Get ready to fall head over heels. ❤️💕 This Valentine’s Day wedding shoot is packed with bold pinks + reds and plenty of retro-inspired charm, and we’ve gotta say: we’ve got a major crush.
A clever SoCal-based team of vendors including Golden Vibes Photo, florist Como La Flor, and event designer Magical Events by Yami came together to fill Fete The Venue in Costa Mesa, California with romance and imagine what a dream Valentine’s Day elopement or micro wedding might look like.
You can definitely see Cupid at work in the design—there are giant red sweetheart balloons and shimmering heart-shaped disco balls and a glittery pink wedding cake and fabulous short pink wedding dresses with custom pink veils.
We love love. 💘 We love this shoot. And we know you’re gonna love it too!!
You can recreate the sweet hand drawn vibes of these pink + red invitations with invite templates from Love and Luna! That adorable heart-shaped save the date is giving us homemade Valentine vibes.
A Sweet + Sunny Ceremony
Sips & Soirees captured the hand-drawn pink + red vibes of the invites with this cute blush laser cut wedding welcome sign.
Bold + bright statement wedding suits—like this ASOS DESIGN skinny suit in pink velvet—are one of our absolute fave wedding trends to watch in 2024!
Como La Flor stuck to the essential Valentine’s Day color world with roses and hydrangeas in vibrant reds, fuchsias, and pale pinks.
Handmade By Yamileth created this absolute show-stopper of a hot pink strapless bridal mini dress with chic detachable sleeves.
How dreamy is this retro-inspired hair + makeup look that Kayla Arielle Artistry created? Loving the dramatic lashes with that neutral pink lip. And that stacked 60’s up-do!
We can’t think of better wedding heels for this look than this embellished fuchsia platform pair from Betsey Johnson.
This pink tulle veil was inspired by Madison Chamberlain’s Madonna veil. We are in love with those fun ruffle heart details!
Snag some glittery pink disco balls and heart shaped disco balls to recreate the festive + romantic retro energy of the ceremony decor.
Very Pink Portraits
One of the things we adore about this shoot is the way it embraced the idea of a unique elopement or celebration with a super intimate guest list. Love the idea of sneaking away to your favorite coffee shop as part of your smaller-scale day? Check out our rundown of how to plan an intimate wedding.
And if you’re as obsessed with the short silhouette of this hot pink wedding dress as we are, definitely explore our lists of the best short wedding dresses and our fave blush + pink wedding dresses 💖
A Romantic Reception Setup
Even the table setup is heart-shaped! 🥰
All of these Valentine’s Day vibes remind us some of our other fave Cupid-inspired weddings like this cute pink elopement in Vegas, this vintage Valentine wedding, and this retro chic Valentine’s Day wedding.
So into the way that Rustic Yard Events leaned into vibrant red linens as the heart of the reception table decor with pale pink details like those shiny blush taper candles and vintage-inspired rose tinted wine glasses for balance.
We love a festive Valentine’s Day charcuterie spread!!
These adorable grazing cups were the work of Take It Easy Event Planning. The pink heart-shaped macaron is too cute for words.
DreamLight Photobooth made snapping some sweet selfies so easy–it’s a photo booth built into a full-length mirror!
Don’t know about you, but this look has renewed our obsession with bridal headbands.
Can’t help but love this GIANT red sweetheart balloon from Pops of Magic.
Grab a v-neck pink tulle mini dress to recreate this super sweet reception dress look. And this veil! Bows are another one of our favorite wedding trends to watch in 2024.
RueBea’s really made maximalist dreams come true with this vintage-inspired heart-shaped hot pink glitter wedding cake.
So glad this vendor team decided to bring their Valentine’s wedding dreams to life, and we hope this inspires tons of couples to lean into all the red + rosy romance of their big day!
And if this has you thinking about planning a festive February 14th and you dreaming up Valentine’s Day plans for you and your person, check out our collection of cute Valentine’s Day outfit ideas, our list of adorable Valentine’s Day nail ideas, and our roundup of Valentine’s Day gifts for him!
Happy Valentine’s Day!
xoxo GWS
photography: Golden Vibes Photo // venue name: Fete The Venue, Costa Mesa, CA, US // event design: Magical Events By Sami // florals: Como La Flor // wedding dress: Handmade By Yamileth // wedding suit: ASOS // bride's shoes: Betsey Johnson // hair stylist: Kayla Arielle Artistry // makeup artist: Kayla Arielle Artistry // videography: Daniel Alejandro // handmade details: Sips And Soirees // catering: Take it Easy Event Planning // cake: Rue Beas // tabletop rentals: Rustic Yard Events // furniture rentals: Rustic Yard Events // linen rentals: Rustic Yard Events // specialty rentals: Pops Of Magic // photo booth: Dream Light Photo Booth
