This one’s for anyone who is so over muted, neutral tones!
This vibrant pink + green editorial was conceived, planned, and designed by Courtney Ethridge + Artfully Overjoyed. Together they led a talented team of St. Louis-based vendors and filled industrial space Willow with clever and colorful details to help us all imagine what it would be like if we traded in traditional all-white bridal looks for something short and pink and embraced more spontaneity on our wedding day!
Get ready to forget everything you know about reception seating charts and escort cards because this crew created a creative new way for guests to find their seats: numbered gumballs randomly assigned by the crank of a big pink gumball machine!!
So much bold color. So much elevated-yet-joyful energy!! All captured beautifully by Tammi Camp.
We’re so into it.
Artfully Overjoyed created this colorful + modern round invitation suite! Such a cute way to tease the subtle gumball theme of the shoot!
“The focal point, a pink gumball machine, served not only as a charming visual centerpiece but also as a unique way to assign tables,” says Courtney Ethridge on this clever guest seating innovation. “The incorporation of table numbers on the gumballs was a whimsical touch, ensuring a random seating arrangement that encouraged guests to interact and form connections.”
The “guests” at this shoot all wore whites and neutrals (like this super cute white waisted shirt dress maxi dress) so that the colorful design details of the day would POP. Their effortless hair and makeup looks were created by Julia Suingiu Beauty.
Check out our list of 36 unique wedding seating chart ideas for even more outside-the-box seating chart inspo!
Courtney Ethridge created the shoot’s silvery calligraphy including numbering the table number gumballs.
Mini gumball machines as personalized guest favors! Genius!
Explore our collection of 39 creative and unique wedding favor ideas your guests will love to see even more ideas if you’re still dreaming up something for your guests to take home on your big day.
“The inclusion of mini personalized gumball machines, each adorned with a guest’s name and a conversation starter, was a thoughtful detail that facilitated introductions and conversation among attendees,” Courtney says. “This creative touch added an element of playfulness to the event, breaking the ice and fostering a warm, inclusive atmosphere.”
Grown By Love & Co was behind the day’s rosy and greenery-filled florals.
Loving this 3-D pearly bridal manicure from Nails by Nora!!
Our rundown of 41 beautiful wedding nails for dream bridal vibes is a great place to start if you’re in search of your own wedding day nail look.
This shoot’s playful design vision absolutely called for a more non-traditional bridal look, and we are LOVING this bubblegum pink plunge neck bridal mini dress that the team found at Lover Girl Bridal!! Shop the same dress (Watters Meringue Radiant Taffeta V-Neck Balloon-Sleeve Mini Dress) in white at Anthropologie!
Very into the way this groom look matched all of the colorful bridal energy with a forest green wedding suit from ASOS. And let’s hear it for a fab floral pocket square instead of a boutonnière!
We are crushing hard on those white platform ankle strap heels! Such a perfect shoe to pair with a colorful mini dress!
Explore our list of the 31 best blush and pink wedding dresses we’re obsessed with if you’re into adding some color to your wedding day style, and take a look at our collections of 32 puff sleeve wedding dresses you’ll love and the best short wedding dresses if you’re digging this bridal shape + silhouette.
Loving the rustic white metal and wood guest seating from Seated!
Something Bleau was behind this charming + modern reception table design.
Grab a set of cute clear handle cutlery and some sage green velvet table linens to recreate this tablescape on your own!
“Overall, this styled shoot stands out as a testament to amazing Saint Louis wedding vendors and their creativity, attention to detail, and ability to think outside the box,” Courtney Ethridge says. “It not only provided a memorable experience for guests but also showcased our talent for crafting unique and unforgettable events.”
Is there anything more sweet + festive than pink champagne coupes?!
This gorgeous long wavy bridal down-do and soft neutral makeup look were created by Anagen.
Made by Lia created the shoot’s round, pink, flower-adorned wedding cake!
We are so thrilled to see wedding visions like this one that are full of color and fun!Can’t wait to see more couples letting fate decide their guest seating with a gumball machine!! Here’s to clever and vibrant wedding design and the creative vendors who dream it up!
photography: Tammi Camp // venue name: Willow, Saint Louis, Missouri, USA // florals: Grown by Love // wedding dress boutique: Lover Girl Bridal // wedding suit: ASOS // hair stylist: Anagen Atelier // makeup artist: Anagen Atelier // videography: Gaby Kiehl Media // paper goods: Artfully Overjoyed // calligraphy: Courtney Ethridge // cake: Made. by Lia // music: Christian Civello // models: Courtney Ethridge, Shanna Wedekemper, Kalle Pelkonen, Campbell Moore, Arin Jura, Sam Jura, Hayley Taylor and Miles Gagnepain // Planning, Concept + Event Design:: Courtney Ethridge // Planning, Concept + Event Design:: Artfully Overjoyed // Table Design: Something Bleau // Bridal Spray Tan: Her Sunless // Rentals: Seated // Bridal Nails: Nora // Content Creation : Hype Queen Media // Guest Hair & Makeup: Julia Suing
