our vintage-loving hearts melt! Between the intricate lace detail of Des’ Badgley Mischka gown and her bold drop-down earrings to the historic hotel built in 1923, the photos captured by Jessie Shultz Photography capture the essence of the timeless vibes. But it doesn’t end there! The reception was a wild fiesta full of bright colors, signature drinks named after their furry friends, and a mariachi band. Keep scrolling to see how awesome their wedding day truly was! We’re warning you though, you’re going to want to save every single image.
The Couple:
Des and Josh
The Wedding:
The Villa del Sol, Fullerton, California
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Congrats to Des and Josh on their classy cool wedding at The Villa del Sol. We’ll be thinking about the vintage-inspired vibes for days. Thanks to Jessie Shultz Photography for sharing their special day with Junebug! If you’re looking for more Southern California inspiration, check out Annie and Ralph’s Bohemian Luxe California Wedding at Casino San Clemente.
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by brooke | Aug 4, 2020 | Wedding
Give us all the elegance and grace! We’re collectively “oooh and awee-ing” over every photo Leah Goetzel Photography captured of this incredible Dallas wedding inspiration shoot at The Olana. If you’ve ever dreamed of a wedding venue that has it all, this might just be it! We love the versatility of every location and how Traveling Shoots with Taylor made the reception room come to life with a magical sweetheart table and stunning details, including menu calligraphy by Write This Way Calligraphy. For lovers of everything perfectly dramatic and sophisticated, this inspo is for you!
Many thanks to Leah Goetzel Photography for sharing this inspiration shoot at The Olana with Junebug! For more elegant wedding vibes, we think you’ll love this organic and elegant wedding at West Shore Cafe.
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