I am absolutely thrilled to finally be sharing all the stunning images from The Big Fake Wedding, Los Angeles with you today!!! This was the fourth event that I have personally taken part in and my most favorite by far, partly because of my relation to the bride, groom and entire bridal party, and partly because it was down right epic. The groom is my husbands brother Travis (who has been one of my best friends since I was 17), and naturally the bride is his wife Amanda… the bridal party was our cousin Jeff and his wife Caitlin, and our cousin Lauren and her boyfriend Jordan. Aren’t they all gorgeous? Honestly they are all just as wonderful as they are beautiful, and the smiles, laughter and love you will see is very real. I actually cried during the rehearsal and ceremony, as if it were the day I stood up their with them 4 years ago… so silly, but just an example of how moving these events can be. We danced the night away and truly enjoyed every aspect that all the talented vendors had planned for the evening. I have a few favorite elements that I must mention, for one: that amazing dream catcher ceremony backdrop by Frankly.Weddings blew my mind and the two wedding gowns from Bride were jaw-dropping (always helps to have a gorgeous model!). Another was the coffee bar by Dripp and the stunning jewelry by MaeMae Jewelry … I could seriously go on and on, but I’ll let the images talk for me…
If you are unfamiliar, [The Big Fake Wedding][6] is a bridal show alternative in the form of well, a big fake amazing wedding. Complete with an emotional ceremony (a vow renewal of a real married couple), a tasty dinner and a dance party reception. The “wedding guests” are brides-and-grooms-to-be, who are busy planning their weddings and that get to truly experience hand-picked wedding vendors in action. It’s amazing, and LA killed it.
Images above courtesy of: Andie Freeman Photography
Images above courtesy of: Let’s Frolic Together
Images above courtesy of: You & Me Photography
Need more of the amazingness? Check out this highlight reel from Anchor Pictures .
Vendor Credits
Photography: Let’s Frolic Together // Photography: You & Me Photography // Photography: Andie Freeman Photography // Videography: Anchor Pictures // Venue: 440 SEATON // Catering: Pappas Artisanal // Vintage Rentals: Bar + Lounge: Circa Rentals // Event Rentals: CMC Party Rentals // Day-Of Coordination: Blossom Events // Entry Way & Registration Table: Paper Fox LA // Floral + Event Design: Bouquets, Bouts and Tables 2 + 6: Flowers by Lady Buggs // Floral + Event Design: Ceremony Backdrop and Tables 3 + 7: Frankly.Weddings // Floral + Event Design: Bar and Tables 4 + 8: Laceroots Floral // Floral + Event Design: Head Table and Tables 5 + 9: Love is Sweet Events // Floral + Event Design: Head Table: Lemon & Louise // Wedding Dress: Bride. Vintage, Eco, Independent // Bridesmaid Dresses: Brideside // Jewelry: MaeMae Jewelry // Menswear: Friar Tux Shop // Hair + Makeup: PAGE Beauty // DIY Fern Ceremony + DIY Painted Tree Guest Book : Something Turquoise // Custom Wedding Socks: sockprints // Photo Booth: Petite Pix // Ceremony Musician: Sentimental Songwriting // DJ: West Coast Flawless DJs // Lighting: Pacific Event Lighting & AV // Coffee Bar: Dripp // Popsicle Bar: Popsicle Culture // Dessert Bar: Cup My Cakez // Officiant: Rabbi Oren J. Postrel // Calligraphy + Signage: Typecast Lettering // Painted/Hand Lettered Invitation Suite: Gubba Gumma Studios // Travel-Inspired Suite with Wooden Accents: Jasmin Michelle Designs // Photo Magnets: Moments on Magnets // Bartending + Entrance: Night and Day Productions // Custom Engraved Specialty Glasses + Favors: Let’s Tie The Knot // Valet Services: AA Valet, Inc. // Cocktail Hour Sponsor: HoneyBook // National Travel Vendor: Bliss by Luxury Concierge Travel // National Sparkling Wine Sponsor: Ferrari // Media Partners: Ruffled , My Wedding , Ceremony Magazine , Black Sheep Bride , Something Turquoise , and Love Gives Way
As always, each event has an amazing inspiration board that is given to every vendor as a starting place and a way to keep the event styling cohesive. The LA event’s theme was “Wanderlust” – gorgeous right!?!
Inspiration Board Credits
Board Curator: Ashley Buzzy Lettering + Press // Marcel Laverdet // Ginny Branch // Jenn Causey // Plant Finder // Valentino // Naeem Kahn // Ozzy Garcia // Gemma O’Brien
