# Matrimony Crayon Carvings John & Jessica by Diem Chau is a Memorable Wedding Gift By Meghan Young | Published 2012-01-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-jessica-by-diem-chau References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/bride-and-groom-crayon-sculptures) & [tinyhaus.blogspot](http://tinyhaus.blogspot.com/2011/06/john-jessica.html) It is memorable commissions like this sculpture simply titled John & Jessica by Diem Chau that make a wedding day extra special. The groom, John, asked Seattle-based artist Diem Chau to create these carvings as a [unique and secretive gift](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinggly-and-the-knot) to his bride, Jessica. He chose the grey and white color combo and then entrusted all the other details to Chau. The [crayon sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nadine-ghosn-crayola-pack) John & Jessica by Diem Chau are not just random portrayals of a man and a woman. Chau took the time to personalize both the bride and the groom so that they resembled the real-life bride and groom. After sneaking a shot of Jessica in her wedding dress, Chau was able to recreate the magical moment, right down to the [flower in her hair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flower-preservation). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Romance](https://www.trendhunter.com/romance) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Personalized Sculptures:** The trend of personalized sculptures presents an opportunity for artists to create unique and meaningful gifts for special occasions. - **Memorable Commissions:** The trend of memorable commissions highlights the demand for one-of-a-kind art pieces that hold sentimental value. - **Secretive Gifts:** The trend of secretive gifts showcases the desire for surprises and hidden meanings in gift-giving, opening up possibilities for creative and mysterious presents. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can tap into the trend of personalized sculptures to offer customized artworks for various occasions. - **Event Planning and Weddings:** The event planning and weddings industry can incorporate the trend of memorable commissions to enhance the sentimental value and uniqueness of special events. - **Gifting and Souvenirs:** The gifting and souvenirs industry can embrace the trend of secretive gifts by offering creative and mysterious gift options that surprise and delight recipients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Personalized Wedding Bands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personalized-wedding-bands.md) - [Intersecting Dimensional Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diorama.md) - [Artful Wedding Stationery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minted-x-the-met-wedding-collection.md) - [Surreal Love-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joakim-ojanen.md) - [Striking Sculptural Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculpture-candle.md) - [Wedding Time Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/posttoforever.md) - [Exquisite Time Lapse Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xl-porcelain-candles.md) - [Realistic Messy Romantic Gifts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/messy-paper-anniversary-gift-boxes.md) - [Ketchup Sauce Packet Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sauce-packet-jacket.md)