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This Modern Tropical Wedding Went Back to The Future

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Bride and groom share a tender moment, holding a vibrant bouquet

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.

Elegant wedding invitation suite with floral detail

Elegant Valentino Rockstud heels with a crimson rose

Lace wedding dress that she paired with a tulle skirtBridesmaids in floral robes, smiling near orange door

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.

Bride in flowing gown holds vibrant bouquet near stone wall

Bride poses with bridesmaids in blush gowns at rustic venue

Bride and bridesmaids in blush gowns pose by a stone wall

Woman in pink dress holding vibrant floral bouquet

Wedding party posing in front of a rustic stone wallBride and groom kissing while guests cheer with excitement

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 backdropBack 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. 

Elegant wedding ceremony venue with brick wall and decor

Wedding ceremony decoration with flowers and lanternsSign at a wedding with an Unplugged Ceremony request, inviting guests

Bride walking down the aisle, holding her fathers arm at her wedding

Bride and groom at wedding ceremony with floral archEmotional groom wiping tears during vows at his wedding ceremony

Wedding couple kissing in a historic building, a romantic moment

Elegant wedding couple posing with a red floral backdropWedding couple standing under an arch in a historic location

Wedding welcome sign with names Katrina and Lucas, June 3, 2017

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 sign with seating cards on a wooden boardWedding place cards with golden animal holders on wood background

Elegant table setting with flowers and candles for a celebration

Elegant outdoor wedding table setting with floral centerpieces and candlesElegant wedding table setting with floral centerpiece and candles

Elegant wedding table setting with floral centerpiece and leaf decor

Elegant table setting with floral arrangement and table number 12Elegant wedding table setting with vibrant floral centerpiece

Elegant marble cake with geometric gold topper for celebration

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.

Party at night with lights and balloons, festive atmosphereLED light performer at a night event with audience enjoyingFour futuristic robot performers standing by a DeLorean car

Back to the Future Delorean as the Photo Booth backdrop

Back to the Future Delorean as the Photo Booth backdropBack 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!

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Rentals: La Tavola Fine Linen
Venues: Franciscan Gardens
: Monique Lhuillier
Bridesmaid Dresses: Show Me Your Mumu
Bridesmaid Dresses: Aidan Mattox
Cakes & Catering: Beverly's Bakery
Dress & Apparel: Valentino
Dress & Apparel: BHLDN
Event Planning & Design: Intertwined Events
Flowers: Shawna Yamamoto
Groom & His Men: Combatant Gentlemen
Hair, Makeup & Beauty: Valerie
Lighting, Entertainment & Photo Booth: Dart Collective
Officiants: EB McDonald
Photographers: Steve Cowell Photo
Rentals: Baker Party Rentals
Wedding Films: Theater 10

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