An Intimate Vintage Boho Affair

The setting for Kate and Kerry's wedding was the stunning Sacred Mountain Ranch. The romantic outdoor venue with it's lush and rolling mountains accentuated the boho vintage vibe of their wedding day. Located in lovely Julian, California, outside of San Diego, the Sacred Mountain Ranch serves as an intimate setting for weddings, reunions, retreats and photo shoots. They could not have chosen a better design to announce their special day than with my "Vintage Stars" invitation suite. The hand-painted watercolor background with a peppering of tiny little stars announced to their guests that it was going to be a special day-to-night festive affair!

The mix of her stunning lace dress, colorful flowers by Native Poppy and the stunning arch set center state for their nuptials. Guests celebrated under the stars with a parquet dance floor and rousing games of corn hole.

Please check out the photo gallery below. There were so many stunning photos by Sara Whittaker of Desert Born Studios., that I had a tough time editing-- I just had to post them all!

Kate and Kerry as shot by Desert Born Studios

Planner: simplygorgeousevents // Photography: @desertbornstudios  // Invitations: @gildedswanpaperie

Florals: @native_poppy // Venue: @sacredmountainjulian // Food: The Wild Thyme Company

Drinks: Barlogical // Rentals: @cedarandpineevents

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Art Nouveau Wedding Elegance in Providence

Lisa and Leah's Providence wedding was steeped in Art Nouveau inspired vintage glamour! Located in downtown Providence, The Dorrance is part of the old Union Trust Company that was built in 1901. The timeless elegance of this historic building served as the backdrop for Lisa and Leah's Art Nouveau-inspired wedding.

The wedding was steeped in vintage glamour and the Brides were stunning in their beaded gowns and crystal vintage-inspired headbands. Lisa and Leah chose my "Le Marguerite" design for their stationery package. They used this theme for the wedding invitations, dinner menus, cocktails menus, and more. This design evokes a lovely blend of the Victorian movement blending into the Art Nouveau movement and those chose sumptuous greens and shades of burgundy.

The vintage theme not only flowed from the Bride's stationery and attire, but to the reception as well. Cocktails were served by a burlesque aerialist from the company, Chifferobe Events, who specializes in period entertainment such as speakeasies, sideshows and circuses. The gorgeous building's tall and dramatic windows let the gorgeous winter light throughout the day until and unexpected ice storm hit just right after the wedding-- almost like putting frosting on the cake! All photos by Sam Chinigo Photography.

Lisa and Leah at The Dorrance before the ice storm.

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A Delightfully Victorian Wedding

When I saw the wedding photos from Courtney and Eric's wedding at the Oakland Cemetery in Atlanta, my jaw dropped! They were shot by the phenomenal LeeAnn B Stephan. The ethereal shots are moody, dramatic and utterly filled with delightful details.

But a cemetery, you ask? Well apparently, they are becoming very popular. And why not? I have had a fascination with cemeteries since I was a little girl. I spent afternoons tending my Great Great Grandparent's graves with my Grandmother and then her grave with my Mother and so on. My high school was directly across the street from the cemetery and besides playing tag and making cemetery etchings, I got my first kiss there. Ooh-la-la! Our cemetery sits right on the banks of the Cuyahoga River, where one can frequently see bald eagles, foxes and deer throughout-- a place of beauty and peace. But I digress.

The Oakland Cemetery is known for it's historical Victorian vibe and history which easily translated to Courtney and Eric's wedding. The greenhouse served as a lovely backdrop for the reception and the meandering gardens and the 100 year-old mausoleum's make for quite a lovely stroll. Courtney chose my Le Boheme suite for her wedding stationery. Please check out some of the gorgeous photos below. And by all means, if you are getting married and should need an East Coast-based Photographer with a unique eye for details, angles and composition, please contact Leeann B Stephan.

Courtney & Eric at the Oakland Cemetery in Atlanta

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