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Naoshima, Japan

As featured in Vogue Japan (Print Issue, Oct 2018) and Town & Country. Caroline and Nicholas’s artful wedding celebration was deeply influenced by their love of nature, art, and design. As the first Western couple honored with the privilege to marry at the Japanese Art Sanctuary of Naoshima, within Tadao Ando’s Benesse House, their guests engaged with art and nature at every turn. Caroline had the brilliant idea to treat her personal flowers as part of a larger installation at the ceremony area. Forgoing the traditional wedding arch or aisle, we collaborated with Akemi Tamaribuchi to create a 13’ wearable botanical train -- equal parts “bouquet”, ceremony decoration, and sculpture!

 
 
Alluring bride Caroline wearing her botanical train!

Alluring bride Caroline wearing her botanical train!

Guests were greeted with artful and natural designs at every point of the event.

Guests were greeted with artful and natural designs at every point of the event.

Blue and white clematis and begonia leaves leave an artful impression.

Blue and white clematis and begonia leaves leave an artful impression.

Close-up details of Caroline’s botanical accessory.

Close-up details of Caroline’s botanical accessory.

A neutral and natural look for the boutonnieres.

A neutral and natural look for the boutonnieres.

Growing vines flow over the striking architectural features of the venue space.

Growing vines flow over the striking architectural features of the venue space.

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Neutral-adorned guests mingle in front of a reflection pond.

Guests were treated to breath-taking panoramic views of Naoshima’s many isles.

Guests were treated to breath-taking panoramic views of Naoshima’s many isles.

A minimalist and modern tablescape inspired by the couple’s love of art, archite

A minimalist and modern tablescape inspired by the couple’s love of art, architecture, and nature.

Lisianthus, smoke bush, clematis, begonia, koala fern, and carrot flower create a nature and design focused display.

Lisianthus, smoke bush, clematis, begonia, koala fern, and carrot flower create a nature and design focused display.

Caroline and Nicholas stroll along the gardens of Tadao Ando’s design centered house.

Caroline and Nicholas stroll along the gardens of Tadao Ando’s design centered house.

Caroline and her bridal party carry callalily and smokebush bouquets.

Caroline and her bridal party carry callalily and smokebush bouquets.

 

Photography: Norman & Blake

Planning + Design: Alison Events

Venue: Tadao Ando’s Benesse House in Naoshima, 

Videography: Max Cutrone

Stylist: Akemi Tamaribuchi