Noir et Blush: Santosha’s Boudoir-Inspired Real Wedding

Posted on August 21st, 2012 by Kate. Filed under Real Weddings.


What a special week this is… today is the second day in a row that I’ve gotten to share weddings from our fabulous PW community!  (Interested in having your wedding featured?  Find out more here…) Micaela – aka Santosha- is a Project Wedding hostess that is constantly inspiring… she met her beloved, Marc, thru a mutual friend a year before they started dating.  At the time, they were living an ocean away (she, in Edmonton, he, in London), until a romantic train getaway and a stolen kiss started it all… After six years together Micaela and Marc married in Edmonton, finding inspiration for their wedding in boudoir and avant-garde styling; the décor featured black lace, feathers, skeleton keys, and rococo patterns. Micaela dreamed of an edgy, modern wedding that made a statement.

Micaela scoured the web searching for inspiration, which she found easily in things like luxurious satin corsets, burlesque costumes, and film noir still shots.  The hard part was finding resources to bring her unique vision to life.  Thus, she went all-out DIYing everything from the bouquets to the centerpieces to the cake topper.  JAG Photography captured their wow wedding style in this striking set of sexy photos!

Back to that romantic train ride… After they met through a mutual friend, Micaela and Marc shared back and forth emails, random phone calls, and witty banter online until Marc asked Micaela to accompany him on a train ride through the Canadian Rockies. Their connection was sparked against the surreal and breathtaking backdrop.  Eventually Marc moved from his home in East London to Edmonton to be with Micaela!

The reception was completely unique, unlike any I’ve ever seen.  The Art Gallery of Alberta was adorned with bold striped tablecloths, candles, angels, and black, white and blush everything.  Although Micaela spent hundreds of hours designing the celebration, the Day-of Coordination by Sofia Morgadinho of Awespiring Weddings was crucial.

Pink sweets by Crave topped off the ah.maz.ing event….  A special thanks to Micaela for being such a fabulous, dedicated hostess and to both Micaela and Marc for sharing their incredible photos with us!

See Santosha’s inspiration boards, DIY projects, and even more photos in her bio.

Photography by JAG Photography

Bridal Gown by Val Stefani via Wedding World

Ceremony Venue:  St. Joachim Catholic Church

Bridesmaids Dresses by Jim Hjelm

Makeup by Ruth Bancroft; Hair by Ponytails + Horseshoes

Reception Venue: The Art Gallery of Alberta; Catering by Zinc Restaurant

Rentals by Special Event Rentals

Day-of Coordination by Awespiring Weddings

Cake and Cupcakes by Crave Cupcakes

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14 Responses to “Noir et Blush: Santosha’s Boudoir-Inspired Real Wedding”

  1. AsianWeddingsGuru Says:
    August 21st, 2012 at 2:41 pm

    What a stunning wedding. Absolutely love the shot of the bridesmaids in black, contrasting with the bride and fitting the wedding theme to a T! Great Post!

  2. Tressy Young Says:
    August 22nd, 2012 at 5:54 am

    I shared Mica’s journey with her on project wedding and to see her vision come to life left me in awe! She had a gorgeous wedding with photography that stilled my heart from beating. This is a fantastic blog and no one is more deserving than My Mica! Congrats!!!!

  3. Elisita Salcedo Says:
    August 22nd, 2012 at 7:32 am

    This was a very classy, sophisticated and elegant wedding with attention to details. Miko worked so hard to accomplish a vision which is now a very memorable personal achievement. Well done, Miko. You deserve the best.

  4. Marcy Lamont Says:
    August 23rd, 2012 at 1:45 am

    Wow! Love the elegant styling and pretty desserts! x

  5. rekha Says:
    August 23rd, 2012 at 5:11 am

    nice couple.Thnaks for sharing your wedding article with us .i like it.

  6. Caribbean Wedding events Says:
    August 23rd, 2012 at 8:12 am

    The pinks, blacks and classic whites in this wedding leave me speechless.

  7. Nikki Says:
    August 23rd, 2012 at 1:16 pm

    Mica, I adore you! And your fantastic wedding :) You deserve this honor and so many more!!!

    See u on the boards, my love.

  8. Micaela (Santosha) Says:
    August 24th, 2012 at 7:59 pm

    Thank you so much, everyone!

    All of these lovely comments make all the hard work I put into our wedding that much more worthwhile!

    xo

  9. Juliee (julie9dorf) Says:
    August 25th, 2012 at 6:53 am

    Yaaaaaaaay! Im finally getting a chance to check this out! Congratulations again, Mica! Super awesome!!! :)

  10. Rosanne Paciencia Lambert Says:
    August 28th, 2012 at 4:59 pm

    Congratulations to you Marc & Miko <3 What a wonderful account of a beautiful day. Kudos!

  11. Micaela (Santosha) Says:
    August 29th, 2012 at 9:23 am

    Thanks for checking it out Juliee!!

    ROSEANNE!!! Holy moley! What an awesome surprise – thank you so much! It’s been so long and I hope that life is treating you well! :) xo

  12. Liondragoncustom Says:
    August 31st, 2012 at 6:52 am

    love her dress:X simple but so lovely.Really a casual wedding!!

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