This 'Game Of Thrones' Wedding Shoot Even Had A Real-Life Dire Wolf

Kelsey Borresen
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HBO’s “Game of Thrones” doesn’t exactly have the best track record when it comes to weddings.

Nevertheless, brides and grooms can still find loads of inspiration for their own (less gruesome) big day celebrations in the show’s rich fantasy world. Photographer Katie Lee of Katherine Elena Photography teamed up with Something Perfect Events and Events by Elizabeth Ashley for a “GoT”-inspired wedding shoot at Smithmore Castle in Spruce Pine, North Carolina that has us counting down the days until the show returns this summer.

Khaleesi, is that you?&nbsp; (Photo: <a href="http://katherineelenaphotography.com/" target="_blank">Katherine Elena Photography</a>)
Khaleesi, is that you?  (Photo: Katherine Elena Photography)

The shoot stars model Austen Taylor Mauney as Daenerys Targaryen and Courtney Edelman as Sansa Stark. Just like their characters, these ladies slay.

Austen Taylor Mauney as Daenerys Targaryen. (Photo: <a href="http://katherineelenaphotography.com/" target="_blank">Katherine Elena Photography</a>)
Austen Taylor Mauney as Daenerys Targaryen. (Photo: Katherine Elena Photography)
Courtney Edelman as Sansa Stark. (Photo: <a href="http://katherineelenaphotography.com/" target="_blank">Katherine Elena Photography</a>)
Courtney Edelman as Sansa Stark. (Photo: Katherine Elena Photography)

River from Full Moon Farm Wolfdog Sanctuary ― a not-for-profit organization that cares for rescued wolfdogs ― did a paws-itvely perfect job playing the role of a dire wolf.

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River the wolfdog looked oh-so handsome.&nbsp; (Photo: <a href="http://katherineelenaphotography.com/" target="_blank">Katherine Elena Photography</a>)
River the wolfdog looked oh-so handsome.  (Photo: Katherine Elena Photography)

The dinner setup looked like a kingly feast.

The dinner setup had a romantic, regal vibe.&nbsp; (Photo: <a href="http://katherineelenaphotography.com/" target="_blank">Katherine Elena Photography</a>)
The dinner setup had a romantic, regal vibe.  (Photo: Katherine Elena Photography)
Wine, anyone? (Photo: <a href="http://katherineelenaphotography.com/" target="_blank">Katherine Elena Photography</a>)
Wine, anyone? (Photo: Katherine Elena Photography)

The wedding cake included a tier of “dragon scales” ― a nod to the Queen of Dragons herself.

Stunning texture.&nbsp; (Photo: <a href="http://katherineelenaphotography.com/" target="_blank">Katherine Elena Photography</a>)
Stunning texture.  (Photo: Katherine Elena Photography)

The celestial stationery suite was inspired by the sweet phrases Khaleesi and Khal Drogo would call each other: “Moon of my life” and “My sun and stars.”

The invitation suite also included a red dire wolf wax seal. (Photo: <a href="http://katherineelenaphotography.com/" target="_blank">Katherine Elena Photography</a>)
The invitation suite also included a red dire wolf wax seal. (Photo: Katherine Elena Photography)

Below, even more “Game of Thrones” inspiration for your big day:

(Photo: <a href="http://katherineelenaphotography.com/" target="_blank">Katherine Elena Photography</a>)
(Photo: Katherine Elena Photography)
(Photo: <a href="http://katherineelenaphotography.com/" target="_blank">Katherine Elena Photography</a>)
(Photo: Katherine Elena Photography)
(Photo: <a href="http://katherineelenaphotography.com/" target="_blank">Katherine Elena Photography</a>)
(Photo: Katherine Elena Photography)
(Photo: <a href="http://katherineelenaphotography.com/" target="_blank">Katherine Elena Photography</a>)
(Photo: Katherine Elena Photography)
(Photo: <a href="http://katherineelenaphotography.com/" target="_blank">Katherine Elena Photography</a>)
(Photo: Katherine Elena Photography)
(Photo: <a href="http://katherineelenaphotography.com/" target="_blank">Katherine Elena Photography</a>)
(Photo: Katherine Elena Photography)
(Photo: <a href="http://katherineelenaphotography.com/" target="_blank">Katherine Elena Photography</a>)
(Photo: Katherine Elena Photography)
(Photo: <a href="http://katherineelenaphotography.com/" target="_blank">Katherine Elena Photography</a>)
(Photo: Katherine Elena Photography)
(Photo: <a href="http://katherineelenaphotography.com/" target="_blank">Katherine Elena Photography</a>)
(Photo: Katherine Elena Photography)

Photographer: Katherine Elena Photography | Venue: Smithmore Castle | Planners: Something Perfect and Events by Elizabeth Ashley | Dress designer: RCB Fashion | Hairstylist: Mirror Bomb Studio | Makeup Artist: Lauren Nicole Cirillo | Rings: Trumpet & Horn | Ring box: The Mrs. Box | Headpieces: Heather Feather’s Art and Ambur Rose Designs | Invitation suite: Writing On Hearts | Rentals: Miss Match Rentals | Flowers: Fuschia Moss Floral Design | Food: Reid’s Cafe & Catering Co. | Shoes: Badgley Mischka | Wolf dog: River the “Ambassadog” from Full Moon Farm Wolfdog Sanctuary | Models: Austen Taylor Mauney, Courtney Edelman, Max DiNatale | Video: Dorn-Long Films | Cake: Celestial Cakery

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