Floral Graffiti Inspiration at The Big Fake Wedding

Just imagine: you get to go to a romantic wedding ceremony (they write their own vows!), a lively cocktail hour, a delicious sit-down dinner, a fun reception filled with dancing, and stunning wedding inspiration at et every turn. There’s eye-catching decor, gorgeous bridal party attire, hor d'oeuvres, free champagne, and…what? It’s completely fake!? That, my friends, is the magic of The Big Fake Wedding.

What is The Big Fake Wedding?

Now, if you’re in the wedding planning process and haven’t heard of The Big Fake Wedding, it’s definitely something work checking out. It’s a non-traditional wedding fair that allows you to see your local wedding vendors in action! Yes, they still have booths, and handouts, but they are the stars of this entirely fun and fake wedding event that you get to “crash”! And that couple that you saw just say the most romantic vows ever? Yep, that was actually a vow renewal. Are you getting excited, yet?

Currently, The Big Fake Wedding is traveling to major cities across the U.S.. For a full list of locations, you can check out their “Events” page to see if there’s one coming to your state. Each location has a different theme and color palette when you click on the that the vendors are supposed to base their work around. You can see the inspiration boards when you click on each individual city, along with the participating vendors (who have at least signed up, so far.)

Floral wedding invitations by Hello World Paper Company | Floral Graffiti Inspiration at The Big Fake Wedding Makeup by SKIN MPLS | Floral Graffiti Inspiration at The Big Fake Wedding The bride getting styled by 139 Hair by Heidi | Floral Graffiti Inspiration at The Big Fake Wedding A stunning corset-back lace bridal gown from The Wedding Shoppe, Inc. | Floral Graffiti Inspiration at The Big Fake Wedding Selfies of the bride and her bridesmaids | Floral Graffiti Inspiration at The Big Fake Wedding

The Big Fake Wedding in Minneapolis

This past August, The Big Fake Wedding hosted its event at Le Meridan Chambers in downtown Minneapolis. Our inspiration board was “Floral Graffiti” and consisted of vibrant corals, purples, soft pinks, and neutrals. The bright palette made for a super stunning event and overall, every vendor perfectly executed the theme.

As soon as we heard about this opportunity, we hopped on board. The dress we chose was Sienna -- our newest all-chiffon style with a high-illusion neckline that was perfectly flattering on both girls. Since neutral bridesmaid dresses are such a huge trend right now, we figured this was the perfect time to show off our newest color, Latte. It. Was. Gorgeous! The latte color and high-neck style perfectly complemented the strapless, ivory wedding dress of the bride, and even looked stunning next to her blush-pink reception dress! Seriously, they were a hit!

Floral Graffiti Inspiration at The Big Fake Wedding A bright and vibrant bridal bouquet | Floral Graffiti Inspiration at The Big Fake Wedding Dark charcoal suits with neutral, latte bridesmaid dresses | Floral Graffiti Inspiration at The Big Fake Wedding The handsome groom | Floral Graffiti Inspiration at The Big Fake Wedding

Literally, from the hair and makeup to the linens and lighting, to the photographers and bridal party attire, everything is presented to you by a local vendor. It’s a great opportunity to see them in action! Sure you can see how a bridesmaid dress looks online, but this event lets you see how it flows, moves, and you can even ask the girls, “are those comfortable to wear?”

One of my absolute favorite parts was the decor. It was amazing! There were about 10-12 reception tables and each design company was in charge of styling 3-4 so EVERY SINGLE table had a different, gorgeous design that left me feeling incredibly inspired and I’m not even planning a wedding. Seriously though, I was ready to book every last one of them, that’s how gorgeous it all was!

The ceremony backdrop have stunning florals from Thistle & Blooms | Floral Graffiti Inspiration at The Big Fake Wedding Ceremony backdrop and floral design by Thistle and Blooms | Floral Graffiti Inspiration at The Big Fake Wedding The couple re-newed their vows | Floral Graffiti Inspiration at The Big Fake Wedding Vintage wedding rentals by All The Rage | Floral Graffiti Inspiration at The Big Fake Wedding Simple and rustic wedding rentals by All The Rage | Floral Graffiti Inspiration at The Big Fake Wedding Floral wedding invitations by Something Designed | Floral Graffiti Inspiration at The Big Fake Wedding A stunning table centerpeice styled by Thistle and Blooms | Floral Graffiti Inspiration at The Big Fake Wedding A chic table setting by Fab Design | Floral Graffiti Inspiration at The Big Fake Wedding A gorgeous table centerpeice | Floral Graffiti Inspiration at The Big Fake Wedding A rustic wedding centerpeice by All The Rage Rentals | Floral Graffiti Inspiration at The Big Fake Wedding A leafy green wedding centerpeice | Floral Graffiti Inspiration at The Big Fake Wedding A romantic vintage wedding centerpeice by All The Rage Rentals | Floral Graffiti Inspiration at The Big Fake Wedding

Overall, our evening was filled with fun and entertainment. We had everything from an amazing s’mores bar with homemade marshmallows, an aerialist who danced on a suspended ring, a DJ who also did magic, a photo booth with props, a slow-motion photo booth, and a live band that I literally fell in love with.

Part of what makes this such a great event is that you really get to see the personalities of the vendors. I don’t mean it so much in the sense that you can go and talk with them at their booths (although that’s always a delight for us!), but when you get to see their work in action, you get a sense of who they are and what type of styling/music/design they love to do! It gives you a perfect glimpse into what your actual wedding day could be like. It truly is an event filled with inspiration.

Kennedy Blue's booth | Floral Graffiti Inspiration at The Big Fake Wedding Kennedy Blue fabric swatches | Floral Graffiti Inspiration at The Big Fake Wedding Obsessed with this foil stamped wedding invitation suite | Floral Graffiti Inspiration at The Big Fake Wedding Personalized drink labels by Clingks | Floral Graffiti Inspiration at The Big Fake Wedding Hor d'oeuvres for the cocktail hour | Floral Graffiti Inspiration at The Big Fake Wedding The bride and groom's first dance | Floral Graffiti Inspiration at The Big Fake Wedding Forever Bride was a media partner for The Big Fake Wedding | Floral Graffiti Inspiration at The Big Fake Wedding Stunning wedding invitations by Hello World Paper Co. & Stamps | Floral Graffiti Inspiration at The Big Fake Wedding Delicious cupcakes by Enticing Icing | Floral Graffiti Inspiration at The Big Fake Wedding A simple and chic wedding cake by Enticing Icing | Floral Graffiti Inspiration at The Big Fake Wedding The Slow Motion Booth was perfect entertainment for the guests | Floral Graffiti Inspiration at The Big Fake Wedding North Mallow & Co. set up a delicious s'mores bar with homemade marshmallows! | Floral Graffiti Inspiration at The Big Fake Wedding A rustic s'mores bar by North Mallow & Co. | Floral Graffiti Inspiration at The Big Fake Wedding Laura Emiola did an aerialist routine on a suspended ring | Floral Graffiti Inspiration at The Big Fake Wedding Guests danced the night away to BlueWater Kings Band's fun mix of music! | Floral Graffiti Inspiration at The Big Fake Wedding