Artist Couple's DIY Wedding Accessories Feature 1,000 Thrifted Lockets
Photographers Elizabeth and Holden Blanco created a surrealist-themed destination wedding in Medellín, Colombia, inspired by Fernando Botero and local artisans. Elizabeth crafted a purse and veil using nearly 1,000 thrifted lockets, each containing photos of guests' pets or letters spelling 'Blancos para siempre.' Holden wore a custom bolo tie with vintage wedding photos. The couple, already legally married in Philadelphia in 2023, treated the wedding as an art project. Elizabeth's Odylyne the Ceremony dress set the dramatic tone, and she accessorized with Paula Mendoza jewelry. For the welcome party, they wore coordinating looks by Colombian menswear duo Lugó Lugó. Planner Laro Japerdiz handled logistics, allowing Elizabeth to focus on DIY projects.
Key facts
- Elizabeth and Holden Blanco held a destination wedding in Medellín, Colombia.
- The wedding was inspired by surrealist artist Fernando Botero and local textile artisans.
- Elizabeth created a purse and veil using nearly 1,000 thrifted lockets.
- Lockets in the purse held photos of guests' pets; veil lockets spelled 'Blancos para siempre.'
- Holden wore a custom bolo tie with vintage wedding photos inside a locket.
- The couple had a surprise legal ceremony at a housewarming party in Philadelphia in 2023.
- Elizabeth's wedding dress was by Odylyne the Ceremony; after-party dress by Aknvas.
- Welcome party looks were designed by Colombian brother duo Lugó Lugó.
- Elizabeth wore jewelry by Colombian designer Paula Mendoza.
- Wedding planner Laro Japerdiz managed the event logistics.
Entities
Artists
- Elizabeth Blanco
- Holden Blanco
- Fernando Botero
- Paula Mendoza
- Laro Japerdiz
Institutions
- Odylyne the Ceremony
- Aknvas
- Lugó Lugó
Locations
- Medellín
- Colombia
- Philadelphia
- United States
- Jenkinstown