How do you feel about a dark circus wedding theme? Spooky but romantic, creepy but intriguing – this shoot is sure to divide opinions which is why I love it!
Coordinated by San Francisco based Asiel Design and photographed by the fabulous Caroline of Tinywater , this shoot is an epic collection of talent and ingenious ideas. From the dramatic lighting to the opulent florals, this is a style I’d love to see inspire some real life weddings.
So what do you think? Would you consider added a dark twist to your wedding day?
Thank you to Caroline of Tinywater and the whole team (listed below) for sharing this shoot with us.
Supporting Cast:
Photography Credit: Tinywater Photography
Event Design, Styling, Wardrobe, Jewellery & Flowers: Asiel Design
Wedding Dress: Nouvelle Vogue
Hair: Maria Chang of PMA
Lighting: Enhanced Lighting and Sound
Rentals: Hartmann Studios
Aerial acrobats: Sydney Lovelle
Cinematography: Studio MSV
Location: Asiel Design Studio
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