We’re taking a walk on the wild side today with Missy and Kevin’s Palm Springs wedding at The Living Desert! This wedding day was full of fun surprises, from the bride’s unique first look accessory to the reptiles and birds that made an appearance during cocktail hour. Although this was a non-traditional venue, the vibrant pops of color and texture made it the perfect place for a laid-back, cozy, and community-focused celebration. We adore Missy’s chic lace BHLDN gown and Kevin’s pop of salmon and floral print, which made both of their looks elegant yet perfectly whimsical for their unique day. Photographer Emily Star Poole did a phenomenal job capturing every DIY detail and heartfelt moment of this Palm Springs wedding! The Couple:
Missy and Kevin
The Wedding:
The Living Desert, Palm Springs, California


A wedding is for love, and one cannot love alone. We wanted both of us to be represented throughout the day, even though I was decidedly more wedding-crazy than Kevin. He is not big on ceremony and probably would have preferred to get married without all the hoopla. So in honor of Kevin‘s humor and laid-back personality, we made the day fun! There were kazoos, zoo animals, and churros. We didn’t worry about traditions that were not meaningful to us (like the garter toss), and there were some details we kept simple (we just got a cake from Albertson’s). We both enjoyed ourselves ...