Emerald Green Wedding Inspiration At The Cartel Rooftop
An emerald green wedding theme bursts with vibrant energy, evoking regal grandeur and bold contrasts that perfectly capture the essence of a couple with strong personalities. For those considering this colour palette, we’ve partnered with top Cape Town vendors to provide inspiration. Our styled shoot at The Cartel Rooftop venue in the heart of the city brought a modern urban twist to the classic royal combination of emerald and gold.
Dive into the creative vision behind this unique celebration as shared by our collaborating service providers below.
Urban Emerald Green Wedding Inspiration
Trendy Gold & Green Wedding Decor and Styling
The Flowers and Stationery
The flowers that adorned this photoshoot were a collaborative effort between local decor and floral stylist A Dream Come True Events’ Simone, who brought lush greenery and soft hues of white and blush to the table. For the bridal bouquet, she crafted two stunning options: a classic arrangement featuring green, black, and white, as well as a modern hoop flower arrangement that’s sure to inspire. And the best part?
We’ve got an upcoming DIY tutorial on our YouTube channel where Simone will guide us through creating this very same flower hoop. Stay tuned for the do-it-yourself magic. Meanwhile, Susan Brand lent her incredible talent to create the striking wedding invitations, name cards, menus, and other stationery that perfectly complemented the photoshoot’s aesthetic. With a keen eye for color combination, font choice, and paper stock, Susan crafted inspirational stationery options that truly stood out.
The gold foil on black name place cards added a touch of sophistication, while the dramatic dark green leaf-print with gold text on the invitations was nothing short of breathtaking.
A Completely Creative and Unique Wedding Cake Concept
Kanya Hunt, the mastermind behind Hunt House Kitchen’s wedding cake boutique, brought their A-game to the styled shoot. Their contemporary wedding cakes never fail to impress, and this one was no exception. A stunning dark chocolate cake adorned with emerald green crystals stole the show, perfectly capturing the urban vibe of the day.
When asked about her inspiration, Kanya shared that the theme’s mention of ’emerald’ sparked an idea to incorporate sugar crystals from a local company in Montague Gardens. She paired these with rich dark chocolate to create a truly unique look. The ‘urban’ aspect was cleverly incorporated through the shape of the chocolate shards, evoking a city skyline.
The Bride’s Jewellery and Hair & Makeup
Our stunning bride, Bianca Mavuso, made a breathtaking impression on her special day. Her hair and makeup were expertly crafted by Tammy Hardy, creating a flawless canvas for her dramatic look. The dark smokey eyes added depth to her features, while her natural lip colour provided a subtle pop of colour. The overall effect was nothing short of mesmerizing. The pièce de résistance was the exquisite jewellery provided by Black Betty Jewellery Design in Cape Town.
A stunning collection of gold rings featuring unique green gemstones caught the eye, and the bold gold bracelets added a touch of sophistication. Finishing off the look were delicate gold and pearl ball and chain earrings, which perfectly complemented her overall aesthetic.
The Wedding Dress and Groom’s Suit
We were delighted to work with local Cape Town wedding dress designer Tashreeqah Sadien once again, following our successful collaboration on a previous Castle Wedding shoot. Her exquisite gowns perfectly blend intricate details with elegant simplicity. Tashreeqah shared her enthusiasm about the day, highlighting the joy of building relationships and creating engaging content for social media and advertising.
She noted that the unique themes and styling showcased on this particular shoot are refreshing departures from the norm, making them all the more inspiring. The carefully chosen wedding gown added an extra layer of sophistication to the overall concept, and our model wore it with stunning flair. Meanwhile, our dashing groom looked every inch the perfect gentleman in his tailored suit from Top Hat, a reputable suit hiring company in Cape Town.
His bow tie, waistcoat, and vibrant green boutonniere added a touch of classic elegance. Throughout the day, the couple exuded joy and energy, which translated beautifully into the photographs.