Bring on the Desert Vibes! It’s the Modern Love Event Recap in Palm Springs

Modern Love Event Palm Springs

Oh, do we have a treat for you today! Back in December, Villa Royale held a spectacular bridal show from Modern Love Group. You may remember 2018’s event as seen here, which was FILLED with amazing, Pinterest-worthy wedding ideas. So today, we’re sharing The Modern Love Event‘s Palm Springs shindig. If you aren’t familiar, this event is a “not your average bridal show” infusion of insanely talented vendors + creatives from the wedding industry. Think the finest and brightest in the wedding world, coming together to create magic!

This year’s theme took inspiration from the sunny desert and sprawling lawn that is Villa Royale (can you imagine all that space?!). So much room to go wild with this one!

And keep in mind, if this looks like something right up your alley (looking for wedding inspo in person AND you are planning to get married in Socal, the next one is in San Diego next month! Yep, Friday, February 21 at to be exact. You can buy tickets now (and don’t wait too long, this will sell out!)

Here’s a recap of the fab Palm Springs event if you couldn’t make it out!

Modern Love Event Palm Springs

First up we have the design genius, Amorology who created the gorgeous space above! With rentals by Folklore Rentals, tabletop details by Greystone Table, napkins by Hostess Haven and those gorgeous florals from Native Poppy (look at those hanging bursts of color!). Keep scrolling down to see the other amazing details in this one…

photos of this space by Katie Pritchard Photography

Modern Love Event Palm Springs

Modern Love Event Palm Springs

Modern Love Event Palm Springs

mini desserts

This mini dessert spread by Milly’s Fine Cakes is too pretty!

Other collaborators in this space – Backdrops: Backup Backdrops | Catering: Whoa Nelly Catering | Calligraphy: MBOJ Studio | Lasercut Details: Creative Amme | Dress: Elizabeth Dye | Makeup: Lindsey Jones Makeup Artistry | Hair: Hair by Amber Kelley

Modern Love Event Palm Springs

Next designer up is this killer black and white space mixed with pink, by Zilla Free Zone. The bright pink floral piece by Bloom Generation is killer! Finishing the space included rentals by Folklore Rentals, tabletop rentals from Hostess Haven and backdrop by Backup Backdrops – and don’t forget the amazing neon sign “It was all a dream” from Howdy Dudey Neon – we want that in our home!

Other collaborators in this space – Dress Designer: Christina Sfez | Lasercut Details: Creative Amme | Makeup: Lindsey Jones Makeup Artistry | Hair: Hair by Amber Kelley

photos of this space by Natalie Bray

neon signage

Modern Love Event Palm Springs

We love this cotton candy moment with Swoonful, yum! And also really love that their cotton candy is hand crafted in San Diego using organic sugar and the finest ingredients – as well as it’s vegan, GMO and gluten free.

Bath Salt Bar

The team also had a salt scrub station too, which we love for an interactive wedding idea! This would be so great for a bridal shower as well…

Modern Love Event Palm Springs

L-O-V-I-N-G all the details in this next space! This space by Wild Heart Events had some super fun moments, like calligraphy chair names from MBOJ Studio, beautiful tabletop details from Hostess Haven (check out that geometric table runner!) and florals by The Love Sparrows. Rentals are from YEAH! Rentals with dresses by Elizabeth Dye and hair & makeup by blushedbybrink.

photos of this space by Katie Pritchard Photography

Modern Love Event Palm Springs

Elizabeth Dye Wedding Dress

This Elizabeth Dye dress is making us swoon!

Modern Love Event Palm Springs

We are totally feeling all the boho monochromatic vibes in this next space from the powerhouse design team of Details Darling! Seriously swooning over the dried floral installation by Moonlight Floral Co paired with the rentals by Folklore Rentals and Hostess Haven with calligraphy by Wildhouse Ink. Dresses in this space are from The Dress Theory with hair & makeup by blushedbybrink in collaboration with Green Wedding Shoes :)

photos of this space by Katie Pritchard Photography

Modern Love Event Palm Springs

Modern Love Event Palm Springs

Modern Love Event Palm Springs

Modern Love Event Palm Springs

Meet us under the disco ball! Super cool backdrop from Billy’s Backdrops

Modern Love Event Palm Springs

Modern Love Event Palm Springs

From Jill of Modern Love Event, “Silent disco by The Flash Dance ~ such a great solution for the noise ordinance crack down happening in the desert right now. Easy way to avoid fines and tickets and guests LOVE IT!” We are big fans as well!!

Modern Love Event Palm Springs

Our next designer, Forrest and J, set the tone with a “Wild Love” theme using lots of dried palm and flowers from Blooms by Breesa Lee, rentals from Arrangements Floral + Party Design and signage + creative details from Midnight Confetti. Other collaborators in this space – Backdrop: Backup Backdrops | Tabletop Rentals: Hostess Haven | Stationery: Velvet Fox Design

photos of this space by Katie Pritchard Photography

Modern Love Event Palm Springs

Modern Love Event Palm Springs

Modern Love Event Palm Springs

“Jenny of Forrest and J’s idea to bring in a ball pit (which we normally think of as a kid activity) was a fun twist on her “Wild Love” theme. Ball pits at weddings could be the perfect photobooth moment or event just a way to make guests laugh and remember the fun night they had?!”

Ball pit was created by Mesh Kids Co!

Elizabeth Dye Wedding Dress

Modern Love Event Palm Springs

Our last team lead by The Walk Down the Aisle brought alllll the boho vibes! Great inspo for lounge spaces at your wedding here!! Other collaborators in this space – Interactive: Nancy Z Beauty | Tabletop Rentals: Hostess Haven | Calligraphy/Graphics: Wildhouse Ink

photos of this space by Katie Pritchard Photography

Modern Love Event Palm Springs

Modern Love Event Palm Springs

Modern Love Event Palm Springs

How obsessed are you over the black cactus design by Bloom Maven?

Modern Love Event Palm Springs

Always big fans of the soft desert-inspired palette …. and of course an airstream lounge for drinks?? Yes please! Airstream by Stolen Pony Lounge

Modern Love Event Palm Springs

Modern Love Event Palm Springs

all photos above by Katie Pritchard Photography

The bridal swag bag included custom cookies, summer jams, sunscreen and coffee!

Modern Love Event Palm Springs

Whoa Nelly Catering served up small bites of harissa chicken or ras al hanout cauliflower with meyer lemon salsa, slow cooked chickpeas and orange saffron cous cous. Yum!

Modern Love Event Palm Springs

above photos by Natalie Bray, cocktail photo below by Katie Pritchard Photography

Loving this watermelon and jalapeno shrub mocktail from Whoa Nelly Catering!

Modern Love Event Palm Springs

You know how much we love a good grazing table…and this one by F10 Catering is no different! Loving the selection and art that went into this spread

F 10 catering + photo below by Katie Pritchard Photography

Modern Love Event Palm Springs

“We were crazy for the custom Cactus installation by Planks and Patina. John had a vision and made each cactus by hand. Perfect way to infuse color into your wedding in a safe (needle-free) way! How fun was that pink sofa lounge moment?!?”

Modern Love Event Palm Springs

photo above by Annamae Photo, all photos below by Katie Pritchard Photography

Now onto the stunning dresses…

Modern Love Event Palm Springs

Modern Love Event Palm Springs

We know you love a good blue dress moment. And this one by Christina Sfez is no exception!

Modern Love Event Palm Springs

Elizabeth Dye Wedding Dress

this custom wall by Backup Backdrops was the perfect photo booth backdrop for Amigo Booth!

Modern Love Event Palm Springs

bouquet photo by Natalie Bray

Elizabeth Dye Wedding Dress

This purple tulle dress was so chic! Designer Elizabeth Dye even made a purple cape to go with it! See below…

photo above by Katie Pritchard Photography

Modern Love Event Palm Springs

photo above by Annamae Photo

Modern Love Event Palm Springs

photo pairing above by Jessica Jaccarino

Elizabeth Dye Wedding Dress

Photo above by Natalie Bray

Modern Love Event Palm Springs

photo above by Annamae Photo, photos below by Jessica Jaccarino

Modern Love Event Palm Springs

Modern Love Event Palm Springs

photo below by Katie Pritchard Photography

Modern Love Event Palm Springs

And to wrap up the event in the BEST way possible, make sure you check out SJ Videography‘s clip below as it captures the event so perfectly!

Another AMAZING event filled with so many new and fresh ideas. We hope you bride’s planning this year found it helpful!

And wishing you could have been there? Well we are excited to share that the next Modern Love Event is in San Diego next month!! Yep, on Friday, Feb 21st, The Modern Love Event is back in San Diego with loads more insp! A great chance to get ideas for your wedding as well as meet the amazing artists behind the inspo!! Hope to see you there!

sponsors: Venue & Cocktails: Villa Royale | Rentals: Folklore Rentals | Custom Walls: Backup Backdrops | Photobooth: Amigo Booth | Tabletop Rentals: Hostess Haven | Signage/Laser Cutting: Creative Amme | Videographer: SJ Videography | Floral Design: Arrangements Floral + Party Design | DJ: The Flash Dance | Champagne: Veuve Clicquot | Water: Boxed Water | Sparkling Water: Nixie Sparkling Water | Airstream: Stolen Pony Lounge

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