A Funky 70’s Rainbow-Themed Wedding Inspired by the Colors of Cape Town

Modern 70s Wedding Inspiration

We love when the love story inspires the whole wedding! For Aisha + Jacob, it was love at first sight when they both traveled to beautiful Cape Town, South Africa. Their spirit of adventure and love of color never left them, so when they couldn’t have their big wedding day due to Covid-19, 3 Little Birds Event Planning knew just how to style this special rainbow-themed wedding shoot for them. It’s all sunshine, flowers and groovy vibes ahead! The sleek backdrop of Forme allowed technicolor backdrops, hanging floral lanterns and cozy vignettes to take center stage, all with a 1970’s twist. Lauren Dinh, from Playful Soul Photography, shares more:

Aisha and Jacob’s love story begin when they both traveled to Cape town in Africa. Aisha was traveling from California and Jacob from Missouri. Fate could not have aligned them at the right time and place more perfectly and when these two saw each other. Their sense of adventure, nature and music brought them closer. So when the pandemic hit and they couldn’t get married, we wanted to give them something to remind them of where they started. Good Vibes Only encompasses the wild adventure spirit these two had mixed with a very funky color palette that was both inspired by the colorful buildings they loved while traveling to Cape town and a rainbow mural our good friend John Garcia had painted. Drawing from multiple inspirations, we knew we wanted to give this editorial a fun, modern yet retro vibe.

Get ready to get your groove on!

Rainbow-themed Wedding Details

Modern 70s Wedding Inspiration

A good wedding theme starts with the invitations! These retro rainbow-themed Type J Creative paper goods are so cute and brought together beautifully with She’s Cloudy Calligraphy.

Modern 70s Wedding Inspiration

New Project Designs crafted the COOLEST ceremony backdrop with deconstructed rainbow arches. We love how this look could easily be transferred to the reception too!

Best Bridal Jumpsuit

white jumpsuit

Did someone say beaded bridal jumpsuit?? ASOS always come through with the fun and trendy wedding attire. Doesn’t A look stunning here? Beauty by Bon Bon nailed her vibrant bridal beauty look!

Modern 70s Wedding Inspiration

Modern 70s Wedding Inspiration

Moses Lin Music serenaded the couple during ceremony time.

Modern 70s Wedding Inspiration

tan grooms suit

Loving the retro vibes of J’s camel Friar Tux suit! Check out our shopping guide for more groom attire inspiration!

Rainbow-themed Wedding Reception

Modern 70s Wedding Inspiration

Love Note Events absolutely nailed the technicolor florals for the reception setup! The dyed babies breath really amps up the retro vibes!

hanging flower basket

Also loving these hanging fringe lanterns!

Modern 70s Wedding Inspiration

wedding cocktails

Glassware and place settings are a great place to sneak in little hints at a 1970’s theme!

laser name cards

How cute are these acrylic name cards from Inspired Engravings?! Groovy!

Modern 70s Wedding Inspiration

Modern 70s Wedding Inspiration

Straight out of a mid-century modern editorial!

Something Sweet

Modern 70s Wedding Inspiration

Wedding popsicle cart is now going at the top of our wish list! Love it Paleta Please!

yellow flower wedding cakeAnd how about this butter yellow Baby Makes Cake confection?? The piped details and the florals are just perfect!

Modern 70s Wedding Inspiration

The cutest ending to this 1970’s rainbow-themed wedding day?? Photos in an old Volkswagen bus thanks to California Booth Bus!

Modern 70s Wedding Inspiration

Brb, grabbing our platform heels so we can dance the night away with Aisha + Jacob! A huge thank you to this talented vendor team for sharing this special day with us!

If you want to check out the day in action, peep this adorable Kyle Lemburg film!

photography: Playful Soul Photography // venue name: Forme, Burbank, California, USA // planning: 3 Little Birds Event Planning // florals: Love Note Events // wedding dress: ASOS // bride's ring: Gracie Stone Jewelry // hair stylist: Beauty by Bon Bon // makeup artist: Beauty by Bon Bon // groom attire: Friar Tux // groom's shoes: Friar Tux // videography: Kyle Lemburg // paper goods: Type J Creative // calligraphy: Claudia Brade // handmade details: Inspired Engavings // cake: Baby Makes Cake // desserts: Paleta Please // tabletop rentals: 3 Little Birds Event Planning // furniture rentals: 3 Little Birds Event Planning // specialty rentals: New Project Designs // music: Moses Lin Music // models: Aisha Alese // photo booth: California Booth Bus

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