With the summer-movie-phenomena that is Barbie smashing records at the box office this week, once we laid eyes on this epic Barbie-inspired wedding shoot we just knew we had to share it with you! Self-confessed 'pink-obsessed Barbie fanatics' and wedding vendors Katie Kav Photography and Heather from Flowerpop, along with a whole host of Irish wedding talents came together to shoot some seriously spectacular looks for this Barbiecore editorial in the heart of Dublin city. Bold, playful, feminine and unapologetically maximalist - it's all the things we love about the trendy aesthetic. We just know Barbie would approve! Featuring a dopamine-inducing pink wedding dress, a kitschy Lambeth wedding cake and a bold bridal hair bow, it also includes some of some of the hottest wedding trends we're loving right now right now. Keep scrolling some Barbiecore-meets-bridal fun!
Okay, first things first, so what is “Barbiecore,” we hear you ask? Currently trending due to the popularity of the Barbie movie, Barbiecore is a style or aesthetic that draws inspiration from Barbie dolls, their iconic fashion, and the popular culture surrounding them. The style typically features exaggerated femininity, bright and bold colours, a fun playful vibe, all with a hint of nostalgia. The look is certainly trending for 2023 and 2024 celebrations!
Photographer Katie shared their ideas and inspiration behind their fun and fabulous Barbiecore shoot, "This is our literal brief of dreams! However, we wanted to give Barbie a little bit of an edge….. Meet Bold Barbie & Ken."
"This gorgeous pair met and fell in love in a blaze of glory and decided to run away to Dublin, Ireland to seal the deal. The land of a thousand welcomes, Dublin is perfect for elopements as an intimate-sized city populated by locals that are always up for a celebration, meaning your party of two can keep it cozy or celebrate in style with a host of new friends wherever you go."
"Our gorgeous Barbie loves to be sustainable, so she rented her gorgeous dress from Greens are Good For You, a peer-to-peer dress rental service in Dublin. Her sentimental side wanted an heirloom piece, and so she chose her gorgeous veil from Irish designer Not Another White Dress. No wedding look is complete without a bouquet, so Barbie grabbed a bunch of custom-made Bold Blooms from award-winning cult Dublin floral studio Flowerpop."
"Ken kept it simple with a stunning green suit from Zara, a nod to the Irish city that would be the backdrop to their vows. Lilac boots and tee kept the look playful and youthful to match his gorgeous bride."
"Achingly-cool House Dublin was the obvious choice of venue for this small wedding. The pair enjoyed an intimate dinner in the cozy Pink Room, followed by drinks on the blue Terrace, where they partied the night away. An elopement allows you to spend a little more on the extras, so our couple booked top Irish stylist Styled with Grace to devil the details for their first meal as a married couple."
"Colhoun Creations nodded to Barbie’s vintage roots with their incredible cake, while Lisa Smyth and Cathy from Gillian Edgeworth Hair Studio created her flawless hair and makeup. "
A huge thanks to Katie Kav Photography, Heather from Flowerpop and the rest of the talented team for sharing this dreamy wedding inspiration shoot with us which is the perfect combo of bridal, cool and Barbiecore! You're going to want to spend a little extra time in the pink gallery below, and don't forget to pin your faves!
Love the idea of a pink wedding wedding dress? Check out these 32 pretty in pink wedding dresses worn by real brides right here!
