Wizard of Oz Photo Shoot by Melissa Schollaert Photography & Toast Events

When I was a kid, back before DVR and Tivo, I loved staying up late to watch movies on TV. My sister and I would sit on the floor, two feet away from the television, eating popcorn and feeling pretty great about life. Our favorite was The Wizard of Oz. So you can imagine my delight when I first saw this photo shoot captured by Melissa Schollaert and designed by Toast Events. From the red-hot tin man hearts, to the yellow brick road, to the ruby red slippers, I’m totally over the rainbow for this one and there’s no place like the gallery to get your fill of all the lovely details!

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From Melissa Schollaert, Photographer: Ever wonder what Dorothy’s wedding would look like, or who she marries?  Well, Lindsay Pitt of Toast Events dreamed up this concept & design for our styled shoot and we think Dorothy’s Groom is dreamy and her downhome wedding is simply charming. Somewhere over the rainbow, Dorothy met her handsome groom-to-be, a rough and rugged man with his very own farm in Kansas.  She decided that there was no place like home to celebrate their wedding – a simple wedding at home on the farm.  Her guests included Glinda the good witch, the Scarecrow, The Tin Man, Mayor Munchkin, the Cowardly Lion, Toto (of course) & even the Wicked Witch! But first, Dorothy & her groom were married under an old oak tree on the farm with a backdrop of long burlap panels & “follow the yellow brick road” ribbon strung from the tree.  The ceremony was filled with red glitter hearts, a burlap/glitter heart banner & most importantly, love. An intimate reception – a “dinner in Oz” featured custom placesettings & decor, customized for each guest attending.  Toto’s included a bone, Glinda’s, a magic glitter feather wand & many more.  A yellow-brick road stretched down the middle of the table and was topped with potted flowers & plants from the garden.  An over the rainbow themed menu featured an emerald greens salad with poppyseed dressing, yellow-brick-road corn on the cob with Kansas City barbeque chicken and a magnificent dessert display. The tantalizing dessert bar featured treats for everyone.  Rainbow macaroons, poppy field cupcakes, over the rainbow cake pops, tin man’s red hot hearts, Dorothy’s cupcakes (with her ruby slippers), lollipop guild lollipops & emerald city taffy were all arranged beautifully on the dessert table for the guests to enjoy. Dorothy and her groom ended their evening with a walk through the farm at sunset – a very romantic and intimate wedding for a sweet couple. The End.

Photography: Melissa Schollaert Photography / Design Concept and Coordination: Lindsay Pitt , Toast Events / Design Coordination and Assistance: Melissa Schollaert / Stationery and Graphics: Your Hi Note / Hair and Makeup: Luxe Beauty Co. / Dessert and Candy Bar:  Tasty Pastry / Table Design: J Park Events / Florist: Birch Blooms / Venue: The Farmhouse Inn / Rentals & Linens: Classic Party Rentals / Bride’s Dress:  BCBG / Groom’s Bowtie: Handmade Bye My / Bride’s Flower Shoe Clips: Juja Crafts

29 Comments about “Wizard of Oz Photo Shoot by Melissa Schollaert Photography & Toast Events”

1. Lisa says:

   May 10, 2011 at 11:19 am

   I LOVE this!! This is the perfect example of how to follow a theme without it being cheesy or too obvious. Perfect, subtle touches and lots of beautiful details :) Amazing job to all these vendors!!
   Lisa
2. Molly says:

   May 10, 2011 at 11:24 am

   So charming! Love it all ladies!
3. Michelle | GOLD-HEARTED JEWELRY says:

   May 10, 2011 at 11:37 am

   I love that movie. What a darling interpretation!
4. Starry Night Design Studio says:

   May 10, 2011 at 12:10 pm

   How charming! Love it!
5. girlywedding says:

   May 10, 2011 at 12:20 pm

   I love the magic red shoes pretty awesome.
6. JennSchwen says:

   May 10, 2011 at 12:39 pm

   I LOVE the dress she is wearing!! What is the name of it??
7. Alix says:

   May 10, 2011 at 1:05 pm

   What beautiful pictures and fantastic taste in colors and details! I absolutely LOVE the pictures with the red hearts being held up - what a great picture to look back on from years to come!!!
8. Michelle {Girly Girl Bead Boutique} says:

   May 10, 2011 at 1:06 pm

   Love, love, love this! Such an original theme and executed flawlessly. Sophisticated country at its best!
9. Mallory says:

   May 10, 2011 at 1:30 pm

   Love this Aimeé - it would be such a great theme for a bridal or baby shower too. Great ideas in this one, Lindsay!
10. Aliza Werner says:

    May 10, 2011 at 8:17 pm

    A beautiful and "grown-up" version of my favorite movie of all time! Love those ruby slippers!
11. Lindsay PItt says:

    May 10, 2011 at 9:07 pm

    Thank you all for the kind words and SMP for the feature!!! I had so much fun working with this theme and it came together so beautifully! p.s. the models are the stationery designers and a real life engaged couple, so fun!
12. Kym {Love Wed Bliss} says:

    May 10, 2011 at 9:14 pm

    Gorgeous idea Lindsay! I'm all for bringing the child in us back to life!
13. Canvas & Canopy Events says:

    May 10, 2011 at 9:55 pm

    Love it Lindsay!
14. Lindsay PItt says:

    May 10, 2011 at 10:03 pm

    Hi Jenn, the dress is from BCBG purchased at Dillards in Atlanta!
15. Keith Hoogewys Photographie says:

    May 11, 2011 at 3:17 am

    I love those colors ! Nice session.
16. Lesley Braxton says:

    May 11, 2011 at 12:16 pm

    Mel and Erin....you guys are amazing! Im so poud of you. Erin - you look beautiful
17. Jennifer Huddleston says:

    May 11, 2011 at 12:18 pm

    The stationary looks amazing... Your Hi Note did an amazing job!!
18. Madison says:

    May 11, 2011 at 5:59 pm

    oh how cute is this shoot! so many details i love, my top pick - the cupcakes. Trust me to always head for the baked goods.
19. Ali says:

    May 11, 2011 at 7:01 pm

    You know, just when I start to get totally jaded and weddinged-out, thinking I've found all the inspiration I need, you guys pop up with something like this that is so totally awesome. LOVE.
20. Erin McBrier says:

    May 11, 2011 at 9:01 pm

    Thanks to everyone who helped and everyone for their kind comments! This shoot was so much fun to help put together!

    Yours Truly, Erin of hi note
21. Andrea Carter says:

    May 11, 2011 at 10:44 pm

    I was lucky enough to provide makeup services on behalf of Luxe for this shoot, and I just have to mention how AMAZING this group of vendors really is. Mel Schollaert and Lindsay Pitt are so unbelievably creative and each of them worked so hard to pull all of this together! Miz Jessica Park's and Tasty Pastry's dessert bar was so whimsical and fun to look at - I spent ages checking out every tiny, thoughtful detail! And Angie of Birch Blooms is without a doubt the most talented florist I've ever met - and one of the kindest people I'm lucky enough to know! I just couldn't stop staring at Dorothy's bouquet. And the GORGEOUS Erin & dapper Michael of Your Hi Note . . . they've built an amazing business based on their combined, complementary and formidable talents - but they're also SUCH a sweet, loving couple. I've never had so much fun laughing and chatting with models on a shoot before! It was an absolute joy to get to know everyone there, and I'm so proud to have worked with such a group of awesome, talented people. Congrats to all of you guys - these photos (and the entire shoot itself) are just sheer delight. :)
22. Georgina @Rubyweddings says:

    May 12, 2011 at 9:56 am

    I love it - especially the ruby slipper cupcakes!
23. kitchen tile backsplash says:

    October 14, 2011 at 12:19 am

    I savour, cause I found just what I used to be looking for. You have ended my four day lengthy hunt! God Bless you man. Have a nice day. Bye

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