True Romance in the desert: a Tarantino inspired Vegas elopement at Seven Magic Mountains
If last week was the week of trending wedding color palettes, then this week is all about creative concepts. We kicked it off with a “Butcher and the Baker” yellow wedding editorial and now a neon, retro True Romance inspired shoot that basically encapsulates everything that’s enticing about a classic Vegas elopement. Amber of Rock & Stone Weddings has the scoop behind these photos Carley Jayne documented at the famous Seven Magic Mountains installation:
Amber says, Seven Magic Mountains is an art installation in the Nevada desert about thirty minutes outside of Vegas. The juxtaposition of the boldly colored neon rocks against the barren desert landscape is so unexpected and striking and we wanted to design a shoot that reflected that. Rather than create something with a traditional desert vibe, the location called for something a little alternative and I sought inspiration from one of my all time favorite movies, Tarantino?s True Romance! Back in the 90?s before elopements were fashionable, the ridiculously in love Clarence & Alabama hotfooted it out of Detroit and across the country in a black comedy of misadventures! The movie is full of neon brights, Americana, epic landscapes and a crazy kind of love! I wanted to capture those elements but use the fashion and styling to elevate it to something more contemporary.
Only a pink suit + neon orange boutonniere would do for our free-spirited groom.
Love Fern Design was behind the...
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