OUR WEDDING

I wanted wild green, blue, and purple floral arrangements that look like they were foraged from an enchanted forest, or even growing right out of the ground!

For the tables I wanted an array of small, whispy ikebana inspired arrangements, so that guests sitting across from each other could actually have a conversation!

I wanted the wedding invitations to feel like they came straight out of Middle Earth. Handmade cotton paper with rough, random edges, gold foil, and hand-drawn illustrations made by me would add to the fantasy vibe.

The main inspiration for my bridesmaids was the scene in the Lord of the Rings when the elves are walking through the forest on their way to leave Middle Earth. They're all in long dresses/robes in different shades of blue, purple, and green. I was also inspired by the various colors of fairy companions that the Kokiri children have in the Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.

Blue Hill at Stone Barns is already an incredible venue that has stone buildings that look like castles! The best part though is the giant tree in the center of the courtyard. It immediately reminded me of the Great Deku Tree, or the giant tree in the Shire that you see in the scenes where the hobbits are celebrating Bilbo's birthday.

For the escort cards, I was inspired by the Japanese tradition practiced during the Tanabata festival, where people write their wishes on colorful strips of paper known as "tanzaku" and hang them from bamboo branches.