Is It Cake…Or A Rock? There’s Only One Way To Find Out

Is It Cake...Or A Rock? There's Only One Way To Find Out

Inspired by a sculptor's studio, this minimalist styled shoot is the perfect elopement inspiration for a modern couple. While it is simple in its design, it's certainly not lacking in elegance. We love the bride's chic jumpsuit and the groom's laid-back sneakers paired with his tailored linen suit–the best part about both of these ensembles is that they can absolutely be worn again. While the design and fashion are certainly worth mentioning, we simply have to talk about the "rock cake" and the hammer and chisel cake cutting. This cake by A Cake Story looked so much like a rock sculpture that we had to do a double-take!

Nicole Please Weddings designed this styled shoot to show couples how to incorporate pieces of their personality into their wedding ceremony, even if they've chosen to elope. They selected Artist Atelier, a real artist's studio, to showcase the couple's love of art. Awina created these gorgeous floral arrangements to reflect the vibe of the coastal village where the shoot took place. Kuenzli Photography also incorporated the artsy feeling into these photos in the framing and the subjects. Keep scrolling to read more from Nicole Froelich of Nicole Please Weddings about how to incorporate personal touches into your own elopement and make sure to check out the full gallery for even more inspo!

Is It Cake...Or A Rock? There's Only One Way To Find Out

MADE WITH LOVE

Is It Cake...Or A Rock? There's Only One Way To Find Out

Under the direction and planning of Nicole Froelich from Nicole Please Weddings, the stylistic genius of Awina, power photography duo, Kuenzli Photography and Gomango Videography and A Cake Story, the dream team reunites yet again to bring another unique and inspiring styled shoot. The source of inspiration for this intimate wedding is a sculptor's studio nestled in a quintessential fishing village along the Portuguese coastline. With this maritime backdrop, we find ourselves in a stone carvers studio surrounded by his works of art. The sensitive sculptor wears an off-white custom-made suit by Eniline Switzerland and his vivacious bride wears a white pantsuit from Two Souls Bridal. Unconventional, bold, and artistic couples looking for norm-breaking ideas to celebrate their nuptials will not only find inspiration from this Portuguese-inspired styled shoot but also see how using themes from their love story can render an incredibly personal and memorable celebration.

Is It Cake...Or A Rock? There's Only One Way To Find Out

LIKE A STONE

Is It Cake...Or A Rock? There's Only One Way To Find Out

With a color palette of soft shades of sand, grey, and sage, Martina and Rebea from Awina created a stunning flower chandelier with dried lotus leaves, lisianthus, white bougainvillea, and amaranthus. To accentuate the Portuguese maritime vibe, they added large basket lamps and fishing nets to the floral installations. For the table setting, they continued the maritime effect with matching coasters and plate settings from Tauta Home. Cake designer Olivia from A Cake Story drew inspiration from the sculptors' stone works of art and created a deconstructed stone wedding cake. For the cake cutting ceremony, the couple broke the status quo by using a hammer and chisel to smash through a stone-like cake.

Is It Cake...Or A Rock? There's Only One Way To Find Out

Wedding Day Must-Dos

Is It Cake...Or A Rock? There's Only One Way To Find Out

1. Stay away from your phone! Give your phone to your Bridal Assistant and have them field any calls or texts to help you feel less overwhelmed and take photos. You will have an immediate candid album of your wedding moments!

2. Listen to something calming! Either play your favorite playlist, podcast, or audiobook. If you don't know where to start, don't worry we've got you covered. We've created a BRIDE CALM Playlist and a 16-minute calming guided meditation specifically for your wedding day!
3. Enjoy! This can be the hardest yet the most important. Know that all the months of planning were so worth it!

Is It Cake...Or A Rock? There's Only One Way To Find Out