Vintage Inspired Carnival Wedding in Seattle

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Erin and Richard put together a carnival wedding inspired by James and the Giant Peach, Alice in Wonderland, and Big Fish.  This wonderland wedding was beautifully captured by La Vie Photography. Everything about this wedding screams fun, from the invitations to the reception décor!

Bride designed invitaions for her vintage inspired carnival wedding in SeattlePin

The bride designed her own invitations. We love all the different parts: a ceremony invitation, transportation card, RSVP post card, a hanky (with the words “keep your heart warm and your eyes dry”, and an invitation for the reception.

Wedding dress hanging with wedding shoes on vintage china platePin
The Ruins in Seattle: Wedding programs that are mini "Seattle Chronicle Newspapers" inside a trunk with candles burning in frontPin

The programs were little newspapers, we hope this becomes a trend because we are loving it!

The Ruins wedding venue in Seattle with magnificent chandeliers and funky chairsPin

Their ceremony took place at The Ruins in Seattle, WA. What a room!

Bride and groom holding hands during wedding ceremony at The Ruins in SeattlePin
carnival wedding reception - table settings with colorful draping overhead and a gramaphone as a centerpiecePin

The reception was breathtaking! The draping from above blew us away! What a magical day.

Baby blue painted wood ladder with strings of wedding name cards attached leading to the grass ground. Photo of sign that says "Put on your dancing shoes"Pin
Scratch tickets hanging from mini clothespin on a line with scrabble letter sign for wedding receptionPin

They had scratch tickets for each guests seat.

wedding reception at outdoor venue with vintage chandelier hanging over table settingsPin
Carnival wedding centerpiece with peach rose, paper doilies, and a string of printed "wish tickets"Pin
old gramaphone sitting on wedding reception tablePin
basket of peaches, carraf, table numbers, sheet music and more on center of wedding reception tables for wedding reception at private estatePin
Bride and groom kiss while seated at their wedding reception at private estate in SeattlePin
Carnival inspired wedding dessert table with cupcakes, wedding cake, and pies in foreground; giant canopy tent in backgroundPin
Collage of desserts for carnival wedding: apple pie, wedding cake, chocolate cupcakes, real raspberries, and candy stationPin

The dessert table was beyond expression. We would have gained a lot of weight if we had been there. I can’t decide which dessert is my favorite!

Wedding reception at private estate: Basket of peaches beside vintage suitcases on grass with bride sitting on chair and groom standing beside.Pin
Bride holding unique bridal bouquet with rustic touchesPin
Giant letters on the lawn that say, "Just Married"Pin

Vendors

Reception: Private estate
Wedding Designer, Flowers, and Cake: Sinclair & Moore Events
Stationery: Hobson House Design
Gown and Veil: Vera Wang from Marcella’s La Boutique
Rentals: ABC Rentals

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Meredith

Despite her dreamy wedding blogger lifestyle, Meredith's day job is running ClassicVeils.com and a full-time mom to an active toddler. If she could, Meredith would spend her days taking cruises, helping animals in need, and watching Big Brother!