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Brigi and Bianka’s Dramatic Icelandic Seaside Elopement *

Brigi and Bianka’s Dramatic Icelandic Seaside Elopement *

by | Sep 2, 2021 | Wedding

Iceland is known for its dramatic cliff sides and towering waterfalls, so it’s no surprise that Brigi and Bianka chose it for their seaside elopement when their original plans were canceled. From handwritten vows in front of Kvernufoss Waterfall to portraits around Dyrhólaey Lighthouse, these two stunning brides let Iceland’s natural beauty serve as their wedding day decor.

The portraits beautifully captured by Styrmir Kári & Heiðdís Photography are sure to transport you to a magical land far, far away–and what more could you ask for in an elopement? So keep scrolling and get those wedding boards ready because this one is sure to inspire you to plan your own destination “I do’s.”

The Couple:

Brigi and Bianca

The Wedding:

Iceland

An Epic Backdrop At The Icelandic Seaside Elopement

The vibes in Iceland are otherworldly. We were in awe of this feeling of freedom and harmony everywhere in nature. We wanted to feel comfortable, so we chose a simple jumper-skirt combo and let the scenery be the focus. It was all very intimate, and we were on our own for most of the places we visited, which was really nice. 

Dealing With COVID Wedding Planning Stress

The atmosphere before the wedding was stressful. We had to cancel our wedding in Spain because of COVID, so we decided to elope. But everything was uncertain until the last minute. Our flights were canceled three times–the last being the day before our departure. But once we arrived in Iceland, we forgot about all of that. Eloping was the best decision for us because, in retrospect, we avoided a lot of wedding drama–especially because not all of our family is accepting of same-sex marriage.

Why The Couple Recommends Eloping

It’s so nice to share your moment with the one who truly matters. Don’t spend a fortune on one day. Instead, have a two-week honeymoon in a place where you can really soak up the beauty and the feeling of this new journey beginning together. Having it be just the two of you gives you plenty of freedom and reduces stress immensely.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Styrmir Kári & Heiðdís Photography
Venue – Kvernufoss Waterfall
Rings – 77diamond

 

Congratulations again to Brigi and Bianka on their Icelandic seaside elopement! And big thank you to Styrmir Kári & Heiðdís Photography for sharing their special day with us. To get started planning your own magical elopement, check out this elopement planning checklist!

 

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Daniela and Felipe’s Dazzling And Intimate Bogota Wedding *

Daniela and Felipe’s Dazzling And Intimate Bogota Wedding *

by | Aug 31, 2021 | Wedding

A bride in an all-white pantsuit, mix-and-match bridesmaid outfits, and a brunch menu—this is the recipe for an authentic, epic celebration that will have nontraditional couples everywhere dreaming of an out-of-the-box wedding day. Daniela and Felipe’s intimate Bogota wedding was full of tears, laughter, and killer wedding day fashion. 

With the help of their trusted wedding vendors, this couple was able to bring their dream wedding to life, despite a pandemic. They wanted a day surrounded by loved ones that celebrated their uniqueness and honored the jaw-dropping, historic architecture of their wedding venue. Floral arrangements by Flores Graciabeautifully dressed the ceremony and reception space—Casa de Rey in Bogotá, Colombia. Aside from the florals, the reception was centered around the desserts, which were handmade by the bride herself. 

We can’t take our eyes off the unique wedding elements captured by photographer Loop Studios. From the mix-max bridesmaid outfits to the muted color palette—no detail of this intimate Bogota wedding was short of amazing. Keep scrolling to see what we mean.

More From Loop Studios On This Intimate Bogota Wedding

A wedding in the historic neighborhood of Bogota between two people who met in their childhood? We love this story. Daniela and Felipe got married in an old and restored house located in the heart of Bogota—with an industrial interior design. 

Daniela picked a stylish suit and headpiece for her wedding, designed by a Colombian fashion designer. The cake and desserts were made by the bride herself—making them really special. The decor of the day was carefully curated to liven up the existing historic architecture. Daniela and Felipe’s wedding was definitely one of our favorite weddings of the season. It was filled with tears, laughs, and beautiful details.

The Couple:

Daniela and Felipe

The Wedding:

Bogotá, Colombia

The Importance Of Hiring Trusted Wedding Vendors 

Our biggest wedding advice: have the right assets and people to help make your day come together nicely. We couldn’t have done it without our dear friend and wedding planner Juliana, the best photographer, a great venue, and our floral designer

Grab Your Tissues 

The most memorable moment for everyone would have to be Felipe crying the whole entire symbolic ceremony. Yes! In nine years I hadn’t seen Felipe cry as much as he did then. It was just extra special as one of our dear friends was our officiant. We absolutely cherished having our loved ones with us on our special day during these crazy pandemic times. 

Including Loved-Ones On Your Big Day

We personalized our ceremony by having one of our best friends Irene be our officiant. We asked her if she would help us make a symbolic ceremony and it was the most beautiful thing ever. She got everyone involved by making each one of our guests wish our marriage one single word like happiness, joy, and love.

Working With Photographer Loop Studios

Ever since we saw the Loop Studios on Instagram we knew they had to be at our wedding. Sergio was the kindest and made us feel so comfortable, which was great because Felipe is camera shy.  He got all of the photos we dreamed of and wanted. 

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Loop Studios
Ceremony + Reception Venue + Catering – Casa de Rey
Floral Design – Flores Gracia
Cake – Missdi Macarons & Patisserie
Makeup Artist – Maria Alejandra Moreno
Hair Styling – Diego Santamaria
Wedding Dress – Isabel Henao

 

Congratulations to Daniela and Felipe on their stylish and fun-filled celebration. We’re thankful photographer Loop Studios was present to capture every nontraditional element that made this wedding one for the books. 

This intimate Bogota wedding goes to show that sometimes less is more. If you’re feeling inspired to trim your wedding guest list and trade your traditional celebration for an elopement or micro-wedding—like Daniela and Felipe’s—we’ve got you covered. Check out the ultimate wedding planning guide to kickstart your planning process.

 

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Boho, Chic, And Beautiful Ammodonostro Wedding *

Boho, Chic, And Beautiful Ammodonostro Wedding *

by | Aug 29, 2021 | Wedding

This beautiful, boho wedding proves that a muted color palette isn’t boring. From the colors to the long banquet-style reception table, to the wedding crashing puppy—this Ammodonostro wedding was anything but ordinary. With the help of planner Parade Wedding, Martina and Alfredo were able to fully transform their venue space—a historic, unconventional farmhouse on the outskirts of Rome—into a dreamy wedding location. 

The muted floral arrangements by Ophicina Botanica, complemented the venue’s existing lush greenery and the romantic, draped twinkle lights. Guests were treated to a day full of love, good food, and handcrafted candle wedding favors made by the bride and groom. Photographer Giulia Santarelli captured every small detail, making us wish we were a part of this unforgettable celebration.

The Couple:

Martina and Alfredo

The Wedding:

Roma, Italy

The Importance Of Checklists And Wedding Vendors 

Our biggest wedding planning advice would be to start with a list of things to do well in advance. Instead of tackling the whole list at once, work your way through one at a time. This will limit your wedding planning stress and help avoid ending up with a thousand last minute tasks. 

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Meaningful DIY Wedding Favors 

We wanted our guests to leave with something meaningful. So we decided to handcraft the wedding favors ourselves. We made soy wax candles to give them to express our thanks for attending our wedding.

 

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Giulia Santarelli
Event Planning – Parade Wedding
Ceremony + Reception Venue – Ammodonostro
Floral Design – Ophicina Botanica
Catering – Ammodonostro
Cake – Annikka Toni
Officiant – Francesca Resciniti
DJ – Roma Sound Service
Videography – Fulvio Greco
Invitation Design – Emmemade – The Bride
Makeup Artist + Hair Styling – Giulio Franzò

 

Congratulations Martina and Alfredo on their whimsical Ammodonostro wedding. And big thanks to photographer Giulia Santarelli for snapping these meaningful, unforgettable moments that wedding planning couples are sure to use for inspiration. 

Feeling inspired to make florals your show-stopping decor element, like Martina and Alfredo? After checking out the wedding florists in our directory, check out these floral installations that will blow your mind and kick start that creative wedding planning process. 

 

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Kaitlin and Cody’s Intimate Red Rock Canyon Wedding *

Kaitlin and Cody’s Intimate Red Rock Canyon Wedding *

by | Aug 27, 2021 | Wedding

Weddings may look a little different these days, but they’re not missing the one thing that matters most–love. Kaitlin and Cody’s Red Rock Canyon wedding was small and intimate, but it was also a day full of sweeping desert views, unbridled happiness, and tears of joy. Not to mention fabulous floral arrangements from Elopement Las Vegas and a Justin Alexander wedding dress that was as timeless as it was glamorous.

After saying “I do” in a simple and stunning ceremony, the newlyweds gallivanted around the park with Junebug member Hotzel Photography. And we have to say, they shot some of the most beautiful wedding portraits we’ve seen to date. And to end their dream day, they enjoyed dinner and drinks with their closest friends and family at a Ruth’s Chris steakhouse. So whether you’re planning your own micro wedding or you want an adventure elopement in a faraway place, these desert nuptials are sure to inspire.

The Couple:

Kaitlin and Cody

The Wedding:

Red Rock Canyon National Park, Las Vegas, Nevada

A Surprise Music Choice

Initially, we had chosen an instrumental song for our bridal party to walk out to. When the music started, and we all heard Elvis singing “Can’t Help Falling in Love,” it was such a surprise, but we all immediately started crying because it felt so right and fit the moment more perfectly than any other song we could have picked. Plus, we got married in Vegas, so we suppose Elvis had to be incorporated somehow.

A Close Friend Acting As An Officiant

We got one of our very best friends to officiate our wedding. We were already going to be in a new place, far from home, and we wanted someone standing up there with us that really knew us and our relationship. The ceremony was so much more personal and special coming from him.

Why A Red Rock Canyon Wedding

Both of us grew up in the southeast and knew that we wanted something very different from the beach scene we were used to. We started looking out west and came across Red Rock Canyon. It was nothing like we had ever seen. Traveling out west and exploring a beautiful new place on top of getting married really made our weekend feel like a dream.

What It’s Like Working With Junebug Member Hotzel Photo

The day of our wedding was the first time we had ever met our photographer–Hotzel Photography–in person, but no one would have ever known! Gabriela was so amazing, personable, and allowed us to really feel like ourselves throughout the whole day. Many of our photos are just us being so excited and giddy about the fact that we just got married. She beautifully captured everything!

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Hotzel Photography
Event Planning + Floral Design – Elopement Las Vegas
Ceremony Venue – Red Rock Canyon National Park
Reception Venue + Cake – Ruth’s Chris
Videography – Rapture & Co
Makeup Artist – Beauty by Luvi
Hair Styling – Britts Braids
Wedding Dress – Justin Alexander
Groom’s Apparel – Indochino
Rings – Beards Diamonds
Transportation – Bell Limousine

 

Congratulations again to Kaitlin and Cody on their Red Rock Canyon wedding! We’re so thankful that Junebug member Hotzel Photography captured and shared the day with us. To see more of Gabriela’s work, check out her profile in our directory of wedding photographers from around the world!

 

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Black Oak Mountain Vineyards Styled Indian Wedding Shoot *

Black Oak Mountain Vineyards Styled Indian Wedding Shoot *

by | Aug 25, 2021 | Wedding

Black Oak Mountain Vineyards styled 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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Stunning Rainy Day Government Cove Elopement *

Stunning Rainy Day Government Cove Elopement *

by | Aug 23, 2021 | Wedding

Ever heard of the superstition that “rain on your wedding day is good luck?” Well this Government Cove elopement should be proof enough that rain on your wedding day is gorgeous regardless! Amber and Monty—two outdoorsy lovers—grabbed their boots and trekked the mountains to exchange their vows in the most scenic way possible. And Amber didn’t let the weather or hike stop her from rocking a stunning polka dot gown. 

Not only were the views stunning, but when the rain came down, Amber and Monty snuggled close, grabbed their clear umbrellas, and took time to enjoy being married. Adventure-seekers, this one’s for you. Scroll down to see how Five Fox’s Photography captured this stunning elopement.

The Couple:

Amber and Monty

The Wedding:

Government Cove, Oregon, USA

Staying In The Moment

I would say we are most proud of just being in the moment together. We wanted to do an elopement-style wedding because we wanted simplicity and aren’t really into flashy moments!

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Rain Storm And Snuggles

The most memorable part of the day for us was when we got caught in a crazy rainstorm! Hiding under those beautiful sheer umbrellas we were able to snuggle in close and laugh and watch the rain. It was pure love at that moment.

Stay True To What You Want

My advice is to stay true to what you really want and don’t allow anyone else to steer you away from that! This is your big day and you deserve to look back and have everything you ever wanted.

Why A Government Cove Elopement?

We chose our location because we both love the outdoors and felt that this area had everything we loved between the mountains and the river. There was lush green grass and a little bit of leftover snow that made it the perfect location.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Five Fox’s Photography
Floral Design – Caroline Reusen
Wedding Dress – Utah Gown Rentals

 

Congratulations to Amber and Monty on their Government Cove elopement! Thank you to Five Fox’s Photography for both capturing and sharing this day with us. Thinking about planning your own adventure elopement? We don’t blame you. Here are four reasons to elope and our ultimate elopement planning guide to get you started. 

 

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