After months of planning and prepping, our month of vintage style weddings has come to an end all too quickly. It seemed to pass in a blur. (Does this sound a little too familiar, kind of like wedding planning?) We are so thankful for all the great wedding professionals and couples that shared their awesome planning tips, gorgeous photos and love stories. We fell in love with our couples and their beautiful weddings from glamourous to DIY; shared tips on florals, decor, cakes and more; and featured inspiration from oo-la-la boudoir to whimsical engagement shoots. We’re going to do a quick summary for those who missed any and want to catch up, or for those who want to relive it with us all over again. Sit back and enjoy everything that was vintage this month!

A Vintage Love Story Inspired Shoot from Courtney Dellafiora Photography

When it comes to planning a vintage wedding we first defined vintage as a style not a trend with the help of Shannon Reeves of Shannon Reeves Events. Then we shared tips and inspiration for florals, cakes, invites, venues, wedding dresses from Chelsea of Everthine Bridal Boutique and of course, one of my favorites, vintage decor and rentals from Found, Maggpie Vintage Rentals and One True Love Vintage Rentals.

Sloan Photographers for One True Love Vintage Rentals

Along the way we had a little help from our friends who created something special just for us. A vintage inspired boudoir shoot from Katherine Henry Boudoir and a sentimental DIY from Viva L’Event. We also featured beautiful styled shoots from Live View Studios (here and here), Courtney Dellafiora Photography, the gals from Viva L’Event and Tessa Marie Photography.

Vintage Inspired Boudoir by Katherine Henry Boudoir

Vintage Inspired DIY Centerpiece from Viva L’Event

And of course, our favorite features, the real vintage style weddings with super sweet, sometimes funny love stories from wonderful couples. We had a classic Southern vintage wedding as sweet as pecan pie by Zoomworks Photography, the love story and vintage teal peacock wedding of Katelyn James as photographed by Jasmine Star, a rustic vintage DIY wedding so fun and bright with a giggle-worthy love story by Amanda K Photography, a sweets display using vintage drawers at a vintage garden DIY wedding from Simply Rosie Photography and of course, our sweet courthouse wedding by Ginger Diaz Photography.

Vintage Teal Peacock Wedding from Katelyn James Photography & Jasmine Star Photography

Lastly, we can’t forget our always popular inspiration boards. We included some glamorous blush and bling, modern gilded gold, pink and mint shabby chic, and even a boudoir with photos from Danielle Fletcher of Boudoir on Film. My personal favorite – the classic Southern vintage wedding inspiration board featuring work from Alissa Ferullo.

Hope you had a chance to catch up with all the vintage goodness this month. We had such fun bringing you this special edition focused on a style that is here to stay. Thank you, thank YOU from the bottom of our hearts to all that contributed and to all that viewed and commented. You inspire us!

And since this month was such a hit, we’re thinking of doing it again. What style would you like to see next – garden, modern/contemporary, rustic, beach? Let us know and let the brainstorming begin. :)

xoxo

I cannot believe that January has come to an end, and brought with it, the end of vintage month. Such a bittersweet moment. Because I’m so excited to share this vintage day after session from Tessa Marie Photography (formerly Light Love Laughter Photography) today as our last vintage feature of the month! The proposal story is seriously adorable, you’re going to love it! :)

Lydia and Josh were introduced by mutual friends at church who truly believed they would be a perfect match. Following their initial first meeting, Josh made every effort to see Lydia at church, before finally asking for her number. Over the next few weeks, the two spent hours talking on the phone and getting to know each other. But when Josh asked Lydia out on a date one night after church, Lydia hesitated. She’d come to see him as a really good new guy friend with no romantic feelings attached. Fortunately for her (and him), Josh had made it his mission to win her heart and eventually wore her down.

Long story short, Josh very quickly did exactly what he’d set out to do. He not only won her heart, but completely swept her off her feet in doing so. He showered her with love notes, gifts, surprises and chivalry. Lydia began to trust him more than she’d ever trusted anyone. He became her best friend. She had never felt so adored and beautiful before in her life. His love for her spilled out from the way he looked at her to everything he did and said. (Annnd I’m swooning, aren’t you?)

Eight months later, Lydia’s best friend came into town to spend the day with her for some much-needed girl time. They had coffee and manicures together and lots of girl talk! All of which was a setup by her handsome hubby-to-be! You see he remembered Lydia saying once that she wanted her nails to look nice when she got engaged. (Ha! I can so totally relate!) So he made sure he scheduled a manicure for her the day of. (How sweet! Boys, you should be taking notes!)

Around five that afternoon, Lydia’s friend decided she wanted to go on a drive around Atlanta. Though she thought it was a little odd, Lydia went along anyway. When her friend pulled the car over next to the park where she and Josh had had their second date though, she knew something was up. Her friend handed her a letter from Josh and pointed to a sign surrounded by candles at the entrance to the park.

The love note instructed Lydia to follow the candles and pick up the puzzle pieces for a special message from him. There were four stations throughout the park, each with a giant puzzle piece with a note on the back of them. When she gathered the pieces together, they formed the words “I have one question for you. You know where to find me.” She knew immediately where he was waiting for her and raced off to the park bench where they’d shared their first kiss. There he was, waiting, on bended knee. She didn’t even hesitate this time to say yes!

{Behind the Lens with Tessa Marie} Josh and Lydia came to me initially to do their wedding. I was booked on the day they set and so I wasn’t able to document their story. Lydia and I stayed in touch and as I was planning to do a styled shoot with Mao of Four Inch Vintage Fold and Rentals, I knew just the couple I wanted to “model” for me. We’d already discussed doing a bridal session for Lydia – and so, without her knowledge, I went ahead and worked with Mao to style the shoot. I had Josh and Lydia arrive not just to a beautiful location at Vinewood Weddings and Events, but to this super cute little styled shoot we’d put together. They were shocked and absolutely thrilled and, I must say, they pretty much, without a doubt, rocked it! :)

I’ll say they did! What a sweet couple and an even sweeter love story! Thank you so much Lydia (you looked GORGEOUS by the way) and Josh for sharing it with us today! So much love and luck as you continue on your married way! :) And a very special thank you to Tessa Marie for sharing their shoot and love with all of us today!

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Photography: Tessa Marie Photography

Venue: Vinewood Weddings and Events

Styling: Four Inch Fold – Vintage Rentals

Florals: Boukates

Vintage month would not be complete without a trip to a good ol’ fashion country fair with a couple who looks as if they stepped straight out of the 1950s! Brent and Anna of Live View Studios really outdid themselves on the styling of this shoot. The choices in fashion only added to the whimsical vintage feel that brought us right back to a time when men wore suspenders and ladies wore petticoats and pearls! We absolutely adore this shoot and know you will too!

Tori and Trent (the gorgeous model and her handsome man), while not yet engaged, are the cutest couple in real life! Their love story begins in high school, when Tori was a tomboy, and Trent was being chased by all the girls. And yet, despite their differences, the two seemed to share an unspoken bond, always locking eyes from across the room. Tori never really knew the meaning behind any of his looks, she just knew they made her feel giddy and excited.

One day, Tori received a “mysterious” text from Trent. The two began seeing each other more and more. And then, one night in December, under a blanket of stars, Trent kissed Tori and asked her to be his girl. They’ve been inseparable ever since.

{Behind the Lens with Anna} We’ve always wanted to photograph a couple at the fair. It’s where old-fashioned nostalgia meets the timelessness of love, both young and old, and an all-American farewell to summertime. The NC State Fair is an excellent location, with beautiful gardens for lovers to stroll through, colorful rides and concessions, to areas that are a step back in time, complete with log buildings, tobacco sheaves, and blue grass music.

Our vision for this shoot was to give it a bit of a retro twist, but in ways that are doable for any couple who loves vintage a la “The Notebook” style. And of course, with a location like the fair, there’s a bit of whimsy and fun added in too! A frilly petticoat, pearls and retro-styled hair and makeup make the gorgeous Tori look like she stepped out of the 50s, and Trent looks dapper in suspenders and a bow tie (one of our favorite looks for guys).

Tori and Trent make the cutest couple. The young love between them warmed our hearts and made us remember falling in love ourselves.

I couldn’t agree more. Looking at these two, reminds me of all the wonderful feelings of falling in love. And makes me desperate to curl up and watch my copy of “The Notebook” for the one billionth time :) Thank you so much, Brent and Anna, for sharing this wonderful shoot and your incredible talent for vintage styling with us today! We are so happy we were able to share your talent at both the beginning and end of vintage month!

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Makeup: S.Davis Makeup Artistry, LLC

Venue: North Carolina State Fair

Are you as sad as we are that this was the last full week of vintage month? Just two days left before we head into the month of loooove! :) If you missed out  on any of the goodness this week, get caught up below. Happy Saturday everyone, do something fabulous!

{Monday} A vintage garden DIY wedding of billy button and ranunculus bouquets, stripey straws, mason jars and a sweets display in vintage drawers!

{Tuesday} The very essence of all that is vintage boudoir is in this shoot!

{Wednesday} Pink & Mint Vintage Shabby Chic Wedding Inspiration Board

{Spotlight} One of my favorite husband and wife wedding photography teams, Live View Studios!

{Thursday} Vintage style wedding decor, plus tips from the best of the best in the industry!

{Friday} A real courthouse wedding inspired board with AMAZING shoes!

{Boudoir} Vintage boudoir inspiration board with a yummy color palette!

{Snapshot} A thousand things.

Lovely Links from Around the Web:

{Foodie Brides} Six Favorite Foodie Wedding Tips = A Reception That Won’t Disappoint!

{Get Creative} with your photographer!

{Super Bowl Food} with lots and lots of bacon!

{Brides} an open letter from your bridesmaid!

A picture is worth a thousand words . . .

One Photographer. One Snapshot. One Quote.

One-thousand words and emotions.

“Married couples who love each other tell each other a thousand things without talking.” – Chinese Proverb

Photo by Bobbi + Mike Photography