Mid-century modern Palm Springs wedding inspiration

Palm Springs has to be one of our favourite places to visit. Between the palm trees, vibrant colour and sunshine, it evokes an effortlessly cool vibe. Featured on Love My Dress, this editorial, planned with the talented Katrien of South Events Specialists, explores how to get a destination wedding feel, without leaving London.

Nestled in southern California’s Coachella Valley, Palm Springs is an icon of mid-century modern design. Houses are flanked by crisp white breezeway blocks and contrasted with vibrant coloured doors and palm leaves. The Ecology Pavilion in East London’s the clean white walls, curved roof and distinctive skylights evoke the mid-century architeture of Palm Springs was the perfect fit for a California-in-London feel.

Meera Makes designed three-tier cake which incorporates a classic breezeway block design as the middle tier. Biscuit favours incorporate palm leaves and coral colours, while providing a tasty party snack for guests. 

Our primary palette was composed of a combination of palm leaf green and bright yellow, offset on white. Secondary pops of peach and grapefruit mimic the playful colours of the Parker and Saguaro hotels. The lovely Grania of Ink & Paper created a bespoke stationery set which played with these colours, as well as used bold, curved shapes.

Catherine Short Floral Design incorporated the mid-century vibe into the ceremony with the emphasis on the unique shapes of large palms and monstera leaves. The aisle markers and table florals carry this feel through the use of billy balls and orange proteas. We used oversized coral balloons from Bubblegum Balloons to mark the ceremony space and add playfulness with their pop of colour.

Katrien took inspiration from modern interior design for the table designs. Dark plates were used to offset the bright stationery and green napkins, as well as the white vases and candle holders. The folds of the white vases mimicked the texture of the palm leaves to continue the design throughout. The iconic Eames DSW chairs from Yahire complete the mid-century look.

Credits:

Concept & Photography - Kernwell Photography 

Concept, Styling & Planning - South Event Specialists  

Venue – The Pavilions, Mile End Park

Florist - Catherine Short Floral Design 

Stationery - Ink & Paper

Videography - Hanh Made Films 

Makeup Artist – Makeupology

Celebrant - Caroline Lambie 

Cake & biscuits - Meera Makes

Bride attire – Reiss

Veil - Sash and Veil

Groom Attire - Keye London 

Balloons - Bubblegum Balloons

Large Furniture & Rentals - Yahire 

Model couple - Chish K & James