Old Hollywood + Desert Vibes Inspired this Bespoke Palm Springs Wedding

Old Hollywood Desert Wedding

Nothing gets us excited like the words Palm Springs and Old Hollywood wedding! How could it NOT be a dreamy day, right? Sheena and Matt married at Colony 29 and came to the table with a totally defined vision: Old Hollywood-meets-neon-nights! The bride wore a custom wedding dress and lent her own design talents to several details throughout the day:

I had a million ideas from the beginning that Aubrey from Details, Darling and Angelena from Shindig Chic were so patient to work with me on. I knew I wanted the night to feel glamorous but still fun and a bit irreverent. Coming from a design background, I also knew I wanted to design as many components from the wedding as possible and luckily, was able to partner creatively with such talented teams to make it into reality! From the signage to the paper goods to the wedding koozies to the neon sign…it was a true labor of love that all turned out perfectly!

We’ve got a look at all those dreamy details with photos by Logan Cole Photography! Old Hollywood, here we come:

Old Hollywood Desert Wedding

Loving this fun invitation suite designed by the bride!

Bespoke Bridal Style

Old Hollywood Desert Wedding

Is she not a vision?!

pink bridesmaids

The bridesmaids looked totally glam in different styles + textures and shades of pink and rust.

Old Hollywood Desert Wedding

How about that dress?!

I knew I wanted something custom with lots of texture and detail, and that had the right balance of tradition and interesting elements. My good friend, Sarah Varca, happens to be an incredible bespoke bridal designer with an atelier in Chicago (Varca Bridal) so we partnered together to create the final dress. She ended up creating the most stunning dress I couldn’t have even dreamt of in the beginning: layers of lace and pearls, leather trim, and a deep V to end all deep Vs.

groomsmen

first look

The first look at her…and that DRESS!

blush pink bouquet

Old Hollywood Desert Wedding

Old Hollywood Ceremony in the Desert

Old Hollywood Desert Wedding

Sheeny designed all of the custom iridescent wedding signage!

Old Hollywood Desert Wedding

Doesn’t Colony 29 have the BEST views?

square ceremony backdrop

The custom diamond-shaped black + white backdrop by Shindig Chic brought in that eccentric pop that Sheena was looking for.

(PS: Here’s another geometric wedding backdrop we love!)

Old Hollywood Desert Wedding

Lovers’ Getaway

Old Hollywood Desert Wedding

S + M had THE cutest getaway car in a red vintage Mercedes!

Old Hollywood Desert Wedding

Old Hollywood Desert Wedding

Goodness, they are CUTE.

Old Hollywood Desert Wedding

The Retro-Modern Wedding Reception

tile bar

Such a fun bar!

koozie wedding favors

Sheena designed these rad “Flow Easy With Sheezy” + “Let’s Get Silly With Tilley” custom koozies for guests to use and take home.

checkered seating chart

A favorite design element from the day by Details, Darling and Shindig Chic? The three-dimensional seating chart: layered panels of acrylic with iridescent writing, funky gold mirrors + hanging velvets.

Old Hollywood Desert Wedding

Old Hollywood Desert Wedding

Long wood tables with mismatched gold + black bentwood chairs from Adore Folklore, mauve velvet runners, black + gold mid-century glassware, hanging lanterns and an explosion of tropical plants lining the dining tables set the mood for a perfect party.

Old Hollywood Desert Wedding

Old Hollywood Desert Wedding

Florals + neon — just the best combo ever.

Old Hollywood Desert Wedding

Old Hollywood Desert Wedding

Old Hollywood Desert Wedding

Old Hollywood Desert Wedding

Our Advice To Those Planning Now

In the last two weeks before the wedding, I felt like I was hemorrhaging money. After a while, I just told myself to lean into it and honestly, I don’t regret any of it!!

Old Hollywood Desert Wedding

Loving these two! All our congrats to S + M! And don’t miss another look at the happy Old Hollywood wedding day from Happy Camper Films:

photography: Logan Cole Photography // venue name: Colony 29, Palm Springs, California, USA // event design: Details, Darling // planning: Details, Darling // florals: Shindig Chic // wedding dress: Varca Bridal // bridesmaid dresses: Jenny Yoo, Amsale, Joanna August and Katie May + Bari Jay // hair stylist: KC Witkamp // makeup artist: KC Witkamp // groom attire: Suit Supply // videography: Happy Camper Films // paper goods: Designed by bride, Printed by Laughing Owl Press // handmade details: Signage created by bride + Shindig Chic // catering: Miho Catering // cake: Mother of the bride // desserts: Miho Catering // tabletop rentals: Hostess Haven // furniture rentals: Signature Party Rentals // linen rentals: La Tavola Fine Linen // specialty rentals: Adore Folklore // music: Vox DJ // officiant: Friend - Arthur // photo booth: Amuse Booth

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