Iridescent Dreams Surprise Wedding in Joshua Tree
Dee Lee Designs teamed up with Shawna Yamamoto to create this iridescent wedding inspiration in Joshua Tree to launch a new color palette and design into the wedding industry. Little did Patricia, the bride, know it would become her surprise intimate wedding in Joshua Tree!
Keep scrolling to see all of the beautiful photos by Playful Soul Photography. Dee Lee Designs planned every detail, Shawna Yamamoto created all of the amazing florals, Jackie Chen Design the stationery and Storytime Motions filmed this special day in Joshua Tree. You can see the film below and all the images in the full gallery.
The Invitation Suite
The invitations suite was designed by Hi Lovely. Her inspiration was the prismatic effects of a rainbow. She wanted to create hope through color to brighten up the mood especially during COVID. She used geometric shapes create contrast and depth.
The Ring
Patricia’s ring was custom designed by Gemma Stone™Studio. The Capri ring is an original design with a flare from the Art Deco era. The sparkle rivals that of stars in the desert sky conflict free legacy Moissanite center stone surrounded by custom cut tapered baguettes and radiant round natural diamonds, set in timeless 14k gold.
The Dress
Patricia found the perfect wedding dress at Bellasposa Wedding. It was a Rose Gold Martina Liana style number 884. It was the perfect flirty, yet feminine, and glamorous pink wedding dress for our modern-day bride. The bodice of this tulle gown had beautiful layers adorned with pearl beadwork that gave the illusion that you are floating.
The Groom
Andre wore a Friar Tux Rose Pink Notch Lapel Suit. What made this special was that it was a styled elopement and they were a real couple.
Andre & Patricia first met in 2009 in Santa Monica at an acting studio. Her radiant smile lit up the room and immediately caught Andre's attention. It was love at first sight. They both graduated from acting school, but Andre pursued his modeling career, while Patricia went on to pursue a nursing degree. Their careers took them in different directions. In 2018 their paths reconnected. Andre is a fitness instruction and actor. Patricia is currently a nurse.
The Ceremony
Our design was inspired by Shawna Yamamoto. We wanted to live colorfully and bring something different to the wedding industry. We know that pastel colors evoke happiness. We wanted to bring fun pastel iridescent colors to the desert. It was very unique and dreamy. We wanted to breathe color into the Boho vibes. After all who doesn't like pampas grass, dried flowers, etc. Andre & Patricia were greeted with an asymmetrical, iridescent, loopy, fun, offbeat, whimsical ceremony arch designed by The Altarnative.
Storytime Motions cinematography storytelling captured Andre’s vows and it brought everyone to tears. Moses Lin, a fingerstyle guitarist performed during their ceremony.
The Tablescape
There were so many pretty details and romantics that went into the design of our intimate reception. The floral centerpieces were Casa De Perrin adorned the tabletop. We wanted curate a design that incorporated a sophisticated, yet modern Bohemian look in Joshua Tree. We chose a handcrafted rattan charger and paired it up with modern pastel ceramic dinnerware. To create sophistication and elegance, we played with different colors and patterns for our tablespace. Guest were welcomed to dinner with a beautiful calligraphed iridescent menu by Jackie Chen Design. Creative Amme made Rose Gold mirror name plates for each guest.
The Cake
Our cake designer Mwokaji Cakery designed a beautiful layered wafer paper cake that she hand-painted in ombre pink hues. Wafer Paper Cakes took the cake world by storm in 2020. This cake was delicate in nature but a gorgeous accent in the desert. The Bella Belle Shoes were another dainty, hand beaded with milky teardrop stones and beads that sparkled in the desert. There’s just something so intimate with elopements. We came together as a team to celebrate love in Joshua Tree. Love is not canceled.
Budget Breakdown
Please note that prices do change, and this budget breakdown gives you an idea of how much a wedding like this might cost you.
Wedding Planner: $3000
Photographer: $2800
Cinematography: $3700
Floral: $3500
Arch: $500
Cake: $500
Dress: $2750
Stationery $200
Hair & Makeup: $350
Live Streaming: $1000
Live Musician: $800
Rentals $2000
Shoes: $389
Tux: $145
- Bridal shoes: Bella Belle Shoes
- Cakes & Catering: Mwokaji Cakery
- Event Planning & Design: Dee Lee Designs
- Flowers: Shawna Yamamoto
- Groom & His Men: Friar Tux
- Hair, Makeup & Beauty: Sandra Nicole Designs
- Hair, Makeup & Beauty: Cole Saad
- Jewelry: Gemma Stone Studio
- Lighting, Entertainment & Photo Booth: Moses Lin
- Live Stream: Socal Virtual Weddings
- Paper Goods & Calligraphy: Creative Amme
- Paper Goods & Calligraphy: Hi Lovely
- Photographers: Playful Soul Photography
- Rentals: The Altarnative
- Rentals: Casa De Perrin
- Rentals: Bright Event Rentals
- Videography: Eight Count Edits
- Wedding Dresses: Bellasposa
- Wedding Films: Storytime Motions