Junebug Weddings

JANUARY 1, 2025

Rehearsal Dinner Mistakes and Missteps to Avoid Don’t Save Speeches for the Reception Wedding photographer and Junebug Vendor Andrew Franciosa suggests saving those heartfelt toasts for the rehearsal dinner – it’s the perfect time for friends and family to share their stories in a cozy, laid-back setting.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2024

With guests traveling from afar, predominantly from the United States, Adrianna and Zachary were determined to ensure an unforgettable experience for all.The weekend started with a welcome party on The Peninsula rooftop followed by the ceremony and reception and The Ritz the next day.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2024

When it was finally my older sister and maid of honor Katie’s turn to find her dream dress we knew there was only place to go. To end our reception, I strutted out feeling fully fearless (and very much like I was the man), celebrating every part of myself and the incredible love story I found.[/field]

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NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Guests entered a stunning tented reception. field] [field title=”Readings, Ceremony Music, Reception Songs”]For their unique wedding ceremony, the couple envisioned a setting where their love could be witnessed from every angle. The clear-topped tent created an airy, ethereal atmosphere of dancing under the stars.

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MARCH 12, 2025

The heartfelt speeches from my dad, our best man, and maid of honor added even more emotion to the evening. field] [field title=”Readings, Ceremony Music, Reception Songs”]. Naturally, he wanted to take the reins when it came to selecting the music for our reception. Reverend Laura Cannon was truly incredible.

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MARCH 20, 2025

I had such a fun time dress shopping in my hometown of El Paso with my mom, my best friend, and Maid of Honor, Jackie, and Jackies mom. field] [field title=”Readings, Ceremony Music, Reception Songs”] I am a major Swiftie! During the reception, DJ Troy played music that kept people on the dance floor.

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JANUARY 22, 2025

The transition to the reception at Eventide was nothing short of spectacular. When Casey and Kenny entered their reception, the excitement in the air was palpable. As the reception came to a close, the couple invited their guests to the Oyster Lounge for an unforgettable after-party.

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MARCH 4, 2025

They were both closely included in our wedding, one as the officiant and the other gave a speech at our dinner reception. field] [field title=”Readings, Ceremony Music, Reception Songs”] Our ceremony began with a welcome splash of champagne while a string quartet played modern music. Permalink | Comments | Add to del.icio.us

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NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The theme of our Friday welcome reception was garden cocktail party after both the location, Atria’s beautiful lawn and tented patio, as well as my middle name “Rose”. We kept to mostly shades of white, sprinkled with pops of blue, and the smallest dusting of soft pink in just a few spots in the reception tent.

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Busy Bee's Events

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Best way of going about wedding dress shopping is finding a date that works for the wedding party (mom, Maid of Honor, bridesmaids, cousins) either during the week or weekend. Give those extra shoes to your wedding planner/day of coordinator/maid of honor, it’s important. I am sure you can imagine A LOT.

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Busy Bee's Events

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

The guests that typically give a speech are Best Man, Maid of Honor, One or both sets of parents. Grand Entrance Grand entrance is the first formal introduction of the wedding couple into the wedding reception. What’s the typical wedding order? That’s totally up to preference.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2025

field] [field title=”Bridesmaid Dresses”]My maid of honor (she was the only one in our bridal party other than the Best Man) wore a stunning gold dress that was the perfect complement to our wedding venues vibe. The reception dinner featured indulgent mains of Wagyu steak and salmon, complemented by a fresh burrata starter.

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JANUARY 30, 2025

It culminated with a Catholic ceremony on the steps of Saint Stanislaus Church in Altos De Chavon, followed by a wedding reception at a private ocean-side villa in Casa De Campo on February 10th, 2024. The Maid of Honors wore Bec & Bridge, Sabrina Musayev & Michelle Mason. Permalink | Comments | Add to del.icio.us

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FEBRUARY 12, 2025

field] [field title=”Bridesmaid Dresses”]Sarahs maid of honor wore a white stain floor length dress with a blue floral pattern from Revelry.[/field] field] [field title=”Special Detail #3″]Ensuring everyone had a blast at the reception was a top priority for us, so having a great DJ was essential.

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The Road to Marriage

JULY 1, 2023

Where to host: Like your welcome party, consider hosting our rehearsal dinner at the hotel where your wedding reception is held. Tip: By having your maid of honor and/or best man do their speeches this night, you can shorten your wedding reception timeline!) And let VIPs make toasts, speeches, or share personal stories.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2025

It took some trial and error, but my maid of honor and I went in person to play around with a couple options to find another solid and a pattern that paired together well, in similar material. He went with a classic black tux for the ceremony and all of our portraits, but he changed into a white dinner jacket for the reception.

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JULY 5, 2024

We began the day at Alexandra’s family home, along a willow-lined drive with the bride’s mom, sister in law and maid of honor, and 3 sweet nieces as they helped the bride into her gorgeous Mira Zwillinger gown. Michaels Wedding was their Plan B, as it was so flawlessly and beautifully executed, full of thoughtful touches at every turn.

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APRIL 3, 2025

The soft, ethereal sleeves added a regal vibe as she walked down the aisle, but for the reception, Nicolle removed them for a more streamlined, dance-ready look, perfectly blending sophistication, fun, and comfort.[/field] The cake was as special to Nicolle as it was delicious, blending tradition with sweet nostalgia.[/field]

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OCTOBER 14, 2024

field] [field title=”Bridesmaid Dresses”]Daniel Faucher also designed a beautiful sage green dress for Lucy, the Maid of Honor, matching her style while maintaining the overall wedding aesthetic.[/field] Adding to the elegance, the linens were also crafted by Grace’s uncle, Daniel Faucher.

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APRIL 11, 2024

Maids of Honor dresses because they have such a range of gorgeous quality gowns in different styles. Navy is one of Liz’s favorite all-purpose, go-to colors generally, so she chose it in the hopes that her Maids of Honor could wear their dresses again sometime! They were spectacular! Truly, Krystal’s work is magic.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2025

The reception, set beneath a clear-top tent, featured a soft glow from abundant candles and bud vases, with Pantone’s Peach Fuzz adding a playful touch throughout. For the reception, Rachel and Jack sought to highlight the grandeur of the oak trees encircling the venue. Permalink | Comments | Add to del.icio.us

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JUNE 26, 2024

[section title=”The Planning”] [field title=”Wedding Colors”] The design started to develop quickly after the venue was selected and really when Sarah found the perfect Maid of Honor dress- pink and patterned. There was no question from the beginning that this wedding was going to be full of color.

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APRIL 3, 2025

I was joined by my mom, mother-in-law, maid of honor, and matron of honor as we spent the day visiting bridal shops around metro Detroit. field] [field title=”Readings, Ceremony Music, Reception Songs”]Our ceremony was designed to reflect our love story, the blending of our religions, and the merging of our families.

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MARCH 6, 2024

field] [field title=”Readings, Ceremony Music, Reception Songs”]We had Craig Scott Band for our music. They provided a string quartet (ceremony), steel drum band (cocktail), full band (reception), and the DJ (after party, which was hosted at the venue until 2AM). The dance floor was packed until 2AM!

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Style Me Pretty

OCTOBER 17, 2024

[section title=”The Planning”] [field title=”Wedding Colors”]White, bright natural greens, and a hint of blush pink [/field] [field title=”Design / Vibe / Vision”]From a custom painted dress from Lake Como, Italy to a museum reception hall, this black tie affair was designed with art and family roots in mind.

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OCTOBER 16, 2024

The maid of honor wore a white dress with a blue floral pattern to stand out among the other ladies. [/field] [field title=”Bridesmaid Dresses”]The bridesmaids wore different designs by Show Me Your Mumu to complement their figures, but all in the same soft light blue tones to match the summer sky.

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Peerspace

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Maid of honor and best man : These are the leaders of your wedding party and often take on significant responsibilities. Wedding Party Your wedding party has supported you through your engagement and will stand by your side during the ceremony. Naturally, they should be included in your rehearsal dinner.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2024

We played with pops of black to compliment a mostly neutral palette highlighting the beautiful Carmel Valley surrounding the ceremony & reception space.[/field] field] [field title=”Bridesmaid Dresses”]Kristin chose champagne gowns for her maids of honor, each with a design that fit their taste.[/field]

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FEBRUARY 19, 2024

field] [field title=”Bridesmaid Dresses”] The perfectly coordinated bridesmaids, in their black dresses, were guided by the maids of honor in their champagne dresses. Permalink | Comments | Add to del.icio.us Post tags: Post categories: Destination , Real Weddings , Seasonal Wedding Trend , Summer , The Blog

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JUNE 7, 2024

field] [field title=”Bridesmaid Dresses”]I let my Maids of Honor choose their own dresses based on my color palette. field] [field title=”Readings, Ceremony Music, Reception Songs”]We were fortunate enough to convince my childhood pastor to travel to Italy with us. Permalink | Comments | Add to del.icio.us

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JULY 18, 2024

Following, a wedding in Ravello, with a ceremony in the bloomy garden of Principessa di Piemonte and a rooftop reception at Palazzo Avino, with a colorful table that seemed suspended between sea and sky.[/field] The dress was complemented with pearl accessories including earrings from David Yurman and shoes from Jimmy Choo.[/field]

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JUNE 21, 2024

My reception dress was from Dmitras Bridal.[/field] The cake shots are some of our favorites [/field] [field title=”Readings, Ceremony Music, Reception Songs”]I walked down the aisle to Halo by Beyonce (she’s my favorite). My co-maid of honor Nicole made an awesome playlist of all our favorite throwback songs.

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JUNE 14, 2024

As guests transitioned to the reception, they were welcomed into a space imbued with a light and contemporary ambiance. For reception, each table had locally-sourced, vibrant, seasonal florals in modern containers that reflected the whimsy and restrained elegance of the overall design. Permalink | Comments | Add to del.icio.us

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MARCH 12, 2024

It just so happened that the bride’s sister was the only one to choose yellow, which made for a special Maid of Honor look. field] [field title=”Groomsman Attire”] Theory black tuxedo and floral Lardini cufflinks, which the bride gifted him on their wedding day to compliment her gown. Permalink | Comments | Add to del.icio.us

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OCTOBER 22, 2024

My sister was my maid of honor and walked down the aisle with her husband and 2 sons as the ring bearers, they looked so cute in their tiny suits! .”[/field] [field title=”Wedding Cake”]”We had a vintage style heart cake that was classic vanilla flavor that was delicious. Permalink | Comments | Add to del.icio.us

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MARCH 6, 2024

My sister and maid of honor wore the Ruby Twist halter gown by BHLDN. My sister and matron of honor wore the Chelsea gown by Sachin and Bibi. For reception decor, tables were decorated with patterned linens and a mix of ceramics, rattan hurricanes and cut glass votives. Permalink | Comments | Add to del.icio.us

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JULY 1, 2024

Marek is a fan of architecture, so we brought in touches of the Mont La Salle building details into the stationery design, constructed a custom seating display (in the style of one of their fav Chicago hangouts), and upgraded the reception chairs to something a bit more modern. The Jim Martinez Band did an excellent job honoring our requests!

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