Today is a pretty magical day for those of us who are Harry Potter fans — Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them comes out in theaters tonight (opening day Friday)!! There’s a reason this franchise from J.K. Rowling resonates with so many of us — that sense of adventure + mystery is so thrilling + enchanting… So today we’re sharing some wedding inspiration based on the new movie + other fan favorite details from the book series, thanks to Jamie Jo Designs!
Here’s what she had to say about the shoot Step into the magical world of Harry Potter and imagine yourself witnessing a marriage between a Slytherin and a Gryffindor (gasp!). Having grown up reading every book and watching every film as a generation, we can’t help but have a long term connection with this enchanted series. Floating candles, a full feast spread across a long table, and Hogwarts acceptance letters plunging out of a fireplace are just the start of the details we thought would enhance this experience. At the very end you will see our bride and groom take off to their honeymoon via, what other than, a Portkey. This portkey will transport them in time to their next magical destination. Take a journey with us into the Forbidden Forest and see for yourself a wonderful and very inspired shoot taken from one of the biggest series of all time.
Ready to be whisked away to this fantastical world? Let’s see all the magic captured by Nicole Leever Photography!
He’s definitely a Slytherin… And how stunning is our Gryffindor gal, Megan Muchow?! She just so happens to be the makeup artist!
We are loving this Lian Carlo dress from Mon Amie Bridal Salon… So ethereal + dreamy!
How sweet is this sparkling detail from Gasoline Alley Costumes?
Draco Malfoy, is that you?! Super fun Slytherin house pin in place of boutonniere!
Those stunning florals are by The Mad Florist.
The embroidery hoop with the Dumbledore quote is by Lark Rising Embroidery!
But, of course!
Hello Kenna Co crafted all the swirling calligraphy.
These hanging candles just ooze imagery of a Hogwarts great hall scene, right?!
Party Pieces by Perry really set the scene.
We love this yummy looking drip cake from Rooney Girl Bakes – on point!!
The newlyweds then head off to their honeymoon via portkey! Super fun. Be sure to check out the video below by Storytime Motions for more fun details!
Thanks so much to awesome team for the magical inspiration – we can’t wait to see the movie this weekend!
photography: Nicole Leever Photography // venue name: Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club, Mission Viejo, California, USA // event design: Jamie Joe Designs // planning: (Wardrobe Stylist) Little Wing Styling // florals: The Mad Florist // wedding dress: Lian Carlo // wedding dress boutique: Mon Amie Bridal Salon // hairpiece: Gasoline Alley Costumes // bride's ring: Gasoline Alley Costumes // makeup artist: Megan Muchow // groom attire: B Spoke // videography: Storytime Motions // calligraphy: Hello Kenna Co // handmade details: Lark Rising Embroidery // cake: Rooney Girl Bakes // desserts: Rooney Girl Bakes // furniture rentals: Party Pieces by Perry // models: Megan Muchow and Cory Tomlinson
amazing!
Wow! Really love this concept.
So beautiful!
Thank you so much for the feature, GWS! Loved providing furniture and decor for this shoot! Excited to see the movie =)