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Black Oak Mountain Vineyards Styled Indian Wedding Shoot *

by riley | Aug 25, 2021 | Wedding

Indian weddings are typically vibrant, rich in culture, and filled with incredibly well-thought-out details. This styled shoot put together by Elle Venture Photography is no exception. Event designer and florist Paradise Parkway transformed Black Oak Mountain Vineyards into an inviting space. The couple was surrounded by bold red florals and dried palms, modern and elegant table settings from Celebrations Event Rentals, and romantic chandeliers.

And both bride and groom–Anahit and Raghbir–matched the eye-catching red color palette in their incredible Chawla Emporium attire. We can’t get enough of the intricate details placed in the fashion. Even the henna–done by Kristy K Designs–is some of the most detailed work we have ever seen here at Junebug.

Now, if you’ll excuse us, we’re just going to spend the rest of the afternoon scrolling through these incredible photos–and we guarantee you’ll want to as well!

The Talented Team:

Photography & Event Planning – Elle Venture Photography
Venue – Black Oak Mountain Vineyards
Floral + Event Design – Paradise Parkway
Cake – Pretty Sweet Desserts
Calligraphy & Name Tags – Khalligraphy
Invitation Design – LullaBelle Design
Makeup Artist & Hair Styling – Rukhsanas Beauty Palace
Henna Artist – Kristy K Designs
Wedding Attire – Chawla Emporium
Juttis – Virsa Couture
Jewelry – SaggiPhull Jewellery
Models – Anaheat & Raghbir Tung
Turban Wrapping – Royal Style Turban Service
Rentals & Decor – Valley Luxury Events + We Do Designs
Table Decor – Celebrations Event Rentals

Thank you so much to Elleventure Photography for capturing and sharing this day with Junebug. If you’re attending an Indian wedding soon, check out these 11 things to expect at an Indian wedding!

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Katie and Wes’s Dreamy Outdoor Stanley, Idaho Wedding *

by kailey | Aug 21, 2021 | Wedding

This dreamy, family-focused wedding filled the wide-open Stanley, Idaho spaces with love, miracles, and tears. After many obstacles were thrown their way, Katie and Wes transformed their large celebration into a day that prioritized their love, cherished loved ones, and Stanley.

After exchanging “I do’s” surrounded by jaw-dropping mountain views, wedding planner Emily Aitken Eventsassisted in bringing this backyard reception to life. The spring-inspired floral arrangements by Historia Florals—along with the draped twinkle lights—beautifully brightened the rustic cabin backdrop.

These sweet memories captured by Junebug member Autumn Lynne Photography will have you reaching for tissues—but don’t stop here. Keep scrolling to soak up the moments that made this a truly unforgettable celebration that proves sometimes less is more.

More From Autumn Lynne Photography On This Stanley Idaho Wedding

I loved this elopement because of the human connection, the struggle behind making it happen, and the beautiful location. Katie and Wes went through a rollercoaster of emotions and decisions while planning their wedding day. After setting a date and booking a venue they found out that a family member had cancer. They decided to postpone, trading their traditional wedding plans for an elopement in Stanley, Idaho.

Eight months prior to their wedding Katie had an accident that left her facing multiple surgeries and the possibility of not being able to walk on their wedding day. After months of recovery and physical therapy, Katie beat the odds. She would be able to walk on their wedding day! Knowing the struggle and hardships these two faced during their wedding planning journey made being a part of their elopement day really special for me.

The Couple:

Katie and Wes

The Wedding:

Stanley, Idaho

A Nostalgic Elopement Location

Stanley, Idaho and the Sawtooths Mountains are particularly special to me because that’s where Wes told me he wanted to have a family with me someday. I’ve imagined that this will be a place we take our kids and families for years to come. It’s also probably one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever seen. Our wedding planning was overshadowed by a lot of not-so-exciting things. Despite all of this, I’ve felt so happy thinking about what lies ahead for Wes and me. Our wedding is a symbolic start to something bigger.

Surrounded By Loved Ones In The Place They Love Most

All of our immediate family was able to make it. It meant the world to us that we could have our parents, our sisters, brothers, and some of their kids with us on our wedding day. We’re also very proud that our ceremony was officiated by Wes’s close friend, Nathan, who nailed it. We couldn’t have asked for a better officiant in a more perfect place. We were surrounded by love in a place we love. Finally, we had a badass playlist that we made ourselves, with songs that we compiled while we worked on puzzles during quarantine.

Little Moments That Made Up An Unforgettable Celebration

The entire weekend felt like a dream. I got to spend time with my family who live across the country. I was also able to walk—after being off my feet for two and a half months following a nasty accident and surgery—down the aisle with my dad and dance with my groom. My wedding taught me that it really is the simple things that make life beautiful.

Working With Photographer Autumn Lynne

Our photographer Autumn was amazing. Not only does she have a talent for catching important moments, but she does an amazing job capturing the natural beauty in a place like Stanley. We knew the second we saw her images that we wanted to work with her. We were even more delighted when we started to get to know her as a person because she is so lovely. She made us feel at ease, didn’t force us into strange positions or unnatural shots. She let us be us and we wouldn’t have wanted to have anyone else with us during such intimate moments.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Autumn Lynne Photography
Event Planning – Emily Aitken Events
Floral Design – Historia Florals
Catering + Cake – Stanley Supper Club
Invitation Design – Jess
Makeup Artist – Frances Ferris
Wedding Dress – Alyssa Kristin
Rentals – Idaho Wildflower Events
Favors – United By Blue

Congratulations Katie and Wes on their dreamy Stanley, Idaho celebration. Big thanks to Junebug member Autumn Lynne Photography for capturing these special moments that radiate nothing but love and happiness. To see more of her work check out her profile in our vendor directory.

No obstacle during the wedding planning process was getting in the way of this couple’s love. If you’re feeling inspired to trim your guest list and opt for a more intimate affair without sacrificing personalized touches, check out this guide for planning a unique wedding fit for any wedding size.

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Karen and Liam’s laid-back Samhain wedding *

by Offbeat Editors | Aug 19, 2021 | Wedding

Offbeat partners: Karen and Liam

Date and location of wedding: Boyne Hill House, Co. Meath, Ireland — 11/27/2019

Our offbeat wedding at a glance: The general gist was that we wanted to get married and make our little family official — our kids were 13 years old (Beineán) and 10 months old (Róisín) so plenty to keep us distracted from wedding planning, and the wedding is a lovely day for them both to look back on.

We wanted it as laid back and minimal fuss as possible, no stressing over tiny details, we let the venue do as much as possible and they really stepped up! We had one bridesmaid and one groomsman, and a Guinness and Prosecco reception after the ceremony, followed by a fabulous meal (Specially tailored meal for the Groom and Groomsman — Liam and his brother — who both have PKU so can’t eat protein).

We were both keen to keep the wedding as simple as possible — weddings contribute so much to landfill- and so we avoided buying random stuff online, and instead bought locally and pre-loved as much as possible. The venue had already decorated the venue beautifully for Halloween, we sourced beeswax candles from a nearby supplier, and we kept flowers simple, to just a bouquet for myself and bridesmaid, wrist corsages for the mothers and simple buttonholes for the men.

Róisin’s flowergirl outfit was bought preloved, and my dress and cape-veil were bargain finds!

I have Alopecia Universalis, have had it since 2006, and being bald is a completely normal way of life for me now. I don’t think anyone expected me to wear a wig or head covering on the day, and it took me a while to decide how to dress my head (other than with a bit of tan, a pair of simple drop earrings and a smile!).

I decided on the simple headdress, and I got the maker to add long narrow ribbons down the back, finished with a tiny diamante. I had to pull it pretty tight to keep it on, but I felt it finished the outfit. I have always joked I am cursed with veils, as my Holy Communion veil blew off my head into the River Liffey, and I reckoned I couldn;t have a wedding veil as I’d no hair to clip it into (unless I glued it to my bare scalp!), but I stumbled upon this cape veil in a Bridal Store sale, and it was perfect! I love how a veil can really transform an otherwise simple dress.

Tell us about the ceremony:
I work as a Legal Wedding Celebrant here in Ireland, so it was important for me to step back and let our Celebrant lead the way for us. I really enjoyed being the Bride (for a change!), and our ceremony was beautiful.

We mostly wanted our children included, so we included them in the Unity Candle ceremony, and our 13-year-old son Beineán sang a beautiful song for us (Glen Hansard’s Song of Good Hope) during the ceremony.

Our nieces and nephews read a line each of an edited version of Bob Marley’s “Not Perfect”, and my mother wrote and a Marriage Reflection she’d written for us. I entered to Sigur Ros Hoppipolla, and we exited to Starship “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now”, keep it cheesy!

We were so delighted to get the weather to hold the ceremony outdoors, and the venue provided blankets to our guests. We got married on Samhain weekend, so it was a lovely sense of that threshold time between seasons — and we were blown away that the weather was so kind to us! To get crisp sunshine and blue skies in Ireland in late November is a minor miracle, to say the least!

Tell us about the reception:
We had a Guinness and Prosecco reception (Guinness looks great in a prosecco glass!), followed by a Guard of Honour with Sparklers to bring us to the dining room when darkness fell (Halloween is a great time to get married!).

I loved our Halloween Cake, it was made by my friend Nicola Grant at Impact Cakes, and was inspired by the witchy woods at Halloween.

Our first dance was “Landslide,” sung by Liam’s sister Liza.

What was the most important lesson you learned from your wedding?
It goes so fast! Nominate someone to watch the time while you’re getting ready, so you can relax into the prep.

If you have a small baby, identify someone in advance to take them during your meal & speeches. Other than that, just enjoy!

Also, I have set up a non-denominational, not-for-profit organization to hold ceremonies (including legal wedding ceremonies) to serve people who have been ostracised, marginalized, or otherwise left behind by traditional faith paths on the basis of gender, race, sexual orientation, ability, nationality, parental/family status or any other reason. Folks can learn more at www.entheosireland.com,facebook.com/EntheosIreland or @entheosIreland

Vendors

Photographer: Eadaoin Curtin
Cake: Nicola Grant from Impact Cakes
Venue: Boyne Hill House
Celebrant: Derek Bradley
Makeup: Michelle Kinsella Makeup
Beeswax candle supplier: Warm Candle Shop
Florist: Kanes Florist
Hair: N/A (!)

Gallery

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Social Media Energizes Your Digital Marketing *

by International Associations | Aug 18, 2021 | Social Media

What is Social Media Optimization?

Social Media Optimization (SMO) is the use of a number of outlets and communities to generate publicity. Doing this increases the search awareness of a product, service brand or event. This raises it’s potential exposure in search queries. Do you use social media optimization to raise your product awareness?

Types of Social Media Included

Types of social media involved include RSS feeds, social news and bookmarking sites, as well as social networking sites, such as Facebook, Twitter, video sharing websites and blogging sites.

SMO Goal is to Increase Traffic and Awareness

Generally, social media optimization refers to optimizing a website and its content. Doing this encourages more users to use and share links to your website across social media and other networking sites.

Social Media Optimization is similar to search engine optimization. The goal of SMO is to generate web traffic and increase awareness for a website. This is done by creating inbound and outbound links which add credibility to your website.

Social Media Optimization Tools are Available

Social Media Optimization also refers to software tools that automate this process, or to website experts who undertake this process for clients.

Social Media Optimization Engagement

SMO is Social Media Engagement

The goal of Social Media Optimization is to create interesting online content. This can range from well-written text to eye-catching digital photos or video clips.

This content is designed to encourage people to engage with a website and then share this content. It’s all about shares and sharing , with social media contacts and friends.

Engagement Means Likes and Shares

Common examples of social media engagement are “liking and commenting on posts, retweeting, embedding, sharing, and promoting content”. Social media optimization is also an effective way to perform online reputation management.

SMO can Help With Reputation Management

It’s important to get out front, if someone posts bad reviews of a business. An aggressive SMO strategy can ensure that the negative feedback is not the first link to come up in a list of search engine results.

Social Media Optimization Affects SEO

Social media optimization is becoming an increasingly important factor in search engine optimization, which is designing a website so that it has as high a ranking as possible on search engines.

Search engines are increasingly utilizing the recommendations of users of social networks. Your likes and shares on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, Tumblr, and Reddit are used to rank websites and web pages in the search engine results page.

Likes and Shares Help SEO

It is implied that when a webpage is shared or “liked” by a user on a social network, it is as if they “voted” for that webpage’s quality of content. Because of this sharing, search engines can use such votes accordingly to properly ranked websites in search engine results pages.

Search Engines Love Social Media

Since social media makes it more difficult to put a finger on the scales or influence the search engines in any way, search engines are giving more credibility to social search. The increasing popularity of social search, coupled with the growth in personalized search based on interests and location, has significantly increased the importance of a social media presence in search engine optimization.

Due to personalized search results, location-based social media presences on websites such as Yelp, Google Places, Foursquare, and Yahoo Local have become increasingly important. While social media optimization is related to search engine marketing, it is different in some important ways.

SMO Helps More Than Just Search Engines

Social Media Optimization is focused on driving web traffic from sources otherthan search engines. Improved search engine ranking is also a benefit of successful social media optimization.

SMO is helpful to target particular geographic regions in order to target and reach potential customers. This helps in lead generation.

SMO Engages Visitors

Social Media Optimization helps find new customers and contributes to high conversion rates. SMO helps convert previously uninterested individuals into people who are interested in a brand or organization.

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SMO Taps into Viral Content

SMO Embraces Viral Marketing

Social media optimization is connected to viral marketing or “viral seeding”. This happens when word of mouth is created through the use of networking in social bookmarking, video and photo sharing websites.

An effective SMO campaign can harness the power of viral marketing; for example, 80% of activity on Pinterest is generated through “repinning.” By following lifestyle trends and using alternative social networks, websites can retain existing followers while also attracting new ones.

This allows you to build an online following and presence, all linking back to your company’s website for increased traffic. With an effective social bookmarking campaign, not only can website traffic be increased, but a site’s rankings can also be increased.

Similarly engagement with blogs creates a similar result by sharing content through the use of RSS in the blogosphere and special blog search engines. Social media optimization is considered an integral part of an online reputation management or search engine reputation management strategy for anyone who cares about their online presence.

SMO is not Only for Marketing

Social media optimization is not limited to marketing and brand building. Increasingly, smart businesses are integrating social media participation as part of their knowledge management strategy.

SMO plays a bigger role in product/service development, recruiting, employee engagement and turnover, brand building, customer satisfaction and relations, business development and much more. Social Media Optimization is key to your online reputation and your social media presence.

Social Media Optimization can Build a Community

Social media optimization can be used to build a community of associated sites, allowing for a healthy business-to-consumer and business-to-business relationships.