Timeless & elegant bridal beauty inspired by wabi-sabi imperfection
In a world fixated on flawless perfection, there lies a quiet beauty in embracing imperfection. This timeless bridal editorial, designed by Pennies Events, took inspiration from the age-old Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi, where beauty is found in the imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete. The result? A breathtaking celebration of love, authenticity, and the serene elegance of life's fleeting moments!
Keep reading to see the bride's avant-garde wedding gown and the whimsical Asian inspired florals by A La Chloe. All captured beautifully by Wedding Chicks preferred vendor, Vikki Chang Photo. You can learn more about Vikki here!
Bold, asymmetrical statement wedding gown
The bride's avant-garde and attention grabbing gown from Enchanted Bridals was deliberately chosen for its elegance, simplicity, and bold asymmetrical detailing. The dramatic off the shoulder sleeves resembled a chic, oversized bow!
I.M. Artistry created the soft glam hair and makeup look that complemented the bride's dazzling gown!
Hand-drawn Japanese invitations
To resonate with the subtle beauty of nature and life, Honest Calligraphy created a Japanese inspired stationery suite that featured handmade deckle edged paper, asymmetrical alignments, black brush strokes, and hand drawn trees.
Whimsical & modern floral design
The bouquet and floral design from A La Chloe was composed of lisianthus, tulips, serine, sanguisorba, clematis pod, and other small blooms. The styling of the bouquet mirrored the intentional and meaningful ikebana floral table arrangements which captivated the harmony of dramatic movement and clean lines while the bare branch represents the opposing concept of growth and decay.
“This shoot served as a reminder that imperfection is not a flaw but a unique fingerprint of beauty. By drawing inspiration from Wabi-Sabi, we created a visual symphony that celebrated the profound beauty in life's fleeting moments - making this styled bridal shoot an ode to the imperfectly perfect journey of love.” - Vikki Chang Photo
Wabi-sabi inspired tablescape
Earthy tones, natural textures, and weathered elements set the stage for a tablescape designed by Pennies Events that resonated with the quiet charm of wabi-sabi. Timeless decor from Pennies Rentals and Noble Event Rentals complemented the modern charm of the venue!
"Wabi-sabi": a world view prevalent in many forms of Japanese art, centered on the acceptance of transience and imperfection. The aesthetic is sometimes described as one of appreciating beauty that is "imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete" in nature.
Earth tone modern wedding cake
Krista's Apothecakery created a cake masterpiece adorned with delicate nerine florals and subtle textures that invite you to savor the sweet poetry of joy that life gives. We love the unique earth tone palette - it's such a refreshing update from classic white buttercream!
Thank you to our vendor Vikki Chang Photo for sharing this gorgeous and unique bridal style inspiration! Be sure to check out the full gallery below for even more wabi-sabi wedding whimsy.
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- Wedding Photographers: Vikki Chang Photo
- Flowers: A La Chloe
- Cakes & Catering: Krista's Apothecakery
- Event Planning & Design: Pennies Events
- Wedding Dresses: Enchanted Bridals
- Rentals: Pennies Rentals
- Rentals: Noble Event Rentals
- Paper Goods & Calligraphy: Honest Calligraphy
- Hair, Makeup & Beauty: I.M. Artistry
- Venues: Olive Seattle