July 16, 2019

Riviera Palm Springs Wedding with Tropical and Disco Vibes

I have been waiting so patiently to share Taylor and Greg’s Riviera Palm Springs wedding until it got published on Ruffled. Oh, and it was a brunch wedding, which makes it extra fun.

Art deco diamond engagement ring with pink diamond center stone with pave halo and smaller stones in rose gold setting and groom's gold band. Cavin Elizabeth Photography 

Details and Getting Ready

I adored Taylor’s incredible fun invitation suite. Inspired by Lilly Pulitzer and the Beverly Hills Hotel, the suite featured plenty of pink and green. The welcome boxes for guests also featured the same color palette and were filled with fruit from Taylor’s mother’s backyard, champagne, pink chocolates, and a custom Palm Springs map.

Pink box with white dots for wedding welcome gift for guests tied in a white ribbon with pink flamingos and another palm leaf print ribbon on marble surface. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Custom wedding weekend map of Palm Springs surrounded by cut fruit, pink champagne, and confetti pink chocolate. Pink box with white dots for wedding welcome gift for guests tied in a white ribbon with pink flamingos and another palm leaf print ribbon on marble surface. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Custom Palm Springs wedding crest on ivory invitation with rose gold text. Pink envelope with palm leaf and flamingo liner. Information card with pink flamingo watercolor, custom wedding crest napkins, mini pineapples and fuchsia flowers styled with laser cut bride and groom place setting cards. Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyWhite glitter platform Giuseppe Zanotti wedding pumps with peep toe on top of fan leaves. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Bride with beehive updo and bangs wearing a Matthew Christopher gown sitting on the floor with her gown spread out and holding her Pomeranian. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Pomeranian wearing a wedding tutu sitting on a palm leaf tropical bed. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
 

First Look

Let’s talk about how unique both first looks were on the wedding day! Unbeknownst to Greg, his first look wouldn’t be with Taylor but rather one of their Pomeranians. He loved the surprise! The second first look with Taylor brought another surprise. The couple had found out they were expecting a baby just a few months earlier. Inside the box Taylor presented Greg during the first look was a pink onesie which has to be one of the cutest gender reveal moments ever.

Groom in dark teal tuxedo waiting on the first look with his Pomeranian as a surprise instead of the bride. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Groom in dark teal tuxedo during on the first look with his Pomeranian as a surprise instead of the bride. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Groom in dark teal tuxedo during on the first look with his Pomeranian as a surprise instead of the bride. Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyGroom in dark teal tuxedo waiting on the first look with bride in beehive updo wearing a Matthew Christopher gown. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Groom in dark teal tuxedo reaction on the first look with bride in beehive updo wearing a Matthew Christopher gown. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Groom in dark teal tuxedo opening a gender reveal gift during the first look with bride in beehive updo wearing a Matthew Christopher gown. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Groom in dark teal tuxedo opening a gender reveal gift during the first look with bride in beehive updo wearing a Matthew Christopher gown. Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyBride and groom kissing and holding pink onesie from gender reveal gift during the first look. Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyBride in beehive updo wearing a Matthew Christopher gown lounging on a sofa outdoors in front of a greenery wall. Bridal bouquet with protea, pink anthurium, and palm leaves. Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyBride in beehive updo wearing a Matthew Christopher gown in front of a greenery wall. Bridal bouquet with protea, pink anthurium, and palm leaves. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Groom in dark teal tuxedo with black lapel with large blush flower boutonniere and ivory bowtie. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Groom in dark teal tuxedo with black lapel with large blush flower boutonniere and ivory bowtie. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Bride in beehive updo wearing a Matthew Christopher gown lounging on a pink chair inside the colorful Riviera Palm Springs lobby. Bridal bouquet with protea, pink anthurium, and palm leaves. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Bride in beehive updo wearing a Matthew Christopher gown sitting next to Pomeranian in a wedding tutu on a gold platform and groom wearing a dark teal tux holding another Pomeranian inside the colorful Riviera Palm Springs lobby. Bridal bouquet with protea, pink anthurium, and palm leaves. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Bride in beehive updo smiling with the groom. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
 

Bridal Party

Taylor’s bridesmaids wore tropical print dresses that were perfect for her Palm Springs brunch wedding. They each carried pink and green bouquets, a further nod to the bride’s love for Palm Springs colors.

Groom in dark teal tuxedo and groomsmen in black tuxedos. Bridesmaids in tropical palm leaf print short dresses carrying bouquets with palm leaves and pink anthurium. Ceremony white pergola site with large white planters filled with palm leaves and paddle cactus plants covered in blush and fuchsia pink flowers. Riviera Palm Springs Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth Photography

Bridesmaids in tropical palm leaf print short dresses carrying bouquets with palm leaves and pink anthurium. Ceremony white pergola site with large white planters filled with palm leaves and paddle cactus plants covered in blush and fuchsia pink flowers. Riviera Palm Springs Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Groom in dark teal tuxedo and groomsmen in black tuxedos. Riviera Palm Springs Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Bride in a Matthew Christopher gown with beehive updo holding her Pomeranian in a little doggy wedding dress. Bridesmaids in tropical palm leaf print short dresses carrying bouquets with palm leaves and pink anthurium. Ceremony white pergola site with large white planters filled with palm leaves and paddle cactus plants covered in blush and fuchsia pink flowers. Riviera Palm Springs Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyGroom in dark teal tuxedo and groomsmen in black tuxedos. Riviera Palm Springs Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth Photography 

Riviera Palm Springs Wedding Ceremony

Bamboo chairs lined the aisle for guest seating at the ceremony site leading up to the ceremony pergola. Artisan Events placed floral covered cactus plants on the pergola which was a fun touch.

Ceremony white pergola site with large white planters filled with palm leaves and paddle cactus plants covered in blush and fuchsia pink flowers. Riviera Palm Springs Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyCeremony white pergola site with large white planters filled with palm leaves and paddle cactus plants covered in blush and fuchsia pink flowers. Riviera Palm Springs Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyPaddle cactus plants covered in blush and fuchsia pink flowers. Riviera Palm Springs Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth Photography

Bride in a Matthew Christopher gown walking down the aisle with her uncle. Riviera Palm Springs Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Pomeranian ring bearer walking down the aisle. Riviera Palm Springs Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Bridesmaids in tropical palm leaf print short dresses carrying bouquets with palm leaves and pink anthurium. Ceremony white pergola site with large white planters filled with palm leaves and paddle cactus plants covered in blush and fuchsia pink flowers. Riviera Palm Springs Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyBride in Matthew Christopher gown with beehive updo and groom in dark teal tuxedo. Bridesmaids in tropical palm leaf print short dresses carrying bouquets with palm leaves and pink anthurium. Ceremony white pergola site with large white planters filled with palm leaves and paddle cactus plants covered in blush and fuchsia pink flowers. Riviera Palm Springs Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyBride and groom carrying Pomeranians down the ceremony aisle and bride thrusts dog in the air. Riviera Palm Springs Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyPomeranian in a little doggy wedding dress. Bridesmaids in tropical palm leaf print short dresses carrying bouquets with palm leaves and pink anthurium. Ceremony white pergola site with large white planters filled with palm leaves and paddle cactus plants covered in blush and fuchsia pink flowers. Riviera Palm Springs Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth Photography 

Riviera Palm Springs Wedding Reception

At the reception guests were greeted with two bars. The “Sparkle Bar” served assorted champagne, while the tropical bar served cocktails and other refreshments.

Tropical wedding white bar with palm leaf print. Bar sign made of cocktail umbrellas with acrylic gold lettering. White sofa and white tuft seating and palm leaf arrangement on wooden table. Riviera Palm Springs Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Bar sign made of cocktail umbrellas with acrylic gold lettering "Sip Sip Hurray". White sofa and white tuft seating and palm leaf arrangement on wooden table. Riviera Palm Springs Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Tropical wedding white bar with palm leaf print. Bar sign made of cocktail umbrellas with acrylic gold lettering. White sofa and white tuft seating and palm leaf arrangement on wooden table. Riviera Palm Springs Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Hanging purple glitter laser cut bar sign "Sparkle Bar" for a champagne and mimosa wedding bar surrounded by flowers and hanging disco balls. Riviera Palm Springs Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Bridesmaid with tropical print dress holding orange signature cocktail. Riviera Palm Springs Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Tropical wedding lounge with boho vibes. White sofa and white tuft seating and palm leaf arrangement on wooden table. Riviera Palm Springs Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyCouple kissing in tropical wedding lounge with boho vibes. White sofa and white tuft seating and palm leaf arrangement on wooden table. Riviera Palm Springs Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Wedding guests dressed in derby day attire. Palm Springs wedding outfits. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Wedding guests dressed in derby day attire. Palm Springs wedding outfits. Cavin Elizabeth Photography
 
Tables featured a mix of rounds with white sequin linens and long tables with pink and white striped cabana runners. Palm leaf napkins and pink and green dish sets further reinforced the tropical theme of the wedding, while the disco balls added just enough disco fever to the day.

Outdoor brunch reception with round tables covered in sequin linens, bamboo folding chairs with white cushions, and tropical centerpieces with palm leaves, pink anthurium, and proteas. Riviera Palm Springs Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth Photography

Outdoor brunch reception with round tables covered in sequin linens and palm leaf print napkins, bamboo folding chairs with white cushions, and tropical centerpieces with palm leaves, pink anthurium, and proteas. Riviera Palm Springs Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Outdoor brunch reception with long white table, blush and white dinner plate on top of tropical palm leaf print napkin, and tropical centerpieces with palm leaves, pink anthurium, and proteas. Riviera Palm Springs Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Outdoor brunch reception with long tables covered in pink and white stripe cabana runner, bamboo folding chairs with white cushions, and tropical centerpieces with palm leaves, pink anthurium, and proteas. Riviera Palm Springs Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyOutdoor brunch reception fruit salad, and tropical centerpieces with palm leaves, pink anthurium, and proteas. Riviera Palm Springs Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth Photography 
Taylor and Greg made quite the entrance into this lively party before sitting down to hear a few toasts over brunch. After eating, they cut their insanely gorgeous pink wedding cake that sat amongst some of the cutest tropical desserts.

Bride with beehive updo and sleeveless silk gown with layers of tulle for her skirt entering the reception with the groom. Riviera Palm Springs Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth Photography

Groom sitting at wedding head table in a large wooden boho chair. tropical centerpieces with palm leaves, pink anthurium, and proteas. Riviera Palm Springs Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Mother of the bride toast. Riviera Palm Springs Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Bride and groom sitting at wedding head table in a large wooden boho chair listening to toasts. tropical centerpieces with palm leaves, pink anthurium, and proteas. Riviera Palm Springs Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyDessert table with rose gold sequin linen. Tropical desert inspired desserts with succulent icing cupcakes, cocktail umbrella toppers, and a two tier pink cake covered in cut orange and lemon slices and greenery.. Riviera Palm Springs Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Tropical desert inspired desserts with succulent icing cupcakes, cocktail umbrella toppers, and a two tier pink cake covered in cut orange and lemon slices and greenery.. Riviera Palm Springs Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Dessert table with rose gold sequin linen. Tropical desert inspired desserts with succulent icing cupcakes and cupcakes topped with a candy orange slice. Riviera Palm Springs Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Bride and groom have fun while cutting their cake. Riviera Palm Springs Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyGuests watching Bride and groom have fun while cutting their cake. Riviera Palm Springs Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth PhotographyGuests watching Bride and groom have fun while cutting their cake. Riviera Palm Springs Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Bride tossing bouquet. Riviera Palm Springs Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Bridesmaids leap for bouquet. Riviera Palm Springs Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Bride laughing after tossing her bouquet. Riviera Palm Springs Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Wedding guests after catching the tropical bouquet. Riviera Palm Springs Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth Photography 
To end the day, I took Taylor and Greg out for one last set of portraits. They radiated happiness and joy. Congratulations to these cuties on their marriage and upcoming birth of their daughter, Penny.

Groom in dark teal tuxedo and bride in beehive updo wearing a Matthew Christopher wedding gown. Riviera Palm Springs Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Palm tree at Riviera Palm Springs Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Bbride in beehive updo wearing a Matthew Christopher wedding gown. Riviera Palm Springs Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Bride wearing platform white glitter Giuseppe Zanotti pumps. Riviera Palm Springs Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Groom in dark teal tuxedo with large ivory boutonniere and ivory bowtie. Riviera Palm Springs Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
Groom in dark teal tuxedo and bride in beehive updo wearing a Matthew Christopher wedding gown. Riviera Palm Springs Wedding by Cavin Elizabeth Photography
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