sandy liang got married quietly in june without any splashy internet fanfare. the only photos i could find of the wedding were off twitter and tiktok; the whole affair was kept quite private. of course, as an admirer of sandy and her brand, i was dying to get a glimpse of the wedding aesthetic.
the dress
she wore a cream dress (presumably designed by herself), with 3/4 sleeves and a full skirt. her hair is styled with the brand’s classic mini bows, covered with a simple long veil.
the “bouquet”
my favorite detail is the single puffy ornamental onion stem (that’s what these alliums are called) with the black ribbon, a brilliant subversion of the typical bridal bouquet. i can’t get over it. sandy is genius for this. i have a planter of these exact onion plants in my yard, and never thought of them in this way. styled as a bridal accessory, the humble allium transforms into a fairy’s magic wand or a sailor moon scepter. the black ribbon also makes it a touch gothic. it is really the perfect choice and so on-brand for sandy.
the bartenders
donning signature sandy schoolgirl outfits, the bartenders are serving ironic handsomeness. the footwear looks sensible, the hairstyles seem like what they would normally wear. i really love this twist on the “matching bridesmaids outfit” tradition. it’s unexpected and refreshing.
the “something blue”
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