by morgan | Jun 28, 2021 | Wedding
When every detail in a wedding feels important it can seem like there are no alternatives when you’re forced to downsize. If changing up the plan is outside of your hands, a dream wedding can still come true with the help of an incredible vendor team and a group of friends! Like many couples planning nuptials during the pandemic, Mariella and Tom had to pivot their plans from a traditional wedding to a micro ceremony. Their gorgeous and edgy micro wedding was planned in just 48 hours and there are too many beautiful details to count.
Between the bride’s jumpsuit and the incredible venue, we’re having a hard time choosing our favorite aspects of this wedding. We love how the dark and moody floral arrangements complement The Joker—their venue and where they had one of their first dates! We’re so thankful that Epic Love Story was there to capture this, well, truly epic love story. Keep scrolling to see a confetti toss we’ll be thinking about for years to come.
The Couple:
Mariella + Tom
The Wedding:
The Joker, Brighton, United Kingdom
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Edgy Micro Wedding Highlights
At first, when we were planning our original wedding that was canceled due to COVID, every last detail felt so important. In the end, it turns out that just being able to finally call each other husband and wife was the most important thing. We felt so lucky that all our family could be there with such short notice, too. It was amazing having them there.
The Joker Was The Perfect Edgy Venue
We had one of our very first dates at The Joker in Brighton, we also had our engagement party there. So it felt very sentimental to celebrate our love in this same location.
Wedding Planning Advice For Other Couples
We think it’s important to let go of the idea that everything has to be perfect because it’s not going to be! It’s still going to be amazing, though.
What’s It Like To Work With Epic Love Story?
Working with Emma was amazing! She’s so fun and makes you so relaxed, it feels like a friend is taking your pictures.
Congratulations to Mariella and Tom on their perfectly edgy micro wedding! We’re so glad that Epic Love Story was there to capture every detail of this day. If you’re looking to host your own edgy and untraditional wedding, check out our list of wedding traditions you can skip.
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by kailey | Jun 3, 2021 | Wedding
A bold color palette, a colorful confetti entrance, and an epic wedding day playlist assembled by the bride and groom—we can’t think of a more exciting way to exchange “I do’s.” Nikki and Remi’s luxurious industrial wedding was a fun-filled day that had us wishing we were singing and dancing along with the guests.
From the venue to the florals, every detail was organized by the couple with intentionality in mind. The Loft Studios London—a refurbished Victorian warehouse event space with jaw-dropping vaulted ceilings and exposed brick—proved to be the perfect space for a large yet intimate celebration. The couple dreamed of colors as bold as their love and the floral arrangements, by Wild Renata Flowers, didn’t disappoint.
We’re grateful photographer Epic Love Story captured every detail and laugh from this cool, colorful, and luxurious industrial wedding. Get your Pinterest boards ready because this inspo-rich London celebration is sure to spark wedding planning creativity.
The Couple:
Nikki and Remi
The Wedding:
London, United Kingdom
How To Personalize Your Wedding On A Budget
Our advice is to carefully process the why behind every added detail, during the wedding planning process. Is this something you’ll notice on the day or are you doing it just because you think you should? We consistently took time to re-assess if things were really what we wanted. Small details can add a lot to the day but they can also be expensive. We decided to trade favors, formal postal invitations, and a big expensive cake for more memorable wedding day details picked by each of us. I can honestly say that there isn’t one detail I regret.
A Luxurious Industrial Wedding With Epic Entrances
It’s difficult to pick just one memorable moment of the day, so we’ve selected two. The first being our venue entrance to Tubthumping by Chumbawamba. Our guests were dancing as everyone threw confetti. The second being our dinner entrance where the whole room sang along to Dancing in the Moonlight by Toploader. We loved spending hours working out songs and playlists for the day. Seeing everyone laughing, singing and dancing together was an incredible experience.
Nikki and Remi—with the help of their talented wedding vendors—brought to life a celebration that was both elegant and fun. The best of both worlds. We’re thankful photographer Epic Love Story was there to capture every memorable moment that made this luxurious industrial wedding so unique.
If you’re dreaming up a wedding with bold colors but don’t know where to begin, we’ve got you covered. Start by curating a wedding mood board, then check out these inspo-worthy tropical color palettes that are sure to add a fun touch to any celebration.
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by riley | Apr 28, 2021 | Wedding
Fire dancers flown in from Austria, a firework farewell at the rehearsal dinner, and a glamorous sequin reception dress–these are just a few things that Olivia and Bart included in their extravagant Guernsey Channel Island wedding. Not to mention the fact that it was held in the bride’s family’s backyard.
Olivia wowed guests in her princess-like high neck J’aton Couture gown paired with a Swarovski tiara, while Bart looked dashing in his Micheal & Giso grey plaid suit. The fashion matched the all-white decor, which included white roses galore arranged by Simply Bespoke and elegant white linens. One look at the photos captured beautifully by Igor Demba, and you’d think we’d been transported to a modern-day fairytale. Keep scrolling through to be enchanted by these magical nuptials.
The Couple:
Olivia and Bart
The Wedding:
Normanville, Guernsey
Unexpected Bridal Fashion
My wedding dress was J’aton– I wanted everyone to think it was unexpected. I think people assumed I would be in head-to-toe sparkles, but I kept it classy. It was the best dress in the world, and it was the first I tried on. My hair was in an ultra-glam top knot to compliment the high neck of my dress. It’s also Bart’s favorite hairstyle on me. I had a Swarovski tiara shipped in from New York and finished the look with super tall Jimmy Choos for the ceremony and Louboutins for the night.
Elegant Vibes At The Guernsey Channel Island Wedding
The overall vibe of the wedding was very romantic, elegant, and magical. It was set at my family home in the Channel Islands. The ceremony took place in a courtyard, and the party was in a huge marquee on the grounds. We didn’t have a DJ; we had a 12 man band. The whole thing was “old school’ glamour vibes.
A Classic Wedding Color Palette
We didn’t ‘fight the white.’ We went all-in on the white–white flowers, white aisle, white everything. We finished it off with brushed antique gold and lots of deep green plants.
Congratulations again to Olivia and Bart on their extravagant Guernsey Channel Island wedding! We’re so thankful photographer Igor Demba was there to capture the special day and share it with us. If you’re hosting your own backyard nuptials, check out our ultimate guide to planning a backyard wedding!
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by riley | Dec 8, 2020 | Wedding
We love seeing couples incorporate their love for the great outdoors into their wedding. Isla and Greg did just that in their adventure elopement at Alladale Wilderness Reserve. With no planner helping them, the couple planned a magical day focused on the beauty of the surrounding snow-covered mountains.
Isla’s lace long-sleeved Unbridaled wedding gown paired perfectly with her warm colored bouquet from Wild Gorse. Greg honored Scottish tradition in his MacGregor & MacDuff kilt. We’re obsessed with the plaid shawl that Isla wore for the couple portraits–captured by The Caryls–that matched flawlessly with Greg’s kilt. While we could go on for days about this stunning affair, we think Katy Caryl said it best:
The Caryls’ Katy Caryl On The Day
Isla and Greg’s rugged and romantic elopement wedding at Alladale Wilderness Reserve in the Scottish Highlands had everything we love about adventurous outdoor weddings in Scotland. After exploring numerous venues, they found that they couldn’t get Alladale out of their heads—it was something truly special, and the perfect place for them to celebrate their wedding with just their closest friends and family.
Our photography takes us to so many incredibly beautiful locations, for which we are truly grateful, but the moment we drove through the gates of the Alladale estate, we were touched by its beauty too. Alladale Wilderness Reserve is a 23,000-acre estate 1.5 hours north of Inverness. The team behind the estate are really committed to keeping their corner of Scotland truly wild, or “re-wilded,” by replanting indigenous forests and reintroducing Scottish highland plant and animal species. Arriving at Alladale feels like stepping back in time to a bygone age.
The Couple:
Isla and Greg
The Wedding:
Alladale Wilderness Reserve, Scotland, U.K
A Memorable Wedding Morning
We got ready separately in the morning then met up again—just the two of us—to walk to our ceremony together. The morning felt strange–being apart–but it meant that coming back together was so exciting. We’ll never forget the anticipation of seeing each other all ready for our wedding, then the feeling of joy and completeness when, hand in hand, we marched up the hill to marry.
Why Alladale Wilderness Reserve
We were looking for a large hotel or country house that our family could all stay in together—somewhere in the beautiful Scottish countryside. We saw Alladale online and felt it offered what we were looking for. After visiting we realized it was a thousand times more spectacular than we ever imagined it could be. There was no way we were getting married anywhere else once we’d seen Alladale. It’s the most special place, and we fell in love with it instantly. The surroundings are dramatic and wonderful, the accommodation is comfortable but luxurious, and the ethos of the reserve is admirable.
Scottish Wedding Favors
We love exploring Scotland and have wonderful memories of trips we have taken together and the adventures we have had. We wanted to share some of these with our guests, so we had Tobermory chocolate from the Isle of Mull, handmade soaps from the Isle of Islay, miniature bottles of whisky from the Isle of Jura, and gin from the Isle of Skye.
Congratulations again to Isla and Greg on their Scottish countryside elopement at Alladale Wilderness Reserve! We’re so thankful they hired Junebug members The Caryls to capture their incredible day. To see more of The Caryls’ work, check out their profile in our directory of best wedding photographers in the world!
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by riley | Dec 7, 2020 | Wedding
Calling all music lovers–this one’s for you. Tanya and Nick’s retro wedding at Buckinghamshire Railway Centre is the epitome of unique. Using vintage pieces, plenty of macrame details from Loubelle Macrame, eclectic Turkish rugs, vibrant florals by Ivy Amelia Florals, and a coral color palette, the bride–who designed the entire day by herself–created a party that transported us back to the 70s. Not to mention Tanya’s Grace Loves Lace vintage-inspired gown and custom painted white leather jacket complete with tassels that perfectly matched the vibes of the day.
Natalie J Weddings perfectly captured the free-spirited essence of this party, and we’re so glad she decided to share it with Junebug.
The Couple:
Tanya and Nick
The Wedding:
Buckinghamshire Railway Centre, Quainton, Buckinghamshire, UK
The Rock n’ Roll Retro Wedding Day Vibe
We wanted a personal, relaxed boho vibe for our day with a 70s feel and we love everything retro or vintage. We weren’t worried about things matching or going together; and instead just picked out everything we loved. A lot of the decor were things we already had in our home, or I had collected from thrift shops. Everything else was borrowed from The Little Lending Company.
DIYing the Wedding
I designed all the stationery, including the invitations, order of service, and menus. The table cloths I made out of dust sheets which I dip-dyed orange. I handmade all the napkins–dying baby muslins a beautiful rust color. Nick is a carpenter, so he cut lots of wood for signage– which I then stained, painted, and calligraphed. As a joint effort, we made our seating chart, which was one of our favorite things. Nick made the wooden frame, and I taught myself how to macrame so we could hang the wooden boards with the seating plan. I painted my bridal jacket–and if that wasn’t enough–a week before the wedding, I decided to add in tassels to the sleeves
A Song-Filled Ceremony
To personalize our ceremony and share our love of music, we had a guest sing along to ‘Heroes’ by David Bowie sung by our musician Jon Hart. Then all the guests joined it. My sister then read the lyrics ‘Make Me Feel Your Love’ by Bob Dylan.
Why the Buckinghamshire Railway Centre
We wanted a unique venue that wasn’t too far away for friends and family. We weren’t having much luck, and it wasn’t until our florist, Victoria mentioned Buckinghamshire Railway Centre to us. When we went to check it out, as soon as we saw it, we fell in love with it. Our guests would feel like they had a ‘day out’ that they won’t forget for a while. How many wedding guests can say they’ve been to a wedding at a Railway Museum and gotten to ride on a vintage train?
A Musical Wedding Reception
The most memorable part of the day was when–in the evening–our band sang ‘Hey Jude’ and all of our friends and family circled around us, singing their hearts out. It was the moment we realized that everyone that we loved and cared about was right there with us; it felt magical.
Congratulations again to Tanya and Nick on their rock n’ roll retro wedding at Buckinghamshire Railway Centre! Thank you to Natalie J Weddings for capturing these incredible photos and sharing them with Junebug. To see more eclectic 70s wedding inspo, check out Taylor and Javier’s Austin wedding at Rambling Rose Ranch!
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