SARA JUNE Journal

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Here you’ll find stories I’ve shared of joyful weddings, adventurous travel tales, destination wedding planning tips, and women owning their beauty.

Looking for groom and groomsmen attire for your beach wedding? The last feeling you want on your wedding day is to be unbearably overheated because of what you’re wearing. Peak wedding season is in the hottest time of the year and if you’re in a tropical climate for your destination wedding, it can be a […]

Destination, Destination Wedding, Elopement, jamaica, Uncategorized, Wedding Tips, Weddings Blog

July 14, 2021

Groom and Groomsmen Attire for Your Beach Wedding | Destination Wedding Tips

Booking a Resort Photographer vs. Sara June Photography | Destination Wedding Photographer You’re planning a beautiful day abroad to celebrate your marriage and you’re wondering “should I bring my own photographer to my destination wedding?”. Choosing the right photographer could be settling for your resort photographer, or choosing a destination photographer to capture every second […]

Destination, Destination Wedding, jamaica, Wedding, Wedding Tips, Weddings Blog

July 1, 2021

Should I bring my own photographer to my destination wedding?

You’re engaged, you’ve decided on a destination wedding, and you’re working through the details…. But you haven’t asked your favorite humans to stand by your side as you marry your forever love. Yeah, I see you. And I’ve got wedding party gift ideas for you! All of these items below are gender neutral so grab enough […]

Destination, Destination Wedding, jamaica, Wedding, Wedding Tips, Weddings Blog

June 22, 2021

Gift Ideas For Your Wedding Party

Destination wedding invitations are usually the first thing your invited guests see about your wedding – so here’s my roundup of what to include on your invites, when to send them out, and ideas on where to find them. What to include in your destination wedding invitations: Certainly, you want your invites to have all […]

Destination, Destination Wedding, jamaica, Wedding, Wedding Tips, Weddings Blog

June 22, 2021

Destination Wedding Invitations 101

Is it legal to get married in Jamaica if you’re a United States citizen? Yes! It absolutely is – and it’s pretty dang easy to meet the requirements, too. Here’s the low down (as of last time I updated this post in early-summer 2021). Keep reading for the juicy details. Here’s what you need to […]

Destination, Destination Wedding, Elopement, jamaica, Wedding, Wedding Tips, Weddings Blog

June 18, 2021

Is it legal to get married in Jamaica?

The humidity was hot and heavy the first week of June at The Howard in Oshkosh for Raelynn and Nick’s wedding. With their original photographer suddenly unavailable, Raelynn and Nick reached out to Sara June Photography excited to know I love The Howard, and am familiar with photographing weddings there. The historical venue’s architecture is not only visually interesting, but […]

Weddings Blog

June 9, 2021

Early Summer Wedding | The Howard | Oshkosh Wedding Photographer

At the end of a year of unexpected challenges, one thing was to be expected from Kelly and Derek: their beautiful elopement was going to be perfect! So in love and sweet with each other, Kelly and Derek knew that COVID wouldn’t stop them from having a beautiful micro-wedding; saying “I do” in front of their parents and a virtual support system of friends and family.

Appleton, Elopement, Neenah, Weddings Blog

December 10, 2020

COVID Elopement Style Micro-Wedding | Greene’s Pour House | Neenah, WI Wedding Photographer

Shower boudoir is the next sexy trend in boudoir photography. And I’m all for it! It’s an opportunity to be super sexy in a safe space. Boudoir is all about empowerment, kindness to your body, and self-expression; shower boudoir does all of that and more. It is the most unexpected celebration of the female form—your partner, fiancé, or spouse will LOVE this surprise. Shower boudoir can be a gift for them and a gift for you.

Boudoir, Boudoir Blog

November 20, 2020

The Shower Boudoir You Didn’t Know About

Megan and Ryan met interning at the University of Minnesota within the Women’s Basketball strength and conditioning department. Also working nights at Bed Bath and Beyond, Megan and Ryan saw each other all day long, of course falling in love. Spending time with these two, it is evident that Megan and Ryan share laughter and […]

Appleton, Destination Wedding, Wedding, Wedding Tips, Weddings Blog

October 27, 2020

Appleton October Wedding | Butte des Morts Country Club Ceremony & Reception

Samantha and Andrew originally planned their ceremony at the beautiful Peace Lutheran Church in Rosendale. However, occupancy restrictions due to COVID, forced the two to make a tough decision. Already celebrating at the Best Western Premier Waterfront Hotel and Convention Center in Oshkosh for the reception, Samantha and Andrew shifted their ceremony from a church location to the outdoor area between the convention center and the water. Excited to have as many family and friends safely join them on their big day, this was a necessary change.

Oshkosh, Wedding, Wedding Tips, Weddings Blog

October 15, 2020

Oshkosh Fall Wedding | Oshkosh Convention Center | Oshkosh Wedding Photographer