Wedding Inspiration Board | Reel to Reality – NINE, The Movie

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As a kid, growing up in Cameroon, Sundays were dedicated to going to the cinema, which coincidentally, only showed either Bollywood movies or French movies.  So, my childhood memories of going to the movies, entail watching endless hours of over dramatic,  yet equally exciting Bollywood dramas with Arabic subtitles.  Although we couldn’t directly understand what was being said, the emotions, costuming, lighting and music said it all.  Who needs translations when you have a vivid imagination within which to play?  I’m happy to say that my fascination with the movies has only been strengthened as I’ve matured.  I’ve resisted long enough.

Today, we’ll begin what on going series of wedding inspiration boards, that I hope will challenge you to think beyond cookie cut themes and color wheels.  I challenge you to think in scenes, acts, costume design, lighting, leading characters, villains, arcs, scores and all the other hidden gems that make cinema such a wonderful medium.  Rob Marshall’s Nine is the perfect launch.

Inspiration: NINE, The Movie

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Dream Palette # 55: CINEMA & COUTURE – NINE

Colors: Vintage Gray, Red Wine, Blush, Black

(Above: All images ©.  Woman on Balcony via Lottiebites; Car and Alley photo by Julien Capmeil; Stairwell photo by Robert Sukrachand; lounging woman; Spotlights; Bouquet by Viva Bella Events [Photo by Neysa Ruhl] ; Man with hat photo by Oscar Falk; Woman in black photo by Suresh Natarajan; Shoes by Rene Caovilla; Invitation by Ceci New York via here; Chair & Frames photo by Katya de Grunwald; Lace Wrist band by Satanica; Centerpiece by Asiel Design; Necklace by Jealous Cat; Stockings and legs by Helmut Newton via Glamour Daze; Theatre photo by Melissa McClure; Bride in Dressing Room by Kella Macphee; Birdcage headpiece via Offbeat Bride; Nine poster)

The Breakdown:

Nine is based off of acclaimed Italian film director Federico Fellini’s classic 8 1/2.  My favorite of his works is La Strada.  As an artist, Fellini redefined cinema by his use of stark contrasts in lighting, absurdism and very heightened emotional life in his characters.  The color palette pays homage to the gray and white vintage look of 1950s Italy, while adding a hint of sass and life.

Often times, designers use inspiration as a direct and literal source for their design ideas.  While this works for costume parties, it can be a miss for a stylish wedding event. I say, pick two or three things to replicate, and then allow the other things to trigger an emotion.  For me, the movie Nine conjures up feelings of romance, cobblestone backstreets in Italy, nighttime rendezvous, smokey eyes, backstage debauchery, glamour, high fashion and tempting boudoirs.

REEL TO REALITY

(Above: Left – Daniel Day Lewis in Nine via here; Right – Stairwell photo by Robert Sukrachand)

(Above: Left – Penelope Cruz in Nine via here ; Right – Birdcage headpiece via Offbeat Bride)

(Above: Left – Nicole Kidman in Nine via here ; Right – Man with hat photo by Oscar Falk)

Let your imagination go further, by using character design to inspire your wedding accessories and intimate details.

(Above: Top Left – Nine via here; Top Right – Lace Wrist band by Satanica; Bottom Left – Stockings and legs by Helmut Newton via Glamour Daze; Bottom Right – Necklace by Jealous Cat)

Lighting and props offer a unique palette as well.

(Above: Left – Daniel Day Lewis in Nine via here; Top Right – Chair & Frames photo by Katya de Grunwald; Bottom Right – Spotlights)

Not everyone has a three level warehouse or set at their fingertips to stage their wedding.  Nonetheless, there are many theatre spaces that are open to rent.  Check your local city listings to see what could work for you.

(Above: Top – Nine via here; Bottom – Theatre photo by Melissa McClure)

(Above: Left – Penelope Cruz in Nine via here; Right – Bride in Dressing Room photo by Kella Macphee)

Dream in Color, Dream in Culture….

…and now, dream in Cinema!

Spicyhugs,

Fri