The offbeat bride: Jessica
Her offbeat partner: Lorien, CEO of Pingg.com
Location & date of wedding: Wedding in Nevada desert, party in NYC loft — 10/3/09 wedding; 10/24/09 party
What made our wedding offbeat: Never a traditionalist. Always a rebel (unless it turns into a cliche). Terrified of weddings and every "walk down the aisle," "cut the cake" part of it.
We eloped to Vegas. Got married in the Nevada desert by a woman who looked like Blondie. Just my love, me, "Blondie" and a three-person film crew who helped us film an Oliver Stone (Natural Born Killers-esque) type film involving our alter egos.
Three weeks later we had a massive 300 person party under the guise of our thirtieth and fortieth birthdays. Family and friends flew from all over figuring our joint bdays (ushering a new decade) was a big event. At 9:00 we showed them a video. At first with pictures of us both growing up… la-di-da… until a record scratch — it breaks into the short mysterious movie that ends in the grand finale — footage of our wedding. EVERYONE FREAKED as people started guessing what was happening and realizing they were actually at our wedding. Ridiculousness ensued.
No wedding cake (but we did pass out gourmet popcorn during the event), lots of dancing (but no first dances) and a wedding video like no other!
30- 40 birthday party…and a surprise wedding from Lorien Gabel on Vimeo.
Our biggest challenge: We eliminated all challenges and honestly had the wedding of our dreams. FIguring out what we didn't want, we started from scratch and invented the rest.
Hardest part… keeping the secret for three weeks! 
My favorite moment: The moment when everyone watching the video started screaming and asking "Is it real?" Also the moment in the desert, when we kissed.
My advice for other offbeat brides: Erase all that you know. Start from scratch and look f*cking HOT doing it.
Care to share a few vendor/shopping links?:
- He bought all his clothes in the video at Lazarosoho.com
- People who shot our video – Gpix
Enough talk — show me the wedding porn:
Comments on "Jessica & Lorien's Oliver Stone meets David Lynch fantasy wedding"
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November 25th, 2009 · 1:12 PM · #
I LOVE the video! Such a great idea
leah
November 25th, 2009 · 1:45 PM · #
That's AMAZING!! The film is really incredibly shot, and what a fun and awesome way to do it up. The waiting for the surprise must have been EXCRUCIATING! I bow to you, sex kitten, i bow!
Veronica
November 25th, 2009 · 1:45 PM · #
Where did you get your shoes??
Alex Arnott
November 25th, 2009 · 2:22 PM · #
That was pretty damn awesome.
Karen
November 25th, 2009 · 7:36 AM · #
Ohemgee. That is face-meltingly awesome. No really, my face just melted off.
Briggi
November 25th, 2009 · 4:22 PM · #
Super Super Awesome! Love it!
Brandi
November 25th, 2009 · 4:52 PM · #
OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love it, love it, love it. It actually made me cry. The most romantic and sexy thing I have ever seen……. I just wish I could afford something like that….. Ah well….
Sarah
November 25th, 2009 · 5:39 PM · #
Holy crap! That's awesome! Now I'm jeaous. I always wanted to hire a film crew for a movie style wedding, but I could only afford a super awesome photographer OR videographer. I chose the pictures.
Heather
November 25th, 2009 · 5:57 PM · #
Super sexy! Super fun! Super romantic! Super super!
Alexandra Asselin
November 25th, 2009 · 10:47 AM · #
Way cool!
natalie
November 25th, 2009 · 7:23 PM · #
Stunning. I didn't cry until the credits. That was amazing!
sarahcidal
November 25th, 2009 · 7:42 PM · #
this video is the greatest thing i have ever seen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! <3 <3 <3
The production values are insanely good too!!
wowww… just… amazing!
Cass
November 25th, 2009 · 7:52 PM · #
the video was so AMAZING!!!!!! LOVE IT!
Liz
November 25th, 2009 · 9:29 PM · #
OMG I'm in love with this…..the whole thing was incredible!!!!
Stephanie
November 25th, 2009 · 9:37 PM · #
Those shoes are AMAZING where did you get them?
Fate
November 25th, 2009 · 9:46 PM · #
oh my god, I don't even know you guys and I bawled! Congrats
Anna
November 25th, 2009 · 1:50 PM · #
Exelent!!!! What a great idea. Wish we could get away with this…
Catherine
November 26th, 2009 · 3:51 AM · #
STUNNING. I saw this on another wedding website and almost passed out. WOW!
Steph
November 26th, 2009 · 5:28 AM · #
I'm speechless! That tops ANY wedding I have ever been to! So romantic and fresh! Kudos! Wishing you many more exciting years to come!
Katie
November 26th, 2009 · 6:24 AM · #
Best wedding I have EVER seen!
mod over medium
November 25th, 2009 · 11:00 PM · #
hot. and heartfelt. i need kleenex and sex, sooner rather than later. tmi?
congratulations and wishes for a lifetime of hot and heartfelt everything.
Jess
November 26th, 2009 · 7:47 AM · #
Amazing. The coolest video ever. And ditto on the shoes… where are they from!?
Anna
November 26th, 2009 · 9:34 AM · #
Absolutely adore this idea and your creativity! Congratulations and WOW!
Toni
November 26th, 2009 · 11:51 AM · #
What a beautiful video, its made me go a misty eyed. Congratulations x
Nikki Leigh
November 26th, 2009 · 1:28 PM · #
Oh my God, I have never felt the need to write a comment and I have read so many wedding stories here, but that was awesome. I actually cried at your video and your photos are stunning. Well done what a beautiful memory you both have, truly off beat.
Hollieheidi
November 27th, 2009 · 8:48 PM · #
I'm at a loss for words……hot, romantic, sexy, loving, caring….So fabulous I have to go give my guy a great big hug and kiss….after I check the flights to Vegas! B) Vegas Baby!
@WriteAboutIt
November 28th, 2009 · 1:56 AM · #
If the power were vested in me, I'd award you most off-beat wedding of 2009! That rocked! I am so inspired right now. It was sexy, creative, moving, and so clearly the two of you. Confreakingrats, yo!
rebecca stark
November 29th, 2009 · 12:06 AM · #
It doesn't get any cooler than this! Congratulations!
bean
November 29th, 2009 · 3:48 PM · #
Incredible!!!! Thanks for sharing
Nika
November 29th, 2009 · 8:53 PM · #
LOVE IT! What is the song that first song that plays? I've heard it everywhere, but dont know who does it. I love the song, and want to know who it is!!! can anyone help?
Danielle
November 30th, 2009 · 5:00 PM · #
Ok – that was SO BAD ASS!!!! Other than my wedding, this whole thing was the BEST wedding idea I've ever seen, front to back! Amazing!
Lily
November 30th, 2009 · 5:38 PM · #
Alright…i'm showing this to the fiance. We have to do this.
There are no words to describe the awesomeness of this idea!
Claudia Harris
November 30th, 2009 · 5:42 PM · #
By far one of the most amazing and totaly unique weddings ever! Congratulations! You are truely a beautiful couple!
Alex from Suffolk
December 1st, 2009 · 12:07 PM · #
Awesome looking wedding photographs there.
I just wish more people were open to cool stuff like this.
Joanna
December 1st, 2009 · 9:48 PM · #
How much did the video cost?
Jamie
December 2nd, 2009 · 7:01 PM · #
Nika– the song is 1901 by Phoenix
Ashley
December 8th, 2009 · 9:09 PM · #
I thinkthe shoes are Louboutin…and I love them
I love this entire video and the whole idea behind it…now if I can convince my SO to do something similar.
jaleen
December 16th, 2009 · 7:04 PM · #
so blown away!! I really really love this. I just hope you got great pictures at the party too!
Sloan
January 31st, 2010 · 1:20 AM · #
So, the surprise was so awesome I got over the fact that I couldn't be the best man, instantly. So cool. So original. I love you guys. Fire up the honeymoon video!
Sloan
January 31st, 2010 · 1:20 AM · #
So, the surprise was so awesome I got over the fact that I couldn't be the best man, instantly. So cool. So original. I love you guys. Fire up the honeymoon video!