WEDDING BLOG

Vintage Polish Wedding at Hotel Bristol Warsaw

January 21, 2016 | Junebug Weddings

Olga’s sweet auburn fringe, bouquet of peonies, and lovely lace gown stole the show as she tied the knot with Bartek in their intimate Warsaw wedding. Before exchanging vows in a traditional church ceremony, the pair posed for portraits with WhiteSmoke Studio, who captured romance, architecture, and the heart of Olga and Bartek’s love in each frame. The celebration concluded with dinner and dancing at Hotel Bristol Warsaw.

The Couple:

Olga and Bartek

The Wedding:

Hotel Bristol Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland

In terms of venue and decor, we wanted our wedding to be classic with a vintage touch. Since we are based in Warsaw and interested in its history and culture, we decided on a motif that references Warsaw’s artistic life of the ’20s and ’30s. Since the wedding held in June, we decided to take advantage of seasonal flora, thus we picked up peonies and spring ingredients.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – WhiteSmoke Studio
Ceremony Venue – Św. Krzyża
Reception Venue – Hotel Bristol Warsaw
Floral Design – Rock&Flowers
DJ – Art Margot
Makeup Artist – Samantha Falkowska

Congrats to Olga and Bartek on their vintage Polish wedding! For more from WhiteSmoke Photography, check out Paulina and Tomek’s old-fashioned Polish wedding at Palac Obory.

Classically Beautiful Wedding at Magnolia Manor

January 20, 2016 | Junebug Weddings

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It doesn’t get more classically beautiful than Rachel and Chris’ Magnolia Manor wedding. Though the couple now live in New York, they chose to honor the bride’s Southern roots with a wedding in North Carolina. The whole scene was elegant as could be, as Rachel, wearing an exquisite lace gown by Tony Ward Couture, said “I do” to Chris in an outdoor ceremony beneath towering trees. The wedding décor was simple and chic, relying on neutral colors and natural elements to highlight the already stunning venue. Hartman Outdoor Photography effortlessly captured the magic shared between Rachel and Chris on their romantic day.

The Couple:

Rachel and Chris

The Wedding:

Magnolia Manor, Warrenton, North Carolina

I loved my wedding dress because it was all of those things. The designer, Tony Ward, actually customized the dress and added lace sleeves to make it more classic/romantic. And I thought the lace was beautiful. The swiss dot sheer material at the bottom felt very southern. And there was just a touch of beading, which was nice for the evening.

Honestly, it was the moment of standing in front of every person we love and who loves us and promising to love each other. That was a feeling of joy and just love that was beyond what either of us anticipated.

Our photographers were amazing. We actually hadn’t met them beforehand because it was hard to coordinate trips down to NC for wedding planning + meeting them. So I’m sure there was a little nervousness on both sides. Shelley and Josh came in and made everyone feel relaxed. And they were fun! Our guests loved them.

We wanted simple but classic. And we really wanted to highlight the natural beauty of where we were. So we had our wedding outside and we kept with the rustic nature of the barn for our reception. Twinkle lights, white table clothes, simple flower arrangements kept true to that theme. I think the lighting and simplicity made it a very romantic vibe.

The Wedding Team:

Photography – Hartman Outdoor Photography
Venue – Magnolia Manor
Floral Design – Magnolia Manor
Catering – Magnolia Manor
Invitations – Bluestocking Calligraphy
Wedding Dress – Tony Ward Couture via Kleinfeld Bridal
Bridesmaids’ Apparel – J.Crew
Groom’s Apparel – Suit Supply
Groomsmen’s Apparel – Men’s Wearhouse

Congrats to Rachel and Chris on their North Carolina wedding at Magnolia Manor! For more of Hartman Outdoor Photography, be sure to check out Kelly’s North Carolina bridal session at Little Herb House.

Baltimore Wedding Portraits at Sunset

January 20, 2016 | Junebug Weddings

Jessica and Mike crossed their fingers and toes a forecast of rain wouldn’t interrupt their Baltimore wedding day. Unfortunately, a torrential downpour began just as they were saying “I do,” eliminating any chance of taking newlyweds portraits around their beautiful venue. Photographer Justin Kunimoto jumped to the rescue with a Plan B, arranging a post-wedding session at sunset. Without the stress of a wedding timeline, Jessica and Mike were completely calm and enjoyed these solo moments overlooking the skyline as a light breeze moved effortlessly around them.