K + D's Artsy Micro Wedding at the Bob Baker Marionette Museum
Micro weddings are proof that your wedding doesn’t have to follow set rules to be unforgettable. With a smaller guest list, couples have the freedom to choose spaces that feel personal, lean into the details they actually love, and create a day that feels like them. And Kelsey and Daniel's iconic celebration is proof.
For this Los Angeles celebration, Kelsey and Daniel traded the traditional ballroom setup for something much more their style: a colorful, creative day at the iconic Bob Baker Marionette Museum. With 50 of their closest people, dramatic florals, a theatrical ceremony, plenty of red, and a dinner party that felt like a gathering of friends, this wedding was the perfect mix of playful, artistic, and completely personal.
The Coolest Non-Traditional Venue: Bob Baker Marionette Museum
If you’re looking for proof that your venue sets the entire mood of your wedding, this is it. The Bob Baker Marionette Museum gave this celebration a backdrop that was anything but ordinary.
The couple leaned into the magic of the space with a dramatic organ processional, marionettes, angel costumes, and a ceremony that felt more like an art performance than a traditional wedding. The moment their first kiss happened and ribbons fell from the curtains? Absolutely unforgettable. It was funky, unexpected, and exactly the kind of venue choice that made the entire day feel like a reflection of who they are.
Planning a Wedding That Actually Feels Like You
Both the bride and groom work as art studio managers, so creativity has always been a huge part of their lives. When it came time to plan their wedding, they didn’t want something overly formal or focused on tradition just for the sake of it.
Instead, they created a day that matched their personalities: relaxed, artistic, and a little unexpected. From the bold red color palette to the draping florals and playful details, every choice felt intentional without feeling overly planned.
They kept the traditions that mattered to them (like walking down the aisle, exchanging rings, family photos, and cutting the cake) while skipping the parts that didn’t feel like them. No wedding party, no first look, no pressure to follow a traditional timeline. Just a celebration that felt natural.
Ending the Night with a Dinner Party Vibe
After the ceremony, the celebration shifted into something even more relaxed: a cozy dinner party at their favorite local watering hole. The patio was transformed with gorgeous florals, beautiful table details, and a charcuterie spread that felt made for lingering conversations. Guests enjoyed Pellegrino, great food, and the kind of atmosphere where everyone could actually slow down and enjoy being together.
The couple’s cheerful entrance into the dinner party was one of the standout moments of the night—it perfectly captured the energy of the whole celebration. Fun, joyful, and completely them.
The Beauty of Doing Things Your Own Way
This wedding is such a great reminder that a micro wedding isn’t about making your celebration smaller—it’s about making it more personal. Hannah and her partner created a day centered around the things they love: art, creativity, their favorite people, and a space that felt like home.
From marionettes and ribbons falling during their first kiss to a backyard-style dinner party with their closest friends, every detail told their story. And that’s exactly what makes these kinds of weddings so special.
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Jennie LaVanchy is a former micro wedding bride, and she now supports countless couples in planning their own intimate celebrations through her blog, featuring real micro wedding stories and a curated vendor directory. Her practical advice and firsthand experience make her a go-to resource for those seeking to create memorable and meaningful micro weddings.
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