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A Balinese-Inspired Wedding Day In Memphis, Tennessee

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It will still be a while before major international travel booms like it did before, but for right now, we’re perfectly happy making destination wedding dreams a reality on our own turf. And that’s exactly what the bride and groom, Courtney (who seriously looks like Hannah Brown’s twin, down to her delicious dimples) and Taylor, did in Memphis, with the help of The Big Fake Wedding. A warm and sunny day in April at Balinese Ballroom in Downtown Memphis might as well have been a likewise beautiful day in Southeast Asia at a beach villa resort. Catch more phenomenal photos captured by Hannah Joyce Photography, SamSlay Photography, and LVSTRY, and prepare to be whisked away to Indonesia in a matter of three minutes? Maybe five? Either way, it’s a whole lot better than 30+ hours in the sky. Just sayin’!

Bali Opulence 

Marked by extravagance and grandeur, this microwedding (which was actually a vow renewal!) was designed with a full sense of tropical opulence, all the while being infused with touches of Indonesian culture and intrigue. Lush floral displays covered every surface and the color palette sung with sophistication. The mood was carefree to match the muse of a beach wedding, but luxury clung to every detail and distinction of a Balinese destination resort. Guests danced and celebrated under the moonlight all night long. 

Getting Ready and Gearing Up for their Pawsome Day 


Bride applying makeup, checking her look in a hand mirror Makeup artist applying lipstick to a beautiful woman Photo Credit:

Makeup artist applying makeup to bride in front of ring light

Bride smiling as she puts on her earrings before the wedding ceremony

Groom adjusting suit with a floral tie and red rose boutonniere Groom with floral tie and ring, adjusting his lapel with flowers

A smiling groom in a suit looks out the window on his wedding day

Bride in white dress and her dog wearing a bow tie smiles happily

Bride and groom dancing at wedding ceremony in front of window Happy wedding couple kissing with their adorable dog present

Wedding couple embracing by a window with a colorful bouquet

The Ceremony 

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Beautiful bride in a wedding dress holding a floral bouquet

Formal man in a suit adjusting cuffs near a window

Wedding sign with Eyes Up Phones Down and Best Day Ever message

Smiling bride in white dress holding flowers at indoor wedding ceremony

Wedding ceremony with a bride, groom, dog and guests in an indoor venue

Bride crying at wedding ceremony with groom and officiant

Bride and groom holding hands with a floral archway at their wedding

Happy couple at wedding with family and a golden retriever dog

Wedding dog in bow tie posing with the wedding party

Wedding party smiles together at a beautiful ceremony with flowers

The Reception 

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Elegant wedding reception setup with flowers and gold chairs

Elegant wedding table setting with flowers and glasses

Elegant wedding table setting with floral centerpiece

Wedding cake with floral decorations, brick background Elegant four-tier white wedding cake with ornate paisley patterns

Elegant white wedding cake with floral decorations on table

The fOOD (ALL OF IT) and the fUN

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Happy bride dancing on her wedding day in a white gown Powdered sugar being sprinkled on delicious french toast slices

A newlywed couple shares a slice of wedding pie happily

Wedding couple share a sweet treat from a food truck on their big day

Bride in a wedding dress sipping a cold drink near a coffee menu

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Bride and groom dancing happily at their wedding reception party

Happy bride raising arms at a wedding reception, smiling with joy

Happy couple dancing intimately on a wedding dance floor

Waiter in mask serving food at an event with lights and music

Three women singing karaoke with a microphone at a wedding party

The start of their forever and always

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Newlyweds share a kiss as guests cheer at their wedding Photo Credit:

Happy bride and groom walking through pink smoke at wedding

Peep all the VIPs who brought this magical day together (below) and find out when The Big Fake Wedding will be popping up in your area! 

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