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This Modern Tropical Wedding Went Back to The Future

Modern tropical wedding at Franciscan Gardens

Lucas and Katrina’s big day has so much going for it, we’re not even sure where to start. First off…they had a “Back to the Future” Delorean as the Photo Booth backdrop for them and their guests. Second, their tropical modern decor was GORGEOUS! One of our fave details though has to be their “Find your Party Animal” seating chart (just wait till you see it). 

As if that wasn’t enough, their reception party kicked off with the Brazilian "Hora Loca" stilt dancers, who paraded around the dance floor in colorful LED costumes. This may be a Wedding Chicks first, and we're obsessed! Trust us, you won’t want to miss this rad wedding captured by Steve Cowell Photo. Find more images in the full gallery, and don’t miss their fun wedding vid below.

Modern invitation suite

Studded Valentinos

Lace wedding dress that she paired with a tulle skirt Floral getting ready robes

Modern tropical design

From Steve Cowell Photo: Lucas and Katrina pulled off such an incredible look with their wedding at Franciscan Gardens (they had the first indoor ceremony ever at the venue). The modern, tropical influences paired with bright, whimsical colors and fun, creative accents really made this a uniquely amazing day.

Flawless bride

Beautiful bridal party at Franciscan Gardens

Mismatched bridesmaid dresses in blush

Show me your MuMu bridesmaid dress

Stylish bridal party in grey and blush The best bridal party reaction

Mismatched gowns done right

From the bride: For the bridesmaid gowns, we wanted a single color palette of mismatched bridesmaid gowns, and weren't afraid of mixing and matching designers to achieve this look. I wanted each bridesmaid to find a dress to reflect her personal style. In the end, they ended up picking dresses from BHLDN, Show Me Your Mumu, and Aidan Mattox.

Gorgeous modern tropical wedding at Franciscan Gardens

Back to the Future Delorean as the Photo Booth backdrop Back to the Future Delorean as the Photo Booth backdrop for the groom

That's right....they had the Back to the Future Delorean as the Photo Booth backdrop, nuff said. 

WOW modern tropical ceremony

Modern tropical ceremony decor Unplugged ceremony sign

Gorgeous tulle skirt

Modern tropical ceremony Teary eyed ceremony

Just married at Franciscan Gardens

Gorgeous modern tropical wedding Tropical modern wedding at Franciscan Gardens

Modern welcome sign

Find your party animal

From Steve Cowell Photo: Their escort cards were a wall of miniature golden animals and a sign saying "Find your party animal". The super talented Vinscena of Intertwined Events did an incredible job with the design concept and install for this wedding and of course enlisted the floral genius of Shawna Yamamoto to make for a gorgeous end product! Also, to celebrate the groom's South American heritage, they had a Brazilian "Hora Loca" with stilt dancers with LED costumes on, balloons, hats, glow sticks, and shot glasses lined up for all the guests. It was amazing!

"Find your party animal" seating chart Party animals seating chart

Modern tropical table decor

Tropical modern table decor Gorgeous centerpiece

Palm leaf place setting

Framed table numbers Modern chic table decor

Modern marble cake with gold

Don't hold back your emotions

From the bride: Let your happiness and radiance shine through and don't hold back any emotions. Emotions are beautiful and contagious and all of our guests told us how much they felt our love and happiness on that day.

Glow stick party reception with Brazilian "Hora Loca" stilt dancers with LED costumes Brazilian "Hora Loca" stilt dancers with LED costumes Brazilian "Hora Loca" stilt dancers with LED costumes

Back to the Future Delorean as the Photo Booth backdrop

Back to the Future Delorean as the Photo Booth backdrop Back to the Future Delorean as the Photo Booth backdrop

Check out the wedding film from Theater 10 below to get a closer look at this rad modern tropical wedding!

https://vimeo.com/228307633

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