A Beautiful Mess Wedding by Arrow & Apple
For anyone that knows, loves or stalks the fabulous Elsie Larson from A Beautiful Mess, you have officially hit the wedding jackpot. Because the lovely, oh-so-lovely, crazy talented doll of a blogger has offered to share her recent wedding with us here on SMP. Yep. She chose Style Me Pretty to show off her beautiful, messy, take your breath away wedding and I couldn’t be more thrilled. And with Arrow & Apple behind the lens, it’s like a blogger’s dream come true with one pic after another that is sure to turn Pinterest into an all out feeding frenzie. So you have to PROMISE me that you’ll check out the gallery, where there is so much more handmade Elsie goodness and check back in a bit because Elsie helped us craft the PERFECT Buying Guide!
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And if those magical photographs weren’t enough…please, take a peek at this baby by Goodwin Films…
Elsie & Jeremy | May 15th 2011 from Goodwin Films on Vimeo.
Click here to see the entire image gallery!
From the crazy talented bride… When Jeremy and I envisioned our wedding day, we wanted it to be really personal. I’m a designer and he’s a song writer, so we spent a lot of time and energy on pretty visuals and our music selection. I own a boutique and we chose to host our ceremony on the third floor of our building, above my shop. The space is open with huge windows and peeling wallpaper. The ceilings are partially exposed. It’s a really amazing old building. We loved the idea of holding our ceremony here because we knew we’d be the first couple ever to get married in that spot! Our aisle was covered in white feathers and the flower girls threw colored feathers as they walked down the aisle.
My sister walked down the aisle with her puppy. That was our “something borrowed” from a friend’s wedding last year. Our family has a love for pugs (we have three) so I’m happy that one of them got to walk down the aisle!
For the dresses I chose vintage lace inspired dresses with bright jewel toned tights. The girls had amazing beehives and looked like they came straight out of a 50s movie! My dress was by Orla Kiely. She’s my all time favorite designer, so it only seemed right.
After our rehearsal dinner we had a bouquet making party. All of the girls made their own bouquet. I loved how each one was different. We made velvet flowers and mixed them with roses, daisies and feathers. I made all the boutonnieres with pretty feathers I found on Etsy. They were really fun to make and even cuter than flowers, I thought. I made my grandmothers’ corsages with feathers and vintage brooches and our mothers’ bouquets with feather birds.
Our reception was styled with vintage lamps, lace and jewel tones. My favorite details were the raspberry cupcakes and the hand painted holga cameras on the tables. We chose signature cocktails and my favorite was the raspberry mojito. For dinner, we chose heart shaped pancakes.
My favorite memory from the reception was when we were dancing. I told Jeremy that I was so happy and he said, “I’m sad it’s almost over.” I thought that was cute. Always a good thing to hear from your husband after so many long months of wedding planning!
In our memories the day has a warm glow about it. We loved every moment!
Wedding Photography: Arrow & Apple / Cinematography: Goodwin Films / Wedding Ceremony Venue: Red Velvet (The Bride’s Boutique) / Wedding Reception Venue: Savoy Ballroom / Wedding Reception Design: Sharon Taylor and Stylizing by Kendra Skinner of Lonie Mae /Bride’s Shoes: Harajuku Lovers via ModCloth (Red Shoes) + Swedish Hasbeens via Olivine Atelier (Silver Shoes) / Bride’s Dress: Orla Kiely via BHLDN / Hair: Holly Neufeld + Sarah Lockhart / Wedding Invitations: Ello There / Flowers: DIY, The Bridesmaids / Desserts: Emma Chapman, Sister of the Bride / Engraved Forks: Lisa Leonard / Gelato: Gelato Mio / Fringe Banners: Nice / Bridesmaid Dresses: Vintage + ModCloth / Bride’s Head Piece: Vintage / Men’s Ties: Vintage
112 Comments about “A Beautiful Mess Wedding by Arrow & Apple”
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June 16, 2011 at 1:05 pm
ummmm that title alone sold me on this wedding! love the eclectic nature of this wedding...so crazy adorable! love it! all the colors are just awesome!
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June 16, 2011 at 1:13 pm
LOVE this wedding! so many adorable details...multi-colored tights on the bridesmaids?!??! yes, please! so cute! love all the pops of color...too adorable!
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June 16, 2011 at 1:14 pm
What a beautiful and unique wedding! All the colors and all the personal touches...gah! I die! you can definately feel the love.
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June 16, 2011 at 1:28 pm
wow this wedding is so unique and different! love it
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June 16, 2011 at 1:35 pm
What an amazing wedding. Dress, look, theme, bridesmaids... all uniquely beautiful
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June 16, 2011 at 1:35 pm
I usually never comment on here (keep my ooh-ing and ahh-ing to myself), but this wedding is just WOW.
I love the pompom flower backdrop to the ceremony! Wish I'd seen that before planning my own backdrop. It could also be a great photobooth background. Just fabulous!! -
June 16, 2011 at 1:52 pm
The bride's whihte hairpiece is lovely! And this entire wedding looks like a style shoot. I'm loving it.
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June 16, 2011 at 2:10 pm
Wow that backdrop is INCREDIBLE!!! I love this!
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June 16, 2011 at 2:17 pm
I am 100% in love with this wedding!!! It's personal, fun, and the kind of beautiful "mess" that makes my eyes and my heart happy!!! So glad she shared this wedding. Swoooooon. xoxo
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June 16, 2011 at 2:20 pm
I absolutely adore Elsie, and her blog! The girl can create something from nothing...and do it in style!! But above all the, I think she has made such a lovely, personal, and very beautiful wedding day!! Congratulations guys!!! xxxx
P.S If you've never hear Elisie's husband sing, you must check it out, he's amazing!!!
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June 16, 2011 at 2:21 pm
How freakin cool is that ceremony backdrop?! and the bridal party styling is completely fabulous. I love it.
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June 16, 2011 at 2:27 pm
Not my style, so I won't say anything negative on someone's special day. It's special and beautiful to them and that's all that matters. I do, however, absolutely love the photography!
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June 16, 2011 at 2:41 pm
Just an amazing use of colour, some really great inspiration here for brides!
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June 16, 2011 at 2:41 pm
Wow, so beautiful. I wish my everyday life looked even 10% this good. Such style and creativity in that couple!
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June 16, 2011 at 2:50 pm
So amazing! I love every last little detail.
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June 16, 2011 at 2:52 pm
wow so colourful and creative
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June 16, 2011 at 3:38 pm
This is my favorite wedding EVER on SMP. Soo much character here. I usually just quickly browse the weddings on your site and they all begin to look the same to me, but this one stands out! Love it.
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June 16, 2011 at 3:49 pm
This is amazing... I am smitten with all the colors. Love how the couple made it really reflect their personalities. Well done!
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June 16, 2011 at 4:02 pm
I love this. *Truly* unique and distinctive, without some of the easy tricks people sometimes incorporate in a wedding like this. They have a wonderful style and every element is so spot-on! Those photographers must have been in heaven!
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June 16, 2011 at 4:11 pm
gorgeous wedding, elsie!
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June 16, 2011 at 4:28 pm
I love all the colors and cute details! and you know, I did not like that dress on the BHLDN model but it looks so amazing "in person," especially the way she styled it! It's perfect and as I am wearing a short dress for my wedding in Oct, totally inspiring too.
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June 16, 2011 at 4:30 pm
What a great wedding! I love the ecclectic details! The venue...I LOVE! <3 Yo
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June 16, 2011 at 4:30 pm
Elsie's is one of my favorite blogs, so I was so, so excited to see her wedding featured on SMP!! Fabulous.
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June 16, 2011 at 4:33 pm
Talk about doing it your own way and letting your personality shine through! I love this!
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June 16, 2011 at 4:36 pm
Love this! Especially the library book check out cards for place cards! Genius! And the flower girl with blue hair!
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June 16, 2011 at 4:54 pm
LOVE IT!!! SO BEAUTIFUL I LOVE ALL THE COLORS!!
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June 16, 2011 at 4:56 pm
This may be the sweetest wedding I have ever seen. The video really captures it all and I loved every detail!
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June 16, 2011 at 4:59 pm
How amazing to have such a colorful, pretty, fun wedding! Love all the details!
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June 16, 2011 at 5:46 pm
very creative and so beautifull wedding
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June 16, 2011 at 6:02 pm
I love everything about this wedding. It was so beautiful. Congrats to you both Elise and Jeremy.
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June 16, 2011 at 6:12 pm
pretty cool! looks like a lot of work lol
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June 16, 2011 at 6:17 pm
LOVE THIS!!!! Love how personal and fun it is! I know a lot of hard work went into it. Gives me a little more confidence to know that my fiance and I can pull off our own.
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June 16, 2011 at 6:17 pm
i LOVE this wedding... i am particularly smitten with the tissue and paper flower backdrop. my wedding is quickly approaching (!) and i would love any hints or links to how i could make something similar. thanks for any help, and a consistently beautiful beginning to my day!
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June 16, 2011 at 7:25 pm
Sooo, this is my most favorite wedding you have EVER posted. EVER. And I've been a loyal looker/reader for a looonnnggg time.... this is amazing. Absolutely, untraditionally, captivatingly amazing.
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June 16, 2011 at 7:45 pm
SO creative and SO adorable! Love It!
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June 16, 2011 at 8:04 pm
MADE my day. The details and color are fabulous. The photography and design are effortless.
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June 16, 2011 at 8:07 pm
These colours are amazing!! Love the tights on the bridesmaids, so cute!
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June 16, 2011 at 8:09 pm
So stylish and eclectic! It's cool to see people create weddings that speak to who they are.
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June 16, 2011 at 8:42 pm
Love it! Totally colourful and eclectic and delightful in every way! As a paper-person I love the backdrop and the colourful confetti. Every photo made me smile!
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June 16, 2011 at 8:45 pm
Loving! What a delighful wedding; colourful eceltic and altogether funkalicious! As a paper person I'm in love with their paper backdrop and the confetti! Wouldn't it be wonderful if more people felt they could express who they are on their wedding day rather than fit themselves into a box they think they should be in?
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June 16, 2011 at 8:45 pm
THIS is what I've been looking for!!! Quirky, artsy, fun, original, colorful....AWESOME!!!!!
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June 16, 2011 at 9:13 pm
Does anyone know what the first song in the video is?
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June 16, 2011 at 11:44 pm
this is a hipster mess.
but to each his/her own. -
June 17, 2011 at 12:18 am
Amazing job! Love it!
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June 17, 2011 at 1:42 am
oh my gosh, this wedding is just so beautiful, the quirkiness of it, i love it!
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June 17, 2011 at 1:51 am
this may be my most favorite wedding ever!!! can't stop smiling!
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June 17, 2011 at 2:25 am
It's not the first time (not at all, really) that I see these pics and the video, and every time I still get the same magical vibes.. Congratulations, it was AWSOME!
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June 17, 2011 at 3:44 am
I LOOOOOOOOOVE this wedding! So Inspirational! Adorable!
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June 17, 2011 at 8:38 am
What a darned adorable wedding! I love this design!! Magical, festive, fun! Every little detail is just spectacular!
xoxoThe French Bouquet: Fabulous European-Inspired Florals
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June 17, 2011 at 9:13 am
This is such a lovely wedding! I love all of it! Every detail points to their personal taste and creativity! Ingenious how they were able to pull it all off and with style!!!!!!!!!!!!
They must have saved thousands on their simple but very extraordinary wedding!!
Thank you so much for sharing your very special wedding!!!
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June 17, 2011 at 9:47 am
Every little detail is spectacular in the most uniquely creative way. The bridesmaids' hair, the flower girls, the PUG!!! I'm blown away!
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June 17, 2011 at 11:45 am
I came across this wedding on 100 layer cake blog and needed to see more! this wedding is one of my favorites to date! Love it!
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June 17, 2011 at 12:49 pm
What a fun and colorful wedding, unlike any other wedding I've seen! The image of the couple holding up "forever & ever" was such a sweet touch! This couple definitely stayed true to themselves. Love it!
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June 17, 2011 at 1:32 pm
Just adorable!
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June 17, 2011 at 6:12 pm
sweet hipster wedding
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June 19, 2011 at 9:29 am
I've never watched a complete stranger's wedding video with tears streaming down my face. Most beautiful, personal wedding ever. Thank you for sharing your moment.
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June 20, 2011 at 12:19 pm
Wow, gorgeous wedding. Like others have said, I've never been so touched by the footage of a strangers wedding. Wishing you both a happy happy life together!!
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June 20, 2011 at 6:45 pm
Where are those grey chevron chairs from? Super cute.
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June 21, 2011 at 10:20 am
Absolutely beautiful. Never have I felt so emotional over a wedding where I don't even know the people involved! Thankyou so much for sharing this x
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June 22, 2011 at 2:42 am
i love how colorful this wedding is. lovely <3 thanks for sharing! happy summer
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June 24, 2011 at 8:42 am
fantastic! the photos, the words, the video.
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June 25, 2011 at 11:31 am
That is in one word.......AMAZING!!!!!!! Ok, also....WOW!!!!!
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June 25, 2011 at 12:58 pm
LOVE this wedding. I appreciate any wedding that breaks the mold and I applaud this couple's unique style. I didn't even wear a white wedding dress when I got married, so I definitely love seeing creative weddings!
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June 25, 2011 at 2:58 pm
Oh my God! Is so beautiful!! So lovely! I loved!!
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June 25, 2011 at 7:45 pm
Yay! I love the bold splashes of color in the wedding attire. The belt and bow in non-matchy hues, plus the signature tights create a refreshing and individualized motif. What fun and flair!
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June 27, 2011 at 8:38 am
The sweetest couple ever!
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June 27, 2011 at 9:37 am
Just lovely!
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July 8, 2011 at 6:06 pm
Words cannot express how much I love this wedding. :)
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July 17, 2011 at 2:40 pm
Adorable. There are so many clever ideas. Loved the small logs slitted with the cards for place cards. The tights made bridesmaids very cute and perky. Great presentation. Thank you.
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August 24, 2011 at 7:34 am
Amazing Pics!!! I really love them!
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August 28, 2011 at 7:59 pm
The blue hair IS awesome!
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September 6, 2011 at 5:25 am
wish my wedding was that beautiful :(
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September 10, 2011 at 11:54 pm
I love the colors and little whimsical details...the vintage thing is pretty nice, although it's becoming all too common. My fav part about this wedding...simplicity!
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November 11, 2011 at 10:36 pm
So nice that she invited Marge Simpson to be a bridesmaid!
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December 4, 2011 at 11:25 pm
I totally agree with "jen says: this is a hipster mess." Not to mention, this is Elsie's second marriage. It was not a tasteful occasion for a divorcée. But when you consider the content of Elsie's blog, she is more of a "crafty" person than she is a design or fashion-forward person. So the "crafty" and hodge-podge styling of her wedding makes sense for her, I guess. Also, considering the content of her blog, taste is a very precarious and overly presumptuous concept for Elsie anyway. Her styling is pretty laughable. It's always good for a giggle.
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March 27, 2012 at 9:00 pm
I LOOOOVE your dress!!! Where did it come from??
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March 30, 2012 at 1:04 pm
The name of the song is Razzle Dazzle Rose from Camera Obscura
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April 18, 2012 at 10:34 am
Such a pretty wedding- not sure if the bride still checks this page- but if so, where did the Bridesmaids get their dresses especially the creme/ champagne colored ones?
We're looking for ivory, creme or champagne colored dresses and aren't having much luck. All five bridesmaids are getting different dresses and we're still lacking three...
Any help would be great! -
April 29, 2012 at 10:43 am
pretty dresses!!!btfl wedding...
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