Artistic Indie wedding inspiration
Instead of picking a specific theme (as they’d always found themselves doing in the past), Charlie & Olivia, Prim & Pixie and La Boheme Events challenged themselves with creating a conceptual bride & groom and desiging around their lives and personalities. The concept (of which we think turned out so pretty and unique) tells the story of a bride who is an artist and a groom who is a lawyer. They meet in downtown Los Angeles on a warm summer evening in a hip bar and bond over their mutual affinity of flea markets & art history…
He is particularly fond of the industrial revolution and she, a bohemian at heart, loving everything about the 70s. In planning their personal, detail driven wedding, the groom keeps in mind they want both a classy party, but also one that reflects the true artist in her.
According to onelove photography this bride is the embodiment of the bride called ‘Lady Libre’ ™. She doesn’t color inside the lines, you can’t fence her in, she doesn’t fit into any one style category, she loves bright accents and exaggerated, cheeky details, she embraces a feminine aesthetic in the most eclectic way, her sense of sophistication is laid back, she doesn’t take herself too seriously especially at her wedding, and she’s pulled-together, yet super care-free.
And it gets better! Check out the behind-the-scenes video shot by Fruitful Films:
Perfect decor ideas for the modern & creative bride that wants to keep things a little rustic while adding in a little colorful twist!
Photography: onelove photography / Planning: La Boheme Events / Stationery: Prim and Pixie / Floral and event design: Charlie and Olivia / Videography: Fruitful Films / Vintage rentals: Found / other rentals: A Rental Connection / Mixologist: Black Lab / Dessert bar: Katie Larkin Cakes / Macarons: Sparkles Macaron / Dress: organic, sustainable “aubrey” gown by Lindee Daniel from Lovely Bride / Makeup: Brows by Brittney / Hair: Roseanne Urguidi / Jewelry: Maya’z Jewelry / Live event artist: Arlissa Vaughn / Models: Lissette Padilla & Luke Cantrell
Allison of Hand-Painted Weddings on Aug 6, 2012
I love the painterly focus in this wedding! The colors are so bright and joyful. The bouquet and dress are to die for!!
Emily on Aug 6, 2012
I love that bow tie where is it from?? Thanks!!
Dawn Holland on Aug 6, 2012
Hi Emily, The bow tie, along with all the textiles used for the shoot, were created by Charlie & Olivia. Glad you love!!! Thanks, Dawn Holland, Co-Owner of Charlie & Olivia
Sara on Aug 6, 2012
Great work ladies, love it!!
Hallie Slade on Aug 6, 2012
we're so excited about this shoot - great job gals, loved working with you!! xoxo
Joy Marie on Aug 6, 2012
Absolutely Gorgeous!!!
Elvira on Aug 6, 2012
Yay!! So happy to see our shoot featured!!! xoxo
Leigh Cassady on Aug 6, 2012
Very pretty Hallie! I am impressed by your creativity. You keep surprising me and that's what a creative artist does. I will let you design my next wedding-
Sarae on Aug 6, 2012
Gorgeous, LOVE the idea of having an artist paint at my wedding. The painting is beautiful and I'd love one of me and my fiance. Thank you for the inspiration.
Arlissa V. on Aug 6, 2012
Thank you for including me in the festivities! I enjoyed painting such a lovely couple and had fun with the watercolor theme. xoxo - Arlissa Vaughn, Special Event Painter
Holly Steen on Aug 6, 2012
Congrats on the beautiful shoot!! It is a fantastic concept with flawless details and perfect execution. This is going to be the perfect inspiration for folks planning their wedding!
(@andiw82) (@andiw82) on Aug 6, 2012
Artistic Indie wedding inspiration - Instead of picking a specific theme (as they’d always found themselves doing in... http://t.co/cFEU7M7C
Paul on Aug 6, 2012
Very interesting the theme they went with...sorta a chic retro type of visual. The painting of the bride and groom puts a cute twist to the whole ensemble
(@wwwladymagnolia) (@wwwladymagnolia) on Aug 6, 2012
Um ensaio fotográfico cheio de belas ideias para uma décor moderna com traços vintage. http://t.co/arFkKgbq
chanel tasche on Aug 7, 2012
IF YOU HAVE A CHANEL BAG,TAHT IS SO GOOD AND BEAUTIFUL.
Peaches on Aug 7, 2012
Absolutely Stunning!! Great job!
Prim & Pixie on Aug 7, 2012
Thank you 100 Layer Cake for the feature! It looks amazing!
nora on Aug 7, 2012
Where oh where could one find those escort cards?! So pretty.
Sara Weisblum on Aug 7, 2012
That faded bouquet is my favorite.. The whole cheeky feminine theme is so incredibly fun and inspiring.
Nora on Aug 7, 2012
Charlie & Olivia WOW! you designed such a beautiful concept. I'm always blown away by the artistic touch you bring to all your work. From all your handmade goods to the tiles, chandeliers and pillows...AMAZING!!! You bring your unique style to all you do and it clearly shows in this shoot. Love it!
LINDEE DANIEL on Aug 7, 2012
absolutely adore this! thrilled to see my 'aubrey' gown here & in such a fantastic setting! appreciation! <3
Natalie Bradley (@BrideAttraction) on Aug 7, 2012
Adorably artsy wedding inspiration ;) http://t.co/mZPvrKSv via @100layercake
Natalie Bradley (@nataliebradley) on Aug 7, 2012
Adorably artsy wedding inspiration ;) http://t.co/o1kOktXF via @100layercake
jessica bell on Aug 7, 2012
This an absolutely beautiful shoot! I am planning my wedding and am definitely borrowing ideas from it. The colors and textiles are amazing!!!! LOVE.
(@100LayerCake) (@100LayerCake) on Aug 7, 2012
Couldn't get enough of yesterday's stunning painterly styled shoot? Check out the behind-the-scenes video just added! http://t.co/b1t4FRAO
Jacquelyn {Jacquelyn Jackson Photography} on Aug 8, 2012
I am in love with that kin dog dip dye edged bow tie!- the whole shoot is marvelous!
Merrill at Lovely on Aug 8, 2012
What a beautiful inspiration shoot! So glad that our Los Angeles shop was able to be a part of it!
Heather on Aug 9, 2012
Love the charger plates! How did you make them?
(@TimDuncanEvents) (@TimDuncanEvents) on Aug 9, 2012
Loving this #artistic #wedding! http://t.co/1qccEkmL
LOVEPOST.COM (@Lovepost) on Aug 11, 2012
@100layercake We were definitely wowed by this rustic wedding. Thanks for sharing! http://t.co/yFYDc7Kr #lovestory
hectorford123 on Sep 10, 2012
I am gonna grab lots of Ideas from this blog... Really very nice blog.. Loved it.
wedding videographer on Sep 10, 2012
The dress of the bride, the place and the decoration, all are looking beautiful.......I love the painterly focus in this wedding! The colors are so bright and joyful. The bouquet and dress are to die for!!
Dresseshop.ru on Jan 6, 2013
Romantic wedding party, so beautiful and amazing, and I like this color which are bright and stunning!
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indianweddingstudio on May 6, 2014
Charlie & Olivia WOW! you designed such a beautiful concept.