Remember this contest from last year for the best wedding blog from The Wedding Channel that you guys helped me win? Well, today is the day the hubby and I leave to enjoy a belated anniversary trip, explore the island of St. Kitts and take a much needed week away from the computer. I can't wait to see what St. Kitts is all about. Don't worry though, I have posts scheduled for all next week including some really gorgeous weddings, engagement sessions, and lovely hair pieces. I will have limited email access and will respond to all emails when I'm back on Monday March 22.
And a little weekend treat...Elise, a French videographer, sent me this fun Save the Date video. It was shot in Paris - on a vespa - and music is Relator by Scarlett Johansson. Enjoy!
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Happy Weekend + a Save the Date from Paris
Remember this contest from last year for the best wedding blog from The Wedding Channel that you guys helped me win? Well, today is the day the hubby and I leave to enjoy a belated anniversary trip, explore the island of St. Kitts and take a much needed week away from the computer. I can't wait to see what St. Kitts is all about. Don't worry though, I have posts scheduled for all next week including some really gorgeous weddings, engagement sessions, and lovely hair pieces. I will have limited email access and will respond to all emails when I'm back on Monday March 22.
And a little weekend treat...Elise, a French videographer, sent me this fun Save the Date video. It was shot in Paris - on a vespa - and music is Relator by Scarlett Johansson. Enjoy!
And a little weekend treat...Elise, a French videographer, sent me this fun Save the Date video. It was shot in Paris - on a vespa - and music is Relator by Scarlett Johansson. Enjoy!
Underwater Engagement Photos + Save the Date!
Kelty from Steep Street sent me the coolest Save the Dates she photographed. They feature an underwater engagement session! From Kelty, Jeff and Stacey are dear friends that I've known since childhood and (being the crazy iron man triathletes they are) they were game for an underwater engagement shoot, replete with wedding ensembles, underwater kisses, dancing, and diving. They've been all over the world together but had a distinct vision for their engagement shoot and save the date cards, choosing the pool their grew up swimming in. I then created an accordion Save the Date Invite using their engagement photos.
Thanks Kelty! Steep Street is located in Portland, Oregon. You can see more of Kelty's work on her blog.
Thanks Kelty! Steep Street is located in Portland, Oregon. You can see more of Kelty's work on her blog.
Underwater Engagement Photos + Save the Date!
Kelty from Steep Street sent me the coolest Save the Dates she photographed. They feature an underwater engagement session! From Kelty, Jeff and Stacey are dear friends that I've known since childhood and (being the crazy iron man triathletes they are) they were game for an underwater engagement shoot, replete with wedding ensembles, underwater kisses, dancing, and diving. They've been all over the world together but had a distinct vision for their engagement shoot and save the date cards, choosing the pool their grew up swimming in. I then created an accordion Save the Date Invite using their engagement photos.
Thanks Kelty! Steep Street is located in Portland, Oregon. You can see more of Kelty's work on her blog.
Thanks Kelty! Steep Street is located in Portland, Oregon. You can see more of Kelty's work on her blog.
Wedding Inspiration from the Movies: The Oscar's Red Carpet
In conclusion of Oscar week here at Green Wedding Shoes, I thought I'd share some of my favorites from the Red Carpet tonight. I love seeing what the stars wear on the Red Carpet. This year, I was drawn to all the peach + blush colors. So pretty and feminine. Anna is wearing Elie Saab and Miley is wearing a beautiful Jenny Packham gown (I think I need that dress!!). Cameron wore a gorgeous glittery Oscar de la Renta gown - and check out her super toned arms!
I also loved the pretty Elie Saab dress Rachel McAdams wore - the watercolor print was stunning. But I think my favorite gown of the night went to the amazing Chanel gown Diane Kruger was wearing. I love the black and blush color combo and all the different textures. Not everyone can pull that dress off, but she did and oh-so-well. What did you guys think. Did you have a favorite? Find any inspiration on the red carpet for your wedding gown?
{all photos from fabsugar.com}
I also loved the pretty Elie Saab dress Rachel McAdams wore - the watercolor print was stunning. But I think my favorite gown of the night went to the amazing Chanel gown Diane Kruger was wearing. I love the black and blush color combo and all the different textures. Not everyone can pull that dress off, but she did and oh-so-well. What did you guys think. Did you have a favorite? Find any inspiration on the red carpet for your wedding gown?
{all photos from fabsugar.com}
Wedding Inspiration from the Movies: The Oscar's Red Carpet
In conclusion of Oscar week here at Green Wedding Shoes, I thought I'd share some of my favorites from the Red Carpet tonight. I love seeing what the stars wear on the Red Carpet. This year, I was drawn to all the peach + blush colors. So pretty and feminine. Anna is wearing Elie Saab and Miley is wearing a beautiful Jenny Packham gown (I think I need that dress!!). Cameron wore a gorgeous glittery Oscar de la Renta gown - and check out her super toned arms!
I also loved the pretty Elie Saab dress Rachel McAdams wore - the watercolor print was stunning. But I think my favorite gown of the night went to the amazing Chanel gown Diane Kruger was wearing. I love the black and blush color combo and all the different textures. Not everyone can pull that dress off, but she did and oh-so-well. What did you guys think. Did you have a favorite? Find any inspiration on the red carpet for your wedding gown?
{all photos from fabsugar.com}
I also loved the pretty Elie Saab dress Rachel McAdams wore - the watercolor print was stunning. But I think my favorite gown of the night went to the amazing Chanel gown Diane Kruger was wearing. I love the black and blush color combo and all the different textures. Not everyone can pull that dress off, but she did and oh-so-well. What did you guys think. Did you have a favorite? Find any inspiration on the red carpet for your wedding gown?
{all photos from fabsugar.com}
Wedding Inspiration from the Movies: Alice in Wonderland
With the week of movie posts, and the much anticipated Tim Burton's version of Alice In Wonderland opening today, I of course had to do a post on wedding ideas from Alice in Wonderland! I'm sure we will see some nominations for this film at the Oscars next year. I can't wait to see the movie this weekend, so here are some fun + creative ideas you could use for your wedding.
sources: Annie Leibovitz, look book, lyndie dourthe, a little bit of violette, cherry blossoms from deviant art, Style Amor, Annie Leibovitz, Elizabeth Messina
A gorgeous blue ruffled wedding dress, quirky groomsmen, and cute little flower girls. I picture the ceremony near cherry blossoms, with a fun clock necklace. Empty frames line the aisle and a white rabbit on the invitations to announce the date.
After the ceremony a fun, whimsical tea party! Mismatched chairs, lots of clocks and mismatched plates and cups. Little sandwiches, desserts, and yummy tea. I kind of love the idea of a huge blue bow for the bride.
sources: Utterly Engaged, Elizabeth Messina, Alice In Wonderland Movie, Alexandria LaNier's Flickr, Gourmet, Bergdorf Goodman Store Window, Style Amor
And mushrooms! So many fun ideas you could do with them. I love the mushrooms on the cake below or just scattered throughout the wedding as a common theme. (Oh, and I don't think you can have a post for this movie with no picture of Johnny Depp! :)
sources: Alice In Wonderland Movie, Rachel Thurston via Once Wed, Style Amor
I totally think this could work great for a bridal shower also and turns out I'm not the only one. Check out this super fun Alice inspired bridal shower featured on The Wedding Chicks yesterday.
The hubby and I are planning to see Alice in Wonderland in 3D this weekend, then we have the Oscar's Red Carpet to watch on Sunday mixed in with lots of work on the new site! Fun and busy weekend. Anyone else planning to see Alice this weekend and/or excited to see all the fashion on Sunday?
Also, if you are in the LA area, there is a cool event going on at the Royal/T Cafe all through March - Alice in Wonderland High Tea with Playing Cards Tea Sandwiches, 'Eat Me' Cupcakes, 'Drink Me' Special Royal/T Green Milk Tea blend, and Deep Purple Macaroons! And if you need some music inspiration today, you can listen to the full album preview of Almost Alice here. Music inspired by the movie from Metro Station, Owl City, All-American Rejects, Robert Smith and lots more. I listened to it while collecting images for this post and loved it. Happy Friday!
sources: Annie Leibovitz, look book, lyndie dourthe, a little bit of violette, cherry blossoms from deviant art, Style Amor, Annie Leibovitz, Elizabeth Messina
A gorgeous blue ruffled wedding dress, quirky groomsmen, and cute little flower girls. I picture the ceremony near cherry blossoms, with a fun clock necklace. Empty frames line the aisle and a white rabbit on the invitations to announce the date.
After the ceremony a fun, whimsical tea party! Mismatched chairs, lots of clocks and mismatched plates and cups. Little sandwiches, desserts, and yummy tea. I kind of love the idea of a huge blue bow for the bride.
sources: Utterly Engaged, Elizabeth Messina, Alice In Wonderland Movie, Alexandria LaNier's Flickr, Gourmet, Bergdorf Goodman Store Window, Style Amor
And mushrooms! So many fun ideas you could do with them. I love the mushrooms on the cake below or just scattered throughout the wedding as a common theme. (Oh, and I don't think you can have a post for this movie with no picture of Johnny Depp! :)
sources: Alice In Wonderland Movie, Rachel Thurston via Once Wed, Style Amor
I totally think this could work great for a bridal shower also and turns out I'm not the only one. Check out this super fun Alice inspired bridal shower featured on The Wedding Chicks yesterday.
The hubby and I are planning to see Alice in Wonderland in 3D this weekend, then we have the Oscar's Red Carpet to watch on Sunday mixed in with lots of work on the new site! Fun and busy weekend. Anyone else planning to see Alice this weekend and/or excited to see all the fashion on Sunday?
Also, if you are in the LA area, there is a cool event going on at the Royal/T Cafe all through March - Alice in Wonderland High Tea with Playing Cards Tea Sandwiches, 'Eat Me' Cupcakes, 'Drink Me' Special Royal/T Green Milk Tea blend, and Deep Purple Macaroons! And if you need some music inspiration today, you can listen to the full album preview of Almost Alice here. Music inspired by the movie from Metro Station, Owl City, All-American Rejects, Robert Smith and lots more. I listened to it while collecting images for this post and loved it. Happy Friday!
Wedding Inspiration from the Movies: Alice in Wonderland
With the week of movie posts, and the much anticipated Tim Burton's version of Alice In Wonderland opening today, I of course had to do a post on wedding ideas from Alice in Wonderland! I'm sure we will see some nominations for this film at the Oscars next year. I can't wait to see the movie this weekend, so here are some fun + creative ideas you could use for your wedding.
sources: Annie Leibovitz, look book, lyndie dourthe, a little bit of violette, cherry blossoms from deviant art, Style Amor, Annie Leibovitz, Elizabeth Messina
A gorgeous blue ruffled wedding dress, quirky groomsmen, and cute little flower girls. I picture the ceremony near cherry blossoms, with a fun clock necklace. Empty frames line the aisle and a white rabbit on the invitations to announce the date.
After the ceremony a fun, whimsical tea party! Mismatched chairs, lots of clocks and mismatched plates and cups. Little sandwiches, desserts, and yummy tea. I kind of love the idea of a huge blue bow for the bride.
sources: Utterly Engaged, Elizabeth Messina, Alice In Wonderland Movie, Alexandria LaNier's Flickr, Gourmet, Bergdorf Goodman Store Window, Style Amor
And mushrooms! So many fun ideas you could do with them. I love the mushrooms on the cake below or just scattered throughout the wedding as a common theme. (Oh, and I don't think you can have a post for this movie with no picture of Johnny Depp! :)
sources: Alice In Wonderland Movie, Rachel Thurston via Once Wed, Style Amor
I totally think this could work great for a bridal shower also and turns out I'm not the only one. Check out this super fun Alice inspired bridal shower featured on The Wedding Chicks yesterday.
The hubby and I are planning to see Alice in Wonderland in 3D this weekend, then we have the Oscar's Red Carpet to watch on Sunday mixed in with lots of work on the new site! Fun and busy weekend. Anyone else planning to see Alice this weekend and/or excited to see all the fashion on Sunday?
Also, if you are in the LA area, there is a cool event going on at the Royal/T Cafe all through March - Alice in Wonderland High Tea with Playing Cards Tea Sandwiches, 'Eat Me' Cupcakes, 'Drink Me' Special Royal/T Green Milk Tea blend, and Deep Purple Macaroons! And if you need some music inspiration today, you can listen to the full album preview of Almost Alice here. Music inspired by the movie from Metro Station, Owl City, All-American Rejects, Robert Smith and lots more. I listened to it while collecting images for this post and loved it. Happy Friday!
sources: Annie Leibovitz, look book, lyndie dourthe, a little bit of violette, cherry blossoms from deviant art, Style Amor, Annie Leibovitz, Elizabeth Messina
A gorgeous blue ruffled wedding dress, quirky groomsmen, and cute little flower girls. I picture the ceremony near cherry blossoms, with a fun clock necklace. Empty frames line the aisle and a white rabbit on the invitations to announce the date.
After the ceremony a fun, whimsical tea party! Mismatched chairs, lots of clocks and mismatched plates and cups. Little sandwiches, desserts, and yummy tea. I kind of love the idea of a huge blue bow for the bride.
sources: Utterly Engaged, Elizabeth Messina, Alice In Wonderland Movie, Alexandria LaNier's Flickr, Gourmet, Bergdorf Goodman Store Window, Style Amor
And mushrooms! So many fun ideas you could do with them. I love the mushrooms on the cake below or just scattered throughout the wedding as a common theme. (Oh, and I don't think you can have a post for this movie with no picture of Johnny Depp! :)
sources: Alice In Wonderland Movie, Rachel Thurston via Once Wed, Style Amor
I totally think this could work great for a bridal shower also and turns out I'm not the only one. Check out this super fun Alice inspired bridal shower featured on The Wedding Chicks yesterday.
The hubby and I are planning to see Alice in Wonderland in 3D this weekend, then we have the Oscar's Red Carpet to watch on Sunday mixed in with lots of work on the new site! Fun and busy weekend. Anyone else planning to see Alice this weekend and/or excited to see all the fashion on Sunday?
Also, if you are in the LA area, there is a cool event going on at the Royal/T Cafe all through March - Alice in Wonderland High Tea with Playing Cards Tea Sandwiches, 'Eat Me' Cupcakes, 'Drink Me' Special Royal/T Green Milk Tea blend, and Deep Purple Macaroons! And if you need some music inspiration today, you can listen to the full album preview of Almost Alice here. Music inspired by the movie from Metro Station, Owl City, All-American Rejects, Robert Smith and lots more. I listened to it while collecting images for this post and loved it. Happy Friday!
Inspiration from the Movies: Amélie
Thanks so much for all your wonderful movie suggestions this week! I had such a fun time reading through all your ideas. And the good news is since these posts have been so popular, I'm going to make this a monthly feature!
Today, though I'm sharing a much requested and one of my all-time favorite movies, Amélie. Amélie is a whimsical French film about a shy waitress, played by the beautiful Audrey Tautou, who decides to change the lives of those around her for the better - and ends up falling in love. It takes place in Montmartre, France + was nominated for 5 Academy Awards in 2001 including Best Art Direction.
sources: movie, knitalatte, Max Wanger, movie, motley handmade, flagrante delicia, Our Labor of Love, movie, Max Wanger
One of my most favorite things about the movie is the use of color. Lots of bright reds, greens, and blues. I think that would make a great color palette. Amelie loved the simple things in life, such as cracking crème brûlée with a teaspoon and skipping stones across St. Martin's Canal. I think these would be so fun to incorporate into your day: mini heart shaped crème brûlée for dessert, stones covered in lace and red fabric as ceremony decor. A bright red wedding dress for a wedding outdoors with lots of greenery. Lots of fun, whimsical elements throughout the day.
The reception would take place by a carousal. Love letters the bride + groom wrote to each other would hang from colorful clothespins. And of course a photo booth to capture all your guests and create your very own photo book from the day. Amelie finds an an old metal box of childhood memorabilia hidden by a boy who lived in her apartment decades earlier. It would be so fun to create your own time capsule from the wedding day and hide for someone else to find years later. The bride and groom leave for their honeymoon on a motorbike. :)
Today, though I'm sharing a much requested and one of my all-time favorite movies, Amélie. Amélie is a whimsical French film about a shy waitress, played by the beautiful Audrey Tautou, who decides to change the lives of those around her for the better - and ends up falling in love. It takes place in Montmartre, France + was nominated for 5 Academy Awards in 2001 including Best Art Direction.
sources: movie, knitalatte, Max Wanger, movie, motley handmade, flagrante delicia, Our Labor of Love, movie, Max Wanger
One of my most favorite things about the movie is the use of color. Lots of bright reds, greens, and blues. I think that would make a great color palette. Amelie loved the simple things in life, such as cracking crème brûlée with a teaspoon and skipping stones across St. Martin's Canal. I think these would be so fun to incorporate into your day: mini heart shaped crème brûlée for dessert, stones covered in lace and red fabric as ceremony decor. A bright red wedding dress for a wedding outdoors with lots of greenery. Lots of fun, whimsical elements throughout the day.
The reception would take place by a carousal. Love letters the bride + groom wrote to each other would hang from colorful clothespins. And of course a photo booth to capture all your guests and create your very own photo book from the day. Amelie finds an an old metal box of childhood memorabilia hidden by a boy who lived in her apartment decades earlier. It would be so fun to create your own time capsule from the wedding day and hide for someone else to find years later. The bride and groom leave for their honeymoon on a motorbike. :)
Inspiration from the Movies: Amélie
Thanks so much for all your wonderful movie suggestions this week! I had such a fun time reading through all your ideas. And the good news is since these posts have been so popular, I'm going to make this a monthly feature!
Today, though I'm sharing a much requested and one of my all-time favorite movies, Amélie. Amélie is a whimsical French film about a shy waitress, played by the beautiful Audrey Tautou, who decides to change the lives of those around her for the better - and ends up falling in love. It takes place in Montmartre, France + was nominated for 5 Academy Awards in 2001 including Best Art Direction.
sources: movie, knitalatte, Max Wanger, movie, motley handmade, flagrante delicia, Our Labor of Love, movie, Max Wanger
One of my most favorite things about the movie is the use of color. Lots of bright reds, greens, and blues. I think that would make a great color palette. Amelie loved the simple things in life, such as cracking crème brûlée with a teaspoon and skipping stones across St. Martin's Canal. I think these would be so fun to incorporate into your day: mini heart shaped crème brûlée for dessert, stones covered in lace and red fabric as ceremony decor. A bright red wedding dress for a wedding outdoors with lots of greenery. Lots of fun, whimsical elements throughout the day.
The reception would take place by a carousal. Love letters the bride + groom wrote to each other would hang from colorful clothespins. And of course a photo booth to capture all your guests and create your very own photo book from the day. Amelie finds an an old metal box of childhood memorabilia hidden by a boy who lived in her apartment decades earlier. It would be so fun to create your own time capsule from the wedding day and hide for someone else to find years later. The bride and groom leave for their honeymoon on a motorbike. :)
Today, though I'm sharing a much requested and one of my all-time favorite movies, Amélie. Amélie is a whimsical French film about a shy waitress, played by the beautiful Audrey Tautou, who decides to change the lives of those around her for the better - and ends up falling in love. It takes place in Montmartre, France + was nominated for 5 Academy Awards in 2001 including Best Art Direction.
sources: movie, knitalatte, Max Wanger, movie, motley handmade, flagrante delicia, Our Labor of Love, movie, Max Wanger
One of my most favorite things about the movie is the use of color. Lots of bright reds, greens, and blues. I think that would make a great color palette. Amelie loved the simple things in life, such as cracking crème brûlée with a teaspoon and skipping stones across St. Martin's Canal. I think these would be so fun to incorporate into your day: mini heart shaped crème brûlée for dessert, stones covered in lace and red fabric as ceremony decor. A bright red wedding dress for a wedding outdoors with lots of greenery. Lots of fun, whimsical elements throughout the day.
The reception would take place by a carousal. Love letters the bride + groom wrote to each other would hang from colorful clothespins. And of course a photo booth to capture all your guests and create your very own photo book from the day. Amelie finds an an old metal box of childhood memorabilia hidden by a boy who lived in her apartment decades earlier. It would be so fun to create your own time capsule from the wedding day and hide for someone else to find years later. The bride and groom leave for their honeymoon on a motorbike. :)
Wedding Inspiration from the Movies: (500) Days of Summer
Today's inspiration is from another favorite movie of mine from 2009, (500) Days of Summer. The movie is about Tom, a failed architect who makes a living by writing cards and Summer, a free-spirited secretary. Tom believed in the traditional fate, destiny, true love package while Summer is very skeptical about love. It's about the 500 days of their relationship.
There are lots of great elements to incorporate from the movie. I love the vintage-inspired wardrobe, the downtown Los Angeles location, and Tom's love of architecture.
sources: Our Labor of Love, Leo Patrone, 500 Days of Summer movie, Chuck Zlotnick/Fox Searchlight Pictures, 500 Days of Summer movie, Jordan Gray Creative via Oh So Beautiful Paper, Martha Stewart, Design Sponge, 500 Days of Summer movie
I picture a rooftop wedding downtown with lots of little white lights. Pops of blue color - including a vintage blue dress for the bride. Hope Hanafin, the costume designer for the film, choose to use the color blue as an accent and I love that idea. Hope said it was the romance from a male point of view. Even when you first see Summer, she has on a white shirt, but still has a blue butterfly. So it tracks all the way through. I just wanted there to be a way to make her stand out. She becomes a magnet. The only other place blue is used is the dance sequence, after Tom's first night with Summer. The whole world would turn into her, so that’s what everyone is in blue in that scene — the construction workers, the mailmen, the office workers. Everything becomes kind of a reflection of his love for her. What a perfect metaphor for a bride. :)
Another element that I think would be fun to incorporate is the use of a chalkboard (Tom had a chalkboard wall in his apartment). And the night would end with some karaoke - maybe even a Hall & Oates dance number :). You make my dreams come true...
There are lots of great elements to incorporate from the movie. I love the vintage-inspired wardrobe, the downtown Los Angeles location, and Tom's love of architecture.
sources: Our Labor of Love, Leo Patrone, 500 Days of Summer movie, Chuck Zlotnick/Fox Searchlight Pictures, 500 Days of Summer movie, Jordan Gray Creative via Oh So Beautiful Paper, Martha Stewart, Design Sponge, 500 Days of Summer movie
I picture a rooftop wedding downtown with lots of little white lights. Pops of blue color - including a vintage blue dress for the bride. Hope Hanafin, the costume designer for the film, choose to use the color blue as an accent and I love that idea. Hope said it was the romance from a male point of view. Even when you first see Summer, she has on a white shirt, but still has a blue butterfly. So it tracks all the way through. I just wanted there to be a way to make her stand out. She becomes a magnet. The only other place blue is used is the dance sequence, after Tom's first night with Summer. The whole world would turn into her, so that’s what everyone is in blue in that scene — the construction workers, the mailmen, the office workers. Everything becomes kind of a reflection of his love for her. What a perfect metaphor for a bride. :)
Another element that I think would be fun to incorporate is the use of a chalkboard (Tom had a chalkboard wall in his apartment). And the night would end with some karaoke - maybe even a Hall & Oates dance number :). You make my dreams come true...
Wedding Inspiration from the Movies: (500) Days of Summer
Today's inspiration is from another favorite movie of mine from 2009, (500) Days of Summer. The movie is about Tom, a failed architect who makes a living by writing cards and Summer, a free-spirited secretary. Tom believed in the traditional fate, destiny, true love package while Summer is very skeptical about love. It's about the 500 days of their relationship.
There are lots of great elements to incorporate from the movie. I love the vintage-inspired wardrobe, the downtown Los Angeles location, and Tom's love of architecture.
sources: Our Labor of Love, Leo Patrone, 500 Days of Summer movie, Chuck Zlotnick/Fox Searchlight Pictures, 500 Days of Summer movie, Jordan Gray Creative via Oh So Beautiful Paper, Martha Stewart, Design Sponge, 500 Days of Summer movie
I picture a rooftop wedding downtown with lots of little white lights. Pops of blue color - including a vintage blue dress for the bride. Hope Hanafin, the costume designer for the film, choose to use the color blue as an accent and I love that idea. Hope said it was the romance from a male point of view. Even when you first see Summer, she has on a white shirt, but still has a blue butterfly. So it tracks all the way through. I just wanted there to be a way to make her stand out. She becomes a magnet. The only other place blue is used is the dance sequence, after Tom's first night with Summer. The whole world would turn into her, so that’s what everyone is in blue in that scene — the construction workers, the mailmen, the office workers. Everything becomes kind of a reflection of his love for her. What a perfect metaphor for a bride. :)
Another element that I think would be fun to incorporate is the use of a chalkboard (Tom had a chalkboard wall in his apartment). And the night would end with some karaoke - maybe even a Hall & Oates dance number :). You make my dreams come true...
There are lots of great elements to incorporate from the movie. I love the vintage-inspired wardrobe, the downtown Los Angeles location, and Tom's love of architecture.
sources: Our Labor of Love, Leo Patrone, 500 Days of Summer movie, Chuck Zlotnick/Fox Searchlight Pictures, 500 Days of Summer movie, Jordan Gray Creative via Oh So Beautiful Paper, Martha Stewart, Design Sponge, 500 Days of Summer movie
I picture a rooftop wedding downtown with lots of little white lights. Pops of blue color - including a vintage blue dress for the bride. Hope Hanafin, the costume designer for the film, choose to use the color blue as an accent and I love that idea. Hope said it was the romance from a male point of view. Even when you first see Summer, she has on a white shirt, but still has a blue butterfly. So it tracks all the way through. I just wanted there to be a way to make her stand out. She becomes a magnet. The only other place blue is used is the dance sequence, after Tom's first night with Summer. The whole world would turn into her, so that’s what everyone is in blue in that scene — the construction workers, the mailmen, the office workers. Everything becomes kind of a reflection of his love for her. What a perfect metaphor for a bride. :)
Another element that I think would be fun to incorporate is the use of a chalkboard (Tom had a chalkboard wall in his apartment). And the night would end with some karaoke - maybe even a Hall & Oates dance number :). You make my dreams come true...
Wedding Inspiration from the Movies: Up
Happy Monday! This week I have some fun posts planned for you guys. In celebration of the Oscars on Sunday, I thought I would share some wedding inspirations + ideas from some of my favorite movies - including some that are nominated for Academy Awards this year. I think you can find so many great ideas from films - so why not bring some of those fun ideas into your wedding?!
To start the week off, I'm looking at one of the nominations for Best Picture this year - the movie Up. If you didn't get a chance to see this movie, you really should. It is sweet and at parts sad, but has a really cute message. Quick synopsis - It's about a couple that meet when they are children and both share a love of adventure and exploring. They later marry and promise to go visit Paradise Falls when they save enough money. Unfortunately, Ellie (the wife) dies and they don't get to make the trip. Carl decides to try and make the trip himself by tying thousands of balloons to his house and floating away. And an adventure begins...
sources: Tim Walker, Stephanie Williams, Troadec Photography via 100 layer cake, Stephanie Williams, Elizabeth Messina, Max Wanger, Izzy Girl via Style Me Pretty, Elizabeth Messina, Our Labor of Love
Remember, when finding inspiration from movies, you don't need (or want to be) too literal. Pick a few elements you love and work with those. My favorite element from Up are of course all the colorful balloons Carl uses to float away. I see a colorful + happy wedding. Love, balloons, travel + adventure, and colorful birds.
What other movies would you like to see me find inspiration from this week (they don't have to be from this year)?
To start the week off, I'm looking at one of the nominations for Best Picture this year - the movie Up. If you didn't get a chance to see this movie, you really should. It is sweet and at parts sad, but has a really cute message. Quick synopsis - It's about a couple that meet when they are children and both share a love of adventure and exploring. They later marry and promise to go visit Paradise Falls when they save enough money. Unfortunately, Ellie (the wife) dies and they don't get to make the trip. Carl decides to try and make the trip himself by tying thousands of balloons to his house and floating away. And an adventure begins...
sources: Tim Walker, Stephanie Williams, Troadec Photography via 100 layer cake, Stephanie Williams, Elizabeth Messina, Max Wanger, Izzy Girl via Style Me Pretty, Elizabeth Messina, Our Labor of Love
Remember, when finding inspiration from movies, you don't need (or want to be) too literal. Pick a few elements you love and work with those. My favorite element from Up are of course all the colorful balloons Carl uses to float away. I see a colorful + happy wedding. Love, balloons, travel + adventure, and colorful birds.
What other movies would you like to see me find inspiration from this week (they don't have to be from this year)?
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