I finally watched James Cameron’s Avatar!
As a valentine’s day present to my husband and myself, my family volunteered to watch our 10-week old daughter, granting us our first date “sans bebe,” since last November. We decided to go to the movies, something that I absolutely live for, previews and post credits included. Three hours later, my world had been changed forever.
Coming from someone who prides herself in having an extensive palette on movies and a very critical standard…I was transported into a vortex of childhood imagination, giddy excitement for a potential sequel and absolute awe over every singe detail of graphic design, color scheme, plot and character. Put simply, Avatar was “Slap-Me-it’s-so amazing” great! So much so that I was inspired to draft up a wedding dream palette in continuation of our Reel to Reality series. Didn’t think I’d go there, did ya!
Inspiration: AVATAR 
(Above: Source)
Before you run for costume cover, trust me when I say that today’s dream palette redefines that whole “Something Blue” saying in a way that could make for a truly memorable event. Remember, it’s an inspiration not a replica of the film (which should apply to all your wedding boards).
Dream Palette #68: CINEMA & FANTASY – AVATAR
Colors: Cobalt, Lime Green & Aqua
(Above:Yellow Tree House Cafe via here; Flower; Couple on bridge photo by Nine Photography via SWS Mag; Candle in water by Enchanted Florist; Blue eyeshadow; Tribal Wooden bracelet; Archer; Bride with braids via The African Bride; Love Carving photo by Punam Bean; Runway model with beads & Blue dress by Jean Paul Gautlier via here; Tree; Butterfly; Perfume bottle; Avatar Face via here)
The Breakdown
Where are my manners? I’ve spewed words of excitement over Avatar, assuming that everyone reading this has seen it. Since I detest movie spoilers in the crowd, I’ll keep my synopsis to a PR-approved minimum. In this epic action adventure fantasy, we voyage to a spectacular new world beyond our imagination, called Pandora. We follow the journey of a reluctant hero as he embarks on a journey of redemption, discovery and unexpected love — as he leads a heroic battle to save a civilization. Avatar is exactly what innovative story telling should be by taking the best of the best in computer graphics as a support for excellent story telling.
REEL TO REALITY
Color and Composition:
(Above: Avatar; Candle in water by Enchanted Florist; Arched Ceiling photo by Angelica Glass; Flower; Butterfly )
Sometimes inspiration can come from just one shot, like the one above. A palette of sensual and seductive color combinations can be enough to spring board into your design aesthestic.
Hair and Make Up:
(Above:Top Left- Avatar; Top Right- Avatar; Runway model with beads & Blue dress by Jean Paul Gautlier via here; Bride with braids via The African Bride; Blue eyeshadow)
Taking beauty elements and re interpreting them to fit your style is always a plus. If you missed the feature on ideas on alternative head pieces, visit here.
Props and Favors:
(Above: Avatar; Archer; Love Carving photo by Punam Bean; Brooch by Kirna Zabete via here)
Okay, so you don’t have to take the whole “robin hood” theme literally. But incorporating the bow and arrow into your wedding as mini favors, jewelry and or decorative accents can make for unique touch.
Location, Location:
(Above: Avatar; Tree; Yellow Tree House Cafe)
I couldn’t believe it when I saw it. The Yellow Tree House Cafe out of New Zealand is a gem for architects, foodies and nature enthusiasts. If you’re no where near Kiwi country to book an event there, here are some examples of other exotic tree house locations for your wedding or honeymoon.
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WOW…I think you’ve outdone yourself this time. This is GORGEOUS!!! Inspiration, Movie and breakdown.
Talk about a new way of addressing “Something Blue”
Thanks ladies. I’m glad you like it. Have a great weekend.
Love this. I just adore blue in general so I might be biased, but the makeup, the bridge over the pool, it’s all fantastic.
this is a good trend create by the film
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