The lovely lady on the right is our Cool Cousin Genn (we never just say “Genn” – you always have to add the “Cool Cousin” part if you want to be accurate – see below). She and her hubs are uber-creative and spent a year art directing/designing their awesome carnival-themed wedding. Every bit of the decor was designed and executed by these arty love birds, including this photobooth (and her fascinator):
Hand-made bunting and table cloths (those are hand-painted strips, ya’ll!):
The carousel/ticket themed center-pieces:
And not only was it a beautifully designed wedding, it was tremendous fun too because they had it at Glenn Echo Park: a historic amusement park in Washington D.C. The reception was under the old bumper-car pavilion. And how do you make a historic bumper car pavilion even better? A traditional Chinese dragon dance! Awesomeness on top of awesomeness:
The old carousel actual works, and Pastor and Genn took all their guests for a spin:
Cath and I both ended up on some taciturn-looking ostriches:
Loved the old amusement park buildings:
Guests were encouraged to wear fascinators and bow ties. Cath and I did our best cramming in feathered headwear into our carry-on luggage:
Doesn’t Cath look awesome?! I just loved the back of her dress especially. She looks vaguely flapper-esque without looking like she is wearing a costume:
Here’s a sneaky pic of our dapper dad (our mom has made me promise to never put a photo of her on this blog – harumph – but she looked stunning!).
Thanks for such a great party, Genn and Pastor! You guys are such a loverly couple!
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On an unrelated note: I’ll being taking a brief break from blog land (sniffles) because I leave for my big move to Edinburgh with my mans in less than six days (breathing deeply into paper bag). I haven’t started to pack and I’m trying to squeeze tons of friend and family time in.
BUT! Be ready for a blog design update and posts between Atlanta/Decatur via Cath and Edinburgh via moi, very soon! Wish us luck! We are still sniffly when we think about moving apart from each other. It’s sure to be an emotional next few days/weeks!
xoxo,
Lar (on the move!)
Your cousin is gorgeous! What a lovely bride. And you two look stunning, I love the fascinators!
Applause to them for being able to plan all this. It’s certainly something I wouldn’t be able to do! Looks like crazy fun to attend.
Good luck on the move, Lar!!!!! I hate that I never got to meet you beforehand, and now that you’re in crunch time I probably won’t get to! Anyway, so many comments I want to leave on this post. One, frickin amazing wedding. I love the photo of the creepy bunny carousel mounts. I love Cath’s one sleeve drapey dress, it’s perfect. And I love both of your fascinators. Perfection!
Beautiful!!! Miss you already Lauren and get ready for plenty of hugs and kissing when you stop by City Hall.
Now that looks like fun!
Great pics of the wedding ladies. Makes me sorry I wasn’t there. Even more sorry that Lar is leaving soon 🙁 Decatur/Atlanta will be 50% as good. Flags will fly at half-mast. The sun will shine only half-bright. But, Christmas will come, and thus, so will we to Scotland, and beer will be consumed in full. Cheer will be spread completely. Haggis will be devoured entirely. And the Asian Cajuns will be 100% again, if but just for the moment.
how awesome is that! love it all. you two look great!
That looks so like so much fun! What an awesome idea and they are so talented!
WOW, like TOTALLY super fun! When I got married, my husband and I didn’t have much time or money to plan a celebration/wedding. We’ve been thinking of having a themed anniversary so we can make up for that 🙂 This is truly an inspiration!
You all look marvelous! Your cousin is so gorgeous, and all the wedding stuffs look perfect. I love Cath’s whole look! That dress and those shoes are just lovely!!! And I love both your hairpieces!
♥ laura
the blog of worldly delights
What a decorous wedding. Your hats strike just the right notes and that silver and black necklace is breathtaking.
What a GREAT wedding. So much character. Her dress and THAT PHOTOBOOTH.
And um. your dresses?
I have no words.
I die.
xx{ish.},
Mae Lu @ thereafterish.!
I am seriously amazed at how much work, planning and artistry went into this beautiful wedding! What a creative theme and dress code too.
All the best with your move to Edinburgh, Lar. And make sure to post a lot! The boy and I are thinking of making Scotland our honeymoon destination if we ever do get married someday, and I want travel tips from locals. 😉
Woah! That looks like such a fun wedding. And you both look PHENOMENAL!
Your cousin (and her hubs) do seem pretty cool; what an awesome wedding! Good luck with your big move, Lauren. I’m looking forward to the site redesign!
i LOVE cath’s outfit!!
OMG what a fun wedding!!! Great pics.
That. is. so. cool!!!!!!!
Good luck with your move!!!!!!!!!!
Ohmygod that wedding looked awesomeeeeee! I loved your dresses too!
Good luck with the move!
Wow what an beautiful wedding! Good luck on your move Lar! Wishing you the best in your new adventures!
hats (or fascinators) off to your cousin for an awesome wedding!! you guys look wonderful as always and your dad is adorbs 😉
The wedding looked amazing and I loved both of your outfits – especially the fabulous facinators!
Best of luck with your move and I’m looking forward to seeing all the new things you ladies have in store!
looks like a great time! i love weddings 🙂
I love Cath’s dress and Lar, that hat is amazing– I want one!! Not sure when I’d wear it since it’s been a while since I’ve been invited to a carnival-themed wedding, but so lovely! I do love the styling of the wedding. Uber creative and fun! What a talented amazing family you have!
Phenomenal! Such incredible details. Definitely looks like a super fun and memorable celebration!
Cheers! erica @ tinseltwine