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Wizard of Oz Inspired Styled Shoot (NC)

As told by Wild Onyx Photography: The goal of this shoot was to represent thematic elements from the Wizard of Oz film primarily through our color and floral selections. Carlos and Amber were the perfect match for my Wizard of Oz shoot. Throughout the shoot, they were singing songs from the movie and it made the whole day amazing because they could relate to the theme. While taking photos of them,  I could definitely tell they have a bond between each other and that they truly love each other.

Flowers were a key design detail of this photoshoot. Since the red poppies seen in the movie are not readily available (or even legal in this country I think…) we used a combination of Red Anemones with the black centers, and red, yellow, and pink Icelandic & Colibri Poppies.  I wanted to represent all the colors I associate with the film in the florals, so we had blue and white hydrangeas reminiscent of Dorothy’s dress, blush pinks in homage to Glinda, vibrant yellows, reds, and greenery in reference to scenic elements of the film.  Colors were so important for the story and film, so it was also my biggest priority in designing the photoshoot.

Our intention for the attire and accessories was to invoke art deco inspired, old Hollywood glamour. For Amber’s gown, I really wanted something blush (the gown we chose was ever so slightly pinkish-ivory) and I wanted sparkle and starbursts like those that adorn Glinda’s crown.  Our hair and makeup artist, Nina from Wedded Kiss gave Amber a stunning, Hollywood starlet inspired look with ruby red lips.

The acrylic calligraphy signs were hand painted by Folie a Deux Events with “There’s no place like home…” & “Somewhere over the rainbow…” – These were created by enlarging the calligraphy and then tracing with paint pen onto the acrylic sheet. We also used red sequin table runners as a nod to the Ruby Slippers, and lots of vintage green glassware and vases. Our goal with the decor selections was to invoke a glamorous, vintage feel with the tiniest hint of rustic, Kansas farmhouse… That was home for Dorothy after all… The eclectic decor selection helped achieve that goal.

Get inspired and check out this beautiful Wizard of Oz styled shoot below, as beautifully captured by Wild Onyx Photography.

Location: Holly Springs, NC
Event Date: 
February 25, 2018
Event Planner: 
Beauty & the Budget Events
Groomsman Attire: Bernard’s Formalwear
Groomsman Attire: Asos
Cake Designer: Sugar Euphoria
Jewelry: Styled by Markie
Dress Store: Oak City Bridal
Design and Decor: Greenhouse Picker Sisters
Beauty: Wedded Kiss
Event Designer: Folie a Deux Events
Event Planner: Folie a Deux Events
Calligrapher: Blush and Blue Calligraphy
Event Venue: Leslie-Alford Mims House
Photographer: Wild Onyx Photography