“Inspiration often strikes unexpectedly,” says photographer Sylvie Rosokoff. And in the case of this bold, bright, fresh-yet-nostalgic wedding shoot, wallpaper was that unexpected inspiration.
“When I discovered Janie Korn’s limited-run collection of candles inspired by designs from my favorite wallpaper company, Flat Vernacular, I knew I’d found my muse,” remembers Sylvie. “Flat Vernacular’s modern, colorful designs and Janie’s playful, surreal, and maximalist candles inspired visions of a wedding tablescape for a creative and color-loving couple.”
“I’ve longed to shoot a wedding editorial with NYC-based floral design and creative agency East Olivia,” Sylvie says, and we can totally see why. The floral + design creativity for this project are off the charts. Vintage. Modern. Maximalist. 90’s-inspired touches. The vibe is equal parts loud + lovely with unique textures, unexpected silhouettes, and nonstop color.
And real life couple Laura + Bianca make it all look SO romantic 💖
Let’s take a look!
How sweet are these heart-shaped ring boxes?!
A Fabulous Floral Print Ceremony Setup
We get why Sylvie loves Flat Vernacular and this vibrant floral wallpaper! “Perennial” in the color story “Wildflowers” was a perfect pop of print to work in with the flowy, velvety textiles of this ceremony setup.
East Olivia completely captured the spirit of the shoot with the day’s flowers. So rich + playful!
Loving this cropped blazer bridal look on Bianca! Check out this similar jacket from Revolve.
Laura looks so fab in this mauve plaid shorts suit from Frank And Oak. Shop this English Factory look for something similar!
The genius behind the shoot’s impeccable style? Laura Napoliello. Unique contemporary finds were paired perfectly with vintage pieces (like Laura’s frilly pink button down 😍), and these fierce looks are just the beginning.
Willow House kept things neutral + natural, makeup-wise to compliment all the vibrant color. And they gave us two stunning examples of short wedding hair styles! For Laura, they emphasized her gorg natural curls. For Bianca? Something chic + sleek for her platinum bob.
Take a look through our collections of the best wedding suits and our fave bridal jackets if you’re digging the tailored elements of Bianca + Laura’s looks.
We ❤️ creative wedding nails!! These 3D nails are playful, kitschy perfection. “Nail artist frisky mariska used nail stickers from Deco Beauty that inspired nostalgia for her craft box as a kid,” remembers Sylvie. “Tiny seed bead flowers, rainbow jelly stickers and an explosion of Y2K goodness.”
“A centerpiece of the two sets is a portrait of each other—her inspiration was a modern-day heart locket necklace with a picture of your love, but wearing that photo on the nail instead. While holding hands, the portraits are united.”
Retro Vibes on the Roof
Is there anything more romantic than a lace wedding dress? We can’t get enough of Laura’s vintage 70’s second look.
Also, these fun + chunky wedding shoes!! Shop these pale pink platform mules or these white platform loafers to recreate the vibe.
Completely dazzled by these unique opal rings from bespoke jeweler Love Locked.
An Eclectic + Eccentric Celebration
This bright + enchanting reception table is giving us Mad Hatter’s tea party meets Lisa Frank.
Can’t get over the way beads were worked into the tablescape!! All of the beaded reception accessories were created by Susan Alexandra.
We’ve got nail ideas for every occasion for you to explore if this shoot is giving you mani envy.
The day’s bold + creative wedding veils were the work of veil queen Madison Chamberlain, creator of the epic sequin veil we *still* dream about from this eclectic New Orleans wedding.
Absolutely obsessed with these leaf-stem rose-inspired wine glasses!
Take a pizza my heart!! ❤️🍕 Look through our foodie gift guide to find something special for the person you know who’d be dying for a slice of this heart-shaped pie.
The beaded curtain decor!! A truly priceless piece of 90’s and Early Aughts nostalgia.
There are the colorful, sculptural, floral taper candles by Janie Korn for Flat Vernacular that helped inspire Sylvie’s entire vision for this shoot!
Can you believe this whimsical, bright blue, spatter paint carved rock wedding cake from Yip Studio?!
Go check out our list of romantic red wedding dresses and beautiful blue wedding dresses if you’re loving these vibrant reception looks!
“It was a dream to play with texture, maximalism, color, and kitsch in this wedding inspiration shoot,” says Sylvie, “showing couples the beauty of embracing the unconventional.”
All we can say is WOW. We cannot wait to see the vintage-yet-modern maximalist weddings this shoot inspires! And go check out this Wes Anderson meets Gucci elopement shoot for even more Sylvie Rosokoff magic!
photography: Sylvie Rosokoff // event design: East Olivia // florals: East Olivia // bride's ring: Love Locked // hair stylist: Willowhouse Beauty // makeup artist: Willowhouse Beauty // cake: Yip Studio // models: Laura and Bianca // veils: Madison Chamberlain // wardrobe styling: Laura Napoliello // nail artist: frisky mariska // nail stickers: Deco Beauty // wallpaper: Flat Vernacular // taper candles: Janie Korn for Flat Vernacular // beaded reception accessories: Susan Alexandra
