We celebrated the upcoming Hunger Games movie release on March 23 in the best way we know how at BG—by putting together a wedding inspiration board, of course. Suzanne Collins' bestselling trilogy is undeniably an unlikely source for wedding planning. (Even Lionsgate thinks so; they declined to comment on this story.) But if you can look past the twisted premise (a televised survival competition where districts must battle to the death for the sake of entertainment), you'll find that at the heart of it all is an incredible love story that sparks a revolution.
In lieu of traditional invitations, send lottery tickets to the reaping. Printable party invites by ClickableParty [1].
Sort guest tables into each of the 13 districts using this handy map.
Photo Credit: ClickableParty [1]
The official Hunger Games nail polishes [2] by China Glaze (dubbed "Capitol Colours") were released earlier this month. Use the 12 shades to help you select a wedding color palette that evokes everything from Katniss's blazing Capitol appearance ("Riveting" and "Electrify") to fond memories hunting with Gale ("Agro") and coal, the symbol of District 12 ("Smoke and Ashes").
Stylist Cinna's winning wedding dress is described in the book as being covered with pearls and sleeves that touch the floor. This ethereal Pronovias [3] design would make the Capitol gasp in awe.
Photos have been released of Katniss's interview with Caesar Flickerman, where she becomes "The Girl on Fire." The Jim Hjelm [4] bridesmaid dress below lives up to its namesake.
Photo Credit: Lionsgate
Katniss's eponymous braids, with some fresh flowers added for good measure (a fitting tribute to her final scene with Rue).
Photo Credit: Daniel Gurton [5]
Photo Credit: Yan Photography [6]
What better symbol to represent Katniss's strength? Arrow rings by Odette New York [7] (pictured at left) and diamentdesigns [8] (pictured at right).
Take a cue from Katniss and use the natural beauty of an outdoor setting to guide your décor. We think she would approve of the rustic touches below, including a DIY arrow bouquet, burlap, and wood-burned accents. Don't forget simple primrose centerpieces in honor of her sister (the flag is a nod to the games). Frame memorable quotes from the book and display them on tables. Two of our favorites: "You love me, real or not real? Real." and Rue's lullaby. Visit GreenWeddingShoes.com [9] for more great ideas.
Photo Credit: Ashley Photographer [10] (*full vendor list below)
Left: Photographed by Meghan Christine Photography [11] (**full vendor list below)
Right: Photographed by April O'Hare Photography [12]
Photo Credit: Meghan Christine Photography [11]
Photo Credit: Armor and Martel [13]
Left: Photographed by Ashley Photographer [10]
Right: Photographed by Kristyn Hogan [14] (***full vendor list below)
Left: Fan art courtesy of Flickr
Right: Rue's Lullaby by pixystitches [15]
Photo Credit: Meghan Christine Photography [11]
This gorgeous "Blood and Roses" cake inspired by President Snow was submitted in a recent Hunger Games dessert competition [16]!
What could be more fitting than a favor bearing Effie Trinket's most famous phrase? Bookmark by BohoBearPaperStudio [17].
*Photographer: Ashley Photographer [10], designer & planner: Lindye Galloway Events [18], florals: The Vine’s Leaf [19], rentals: Found Vintage Rentals [20], hair + makeup: A Lovely Bride [21]
**Photography and concept: Meghan Christine Photography [11] and Whitney McGillicuddy [22], coordinator: Kellie Ann Events + Weddings [23], china, flatware, glassware, and napkins: The Vintage Table Co. [24], paper products: One Handspun Day [25], cake and cupcakes: Kacee Forte, bride and groom attire: The Gown Swap [26], makeup: Beautiful Faces by Denise [27], hair: Laura Polsgrove of Butterfly Salon [28], models: Lukas and Susannah VanDyke [29]
***Photographed by Kristyn Hogan [14], Styling and florals: Historic Cedarwood [30], Paper Goods: Designs in Paper [31]
—Stefania Sainato
Links:
[1] http://www.etsy.com/listing/75541176/hunger-games-printable-party?ref=sr_gallery_9&sref=&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=hunger+games+party&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade
[2] http://chinaglaze.com/products/index.php?coll=57
[3] http://www.pronovias.us/
[4] http://www.jlmcouture.com/Jim-Hjelm
[5] http://www.danielgurton.com/
[6] http://yanphoto.com/
[7] http://www.etsy.com/listing/86705164/arrow-ring-in-brass-carved-by-hand?ref=sr_gallery_20&sref=&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=arrow+ring&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade
[8] http://www.etsy.com/listing/39855853/14k-gold-triangle-ring?ref=sr_gallery_4&sref=&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=small+arrow+ring&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_ship_to=US&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade
[9] http://www.greenweddingshoes.com
[10] http://www.ashleyphotographer.com/
[11] http://www.meghanchristine.com/
[12] http://www.apriloharephotography.com
[13] http://www.armorandmartel.com
[14] http://www.kristynhogan.com/
[15] http://www.etsy.com/listing/80806379/the-hunger-games-rues-lullaby-printable?ref=sr_gallery_11&ga_search_submit=&ga_ref=auto&ga_search_query=the+hunger+games&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade
[16] http://ajesplin.blogspot.com/2010/08/second-annual-hunger-games-cakes.html
[17] http://www.etsy.com/listing/94802937/may-the-odds-be-ever-in-your-favor-black?ref=sr_gallery_8&sref=&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=hunger+games&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_page=30&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade
[18] http://www.lindyegalloway.com/
[19] http://www.thevinesleaf.com/
[20] http://www.vintage-rentals.com/index2.php#/home/
[21] http://www.alovelybride.com/
[22] https://www.facebook.com/lookinglassphotograph
[23] https://www.facebook.com/KellieAnnEventsWeddings
[24] http://www.thevintagetableco.com/
[25] http://onehandspunday.com/
[26] http://thegownswap.com/
[27] http://beautifulfacesbydenise.com/index2.php#/home/
[28] http://www.butterflyloft.com/ButterflyLoft/home.html
[29] http://lukasvandyke.com/
[30] http://www.cedarwoodweddings.com/
[31] http://www.designsinpaper.com/