Wedding Vendor Blogs

Amber and Michael lucked out and had a beautiful day for their winter wedding a couple weeks ago. They planned a elegant wedding for their closest friends and family, our favorite to be apart of! We are so excited to share some of the great shots we got with these two! Enjoy!

Nellie and Chris were married at Heinz Chapel and held their reception at Duquesne Club. You may remember them for their engagement session from earlier this year.

I knew that Nellie would be an unbelievably stunning bride.

Because their ceremony was at 4:30pm (and it’s getting dark earlier), Nellie and Christ opted for a first look. We had ample time to photograph them and their bridal party.

I really enjoy photographing amazing people in beautiful architecture.

Romantic and tender, image by Michelle.

Another gorgeous photo by Michelle.

Behind the scenes.
I love the way they interact and relate with one another.
Michelle captured this from across the street, feels like they are royalty looking out towards their countrymen. Ha.

We headed over to the pillars at Carnegie Mellon to grap a few photos just prior to the ceremony.

Adorable.

Ceremony by Craig.
We had a few minutes to photograph inside of the Duquesne Club before the reception began.

This was my first time at the Duquesne Club and I LOVED it. Steeped with tradition, and rich with history, I loved exploring every room.

First dance, love the cake and the mural in the background. That, coupled with the romantic moment, are the reason I love photographing weddings.

Craig captured this emotional photograph during the first dance.

A few of my favorite details, I was lovin’ those Jimmy Choo’s!

A special thanks to Maggie and Dustin for the referral, I photographed their beautiful (pink!) wedding a few years ago.

Make-up: Hayley Mason
Florist: Mocha Rose
Bakery: Duquesne Club
Entertainment: Jeremy Ganss Productions
Colors: red, black
Flowers: roses, sweet pea

We Love custom sugar people and fun cakes always! We love the colors on this cake fun happy red handmade sugar roses and turquoise!
Red velvet cake with cream cheese icing on the inside and fondant en-robed with royal icing piping.

Art Deco … we’re seeing this theme or simply elements from this era {1930′s – WWII} in modern weddings. Originating in Paris during the 1920′s and riding in on the heels of Art Nouveau {see this post for inspiration} it is so easy to see why this decorative art style continues to have its influences on us! Eclectic … jazzy … elegant … stylish … just some of the adjectives I’d use to describe this style–that always seems to somehow stay current.

Attributes of the Art Deco “decorative” style include: geometric, angular designs, repeating patterns and motifs, bold colors, straight and streamlined typography.

Want to incorporate the era of Art Deco into your wedding look–regardless of your wedding style? It might be easier than you think–without having to have an all-out Art Deco theme. Using three wedding styles- modern, rustic, and vintage we show you just how naturally the beauty of the Art Deco style translates and transcends…

Urban Jazz

Think sleek. Think sensational. A few touches of an Art Deco aesthetic seems almost effortless to incorporate into a modern, urban wedding. Seek historical venues with luxurious Art Deco influences in color and ornate trimmings. The 1920′s-30′s inspired gowns are hopelessly sexy and romantic … silk and bias cuts. For your wedding stationery, look for the patterns and fonts that lend themselves to your style, formality and that of the golden age.

Rustic Eclectic

Because Art Deco is an eclectic style, you have some freedom to bend the so-called rules. Mixing in looks and experimenting with textures and tones would be fun and freeing–especially for a rustic wedding setting. From dress and accessories to playful topography, find those elements that step in time with the look and feel you’re going for. This sweet and stylish bride & groom sign leans more towards “art nouveau” but using a font such as “Parisian” “Avant Gard” or “Eccentric” you can easily bring your signage to the next era!

Vintage Glamour

The 1920′s and ’1930′s were all about glamor and splendor. This era is a fascinating treasure trove–beholden to all things beautiful, charming and magnificent. Sparking jewels and elaborate accoutrements, high ceilings, peacock bouquets, checkered ballrooms and clinking champagne glasses are all reminiscent of an age that was looking towards a bright and brilliant future. Be inspired by the best that this era has to offer your modern wedding–laden with vintage glam!

What do you think about the Art Deco style for a modern wedding? Which elements could you see incorporating into your wedding?

sources:

bias cut gown, beaded headband, tea cup & earrings, bride and groom sign, blush satin gown, peacock bouquet,

Wedding Stationery: New York Square Wedding Invitation, Southern Grace Save the Date, Modern Simplicity Save the Date,

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