Ladies + gents, boy do we have a treat for you today! Carissa + Adam's colorful, 1970′s mod-inspired celebration is guaranteed to be just the ticket to get you through your mid-week slump! Think 1200 handmade paper blooms, an ombre polka dot aisle runner, a VW bus, gold wedding dress, slow-no video booth and so much more! We didn't want you to miss a thing, so we've broken it down into two fabulous parts. First up, their cheerful + inspiring ceremony - and be sure to check back in a bit to see their fun-filled reception in all its glory!

A bit more from the beautiful bride, From the moment we started planning the wedding, we knew we wanted to do something unique, fun, retro and beautiful all wrapped up into one; to transform the white walled loft into our own little land of happiness. We are both obsessed with retro music and that time in general, so it was only fitting to have a music, pattern and socially inspired 70's wedding. We also wanted to make sure it was a personal representation of us as a couple and the awesome life we live with our hilarious friends and family; leaving tradition at the door and making this a night everyone will remember. Instead of a wedding, we called it our "Love Fest", which was apparent from the moment you walked in the door. Guests were served my favorite cookie and a tasty cocktail before the ceremony; I walked down the aisle to the Love album version of Hey Jude and instead of flowers, the wedding party held gold + teal painted tambourines and signs which were used to jam out to the music together once I reached the altar to my soon-to-be husband...

Sounds pretty epic, don't you think? A big shout out to the incredible design team from Sweet Sunday Events + to June Bug Company for the gorgeous photography. And, of course, congrats to Carissa + Adam on a super rad day!

Carissa rocked one of our all time fave dresses, a gold Sarah Seven number, currently available in the GWS Shop!

We must talk about this ceremony site set-up, yes? A 12′ tall mural, hand-painted by The Stationery Bakery, was suspended from 333 First Ave 's wooden rafters + adorned with blossoming vines of pink + yellow paper flowers. There's no way we could love it more!

We hope you enjoyed Part 1 of Carissa + Adam's beautiful day! Check back in just a bit to see their colorful + fun reception! You definitely won't want to miss it! :)

photography: June Bug Company // planning + design: Sweet Sunday Events // venue: 333 First Ave Dallas, Texas // florals: Sweet Sunday Events // videography: Take 4 Studio // invitations, paper goods + mural: The Stationery Bakery // officiant: Rick Daussat // catering: Jim Lee Events // hair + makeup: JTorry Makeup Artistry // dj: Andy Austin // cake: Sugar Bee Sweets Bakery // modern furniture + transportation: Swanky Couch // marching band: Kevin Butler // linens: Sequin Linens from La Tavola // reception chairs: TLC Rentals // crystal reception headpiece: Doloris Petunia // bridal shop: Serendipity Bridal // dress designer: Sarah Seven // slow mo booth: Mike Jensen - [email protected]