A Handmade Vintage Circus Wedding: Ashley + Ricky – Part 1

Today I have such a sweet + fun-filled wedding. Ashley + Ricky were inspired by street fairs and carnivals and the circus! Ashley actually said that her obsession with popcorn probably started the whole thing! (and Ashley, I am obsessed with popcorn too, so nothing wrong with that!)

From that, they realized they love everything about street fairs and carnivals! The food, the colors, the sounds, the crowds and the spirit of fun. Ashley + Ricky really wanted their wedding to just be fun and represent them. They love dancing, donuts, live music, craft beer, street tacos, being outdoors, did I mention popcorn, and let’s not forget tents! They decided to put all of that into one day and with that you have nothing less than a circus! :) Thanks so much to the lovely + talented Katie Neal Photo for sharing the photos and congrats to Ashley + Ricky for throwing a wedding that just screams you two!

pastel bouquet

wedding bunting

first look

bride and groom and pastel bouquet

bride and groom

pastel bouquet and birdcage veil

bridesmaids

Such a gorgeous Vera Wang dress! And the bouquets? Her mother and Ricky’s sister created them!! Such a creative family. :)

lace bridesmaid dress

lace bridesmaid dress

pinwheels

circus wedding ceremony

circus wedding ceremony

circus wedding ceremony

circus wedding ceremony

circus wedding ceremony

circus wedding ceremony

mismatched bridesmaids

And we’re just getting started! Click here for their take on a big top reception. :) Oh, and how fun are their shoes! Just perfect…

vendors:

photography: Katie Neal Photo // venue name: Harry Griffen Park // wedding dress: Vera Wang // bride's shoes: Urban Outfitters // hair stylist: Amy Smets (friend of Bride) // makeup artist: Hannah Juarez (friend of Bride) // groom attire: H&M // videography: Madison Dyer // flowers: mother and sister of the groom // tablescapes: mother and sister of the groom // circus tents and napkins: found, collected and sewed by the mother of the bride // graphic design: Frank Scott Kruger // veil and garter: handmade by friend

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