We’ve seen quite a few Gatsby-inspired weddings in our days, and the tropical twist Tracy and Michael put on their big day at Wolkenburg is one of our favorites! The bride, who designed and planned the entire affair, laid the foundation with glamorous 1920s black, white, and gold decor then layered on Brazilian-inspired flair with vibrant pink, coral, purple, and yellow florals from Shabby Chic Events. Their outdoor pavilion ceremony was picture-perfect with palm trees, gold pineapples, a lush floral backdrop, and a vintage velvet couch. Their indoor reception was the epitome of Gatsby glam with gold place settings, larger-than-life centerpieces, and tropical birds suspended over every table. Kathrin Krok Photography had her work cut out to capture every intricate detail of this wedding, and she totally nailed it! The Couple:
Tracy and Michael
The Wedding:
Wolkenburg, Cologne, Germany

For us, the most important thing was to plan a wedding that represents our love for each other, for our family, for our friends. A wedding that brings out our personalities and our attitude towards life. A wedding that suits us as a couple. That’s why we planned so much detail! Our vision was to create a very unique ceremony that can’t be found as a theme on Pinterest or in any wedding planning catalogue.

Michael proposed to me in New York. Afterwards we went to a restaurant to celebrate our engagement. When we sat down to eat they played...