Elisabeth & Marc’s Peacock Inspired Wedding

Brace yourselves for a wow factor wedding! Elisabeth and Marc’s peacock-inspired destination wedding was pure genius. Held in lush Louisiana at Lafayette’s gorgeous Rip Van Winkle Gardens, it was an intimate affair.

Thirty of their nearest and dearest gathered together to toast the happy couple.

Awesome ‘I do’ details, stunning surroundings and a laid-back vibe made it a magical and memorable day.

Elisabeth’s father was the officiant and married the couple’s Buddhist beliefs with his Christian ones. It was a true meeting of minds! Check her father – his sense of pride practically comes over in waves from the heart-melting pic below.

The big treat was of course the special, colorful guests! Peacocks roamed freely around the gardens, which made for some fabulous and very vibrant photos.

The best thing about a destination wedding is the ready-made backdrop! Million dollar decor and lavish floral arrangements are unnecessary when you have gardens bursting with flora and fauna.

You couldn’t ask for a better setting for a wedding breakfast than that lovely lake. Bliss!

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The peacock theme was worked into key aspects of the day. The theme was clear but they didn’t go overboard. Loving the unique wedding stationery and table markers! Imaginative, colorful and classy, they’re little works of art.

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The tables were picture perfect. Elisabeth and Marc’s reception setting and decor is the embodiment of the K.i.s.s. Wedding ideal. They kept it simple but special and the results were divine.

See how wedding favors can double up as table decor? Those super pretty boxes tied up with vibrant blue ribbon were cute and chic.

They really didn’t need to go bonkers with blooms.

White, violet, blue and green were combined to beautiful effect. The wedding cake was a real showpiece thanks to a cascade of flowers and that gorgeous silver engraved cake stand. Go raid your grandmother’s cupboards for china, heirlooms and vintage pieces that don’t cost a bean but look brilliant.

Absolutely every details of this peacock inspired wedding suit the setting, right down to the music and dancing. Nothing says Louisiana quite like a live accordian player. Keep your entertainment appropriate to the location and add an extra dimension to the day.

Vendors for this wedding:

Photographer: Powell Pictures; Reception Venue: Rip Van Winkle Gardens; Dress Store: Anna’s Bridal; Hair Stylist: Sassy Chic Salon; Jewelry: Marx Jewelers; Floral Designer: Breaux’s Flowers; Cake Designer: Gayles Cakes; Musicians: The Magnolia Sisters; Rehearsal Dinner Venue: Don’s Seafood.

Photgraphs submitted via Two Bright Lights