Vibrant and Tropical Carmel Wedding

We are obsessed with this eclectic retro glam wedding on the coast of Cali…. with so many colorful, personal details and not to mention something you don’t see everyday: a 420 bar… in true a Californian spirit!

 

“Our theme inspiration was disco retro glam,” Katie shares. This motif mirrored their shared passion for upbeat disco and retro music. They envisioned a dance floor that would come alive under the influence of their carefully selected tracks, setting the stage for an unforgettable night. Their color palette, “heavy on pink and orange but with purple and yellow mixed in as well,” was chosen to celebrate the beauty and diversity of a Spring palette, painting their day with the hues of joy and love.

“We also loved the floral installation that hung above our altar during the ceremony. We wanted the ceremony to feel joyful, bright, exciting, and optimistic, and the flowers really made that feeling come to life.”

“A really special decoration at our wedding was the seating chart because my (bride) dad made it by hand. We had a specific vision for it, and he exceeded all expectations with his creativity and execution.”

“One highlight we love thinking back on was when our personalized ice luge was revealed! We were the first people to take shots from the luge and it cascaded into all our friends and family taking shots from the luge! We loved the design and the fun energy it brought to our reception.”

“I wanted my dress to feel timeless and comfortable, which it absolutely did,” she said, her decision to pair it with pearl details adding an extra layer of elegance to her ensemble. Not one to shy away from the dance floor, she later slipped into a white sequin jumpsuit, a nod to her retro disco dream and a testament to her spirited nature. Bill, in perfect harmony with his bride, donned a tailored black tuxedo by Anatoly & Sons, his black patent leather shoes a reflection of the classic elegance that defined their day.

 

Their advice to other couples embarking on the journey of marriage was simple yet profound: “Plan for a beautiful life together, not just a beautiful wedding day.” Their wedding was a kaleidoscope of color, love and laughter!

Venue: The Holly Farm

Photography: Onelove Photography

Florals: Willi Wildflower

Hair and Makeup: Blush Monterey

Dress designer: Kyha Studios