The Wedding Roost: A Vintage Styled Wedding

Have you ever dreamed of a vintage wedding? Nothing is quite as lovely as inspiration from the past. Last month I was asked to participate in a vintage styled wedding shoot. And now I'm so excited to share this beautiful day with you!

There is something so special about the past and bringing into your own wedding day. Vintage style has such an elegant simplicity to it that makes a beautiful backdrop for nuptials. The soft scent of garden roses, pink antique vases, historic ballrooms, heirloom lace, and vintage rings - all of these details come together beautifully in this styled shoot.

I had the opportunity to meet these amazing vendors and I will let their work speak for themselves. The shoot was styled by Crystal from Floral Sense, and the day was captured beautifully by TLT Photography.

"Request a smaller display cake to get the design you want and stay within your budget. You can order a kitchen cake in the same flavor and nobody will be the wiser once the cake is cut and served." - Charity, Bella Birches

"Start preparing your wedding day beauty routine several weeks before the big day. Drink lots of water and get plenty of sleep. Not only will the water help hydrate your skin, it will brighten skin tone and keep it clear. If you suffer from puffy eyes, place two teaspoons in the freezer overnight and place under each eye for 15 seconds. Repeat right before makeup is applied. And make sure you're using an eyelash primer to help lengthen those lashes!" - Hailey R., Savaden Makeup Artistry (Best Makeup Artist 2013, by The Knot and Wedding Channel)

"When adding details to your own wedding use pieces that you already have. This will give your wedding a personal touch so it's truly your own style." - Crystal, Floral Sense

"Remind your family and friends that while you appreciate their excitement, you've hired a professional photographer to capture the day so that they can enjoy it! Ask guests to hold off on snapping pictures until later in the night, this will speed up the process and get the guests back to the party quicker. It's hard to get the quality shots that you're paying for when there are multiple flashes going off." - Teri Lynne Truett, TLT Photography