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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Vintage-Inspired Wedding Guest Books

I am over the moon excited about my new venture into designing wedding guest books and photo albums. Nothing holds your memories better than a lovely custom printed book that matches your wedding color palette. Available with shimmery gold foil, silver foil or rose gold foil. Or no foil at all if you like a more subtle look. All wedding guest books and photo albums are hardcover and feature a velvety soft feel. All interior pages are 70lb acid-free to keep your photos safe for your lifetime. A white ribbon marker comes with each book. Perfect for weddings, birthday parties, anniversary parties or just a gift for yourself or loved ones.

Add a polaroid camera to your reception table and let your guests customize on-the-spot memories for you! Fuijifilm Instax on Amazon sells affordable instant polaroid cameras in a variety of colors. Get some props, washi tape and a few colorful pens and you will have memories that last a life time. If you like journaling, order the books with the lines-- a perfect place to write your thoughts.

And because I love all things vintage, you can order guest books to match any of my Art Deco, Victorian, or Art Nouveau wedding invitation designs etc. Below are just a few of the ideas. Order guest books through my Etsy shop or just hit the contact button above.

Custom Printed Wedding Guest Books and Photo Albums. All photos by @peterson.design.photo

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