This Middle-earth wedding has serious magic

Hobbits and elves and eerie mist: this Lord of the Rings wedding has serious magic — Photos by CJ Hopper Photography

Middle-earth came to the Wuksachi Lodge in Sequoia National Park in Central California big time. Erin and Shelby (along with their perfectly costumed guests — seriously!) came as elves, hobbits, and the race of men with cloaks and gowns and it was spectacular. Gandalf himself officiated the ceremony among the sequoias.

The Lord of the Rings-inspired decor at the reception of this Middle-earth wedding had scenes from Lord of the Rings, themed candle wraps, Mount Doom(!), and elements of the wilderness. The wedding cake was a three-tier hobbit hole that they cut into with their swords. A lantern lit exit heralded the end of what was surely a killer celebration I'd have died to attend. At least we can see the whole Tolkienesque party right here. Don't miss the first dance in the mists…

Hobbits and elves and eerie mist: this Middle-earth wedding has serious magic — “It began with the forging of the Great Rings…”

Vendors

Photographer: CJ Hopper Photography • Apparel: Boxcar Boutique • Event Designer: Fairy Godmother a Wedding & Event Company • DJ: Good Times Entertainment • Cake Designer: Goodies Cookies • Floral Designer: House of Flowers Bakersfield • Hair Stylist and makeup: Jacquetta Style • Invitation Designer: Jennifer Bowen • Invitation Designer: Matinae Design Studio • Reception Venue: Wuksachi Lodge • Officiant: Your One Of A Kind Wedding

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About the Author: Catherine Clark

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Catherine Clark loiters at her local library, makes art, watches movies en masse, plays video and tabletop games, poorly cooks healthy things, cuddles with her feline fur babies, and blogs at BijouxandBits.com.

Comments on Hobbits and elves and eerie mist: this Middle-earth wedding has serious magic

WOW…The couple pulled it out so well.

Wow, I can’t believe we got featured! We had such a fantastic day, and we were so pleased everyone joined in the fun! I started putting together a page to describe our wedding and show more of CJ’s amazing photos. Take a look if you want to see more! https://ourmiddleearthwedding.wordpress.com

Thanks Offbeat Bride!!

Wow. Serious wedding envy right now. Not only does everyone and everything look fantastic, in every photo the couple is so intently zeroed in on each other. I love it! Thanks for sharing this one.

WOW!! I love everything about your wedding! I’m hoping to do a themed wedding, not with costumes, but we are looking to take elements of all the books and films we love and be able to share those with all our guests! I love your candles, they look amazing! And your cloak… making me really think that i need one!!
Congratulations on your amazing day!!