Downtown Rocker Barcade Elopement

Lead photographer Brain Anthony Photography said, “We like experimenting with different aesthetics, and it’s always fun to do something a little more edgy than the traditional wedding stuff. The rock and roll vibe really resonates for us based on our own personal style. The design concept and style choices really educated posing – there were certain items like the cake pops, jewelry, and outfits that were literally begging to be featured. This was such a fun elopement idea, especially for people like Anna & I who love video games and good music!”

Videographer Chelsi of Summit to Sea Films said this styled shoot, “shows couples who are eloping a different way to do it – a lot of couples don’t know where to start or what their options are, and really the options are endless so this is a good example of what their day could look like! And I personally love the rock n roll vibe.”

Anna Danielle Photography said, “The overall design and timeline throughout the day allowed the couple to have fun spending time with each other. We explored downtown, played arcade games, and had an intimate ceremony that was also decorated with things that spoke to the couple. Something I love about elopements is that it truly is your day! You make it what you want and spend it with the people you want to spend it with. So many new memories were created and the atmosphere throughout the day was lighthearted and full of joy. No one worried about a timeline or having somewhere to go next, we just spent the day celebrating love.”

“There is so much I could say that I loved about the shoot and design,” Sara Gibson Photography said. “Probably the thing that I loved most about the theme and design would be the emphasis on FUN. What I really love about elopements in general is that it can be so much more about the couple themselves, rather than the grandeur of the day. Jumping on an arcade motorcycle in your (black!) wedding dress and racing your new husband seems like it captures that so well. I feel like it was just a great shoot to show that your wedding day should be about you as a couple and nothing else.”

“When I started brainstorming for this styled shoot,” Denise of Power Petals said, “the mechanics were so important. I purchased two 2’x7’ metal panels to build the backdrop, and we’ll be reusing these panels for other designs in the future. Storytelling is a key part of my creative process, and I want to invoke a feeling and depict the story each couple wants to share between themselves or with their guests. I chose jumbo amaryllis bulbs in white and red, which had limited availability but the perfect colors and structure. Amaryllis means, ‘You can do this, congratulations, recognition, long-held goals achieved, determination, discovery, positive thinking, splendid beauty, and pride.’ I took this meaning to develop a specific story for these arrangements – ‘Determination is always prevalent. Adding a good dose of discovery with a touch of pride in your individuality and creativity equates to success.’ Plus, the white Narcissus flowers mean ‘self-love,’ which is so important in marriage. These long stems and petite trumpet blooms added a touch of delicate interest, and the charms on the bouquet read ‘Splendid Beauty’ and ‘Self-Love.’”

Denise added, “To ground the installation and bring an earthy element, I displayed the entire plant including the bulb, wrapping each in moss. I brought ‘noir’ silk into the design, and because it is plant-dyed silk, it added living color to complement the living installation. I ordered the bulbs and started growing amaryllis six weeks prior to the event, and we stayed true to our core values: using only local blooms and sustainability. Did you know amaryllis bulbs can be viable for up to 75 years? We reused the 30 amaryllis bulbs and other natural elements, repurposed the cardboard boxes in our flower beds, composted the cut stems, and collected 10-15 zip ties and 3 rubber bands as the only waste.”

Magical Weddings by Carly said, “I love music, elopements, black wedding dresses, and video game arcades! It was a fun, beautiful design. I love dressing in theme for ceremonies so I painted my nails the dark red of one of the theme colors and wore a chunky black bracelet I found from my high school days that felt very rock and roll.”

When it comes to winter weather plans, Brian Anthony Photography said, “We are firm believers that its always important to have a plan B, whatever that may look like – backup indoor options are always a plus. Also, this is one of those moments where an awesome planner can really save the day, as chances are they have seen most everything and will have great ideas to keep to your vision while keeping everyone safe & dry.”

Carla said, “This style fit us well because I already had things in my inventory that I was able to make look cohesive with the other vendors’ looks and special touches. I supplied a foundation for the sweetheart table and bar décor, with two Cocktail tables for a couple of friends to attend for drinks and dessert with the elopers.”

Holly of Main Street Cake said, “The color scheme was really striking. There is a whole world of desserts that fall into the black-white-red theme, providing a huge selection of flavor options. I love miniature desserts, so the opportunity to take cake and put it into shooter-size glasses was hard to resist. For the cake pops, they can be dressed up or down and bedazzled in any number of colors. We went with sparkles and added edible chocolate music notes to tie in the rocker theme.”

Kasey of revelry + heart said, “I love merging opposites, black for a wedding always catches my eye, and rock music when traditional just makes me squeal. I love creating or endorsing the unexpected, the quirky, the non-traditional, so this was an obvious opportunity for me to jump in on. By creating a custom keepsake for our couple, I was able to provide something that lived beyond the fun of the day, permanently marking the occasion with something that encompassed the vibe and can be used to remember the emotions and memories captured for this celebration.”

“Everyone deserves to honor and remember the important moments in their life. I believe in keepsakes and these pieces are so unique, just like each couple. If you are sentimental and don’t have traditional mementos like ceremony programs, professional photos, or even a non-perishable bouquet, this piece is a special work of art that can encompass those emotions for you,” Kasey said.