Eclectic Safari Wedding Inspiration at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park

African Safari Inspiration

Today’s fun editorial was inspired by color, unique textures and an amazing safari backdrop – but it’s not staged as far away as it may look. Elizabeth + Krissie from White Lace Events & Design designed this fun, inspiring scene just a hop, skip + jump away from the GWS HQ, right in San Diego, California!

Elizabeth says, The San Diego Zoo Safari Park allowed us to transport to an African plain complete with giraffes and rhinos behind our ceremony! We wanted to create a new take on a typical “safari” and make it new and fresh for a couple who loves to travel, showcase some amazing colors and create a one of a kind wedding day.

Thanks so much to Luna Photo for the gorgeous photos below!

African Safari Inspiration

African Safari Inspiration

African Safari Inspiration

African Safari Inspiration

The couple looked as stunning as their surroundings in attire from M Bride + Nordstrom.

lace back dress

African Safari Inspiration

We took over the lookout at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, complete with animals (think elephants and giraffes to name a few) from the park. With hand crafted pieces full of vibrant colors and textures, outstanding florals and travel inspired love notes, our goal was to show that colorful can be elegant, a unique wedding venue can be the right fit, and that thinking outside of the box is the perfect way to approach a wedding day.

African Safari Inspiration

African Safari Inspiration

African Safari Inspiration

African Safari Inspiration

African Safari Inspiration

African Safari Inspiration

hanging plants

hanging plants

The beautiful florals were designed by Isari Flower Studio. We love the textural ingredients + natural palette!

African Safari Inspiration

wooden bowl menu

African Safari Inspiration

canteen favor

African Safari Inspiration

boho lounge

Furniture pieces from  Adore Folklore Vintage RentalsFolk Project + Anthropologie brought Elizabeth’s relaxed, bohemian vision to life.

African Safari Cake

Check out the lovely video of the day by Beautifully Cinematic:

Big thanks to the talented team below for sharing this gorgeous project with us today!

photography: Luna Photo // venue name: San Diego Zoo Safari Park, San Diego, California // event design: White Lace Events & Design // planning: White Lace Events & Design // florals: Isari Flower Studio // hair stylist: Beauty by Stacey // makeup artist: Beauty by Stacey // videography: Beautifully Cinematic // cake: Hey There, Cupcake! // models: Hanna Baldursdottir and Andrew Biernat // rentals: Adore Folklore Vintage Rentals, Folk Project, Anthropologie // stationery: Lucky to be in Love // attire: M Bride, Nordstrom

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