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MULTI AWARD WINNING STYLIST, PLANNER & STATIONERY DESIGNER

For Style Conscious Souls

ACROSS THE GLOBE

AWARD WINNING EVENTS & WEDDING PLANNING, STYLING, DESIGNING & STATIONERY

Meet

June...or Junie Poonie ...

as her Momma used to call her.
Also known as being 'UNAFRAID TO BE EXTRAORDINARY'.

A Multi- Award Winning Stylist, Designer, Planner & Stationery Designer working with 'The Style Conscious' across the globe

Junie Poonie is a proud 'Hopeless Romantic' with a sharp eye for detail, with her love of being unafraid to be extraordinary when planning, designing and styling along with being a creative and caring soul that puts her whole heart into each and every Wedding, Event or Stationery Suite she creates, focussing on the Luxurious & Stylish touches that bring a little 'Edge & Elevation' for 'The Style Conscious' across the globe.

Her attention to detail can often see her floating from one table to the next – ensuring there’s not a wonky candle in sight! (Yes, it’s a pet hate of hers) but it’s also her understanding and experience of over 15 years in the Wedding and Events Industry that she knows it’s those little touches that do really matter, along with having a genuine interest in the impact her work has on her Clients; and in turn their guests, be it Wedding Guests, Corporate Clients, Friends for Celebrationery Parties or small and intimate Dinner Parties & Product Launches.

Working from her heart & design led Studio, a contemporary & stylish space, she describes as 'The Calm in the Chaos' it's 'Where the Magic Happens' it's also a place very close to her heart as her late Mother originally had a super small and very sentimental studio built for her in her previous back garden as a place to create, play and remember her by. So when she and her family moved to renovate an old barn in Warwickshire, unable to bring her original studio with them, having an incredible space to create from and as a nod to her Momma was imperative, and so her Black Barn at the bottom of the Paddock was designed, built and is now a paramount space for Junie Poonie & her Clients.

My Mum used to say "What's meant for you won't pass you by" & boy this is something I live by everyday.

I'm beyond grateful for my beautiful design studio though I also know only too well the true cost & value of my incredible space.

THIS IS WHERE THE MAGIC HAPPENS

EXPLORE WEDDINGS

EXPLORE CORPORATE + EVENTS

THE BLACK STUDIO.

A heart and design led studio where only the Style Conscious Souls are welcome.

The place and space where magic happens in moments of silence,where unspoken words and unseen wishes transform into incredible weddings, insane events, beyond stylish stationery with authentic connections that hit deep.

Only working with Style Conscious Souls, be it Couples, Corporates, Private Clients and Businesses means we're under no illusions, they know exactly what they get from @junie_poonie they hand over their trust, they want her to have full design autonomy so that they can have a day, a moment or an event beyond their wildest imagination.

Junie Poonie

IMMERSIVE
EXPERIENTIAL
EXTRAORDINARY

Events | Weddings | Styling | Stationery

For Style Conscious Souls across the Globe.

LATE NIGHTS & MAGICAL MOMENTS.

This is ART.

It's a snippet of a day that's etched on so many hearts and souls. It's a table where so many memories were made, snorty laughs howled, and tears fell.

It's one where bellies are full, but hearts are fuller, where bags are flung so they can dance a little free-er, where menus are more than menus, they're personalised keepsakes that will be treasured for years to come!

Where feet will hurt from dancing and shoulders will have been kissed by the sun, it's a moment, a memory, a teeny tiny capture of what can flood so many fond feelings back.

It truly is ART...
It's wedding day he-ART.

It's the moments I live for.

Junie

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MAZI.

‘Mazi’. In English, it translates to ‘together’, but in Greek culture, its meaning runs far deeper.

Mazi means "collaboration, working together, two heads are better than one, eating together, sharing", and that is exactly how Stef and Dean envisaged their day, set at the foot of the White Mountains on the Island of Crete, a place where Stef had grown up as a little girl. A place she still called home in her heart.

In fact, being privvy and privileged to see Stef and Dean grow, I'd say their whole marriage is based on Mazi... together, two heads and hearts being better than one... its how they journey in life.

Here's to three years married on the beautiful Island of Crete, and a lifetime of more Stef & Dean stories and chapters...

JP x

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SHINE LIKE A GOD DAMN DISCO BALL.

Don't deflect your light, your sparkle, your "youness" for anyone or anything.

The beauty of a disco ball is that it's made up of hundreds of pieces of broken mirror, yet shines so bright it reflects off anything within its proximity.

Be broken and beautiful, be bold and bright. Shine you beautiful thing you, shine, shine, shine.

For aren't we all a little broken, but, aren't we all a little beautiful too when we stop to see how those times we thought would break us, somehow make us.

Junie x

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IN A WORLD OF THEIR OWN.

And rightly so. When a couple decide to get married, it has to be all about them, no should do's or would do's, only I do's.

Listening to their unspoken words and seeing the unseen during our planning, being told by both of them that they weren't soppy or romantic, I would beg to differ. What I saw and felt was way beyond measure, two beautiful, strong minded women that would do anything for the other, with lots of eye rolls, banter, "Are you ok?!" (In a sarcastic tone) and also, lots of compromises, from no, we not doing that, to perhaps maybes, to then settling on a beautiful middle ground, yet always wanting to ensure that the other was happy with the decisions made.

Fast forward a couple of years of planning and playing, and what they had was a beautiful, beyond beautiful, romantic (not fluffy!) Soft (not soppy) love fuelled day, their way, it couldn't have felt more them. From the party before the wedding even started in the prep room, to silent moments sat watching the waterfall moments before the ceremony, surrounded by loved ones both here and gone before us.

It was magical. It was mesmerising. It was their own little world, with some very special souls.

JP x

HAPPINESS IS...

so amazing it doesn't matter if it's yours or not.

I'm still riding a high from Sundays wedding, The Bradford-Ogles Wedding,the one we've worked and played on for a few years. (Yes, years)

The one where two beautiful, strong, resilient, determined (& football loving) women finally became Mrs & Mrs Bradford-Ogle.

The one where I witnessed firsthand, a friendship circle that has got tighter with age, one where females (& Andrew!) build each other up so high, celebrated so hard and loved each other beyond measure. (known as the perfect 10... im manifesting this into an 11)

The one where we asked all guests to wear black, all black, no accent colours, no sneaky off shade of this or that, and they did, and it looked next level.

The one where I can't get it out of my head, it wasn't one moment, it was a collective of it all, songs that drove guests to the dancefloor to serenade Jay & Jade stood on their chairs, a father and daughter dance to shake your tail feathers, a teeny tiny little ring bearer, a pre wedding PARTY in the getting ready room (I mean party!!!)

It was magical moments that keeps popping into my head and heart, making me smile out loud and warm my cockles!

It was all of it.

It was The Bradford-Ogles.

JP x

It also helped that we had the dreamteam playing on the day, too.

Photographer: @blonde.shot
Styling, Design, Stationery, Florals & Planning: @junie_poonie
Venue: @themillbarnsvenue
Celebrant: @jodiethebohocelebrant
Hair: @parisdhair & @loxhairltd
Make Up: @milifox.makeup
Videography: @millsfilmsuk
Music: @k8lovesyou
Band: @apollolivemusic
Couple: @jaybradford91 & @jogle92

#weddingplanning #weddingstyle #weddinginspo #weddingday #weddingflower #peonies #juniepoonie #blackdress

I JUST NEED A MOMENT.
(I'LL BE RIGHT BACK).

Pull yourself together Poonie!
This was one of the most magical, love filled and love fuelled days of my life.

I just need a wee while to process it all, to allow it all to continue to sweep through my veins, its currently whirling and wooing in my soul and creating its own Jay & Jade shaped space deep down in my heart.

Im not often speechless, but this one got me good and proper.

I love my work, I'm privileged to do the things I love and call it work, but working with incredible souls, will never ever be wasted on me. It really does mean the world to me...and for that I am BEYOND GRATEFUL.

I can't even put into words, 'THEIR PERFECT TEN' Friendship group. (Never have I ever been in such awe of a collective of beautiful, strong, fiercely loyal and God damn delicious woman... any suggestions on how this becomes an 11... im here for it!)

World, let me introduce you to
THE BRADFORD-OGLES.

JPx

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#bridesof2025
#juniepoonie #designer #designstudio #millbarnswedding #just #justmarrıed #ukbaseddestinationplanner #destinationwedding

DESTINATION WEDDINGS DONE DIFFERENTLY.

What if I told you there were hardly any flowers at this wedding, yet it was one of the most sensational weddings I've ever done.

With the exception of the brides bouquet, single stem bridesmaids flowers and a sprinkling of single stems on the tables... THAT WAS IT!

We wanted to create a different look and feel at @agrecofarms one that didn't just look different, but felt different.

The team there were incredible, allowing me to really push their boundaries, moving the places and spaces they usually use, and making sure the guests and my couple made full use of the whole grounds. They would look at me, I'd nod and smile, we'd get a tape measure out, I'd nod and smile again, and we'd shake on it. Having worked in Crete before really helped, having such an incredible team of suppliers on hand, including @aristotelis_manoudakis who was nodding along with me and holding his hands in the air as if to say 'let her play' when we did our site visit, having worked with me before and knowing magic can happen when you're allowed to play.

When my Tropical Plant man and his team rocked up, staff we're swooning and sneaking peeks from all angles, its not the norm, and it's not for everyone, but isn't that the whole point. It's how I play and plan.

Some planners are inspired by architecture and fashion, I like both, but I'm inspired by emotions and impact. (& tropical plants!)

#destinationwedding #cretewedding #crete #destinationweddingplanner #tropicalwedding #australiawedding #elopement #destinationelevated #agrecofarm #agrecowedding #adventure #aesthetic #juniepoonie #weddingstyle #weddinginspiration

THE HEART AND DESIGN LED STUDIO.

The calm in the chaos, the place and space where couples and clients are welcomed into.

Where conversations get a little louder, heartbeats race a little faster, unspoken words are heard and magic truly happens.

I'll never not be grateful for this beautiful space I was able to design and have built, for I know it's true cost and that of my very first little studio at the bottom of the garden all those years ago. A Beautiful Goodbye Gift (from my Momma and Poppa) a gift that they wanted me to have to remember her by, to play, create and curate in, to be all of me, Junie Poonie.

Opening the door to the Studio is like opening a snippet into my heart and soul, sometimes it's pristine and all good to go, other times is a beautiful mess, but it's always real, true, raw and authentic, it's always me.

It's where the magic truly happens.

Junie

THE ART OF SIMPLICITY.

Knowing the level of just enough yet not too much, where to pair it back and where to shift the gears up a notch.

It's what I do. It comes from within, from getting to know my clients and couples so well, I hear their unspoken words and desires... and turn them into magic, real-life living art, moments, and memories, that are etched inside their hearts.

Junie x

Photography- @markhortonphotos
Styling|Stationery| Florals - @junie_poonie
Couple @_charlottecorbett (who is now creating her own pathway in the Wedding Planning world as @studiocorbett ) & @joecorbett03
Venue - @thewillowmarshfarm

DEAR JUNIE ( A LETTER FROM MY LITTLE HEART)

How are you doing, little lady? I see you, working in ways you never thought possible, pushing boundaries, all kinds of boundaries, some of the human kind and others of the design and creative kind, you're doing good, you're doing more than good. Have you taken a moment to step back and see just how far you've come? (Of course you haven't, you don't even stop for a wee or drink of water - you know what your mum said... look after your basic needs fanny ann!)

You're learning to really lean in, you know you are bound for exciting things, I often feel your heart beat a little faster when you're getting all creative and thinking of your couples and clients, its gets a little louder and the beat a little quicker, I love this, I love how much you give of you to them, some people say they do, but with you, you're different, you really do, I know there's shapes, spaces and places deep down inside your heart, of different things you've done, things you've made space for that you're working on, and even more excitingly things you've yet to do (oh, wait, your heart, its skipping mighty fast now, ooh, we've touched on something... It's rapid yet in such a majestic flow, like it's dancing and in rhythm to your soul, oh its delightful to see and feel... if only you could see what's to come!)

You've felt heartache, you live with it everyday, yet you chose to weave those lessons into things of beauty, little glimmers, little sprinkles for your couples and clients, making sure they experience the moments before they become memories, Gosh you're good at this, you're really good at this, I guess that's why they chose you and you them, I see how you build beautiful relationships with them, I feel it, its all kinds of beautiful.

Now, go finish what you started, you're on a wonderful journey with some truly wonderful souls, what do you call them 'style conscious souls', yeah, l love that, and love what it does to your heart, your soul and your creativity, go on little lady, go and play. But remember, water and a wee too... you need to make sure you look after you too.

Lots of love, your little heart xxx

RAW & ROOTED.

Yesterday, I had the privilege of speaking to so many beautiful couples that were loved up and in the midst of their wedding journey.

Some had weeks to go, others years, it was all kinds of beautiful.

I noticed a pattern when I spoke to each and every couple. I've always loved weddings ( good job as I've been doing this since 2006) but it's the people, the humans, the souls, the connections.

Love is magical when you really stop and think about it. It's raw, it's emotional, it's something you can't touch, but moreso it's something that you can feel, and feel it I did, in so many ways, some were grand gestures and beyond romantic proposals, others were the blending of two families, some were thinking of how potentially loved ones may not be at their wedding. There were tears of sadness, and there were tears of pure joy and emotion... It's RAW.

I'm here for the real rawness, I'm here for the rooting too (not just in the pretty floral kind) the kind that roots your why, why are you getting married and how we, together can incorporate that into your wedding, forget THAT is when the magic truly comes to life.

I saw eyes light up, couples squeeze each other a little tighter, squeals amongst bridal parties, two grooms so emotional when showing their best friends their venue, I felt it all, and it was all when we touched on WHY, what's important to them... I'm all about the feels... making the moments become memories.

Whilst yesterday was a long, hard day, and my body is a little broken. Today, my heart is beyond full (& my creativity is bubbling deep in my soul when I think of some of the conversations and connections that happened).

I may have also spent a WHOLE day, I repeat a WHOLE day with some of my Favourite Creatives and Special Souls, @avaeventstyling
& @katieingramphotography and the sensational team at @hamptonmanor / @hamptonmanorweddings (The Place, The Space, The Team & The Cuisine is all beyond beautiful).

Bliss.

Now, to breathe, take it all in and let the magic happen.

NO OLD FASHIONED GUEST BOOKS ON MY WATCH.

That's a stern hell no from me. I'm more for making new traditions and keeping the memories of your day lasting that little (long) longer... I'm talking years longer.

Ditch the old school and outdated guest book and opt to have Anniversary Cards placed on each table instead, year on year for the number of tables you have, you'll also have beautiful messages from guests from your wedding day.

I'm here for the finer touches, the continuity and consistency, so I create the cards within my couples stationery suites which brings back all kinds of memories as the years go by, yet keep everything aesthetically pleasing on the day too.

Plus, as a brucey bonus, it's so much easier to control and ensure everyone on the table writes you a note, wish, memory, rather than being disappointed when you open a guest book with the odd message from Auntie Ann and Uncle Billy with the odd drunken picture from the bestman of a wrinkly willy!

*I can't guarantee no Willie's or lipstick kisses won't be inside your cards, but they make you chuckle a little louder as you remember who was sat where ...and who was on the civil table versus the wild willy one.

JP x

Image captured by @meandgeorgiaphotography
Stationery Design & Production @junie_poonie
Venue @agrecofarms
Couple @ge.foreman & @joeforeman

YOU WILL NEVER TRULY KNOW THE VALUE OF A MOMENT, UNTIL IT BECOMES A MEMORY.

I'll say it louder for those at the back of the room..."You will never truly know the value of a moment, until it becomes a memory."

This will hit and hurt different souls in different ways, for those that have loved and lost will know only too well the true reality of this, and those lucky enough to not know, sadly will learn the heartbreaking feeling at some stage in their lives.

But what does this have to do with Weddings and Events. Everything.

I've learnt that you can't get back what you once had, a special person, a special thing or a very special day, once it's gone, its gone.

I've built my business around this, around ensuring there's no regrets for couples or clients, that they've thought of every last detail, we work together, so they can truly look back on the moment and memories with a full heart...and no regrets.

If you're planning a wedding or event and want support in Planning, Designing, Styling, Stationery, or all of the above, don't regret not getting in touch.

DESTINATION WEDDINGS HIT DIFFERENT.

Whether it's the sun on your face, the scent of the sea, or because everyone is there for a little longer, there's something about destination weddings that make me go weak at the knees.

Sure, they're not for the faint-hearted Planners and Stylists, being in one country and planning a wedding in another, you have to have your team of trusted suppliers. But there's something about being in the same space and country as your couple at the planning stage, so often couples get caught up in feeling they need a local planner, er errrr....not always true. (I'm not bashing local planners. Im here for sharing and caring, and I love nothing more than working with truly talented souls from across the globe)

I just know the impact having your planner close by and on hand can be for couples, you're on the same timezone, you're able to hop on a call, grab a coffee, have a 'moment' as they'll be plenty of them, it just works and has always worked for my incredible couples, they love the connection, the accessibility (as its a daunting task, let's be real.) And it's forms one hell of a beautiful relationship, one that's built over time and not just calls, emails and a brief meeting as you land in your chosen country.

It's a personal choice, but it's exactly that, it's a choice, you can work with whoever sets your soul on fire, whoever makes you feel at ease, they don't have to be based in the country you're getting married, they can be down the road where you'll be spending most of your time planning.

There's something magical too, when creatives from different countries and cultures get together to play on your day(s) I certainly have created some phenomenal relationships with some sensational talents and creatives, who are my first port of call when planning a wedding, some travel with me from the UK, whilst others are based in Europe and further afield.

Choosing to only work with Style Conscious Souls that hand over the reigns and allow full design autonomy, they are my souls, and they are the humans who have my undivided attention, they are who I'm here for... wherever they may be.

Ps. My passport is in date!

Junie Poonie x

FOREVER CAN NEVER BE LONG ENOUGH.

When Joe & Georgia told me about their choice of songs for their wedding, it just made sense to incorporate them into their day.

Starting with their invites with a little bit of Prince - I wanna be your lover... it set the tone for the celebrations, with lyrics incorporated throughout their whole stationery suite, gently, nothing full on, just simple, stylish yet personal.

Georgia walked down the ailse to 'Marry Me' - Train, and when I listened to the words, I knew just exactly how we could play with the lyrics and the styling. I knew in a heartbeat where the sensational linen sign would work.

When I see this image, it sets my heart in a tizzy, as I recall it swaying and blowing in the cretan breeze, high up in the old square of Agreco Farm, then as the sun set and the fairylights came on...it took centre stage again.

Bringing little elements of You Both into your Stationery, Styling, the whole damn thing shouldn't be an afterthought, it should be the starting point, it doesn't have to be garish or naughty (well they wouldn't be on my watch!) Just beautiful pieces of 'heart-work' not art work, that you get to keep, and will actually use.

JP x

ALL BECAUSE TWO PEOPLE FELL IN LOVE.

Don't get caught up in the should do's and would do's... only do what you want to do and concentrate on the I do's.

JP x

IT'S THE LITTLE THINGS.

We all know the saying, "it's the little things in life & that we one day realise in fact, those little things, truly were the big things."

It’s the same when it comes to your wedding day. Teeny, tiny, minuet elements all add up. It's those magic touches that make a moment memorable.

Whether that's having your best friends nickname on their place card, that still looks incredibly stylish, yet makes them feel more at home than you'd ever know.

It could be the scent, yes the scent that guests take in as they enter your venue, it stirs thEir senses - imagine having miniature candles of 'that' scent that let's them re-live your day time and time again at the flick of a match.

tiny elements of consistency & continuity, elements that flow from the very first time they open an invite , through to that moment when they don't want to leave as they've had such an incredible time celebrating two beautiful humans who happened to fall in love.

Little things matter. Those tiny details do not go unnoticed.

And this is why when style conscious souls find their way into my head, heart, soul & studio, they know it's those little things, the things they'd never thought about, or the ones they thought no one would notice, they are what We play with, bringing the moments and memories that matter to life, in an immersive , Experiential and extraordinary wAy.

This is why I pride myself on only doing a limited number of weddings in any one year. (I mean single figure numbers!) so I can truly be there and create those moments that matter.

Jp x

OWN IT. FULLY, BRAVELY, UNAPOLOGETICALLY. OWN IT.

There's something that sets my soul on fire working with Style Conscious Souls, they know what they want (or are willing to let me dig and play to find that out!)

But, when they know, they know. They don't follow the others, they don't do as they should, I mean who said you need to do things a certain way, especially when it's your wedding, forget the 'should do's and would do's' and concentrate on the "I do's". Period.

Rip up the rule book, and let's play with the magic. Let's bring the unexpected to life.

Wear the God damn dress they say is too 'heavy' for an overseas wedding, ditch the dreaded straight line aisle for something more dreamy, immersive and intimate.

Together, we do things differently...
for those who don't believe in magic, will never find it. (And are not my people)

I'm here soley for the style conscious souls, who want nothing more than a sensationally stylish day, that's all kinds of incredible, being Immersive, Experiential & Extraordinary.

Just saying.

As you were. JP X

LOVE & LOSS.

I often get asked where did 'Junie Poonie' come from? And how do you do what you do?

I'm proud to say 'I got it from my Momma' she used to call me 'Junie Poonie' and not long before she passed away, and became our Christmas Eve Angel, she sat me down and told me to 'Always do you, be Junie Poonie' . I heard that loud and clear, I felt it hard, but if the truth be told, as the years go by, I feel it more and more, seeing and feeling the impact of what I do for my couples and clients. Proudly, I got it from my Momma.

She was the one at a party with a black bin bag, clearing away or washing up, she was the one the neighbours would knock when they couldn't get their babies to take a bottle, they'd leave them with her, and she'd hand them back once they'd fed and taken to it, you needed a firm word, a no nonsense answer, you'd call Catriona! Needed something taking up or stitching, yep, she could do that too.

She knew everyone and was loved beyond measure. She had the ability to just get things done, roll up her sleeves, and attack.

I have my mommas hands (& nose!) And the older I get, the more I know I share her heart and soul too, I bring that calming influence when clients may have worries or woes, I'm a grafter, and get sh*t done, but beyond that, I believe having loved and lost, however hard that has been and still is, I hear the unspoken and see the unseen, not in a woo woo way, in a magic spark way, its one of the things that make me who I am, when couples and clients are in the studio or on a call, I turn into my wildest toddler era 'why, but why, tell me why?'... I watch, and I listen, as shoulders drop, eyes meet, maybe a blushed cheek or a nervous giggle as a story starts... and that is when I see the magic, we dig deeper, dive lower, and pick and pull ways to bring those memories and moments to their day, for I know just how much those moments matter, the impact they will have, the memories they will hold...

It's all part of the Poonie Process... and yes, I inherited the ability to listen to others from my Momma and learnt the valuable lesson of loved and lost... from my momma, too.

Words by @the.wanderingpaddy

SUNDAYS ARE FOR SIPPING, SHARING, PLANNING & PLAYING.

I know some of my beautiful souls are playing weddings this weekend with one beautiful pair down in London trying on suits that dreams were made of, another insane pair are having a planning and photography day today, digging deeper into some of my recommended snappers, and another is due to collect her stationery from me tomorrow...

Sundays and weekends like this are all part of the process of working with such sensational souls that I adore, excited messages from brides (with possible sneak peeks of her hottie in a suit!) Messages of excitement for being locked away with a glass of something special so they can confirm their vision of photography and messages of when can I play and get the invites out (these particular ones are pure delight level, stroke worthy level beyond activated)

Supporting couples on their design, concept and aesthetic isn't just about creating a Pinterest board and hoping to carbon copy it, it takes time, we sit and discuss, we natter, natter, natter, I ask questions non wedding related to dig deep and see sparks from the soul, and their eyes light up, I turn into my toddler era with lots of "why, but why, oh why?" ... then I sit with it, I play it around in my head, heart, soul and sketch elements, pin, save, doodle, speak with suppliers to check availability, costings, check my ideas and visions are doable both practically and logistically, then I put it all together and present it to my couples, sometimes this can happen quickly, other times, there's lots of elements that need to be tied together and it takes a little longer...but good things come to those who wait is what they say...

And I'm forever grateful for those couples who align with my soul, trust my process and allow me to play on such an important milestone in their lives...

Whilst my couples will be swooning today and hopefully sipping on the bubbly stuff, I'll be calculating not only costs, but areas and sipping on my coconut coffee ensuring the little things, the finer details are all aligned.

And that my lovers, is why I chose to only work with a very limited number of couples, so I can give them my all.

FOR WHEN YOU WANT YOUR WEDDING TO BE ROMANTIC, NOT SOPPY, BUT GOD DAMN STYLISH.

Just give me a nudge.

STATIONERY | STYLING | PLANNING
For Style Conscious Souls across the Globe.

Captured by @markhortonphotos

LINENS, LAYERS, AND TEXTURES GALORE.

Sets my soul on fire.

I'll be back at @oldcowshed this weekend playing with some styled sets for lovers getting wed in the shed...

Are you an old cow shed couple? Will you be having a nosey around and meeting The Legends Helen & Simon this weekend?

X

COFFEE ANYONE?

Or perhaps a cuddle, a wander, a glass of water, or maybe something a little stronger!

I'm here for all of it, midnight calls from grooms the night before to check their speeches, walks and wanders as they arrive and are a little overwhelmed, having a moment to just take a breath and take it all in... it's a big day, for two precious souls, and it's a lot...

I'm here for all my lovers, not just for the magical moments before one of them walks down the ailse to the other, for both.

I've had many a tears shed on my shoulders, sweaty palms wiped, hard hard hugs, silent moments of nothing but everything, who knows how you'll react on your wedding day, but one things for sure, know I'll be there for you, I'm always here for those moments, for me they sit in a little space in my soul.

Junie x

RAW & ROOTED.

There is magic in simplicity, and then there's beyond-magic in allowing elements to own their space and do their thing in an environment they thrive in.

A little like allowing elements of your day to do their own thing...to create the magic.

I'm a firm believer in my clients, granting me full design autonomy, it allows my roots to ground, to spread and explore, it ignites a creativity in me that doesn't feel restricted or subdued, and in turn enables me to create beautiful spaces, places and environments for them and their guests.

And just like that... magic.

Captured by @markhortonphotos

THAT LIGHT. THIS DAY.

My heart still can't control itself when I open this gallery. It sends me into a tizzy, breathing a little faster and harder at how sensational it truly was.

Having the ability to listen to unspoken words and read between the lines of lovers gazing, their smiles, and smirks when snippets of their story, style, or wishes are discussed... and bringing those elements to life will forever be one of my favourite things to do.

Meaning my couples can concentrate on their I do's, whilst I can crack on and do do...

Creating & Curating Immersive, Experiential & Extraordinary Moments and Memories since 2006.

Captured by @meandgeorgiaphotography

ONLY FOR THE STYLE CONSCIOUS.

I'm unapologetically here for those style conscious souls that fall hard and deep for the moments and memories we can create to encapsulate their celebrations.

I'm a creative soul who truly puts all I have into all that I do. Purposefully not committing to too many weddings, events, branding designs or set designs at any one time or at any time in fact. Less is so much more in terms of the number of events I do, so I have the time and creative capacity to play.

I value the time I have with my clients, our moments, our calls, our catch ups, our excited (over excited in some cases and I'm here for it!) Whats apps and voice notes.

Being present for them, so I can really feel into their wants and needs, knowing I can execute elements that they often didn't know they needed, listening to unspoken words and watching lovers smirks and nudges, pulling on emotion, whilst curating and creating an aesthetic and experience that they and their guests will forever remember.

Not one to be creatively strangled or squeezed, my couples and clients allow for full design autonomy, knowing I've got them, I'm with them, often for a bride, im the last person they see as they take that all important walk down the aisle, we may share a squeezed hand, a wiped tear, or a "go get married" whisper... these are my souls, these are my people, and these are who I do what I do for.

IMMERSIVE | EXPERIENTIAL | EXTRAORDINARY

Images captured during an editorial shoot for Hampton Manor by @katieingramphotography

Shoot team:

Photography @katieingramphotography
Venue @hamptonmanor
Creator @theglamshamrock
Styling @junie_poonie
Stationery @junie_poonie
Dresses @bridalwarwickshire @heracouture
@alenaleenabridal
Veil & accessories @botiasaccessories
Hair @martha_houseofhair
MUA @ely_leanne
Flowers @greenandwildflowers
Model @ely_leanne

FUELLING THE FUTURE.

A collaboration between @the51percentclub @forvismazarsuk and @porschecentresutton bringing together an intimate collective of insane female powerhouses.

What do you get when you add 1x Table, 2 x Porsches and 3 x Delicious Courses of sensational food...with 15 Female Powerhouses? MAGIC. Magic is what you get.

Hearing snippets of stories, moments and business decisions that were game changers and life changers, emotionally fuelled and proudly also financially driven, these women (& Jamie!) truly were something else. Raw, Edgy, yet beautiful souls.

The connections, the discussions, the vast array of sectors within the room, all so passionate, supportive and real, blew my mind, filled my heart and fed my soul.

And talking of fed, the food, there's food, then there's 'FUELLING THE FUTURE' watching @gulp_kayewinwood & @artisan_epicurean create such incredible food on the oversized bronzed clad island in the @javelinblockspaces was mesmerising.

Magic. My loves, always leave space for the magic, for these busy powerhouses, these women took the time out of their lives, their work, their roles, with some dashing off for childcare, for early morning meetings, for all the realness, took the time to press pause and connect... and that was when the magic happened.

Creating and Curating spaces and places for incredible souls is what makes my heart skip a beat... (oh and the purr of those incredible Porches as they glided out of the Compound shutters and sped off into the Bright lights of Birmingham!)

So excited to see the professional shots from @wearecliqd

POONIE PRESENTING.

Well, what a day, what a night, what an honour.

Being asked to present the Best Stationery Award at The @weddingshoneymoonsmedia @ukwh_awards at The Dorchester in London, along with being a Sponsor of the Event, creating all the event stationery along with some truly talented souls @lafeteofficial @rickypaulflowers and my all time favourites and highly recommended @allthingsniceentertainment @allthingsnicemusic not to mention the TABLE CREW... I couldn't have picked a better table, we poonie partied from the offset with 3 beautiful beautiful Italian souls from @monasterosantamargherita and five absolute legends from @portlympnepark @portlympneweddings (thanks @ellietucci , you did good with the match!)

The day & night was a whirlwind, picking up my FIRST EVER BRIDE from 19 years ago and very special friend @lilybeth80 we headed down to the big smoke, rolled up our sleeves and set to create a welcome & table plan sensation along with personalised stationery & menus for all 380 guests from over 33 countries!

We then scooted across to one of my favourite places in London, @williamsandhirst, to ditch the casuals and get dolled up for the evening (heels in a tote bag & trainers all the way!) In their incredible space. Sipping on lattes and being looked after like Queens. (Thank you)

Seeing the whole thing come to life, feeling the emotions from winners and nominees and having the opportunity to present The Stationery Award to @vintageprints.co.uk a beautiful Mother and Daughter Team felt all kinds of emotional, seeing how together they have built a beautiful business, seeing them walk to the stage together, glassy eyed and excited, really made me think of my own momma, the one who called me Junie Poonie, the one who had so much belief in me she and my dad had a teeny tiny studio built at the bottom of my garden all those years ago as a Beautiful Goodbye and a Place to remember my Momma by, the one that still to this day, pushes me with heavenly pride, and somehow, although I walked up to the stage to present on my own, I knew as walked off, she was with me.

CREATING MOMENTS,
SO YOU CAN CREATE MEMORIES.

Immersive events that truly matter.

www.juniepoonie.com

Captured by @meandgeorgiaphotography
At @agrecofarms. Created & Curated by @junie_poonie

NOT A NAUGHTY WELCOME SIGN IN SIGHT. NOT ON MY WATCH.

Hell no, there's some elements of your wedding day that I'll call a 'one day wonder' - the table plan, for example, you can't really use that again as such.

BUT, when it comes to elements that can be played with, believe me, we will play!

Your guests know they are welcome, they know who's wedding they're at & your wedding day will be ingrained in your heart forever more... having a cool sign that sets the tone immediately, does a job but can be used time and time again, way beyond your wedding day... I'm here for it!

I call it "HEART-WORK" Not artwork. Your guests still get that beautiful guest interaction & experience, it elevates your aesthetic AND you get to reused it again at home... imagine this in your hallway or at the entrance of a summer BBQ party or shindig.

It's kinder on your purse strings, gives you a beautiful piece from your special day and it's kinder to the planet... and we all know that Kindness is key, whether that's to people, purses or the planet!

Junie x

Captured by @markhortonphotos
Venue: @thewillowmarshfarm
Celebrant: @yourstorybylaurenoldfield
Stylist, Stationery | Signage & Florals @junie_poonie
Videography @electricreelfilms
Dress @watters
Shoes @louboutinworld
Hair @liamrobinsonhair
Mua @suziegeemakeup
Suit @universal_works
Cake @rocknrollbaker
Band @rocknsoulers
Couple @joecorbett03 @_charlottecorbett

FOR THE STYLE CONSCIOUS SOULS OF THIS WORLD.

www.juniepoonie.com

Captured by @wearethe_jamess

LOVE STORIES THAT CAPTURE YOUR HEART.

I listen hard to each and every beautiful love story that's shared with me, I look out for 'the looks, the blushes, the gushes' I hear words that are unspoken. It's one of my key questions for getting to know you both... J&L's love story had me at "Locker at work!" .... yaaas go on...tell me more.

Well, let's just say it started with a kiss against a locker... and yes, of course, we had that exact locker as part of their wedding design. You know we did!

Oh, and guess what else we had? Only a full Poonie Platter of Gluten Free fresh pastries & goodies... seems I wasn't the only one listening, when I gushed at them for having a pastry chef create a beautiful breakfast feast, with my 'oh I miss almond croissants so much' ...to having my own Poonie Platter, of the most insane pastries. (I captured their love story, and they captured my heart, along with a beautiful soul that I was beyond honoured to meet, who now looks down proudly on them both)

ALL THE RUFFLES.

Yes, my darlings, you don't have to go slinky and sleek when having a destination wedding. At. All.

You do you, wherever you choose to say 'I do.'

Dress: @millanova
Shoes: @jimmychoo
Perfume: @mizensir
Bridal Alterations: @stitchedupbridal
Planning, Styling, Stationery & Florals: @junie_poonie
Venue: @agrecofarms
Bride: @ge.foreman
Photographer: @meandgeorgiaphotography

EVENTS. WEDDINGS. STYLING & STATIONERY.

For style conscious souls across the globe.

Work in motion Captured by @markhortonphotos
Venue: @thewillowmarshfarm
Celebrant: @yourstorybylaurenoldfield
Stylist, Stationery & Florals @junie_poonie
Videography @electricreelfilms
Dress @watters
Shoes @louboutinworld
Hair @liamrobinsonhair
Mua @suziegeemakeup
Suit @universal_works
Cake @rocknrollbaker
Band @rocknsoulers
Couple @joecorbett03 @_charlottecorbett

STATIONERY FOR STYLE CONSCIOUS SOULS.

Don't settle for standard darling. Have a multipurpose but ridiculously stylish placecard, menu & fan all in one.

If you're getting married outdoors in the UK or across the globe, it's the little details that make all the difference for your guests. No one wants a sweaty upper lip stitch during dinner... Plus, being heavy weighted, they're less likely to blow away in the balmy breezes.

Captured at @agrecofarms by the dream duo @meandgeorgiaphotography

@meandgeorgiaphotography
@aristotelis_manoudakis @hadjispyros_yiorgos @agrecofarms @natasha.makeupartist @dgfilmsgr @fytoriakoukoutsakis @celebrant_polly_miller
@boomtingbunting @steffiesheriffcoaching @stitchedupbridal @junie_poonie @levlach_saxophone
@joeforeman @ge.foreman

MAKING THE MAGIC ~ SO YOU CAN MAKE THE MEMORIES.

There's so much to consider when it comes to the flow of your wedding day(s), often, the little elements can get overlooked if not managed, which can have a huge impact on your day.

You need to be present with your soul mate, your friends, family, and friends you've chosen as family. You don't need to be checking, checking and triple checking the finer details on the morning of as that's all taken care of , with plenty of what if's and just incases all ready and waiting 'just in case'. (It's what we do)

Tash, a beautiful soul residing in Bali, yet getting married at Hampton Manor, in the UK knew what she wanted. She was design driven, she knew in her head, heart and soul exactly what she envisaged, down to the pantone colours. Design and aesthetic were of the utmost importance to her, yet so too was ensuring that their guests were beyond comfortable and felt at home.

Working closely with Tash, lots of calls, messages, and with fine tuning, we were able to create the dreamiest of stationery suites that spoke to her soul. Knowing it was all in good hands, a dream team in fact, with Amy of AVA on hand bringing all the finer design details & florals together, she and her handsome hubby were able to take it all in, be present, relax and most importantly, make memories, cherished ones at that. And that's what truly, truly matters.

Working with design conscious souls, does something to my heart and soul, knowing they understand and appreciate those fine tuned, often unseen minuet elements, yet the little pieces that take a day to another level...that, that makes my heart happy.

Oh, and when they also say they have Katie Ingram doing the photography, ok, heart beatens a little more rapid as you know just what's to come... pure magic.

THE STUDIO.

The place and space where my head, heart, and soul are settled and my creativity is in full flow.

It's the calm in the chaos, the place love stories are shared, dreams and visions unfold, and unspoken words are heard from couples hearts and souls, bringing to life; sensational weddings across the globe.

It's where clients' brands come to life, commercial and shoot set designs, and corporate and private events are curated, created, and planned to perfection.

It's where I feel more me than anywhere else in the world, it's where I feel close to my Momma, the beautiful soul that along with my dad had my first tiny studio built in our previous homes back garden as a Beautiful Goodbye, a little place to create in, to be @junie_poonie and remember her by when she was gone. With the old handle from my original studio proudly placed on my new studio door, a handle she touched on many occasions, for me, I see it as one door closing in order to open new ones, new opportunities & new ventures. (Along with holding onto a handle she held every time I enter my beautiful studio.)

I'm beyond grateful for this space, this studio, this little haven where I've been privileged to work with Global Corporate Brands, Local Businesses, Beautiful Brands, Couples and Clients across the globe, but above all, im beyond grateful for my parents for believing in me all those years ago, and for this beautiful space I've been able to create where I can simply JUST BE.

#studio #blackstudio #creative #wedding #weddingplanner #destinationwedding #stationery #designer #grief #griefjourney #wabisabi #wabisabiinteriors #blackcladding #locationhouse #designstudio #juniepoonie

TONE, TEXTURE, DEPTH.
ALL.OF. IT.

Give me all the layers, please, and thank you.

Torn edged stationery, cotton fleck stationery might I add, travertine place settings, beautifully broken stone placecard holders, linens of all levels, crinkled and creased in all the right places... ribbed glassware... I can go on (& on!)

Just a snippet of my some of my favourite, timeless yet ridiculously stylish pieces and stationery designs captured by not only one of my beautiful brides, but one hell of a photographer @mollyannphotography_
At one of my favourite places... @oldcowshed

This is pure poonie happiness in one shot.

Boom.

Junie x

STILL.

Yes, I'm still here for the bow gorgeousness.... but moreso, I am STILL... I'm taking my time to wander through wintering, planning in beautiful consultations with sensational couples and clients, but in a slower pace, yes the kids may be back at school and the world returning to craziness, but I'm just not ready for that yet.

I enjoy the stillness, in fact, my creative heart and soul can't play if it's all bonkers busy, as I am my business, my vision, my creativity, my soul. I give my beautiful clients my everything.

I am still here, I'm just poonie pondering in a creative little bubble, with lots of beautiful plans, designs, and creations bubbling away for each of my beautiful couples and clients.

Couples and clients, old and new, I'm here if you need me... I'm just not playing the million miles an hour game.

My whole ethos is to do less to offer more, not from a laziness perspective, I do less events & weddings, by choice (I've learnt over the past 18 years in this beautiful industry) so, the limited number I do choose to work on have the whole of me.

There's something a little magical in the stillness. It's not always a comfortable place to sit when you feel and see the busyness around you, with others in the industry doing 50/60/70 weddings a year... it hurts my head and heart... as where are their moments of stillness.

But I've also learnt to stay in my own lane, a wise man once told me "focus on what matters" a piece of advice I will forever hold in high regard and what matters at this time of the year and season is the Stillness, so I can truly focus on what matters, my incredible clients and couples dotted across the globe.

Junie x

IN A WORLD WHERE YOU CAN BE ANYTHING... JUST BE YOU.

Or, failing that, a shiny discoball covered unicorn!!!

Bringing this FUTURISTIC FORTIETH to life was all kinds of incredible, and rightly so as it was for a very special soul, a @junie_poonie Bride who is all kinds of magical herself.

Give a girl a theme, and she'll bring it to life with her dreamteam!

With lashings of arieal drapes, metallic swags, telescopic tubing, discoballs, chrome, and silvers galore, yes, even the cake! (Cakes should I say!) Throw in an array of discoball clad unicorns and tigers, a dj that can't help but keep a dancefloor banging, a venue that couldn't have been more accommodating (as the original venue cancelled with just over a week to go!) And it's nothing short of a FUTURISTIC FORTIETH POONIE PARTY.

Design, concept, planning & styling: @junie_poonie
Venue: @whitehorsebalsallcommon
Arieal Queens : @boomtingbunting
Cakes: @cakesbysophiepage
DJ: @djcoast2coast
Photographer :@wearethe_jamess

SIMPLICITY AT IT'S FINEST.

Often, people feel they need to have this, that and the other, yet really, at the core of it all is YOU... don't overcrowd or over complicate things... don't get caught hidden behind an extravagant yet awkwardly placed 'centre piece' YOU are the centre piece.

I'm an advocate of Simple but Stylish, Raw yet Rich, having single stems alongside mosses, whispy & natural like you've just weaved through a meadow kind of vibe, some flowers stand tall, some are a little floppier shall we say, but that's what's beautiful about them, they are all different, yet they all have their space. (Just be sure to have the floppy ones away from candles please!)

Keeping tables Simple never means it's not sensational, I'd beg to argue that it allows room for magic, for conversations, connections, candles.... dressing it with layers of linens, adorned with beautiful glassware, cutlery and Tableware adds another dimension of tones, textures and depth...

Simple, Stylish and soul satisfying I say.

@markhortonphotos
@thewillowmarshfarm
@joecorbett03 @_charlottecorbett

CHRISTMAS AT HARRODS.

Looking back to lasts weeks event at Harrods for a corporate client, there's something in the air as you know I'm here for the Mono, but the Red was something else!

I TOLD THE STARS ABOUT YOU...

Stationery for style conscious souls.

Wanting to elevate your wedding aesthetic? Tiny touches make all the difference, having beautiful smaller quotes dotted in and around your ceremony space, venue, indoor or outdoor, move them, reuse them... it adds thoughtful touches whilst hitting hard with a stylish kick!

Who would you tell the stars about? ...

Captured by @markhortonphotos

MAZI...

In Crete, it's a celebration of "Togetherness" caring and sharing with loved ones.

As a Destination Wedding Planner & Stylist, being given MAZI as a key word for this sensational celebration is something I'll forever cherish.

Seeing, but also feeling the moments, the looks, the sound of gasps, giggles, and breath-taking elements, along with sunsets over the Mountains all whilst, family, friends and loved ones celebrated a long anticipated wedding of two beautiful souls, one who once called Crete her home...

The same beautiful soul is now one of my closet humans. They often say, 'Clients become friends, quicker than friends become clients'... and I'd be lost without her.

Choose your suppliers wisely lovers, as more often than not, once we've shared such a beautiful journey, it's usually just the start of something very special.

Suppliers:
Bride & Beautiful Soul @steffiebow @steffiesherrifcoaching
Planning, Styling, Stationery & Flowers @junie_poonie
Venue: @dourakis_winery
Celebrant: @yourcelebrantgreece
Photographer @graham_j_hodgetts
Videographer @dgfilmsgr
DJ of all DJ's @aristotelis_manoudakis
Floral Supplies @kittagron
Dress by @willowbywatters from @victorialoubridal , all lovingly altered by @stitchedupwarwickshire
Favours @35ndistillery
Shoes & Earrings @freyaroselondon
Hair & Make Up @michalistsotras

#greekwedding #winery #winerywedding #crete #cretewedding #destinationwedding #weddingplanner #weddingplanning #overseaswedding #dourakiswinery #freyarose #weddingstyling #willowbywatters #tableplan #tablescape #weddingdecor #weddingsignage #weddinginspiration

IN MY SINGLE STEM ERA...& GOING NO WHERE FAST.

I love a big, wild concoction of florals and foliage and stems and twigs... add it all in and together, and it's bloody magical.

But take a single stem and allow it to stand tall and do its thing... now that, that is magical.

It's the same in life, work and play, you can create some beautiful connections, work with incredible souls, make sensational moments, having a team, a tribe,a circle (dot!) around you is important, but it's also important to remember who the hell you are, what you offer and to never forget to water your own soil, stand proud, own your space and god damn bloom.

I'm here for the bushes, the trees, the plants, the pretty flowers, the wild flowers, the dried flowers even, but I'll never tire of the beautiful single stem blooms.

Shot captured by @markhortonphotos
At @thewillowmarshfarm
For @_charlottecorbett & @joecorbett03
Styling, Stationery, Support & Florals - @junie_poonie

DEAR DESTINATION LOVERS.

I see you, I feel you.

I know it can feel a little overwhelming, along with the excitement of it all.

It's all new to you, a new place, a new space, a whole new country and you've not done it before.

I have.

And I'm here to support and guide you, all the way through.

From the "can I have a moment" " are you free for a coffee?" to " what do you think of this" right the way to giving you top tips and tricks that I've learnt throughout the 18 years I've been doing this, ways to make the most of your time in your destination.

Support on the ground from the offset, here and whilst we're out in your desired destination, leading upto, on the days of and even after, getting bits back, packing up, all the little elements you may not have even thought of.

Not to mention, playtime in the studio so you can see, touch, visualise, knowing you can rest a little easier (& squeal with delight too!)

Working with suppliers from near and far, taking those thoughts, visions & unspoken words from your head and heart to a whole new world.... wherever in the world you choose.

Images captured by @meandgeorgiaphotography

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