As our girl Taylor Swift says in Blank Space: “Love’s a game. Wanna play?”
Anastasia + Dmitry took the game of love to a whole new (very literal) level when they planned this fun + fantastical game-themed wedding at Tulinov Dom. We had to see it to believe it, but it’s true: with the help of event designers from Marito Decor and planners from Drugoe Events, the couple turned their love story into an immersive, larger-than-life board game.
There were oh-so-many playful details and exciting activities built into the celebration, but the part we can’t get over? The wedding took place on a giant custom-designed game board, and that game board was playable. So, after the ceremony – during which the happy couple exchanged vows atop a massive pair of dice – guests could PLAY the game before the board became the reception’s dance floor!
“The concept was built around a multiverse of various games,” says Drugoe Events. “It incorporated stories from the couple’s life—from a date where the groom arrived in a knight’s costume with a bouquet of flowers to spectacular ballroom dancing. In this way, the guests actually ‘played the wedding’ on the couple’s big day.”
Transforming a venue into an interactive, immersive wedding space like this is no easy feat. How long did it take to put it together? “Over the course of six months, we created the massive board game that served as the ceremony area, dance floor, and stage,” explains Drugoe Events, whose giant wedding installation collabs with Marito Decor we’ve been crushing on since this whimsical dreamland wedding and this cyber-surrealist art installation wedding, both of which also have a delightful Alice In Wonderland vibe.
Being able to look back on your wedding and say that you, your person, and your guests had fun? That’s kind of the most important thing when it’s all said and done. That’s why we adore what Anastasia + Dmitry did with their day.
And you’ll see it in these joy-filled photos by Marina Yushina: everybody was having the BEST time.
First: A Polkadot Photoshoot
“We organized a themed photoshoot in the morning,” Drugoe Events remembers, “featuring trendy polka dots, a game die, and the great outdoors!”
Polka dots are having SUCH a moment this summer, and we’re enjoying every deliciously dot-filled second of it. This playfully patterned polka dot wedding in the French Countryside is another amazing example of dots done right.
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Bride Anastasia stunned in a low bun bridal up do and classic, subtly gorgeous wedding makeup by Dari Salon.
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The Ceremony
“The couple created the artwork for the board based on real-life stories and photographs,” shares Drugoe Events.
“We had a convertible dress made so the bride could have a dramatic train for the ceremony, which could then be detached for greater comfort during the game,” says Drugoe Events of this two-look high low stunner of a wedding dress by Ellegand Dress.
Anastasia + Dmitry made their ultra-unique day even more personal by sharing vows they wrote themselves. Check out our vow writing guide to follow their lead: How to Write Your Wedding Vows: A Free Template Outline + Helpful Examples
Loving the best-of-both-worlds short/long look of Anastasia’s beautiful dress? You need to see our definitive high low dress roundup: 17 High Low Wedding Dresses You’ll Love Rocking on the Big Day
“For the groom, we ordered a jumpsuit bearing the slogan ‘Check him out!'” Drugoe Events says of Dmitry’s custom wedding day overalls look.
A Few Playful Portraits
Two weddings you need to see if you’re inspired by the idea of a jaw-dropping immersive installation like this one:
- This Classic + Quirky Couple Got Married on Top of a Giant Wedding Cake! (also held at this venue!)
- This Couple Said “I Do” In Front Of An Outdoor Living Room Inspired By Their Home
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These pastel bridesmaid looks are SO precious!
If you’re into this soft + sweet color palette, you should explore the bridesmaid dresses in blush pink, baby blue, and yellow that we’re loving the most right now.
That bow detail on the back of Anastasia’s removable train? Perfection 🎀
Let the GAME Begin!
“For two hours, guests rolled dice, moved across the game board, and completed challenges based on the couple’s stories,” Drugoe Events remembers.
“Naturally, the game concluded with a prize presentation.”
“Throughout the evening, guests enjoyed various interactive activities: decorating Jenga blocks as keepsakes for the couple, a photo booth and Instax photos, as well as games and contests!”
We’ve got an excellent list of 37 Wedding Games and Ideas for Guests at The Reception And Beyond to help you add some irresistibly fun activities to your own celebration!
“The first dance took the form of a flash mob, with all the guests dancing along with the couple,” Drugoe Events says.
These cocktails Danila Bykovsky? Impossibly cute.
A Color-Filled Reception
So much playful color in the wedding dinner decor! We wouldn’t expect anything else from this bold, joy-filled day.
And just like that, the game board became a dance floor!
“The wedding day itself coincided with a special anniversary: ten years since the couple first met,” Drugoe Events explains. “They had met as children at summer camp, and their friendship eventually evolved into a romantic relationship. That is precisely why the evening concluded with a cake shaped like a party hat by Antonina Cakes, complete with party horns and confetti!”
Anastasia + Dmitry, your spectacularly playful game-inspired wedding has us totally spell-bound. Here’s to more creative, immersive, nontraditional celebrations like this one! Congrats to you both and to the entire team that made it happen!
Wedding Vendors
Planners + Designers: Marito Decor // Planners + Designers: Drugoe Events // Photography: Marina Yushina // Venue: Tulinov Dom // Wedding Dress: Ellegand Dress // Hair Stylist: Dari Salon // Makeup Artist: Dari Salon // Videography: Verba Cinema // Cake: Antonina Cakes // Desserts: Antonina Cakes // Officiant: Longisiter // Lighting: Show Time VRN // Cocktails: Danila Bykovsky
