A Day Designed to Feel Like Memory

Ema & Lucas’s wedding at Amanpuri in Phuket was a cinematic fusion of 1960s soul and tropical sensuality — a celebration that unfolded like a vintage record: warm, textured, unforgettable. Inspired by their shared love for retro photography, analog music, and mid-century design, the couple didn’t just want a wedding. They wanted an experience that felt like nostalgia made tangible — soft around the edges, vibrant at its core.

Morning Light and Cinematic Stillness

The day began as if lifted from an old film reel. Golden light spilled across teakwood balconies, palm fronds danced in the breeze, and the distant sound of jazz crackled from a record player. Ema dressed in a villa that overlooked the sea, slipping into a tailored cream mini-dress with a scalloped hem, pearl buttons, and sheer bishop sleeves. A vintage pillbox veil perched just so, and a single white lily tucked behind her ear finished the look.

Nearby, Lucas sipped Thai iced coffee in high-waisted trousers and a short-sleeved cream shirt that seemed straight from a Fellini frame. With slicked-back hair and polished shoes, he tucked a letter from Ema into his pocket — sealed in red wax, their initials pressed in gold.

A Ceremony in Warm Tones and Riviera Spirit

The ceremony unfolded on a low terrace framed by coconut palms, the sea glimmering behind them. Atelier Nord styled the altar as a nod to the Italian Riviera of the ’60s: a circular bamboo floral arch, marigold strands, and banana leaves arranged among potted palms in ceramic planters. Guests took their seats on rattan chairs with burnt orange cushions, each handed a custom-printed fan by Paper Arcadia featuring a retro serif ceremony program.

As Sonnet Strings played a slow, string arrangement of Can’t Help Falling in Love, Ema walked in barefoot, a vision of retro glamour. Her cat-eye liner and bold red lip framed a smile that stopped time. At the altar, Lucas met her with a kiss to her hand. Their vows were short, typed by Vow Atelier on a vintage typewriter, then folded into matchbooks for guests — a memento full of charm.

Soulful Sips and Barefoot Joy

Cocktail hour happened right on the sand: striped umbrellas, retro lounge seating, and daiquiris in etched coupes. Guests swayed to a curated playlist of Motown, French pop, and 1960s soul, as Ema and Lucas — barefoot and glowing — danced across the beach before dinner had even begun.

A Reception with Mid-Century Flair

Under glowing café bulbs and paper lanterns, the reception came alive. Atelier Nord styled tables with checkerboard linens, amber glassware, and sherbet-toned tropical blooms. Vinyl records served as chargers. Menus, printed on scallop-edged pastel cards, added a final nod to retro design.

Dinner was vibrant and unfussy: grilled seafood, papaya salad, sticky rice, and coconut ice cream — authentic flavors served without formality. In place of traditional speeches, guests pulled handwritten toasts from a vintage filing box, each one heartfelt, surprising, and joyful.

A Dance Floor Like No Other

Their first dance? A spontaneous twist to Ain’t No Mountain High Enough that immediately turned into a barefoot dance party. There were no rules. No formalities. Just rhythm, joy under the stars, and music that moved everyone.

As the night slowed, Ema and Lucas slipped away for a quiet walk along the shoreline, fingers laced, the glow of laughter and lanterns flickering behind them.

A Wedding Like a Mixtape

Ema & Lucas didn’t just host a wedding — they built a living mixtape of their personalities, their passions, and their love. Playful, soulful, and free-spirited, it was a celebration that sang. And thanks to Vow Atelier, Sonnet Strings, Atelier Nord, and Paper Arcadia, their vision became a beautifully tangible record — one worth replaying forever.