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Moonrise Kingdom Wedding Inspiration: Whimsical Outdoor Celebration

Bride and groom touch noses in a blossoming orchard

Moonrise Kingdom by Wes Anderson is the perfect inspiration for a lovely wedding day. Outdoorsy elements are sprinkled throughout. Such as the cascading wildflower bouquet and the summer camp style table number pennant flags. You are sure to fall classically in love with this whimsical outdoor wedding.
This beautiful day was organized by Haley Tobias Events and photographed by Karyn Johnson Photography. You can see even more when you visit the full gallery here.

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Bridesmaids in colorful dresses holding flower bouquets

Bride holds colorful wildflower and greenery wedding bouquet

Bride and bridesmaids in coral dresses with bouquets

Groomsmen in suspenders and khaki pants wedding fashion

Bride with flower crown and groom on their wedding day

A Wedding Full of Whimsy

Rachel and Tom really love the Wes Anderson film Moonrise Kingdom and were drawing their color inspiration from the hues often seen throughout the movie: mustard yellow, light pink, and a little pop of orange and navy for fun!

Bride escorted by her father at an outdoor wedding

Outdoor wedding scene with bride groom party barrels

Wedding portrait of a smiling couple in a blossoming orchard

Bride and groom kiss in a blossoming orchard wedding

Moonrise Kingdom Inspired Bouquet

They wanted the wedding to have a relaxed, outdoor feel and envisioned wildflowers all over the place. The bouquets were heavy on the greenery to evoke the natural feel Rachel desired with pops of ranunculus, poppies, and hellebores. There was also a little bit of linderas thrown in (the brown leafy plant), to give the bouquets a unique element and to give a nod to the outdoorsy-ness of Moonrise Kingdom.

Elegant barn wedding reception with draped ceiling

Wedding reception with colorful floral centerpieces

Whimsical wedding table decor with flowers and books

Wedding table decor with TR letters flowers and a can

Rustic wedding seating chart with photos and chandelier

Do It Yourself Reception Decor

For the reception, Rachel curated all the bottles, vases, and vintage books used in the centerpieces. Rachel’s father made the tin candle holders and her grandmother made the lace overlays for the napkins. Rachel also DIY'ed the flag table numbers and the lantern wedding favors.

Naked wedding cake with flowers on wood slice stand

Rustic wedding with bride groom sparklers basket

Bride and groom kissing at wedding with sparkler sendoff

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