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Wild and Chic Outdoor Zoo Wedding in Palm Springs

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Happy couple portrait taken on a fun carousel ride

We’re totally loving Janice and Dawson’s wildly chic wedding at the Living Desert Zoo in Palm Springs! They combined their shared love for animals, design, and bold color to bring their wedding vision to life in turquoise and gold ( just look at her amazing dress!).

As a designer/engineer duo at Disney, they brought their own style to the table with custom invites, menus, and (our favorite!) animal cracker boxes for their guests! So cute! Get the full story below, and grab a closer look at all the details in the full gallery captured by Mary Costa Photography.

Janice and Dawsons Zoo themed wedding invitation map

Stunning diamond ring perched on a toy lion figurePink and white dahlia bouquet on fuchsia velvet couch

Dog admires a gold and white wedding dress on display

Combining All their favorite things

From Heartthrob Weddings and Events: Janice and Dawson are both designers and engineers for Disney, and combined their love of animals, thoughtful design, and color in their beautiful outdoor wedding at the Living Desert Zoo in Palm Springs.

Friends in matching pajamas by pool with dog smilingPoolside with striped umbrellas and flamingo floats

Glamorous woman in sequin dress Palm Springs style

Bride and bridesmaids in dusty rose gowns, desert weddingGroomsmen laugh together in suits at outdoor wedding venue

Smiling bride with lovely pink and peach wedding bouquet

Janice & Dawson wedding welcome sign, March 31, 2018

Outdoor desert wedding ceremony with couple exchanging vows

Outdoor desert wedding ceremony with guests seatedBride and groom kissing at desert wedding ceremony

DIY wedding arbor

The groom’s father designed their ceremony arch, and guests could feed giraffes during cocktail hour. The incredible Mary Costa captured their day perfectly, and the muted desert palette looked gorgeous with their pops of turquoise and some exotic florals.

Desert wedding with a bride in a sparkly rose-gold gown

Loving bride and groom walk hand in hand in desertHappy newlyweds smile with a beautiful wedding bouquet

Happy couple with dog, posing in front of orange doorJoyful bride and groom ride a carousel with their guests

Woman in dress poses with friendly camel in desert setting

Wedding seating chart with floral arrangement and animal place cards

Gold animal figurines holding name cards on blue table

Outdoor wedding reception under palm trees and string lights

Elegant safari themed table setting with flowers and giraffeElegant wedding table setting with floral centerpieces

Wedding menu featuring custom illustrations and delicious food choices

Wedding table with golden dog figurine and floral centerpiecesBride and groom laughing at their wedding reception

Wedding cake with dinosaur toppers and caramel drip

Event Planning & Design: Heartthrob Weddings and Events
Flowers: Tropic of Flowers
Lighting, Entertainment & Photo Booth: Classic Photo Booth
Paper Goods & Calligraphy: Janice Rosenthal and Dawson Dill
Photographers: Corrina Walker Photography
Photographers: Mary Costa Photography
Rentals: Signature Party Rentals
Venues: The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
Wedding Dresses: Truvelle Bridal

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