![]() The theme, at the very heart of it, is love that transcends all boundaries of time and space, life and death, and of two souls so entwined that nothing can keep them apart. ![]() “The colors, aesthetic, and details are absolutely iconic and one-of-a- kind, and frame a love story that isn’t perfect or typical and is all the more endearing for it. “I think the reasons why The Nightmare Before Christmas makes for wonderful inspiration for décor and wedding styling are very much the same as why it’s a film everyone loves and watches again and again,” explains wedding planner Valentina Ring. Image: Disney Books/Epic Ink Image: Disney Books/Epic Ink It’s all a way to make the onscreen fantasy into reality. Nightmare wedding cakes, which draw on the visual design and the colors in the movie, are particularly widespread. That has translated into themed Valentine’s Day celebrations, engagements, bachelorette and bachelor weekends, anniversaries, and, of course, weddings, all of which take inspiration from Jack and Sally’s eventual coupling up in the film. Couples, no matter their sexuality, relate to the pair’s journey to find a soulmate. ![]() It just felt like a real relationship to me.”īecause of that authenticity, Jack and Sally’s love story has transcended the film and become a focal point for many fans. “He’s so single-minded and she’s a fragmented character but with equal passion and focus in her own way. “I wanted something quite simple because he’s misguided and she’s got her own issues and it felt real to me,” Burton recalls of concocting the couple’s romance. It’s a poignant moment to conclude the story, which is about finding a sense of belonging with other misfits. Read on for a peculiarly romantic excerpt from Zemler’s book, which is out now.Īt the end of Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas, Jack and Sally embrace on Spiral Hill, the snow gleaming underneath them. As Zemler discovers, it’s actually a surprisingly common theme for weddings and other romantic celebrations - looks like Jack Skellington’s sheer charisma transcends Halloween and Christmas. The fandom for The Nightmare Before Christmas remains so passionate that it’s gone beyond just fashion and decor. In Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas: Beyond Halloweentown, author Emily Zemler ( Disney Princess: Beyond the Tiara) dives into the movie and the subculture that’s grown around Disney’s stop-motion animated film. The movie has had a grip on alternative culture since it came out 30 years ago. With its iconic spooky-but-not-too-scary look and infectiously catchy songs, The Nightmare Before Christmas isn’t just a Halloween staple - it’s a phenomenon.
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