The Art Deco Sailor Moon Wedding You Always Dreamed Of

Professional event producer Michelle Nguyen gave her wedding an assignment: make it elegant, make it personal, and absolutely make room for Sailor Moon. The result paired Art Deco glamour with anime references that belonged in the celebration instead of looking like party supplies had staged a hostile takeover.

Nguyen and her groom, William, celebrated in Los Angeles in December 2014. Photographer Shannon Cottrell captured the event featured in our original story. The premise remains irresistible: an adult wedding with a magical girl heart. Looking good! Certainly beats the hell out of my DIY wedding. Some weddings get a theme; this one knew what to do with it.

Moonlight Meets Art Deco

In her own detailed wedding account, Nguyen described combining Sailor Moon lockets, wands, and symbols with Art Deco interpretations of moons and stars. That shared visual language gave the theme a direction. Celestial shapes could carry the references while still feeling appropriate for a dressed up evening celebration.

This was more thoughtful than covering every available surface with a character portrait. The couple’s Offbeat Bride feature identifies the Oviatt penthouse as their venue. The setting and the theme could complement each other, leaving guests with something lovely to look at whether or not they recognized every reference.

Wands Instead of Bouquets

Some of the most memorable details were also the most specific. Nguyen carried a Cutie Moon Rod made by her friend Grant Imahara. Her bridesmaids carried Sailor Senshi wands made by her maid of honor, Yume. Giant Silver Imperium Crystals served as centerpieces, bringing another recognizable element onto the tables.

These choices gave familiar wedding objects a small transformation sequence of their own. A wand took the place of a bouquet, while a crystal became table decor. You did not need a running explanation of the series to understand the shapes or appreciate the work. Fans simply got an extra reward.

A Ceremony With Its Own Soundtrack

Nguyen’s account also lists music from the worlds the couple loved. The bridal entrance used a piano version of Otome no Policy, the ending theme from Sailor Moon R. Their ceremony selections also included music from Final Fantasy VIII and Ouran High School Host Club, expanding the references beyond one series.

Her nieces wore Serenity dresses made by her mother and scattered paper moons and stars. The ring bearer wore Tuxedo Mask’s medallion and carried a mask in his pocket. Those details made the ceremony feel connected to the rest of the celebration without requiring the entire wedding party to cosplay.

Made Personal, With Plenty of Help

The couple’s feature explains that friends helped create the decor and accessories. Their shared interests were part of their history, too: they met while teaching English in Osaka. That makes the theme more than a decorative preference. It reflected something they already enjoyed together before there was a seating chart.

Can you imagine me doing all that myself? Me, getting married? Let’s appreciate somebody else’s excellent planning while I quietly reconsider my craft supplies.