We spoke to Yolanda Crous, the senior articles editor at Brides magazine for her take on it. Pop culture themed weddings have become popular in the past few years, and she acknowledged that movies like Twilight inspire a lot of weddings. “In the last decade or so brides and couples are really trying to create weddings that say something about them and that feel unique to them,” Crous told us. “And one way they do this is by creating a themed wedding. Often that ends up revolving around some kind of pop cultural event.” She’s even heard of Office themed weddings, and Titanic themes are having a resurgence thanks to the anniversary and re-release of the movie (talk about a dark event around which to plan a wedding!)

But she suspects that rather than go for a full District 12 style wedding such as those depicted by the photographers featured here, brides will pick pieces to use. “In the bridal market now, there’s a lot of red dresses,” she said. “I definitely can see Hunger Games increasing the interest in these amazing tomato red, fire red colored wedding dresses–particularly for bridesmaids dresses in the next few months.” She thinks Katniss’ braid will also probably be a big hair trend.

The photographers haven’t had inquiries from brides wanting to stage a full Hunger Games wedding yet, but Courtney Clarke said, “I have had feedback from brides who were very drawn to elements from our shoot and are planning to include them in their wedding; from the rustic feel of the table and cake design, to the the gorgeous braids worn by our Katniss and the small details like the fern leaf accent in the lovely bottles serving as candle stick holders.” The Knot commenters concurred, one saying on a forum, “I do think some of the details they incorporated are very cool (cake, invitations, etc.)”

So time will tell, but the franchise is going to be around for the next few years. Do you like the idea of a Hunger Games themed wedding? Click through to see more pictures from the gorgeous shoots.

Photo shoot credits:
CARMEN SANTORELLI
Photography:    Carmen Santorelli Photography  
Planner: Stacie Shea Events
Stylist Assistant: Lauren Megerdichian
Photography Assistant: Caroline Frost Photography (
Video: DMO Films
Makeup and Hair: Erica Ogawa
Wedding Gowns: Monique Lhuillier and Lazaro from Kleinfeld Bridal
Tuxedo: Hugo Boss provided by Kleinfeld Bridal
Shoes: Aruna Seth provided by Gabriella’s New York           Hair Accessories: Kleinfeld Bridal and Gabriella NY
Location:  Horsefly Farm (Private Residence), North Salem, NY
Floral Design: AvaFlora
Paper   Jessica Haley Ink
Food:  Pickles and Pies (
Cake & Cupcakes:    Sweet Lisa’s
Vintage Rentals: The Vintage Rental Company
Female Talent: Flavia Barbat
Male Talent: Randall Harris

COURTNEY CLARKE
Photographer: Courtney Clarke Photography
Makeup: Lindsay Archdekin
Hair: Danielle Bennett
Cake: Ooh La La Cupcakes
Dress Designer: Pronovias
Flowers: Erica Smolders of Rook & Rose Floral Design Boutique
Stationery: Joann Lee of TingTing Paperie
Photographer Assistant: Rachel Broughton
Furniture Sourcing: Leanne McKeachie Design
Model (Katniss): Jill McQuary
Model (Prim): Grace with Coultish Management
Table & Food Styling: Erica Smolders & Ellie Chapple of Rook & Rose Floral Design Boutique
Bridal gowns provided by Blush Bridal Boutique
Stylist: Khloe Campbell
Stylist Assistant: Whitney Buczkowski