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9 Ideas for a Wes Anderson-Inspired Wedding

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Updated Fri, March 6, 2015 at 2:42 PM UTC

9 Ideas for a Wes Anderson-Inspired Wedding — The Wes Anderson Guestbook & Favor Ask guests to write nice things about you and your new spouse in these notebooks, and they can leave with the pencil as a functional favor. Field Notes Memo Books 3-pack, $9.95, fieldnotesbrand.comNo.2 Woodgrain Pencil 6-Pack, $4.95 fieldnotesbrand.com

The Wes Anderson Bridesmaid - The Inspiration — Kara Hayward as Suzy in 2012’s *Moonrise Kingdom*. No Wes Anderson film would be complete without a mysterious female love interest and a peter pan collar.

The Bridesmaid — In addition to satisfying your moodboard, these mod dresses in different colors and full size range will make your bridesmaids happy.Work to Play Dress in Goldenrod, $54.99, modcloth.com ModCloth The Dream of the Crop Cardigan in Honey, $30, modcloth.com

The Venue — Find a local summer camp to host your event, and lodging for guests. Be sure to find nearby hotels for seniors, babys and quiet or fussy types.

The Wes Anderson Groomsman - Inspiration — Still from 2012’s *Moonrise Kingdom.* Even the most unruly of men will look put together in scout inspired looks.

The Groomsmen — Unfussy, cheap and crisp - khaki shirts are easy to find even for unorganized groomsmen, and neckerchief pro tip: shop army navy supply stores.Red Kap Industrial Work Shirt, $13.84, kmart.comUSN Neckerchief, $12.99, armynavysales.com Zara Basic Shorts with Belt, $60, zara.com Ben Sherman “Aine” Brown Leather Tanker Boots, $220, topman.com

The Bride — A simple cap-sleeve gown is tasteful and flattering. Throw on a Margot Tanenbaum-esque faux fur stole when it gets chilly.Brookes Gown, $850, jcrew.comEliza J Faux Fur Stole, $125, lordandtaylor.com Kate Spade Earrings Emerald Cut Studs, $38, katespade.com

The Wes Anderson Typeface - Inspiration — Credits from 2007’s *The Darjeeling Limited*. The typeface is so often used in Anderson’s films that every letter of the alphabet exudes his name.

The Wes Anderson Typeface — Futura Bold: Use it on anything and everything: Save the Dates, Invitations, Website, Placecards, Signs, Thank-You Cards.

The Wes Anderson Beauty Look - Inspiration — Gwyneth Paltrow as Margot Tenenbaum in 2001’s *The Royal Tenenbaums*. Margot’s hair and makeup were always perfectly in place, as consistent as her cool attitude.

The Wes Anderson Beauty Look — A fully lined eye is a must - a la Margot Tenenbaum. Pop a sparkly barett in your perfectly parted hair and you’re camera ready.Make Up For Ever Artist Liner, $19.00, sephora.com Claire’s Crystal and Rhinestone Wave Bobby Pins, Set of 2, $12.50, claires.com

The Wes Anderson Table Decoration — You can add to your photography coverage by purchasing a few vintage cameras on ebay - leave them on tables for guests loaded with film and see what comes back - then resell the cameras back on ebay! Bonus Wes points for leaving meticulous instructions for how to operate.Used Pentax K1000 camera, $75, ebay.com

The Wes Anderson Officiant — Hire your friend to officiate – ideally he or she resembles Jason Schwartzman.

Wes Anderson’s films are the stuff wedding dreams are made of: meticulous attention to detail, perfectly tailored clothing, and stunning scenery. If you’re planning (or pretend planning) your wedding, and just happen to be an Anderson devotee, then this is your year. The Grand Budapest Hotel took home the Golden Globe award for Best Motion Picture, as well as Academy Award wins for costumes, hair & makeup, and production. Anderson’s films have been on the Academy’s map for some time— The Royal Tenenbaums (2001), Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009), and Moonrise Kingdom (2012) were all nominated—and the director clearly knows a thing or two about assembling the kind of talent who can execute a visual extravaganza. Which, if you think about it, is just like planning a wedding. Here’s a handful of tips for infusing your ceremonious event with some of that Anderson magic—without the Hollywood budget!

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