You know Noah James as Andrew on The Chosen, but today we’re giving you a look inside the actor’s romantic, Renaissance-inspired wedding!
Noah and his wife Norma wanted to create a wedding day that felt romantic + charmingly historical. A warm, jewel-tone fairytale. A celebration Shakespeare might show up at.
“While we didn’t want it to be heavy handed, we wanted a bit of dramatic flair for the night,” say Norma + Noah, who teamed up with planners and event designers from XOXO Weddings to bring their whimsical vision to life at The Oak Room in Malibu, California.
There was a ceremony bower full of burgundy roses. There was a reception seating chart made from rough-edged parchment and golden wax seals. There were historically inspired oil paintings of the bride + groom. Erin Marton Photography captured the dreamy old-world day so beautifully, and we can’t wait to show you the pics!
The First Look
How dreamy is the full-skirt beaded bodice illusion neckline wedding gown that Norma fell in love with at Wedding Societe? A modern fairytale princess bride!
Pre-Ceremony Portraits
If you’re as charmed by Nora’s romantic bridal silhouette as we are, definitely check out our collection of the best fairytale princess wedding dresses.
Angela Tam created Norma’s loose + textured blonde waves and neutral glam makeup look.
This shimmery tulle rose gold flower girl dress is too cute for words.
This is how you smile when you’re exchanging wedding rings from Harry Winston 💍
Check out our vow-writing template + guide to put your own stamp on the ceremony like Norma + Noah did.
Our Musical Choices Processional: "The Path of the Wind" by Joe Hisaishi from "My Neighbor Totoro" (played by Vitamin String Quartet)
Recessional: "Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!" by ABBA
First Dance: "Golden Slumbers" by The Beatles
“Making the wedding a celebration of us as a couple, and not a generic celebration was one of the most important things to us,” say Norma + Noah. “That started with the ceremony itself, and a constant inclusion of our family and friends and their participation as “audience”. The readings and poems we chose, how we crafted our vows, everything was trying to support the idea that this wedding could only be about our story as a couple and not a “paint by numbers” kind of approach.”
A Renaissance Reception
So into Norma + Noah’s unique Shakespearean reception seating chart and the opulent fruit, flowers, and gold decor they paired it with.
photography: Erin Marton Photo // venue name: The Oak Room, Malibu, California, United States // event design: xoxo design // planning: xoxo design // florals: The Little Branch // wedding dress boutique: Wedding Societe // bride’s ring: Harry Winston // hair stylist: Angela Tam // makeup artist: Angela Tam // groom attire: Indochino // groom’s ring: Harry Winston // videography: Goodtimes Media Group // paper goods: Margaux Paperie // cake: Susie Cakes // music: DJ Tempoe