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Wedding Story | Katie + Elliott’s Vintage Boho Fall Wedding

Bespoke Wedding Stationery | Wedding Calligraphy | Staunton, Virginia

Katie + Elliott's Vintage Bohemian Virginia Wedding with Bespoke Wedding Stationery + Calligraphy | Photography by Kaytee Lauren www.kayteelauren.com

Gold foil + letterpress + all the greenery means this wedding and their custom stationery *might* just be one of my all time favorites! As Katie + Elliott’s 1st anniversary is fast approaching (HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Y”ALL!) I thought it might be time for me to stop hoarding all their beautiful images to myself and actually share their wedding love story!

I’m pretty sure I got goosebumps the first time Katie and I talked! I had serious love for her wedding inspiration, a romantic, vintage-bohemian-chic outdoor wedding with a color palette of off white, wine, greenery and gold. Katie + Elliott really wanted their wedding to be an intimate and family oriented affair that made their guests feel loved. I love that Katie + Elliott embraced that a wedding is not just about two people getting married but two families becoming one, it’s about honoring your most loved and dear friends and family for making the journey to support you as you commit yourselves to each other. Every detail was purposefully thought through and Katie + Elliott truly honored each of their guests.

Katie + Elliott's Vintage Bohemian Virginia Wedding with Bespoke Wedding Stationery + Calligraphy | Photography by Kaytee Lauren www.kayteelauren.com

Katie + Elliott's Vintage Bohemian Virginia Wedding with Bespoke Wedding Stationery + Calligraphy | Photography by Kaytee Lauren www.kayteelauren.com

Katie is just epically stunning!

Katie + Elliott's Vintage Bohemian Virginia Wedding with Bespoke Wedding Stationery + Calligraphy | Photography by Kaytee Lauren www.kayteelauren.com

Katie + Elliott's Vintage Bohemian Virginia Wedding with Bespoke Wedding Stationery + Calligraphy | Photography by Kaytee Lauren www.kayteelauren.com

Katie + Elliott's Vintage Bohemian Virginia Wedding with Bespoke Wedding Stationery + Calligraphy | Photography by Kaytee Lauren www.kayteelauren.com

Katie + Elliott's Vintage Bohemian Virginia Wedding with Bespoke Wedding Stationery + Calligraphy | Photography by Kaytee Lauren www.kayteelauren.com

How sweet are these two reading each others letters?!

Katie + Elliott's Vintage Bohemian Virginia Wedding with Bespoke Wedding Stationery + Calligraphy | Photography by Kaytee Lauren www.kayteelauren.com

Katie + Elliott’s custom bespoke save the date set the stage for their stunning wedding! Vintage botanical illustrations on soft cotton paper with hand torn deckled edges were the perfect introduction for their guests to their wedding.

Katie + Elliott's Vintage Bohemian Virginia Wedding with Bespoke Wedding Stationery + Calligraphy | Photography by Kaytee Lauren www.kayteelauren.com

Their incredible bespoke wedding stationery suite centered around the double thick letterpress and gold foil invitation with wine edge paint. The invitation was paired with a green letterpress reply card, a vintage botanical illustration liner in the most perfect green envelope with gold calligraphy and hand applied gold leaf edging. They invited every guest to after dinner drinks, such a sweet gesture for all their guests, so we included an insert card printed in wine colored ink to let their guests know.

Katie + Elliott's Vintage Bohemian Virginia Wedding with Bespoke Wedding Stationery + Calligraphy | Photography by Kaytee Lauren www.kayteelauren.com

Katie + Elliott's Vintage Bohemian Virginia Wedding with Bespoke Wedding Stationery + Calligraphy | Photography by Kaytee Lauren www.kayteelauren.com

I seriously cried when I saw they had a framed invitation in the room while they got ready!

Katie + Elliott's Vintage Bohemian Virginia Wedding with Bespoke Wedding Stationery + Calligraphy | Photography by Kaytee Lauren www.kayteelauren.com

For their day of stationery we featured hand torn deckled edges, gold calligraphy and hand applied gold leaf.

Katie + Elliott's Vintage Bohemian Virginia Wedding with Bespoke Wedding Stationery + Calligraphy | Photography by Kaytee Lauren www.kayteelauren.com

Katie + Elliott's Vintage Bohemian Virginia Wedding with Bespoke Wedding Stationery + Calligraphy | Photography by Kaytee Lauren www.kayteelauren.com

THIS TREE IS EVERYTHING! Katie shared her inspiration for this tree draped in florals as the backdrop for their ceremony and I was so excited to see how it turned out! I just love this tree SO MUCH!

Katie + Elliott's Vintage Bohemian Virginia Wedding with Bespoke Wedding Stationery + Calligraphy | Photography by Kaytee Lauren www.kayteelauren.com

Katie + Elliott's Vintage Bohemian Virginia Wedding with Bespoke Wedding Stationery + Calligraphy | Photography by Kaytee Lauren www.kayteelauren.com

Katie + Elliott's Vintage Bohemian Virginia Wedding with Bespoke Wedding Stationery + Calligraphy | Photography by Kaytee Lauren www.kayteelauren.com

Just look at how happy they are! THIS is why I love working in weddings! It’s all about the love y’all!

Katie + Elliott's Vintage Bohemian Virginia Wedding with Bespoke Wedding Stationery + Calligraphy | Photography by Kaytee Lauren www.kayteelauren.com

Katie + Elliott's Vintage Bohemian Virginia Wedding with Bespoke Wedding Stationery + Calligraphy | Photography by Kaytee Lauren www.kayteelauren.com

These bridesmaids just slayed!!!

Katie + Elliott's Vintage Bohemian Virginia Wedding with Bespoke Wedding Stationery + Calligraphy | Photography by Kaytee Lauren www.kayteelauren.com

Katie + Elliott's Vintage Bohemian Virginia Wedding with Bespoke Wedding Stationery + Calligraphy | Photography by Kaytee Lauren www.kayteelauren.com

Katie + Elliott's Vintage Bohemian Virginia Wedding with Bespoke Wedding Stationery + Calligraphy | Photography by Kaytee Lauren www.kayteelauren.com

Katie’s bouquet is so gorgeous! And that flower crown!

Katie + Elliott's Vintage Bohemian Virginia Wedding with Bespoke Wedding Stationery + Calligraphy | Photography by Kaytee Lauren www.kayteelauren.com

I know, again with the trees, but LOOK AT THESE ESCORT CARDS! Hand torn deckled edge escort cards written in gold ink pinned to a tree, it couldn’t be better if you tried!

Katie + Elliott's Vintage Bohemian Virginia Wedding with Bespoke Wedding Stationery + Calligraphy | Photography by Kaytee Lauren www.kayteelauren.com

Katie + Elliott's Vintage Bohemian Virginia Wedding with Bespoke Wedding Stationery + Calligraphy | Photography by Kaytee Lauren www.kayteelauren.com

Katie incorporated lots of greenery and her reception was lush with garden vibes!

Katie + Elliott's Vintage Bohemian Virginia Wedding with Bespoke Wedding Stationery + Calligraphy | Photography by Kaytee Lauren www.kayteelauren.com

Katie + Elliott's Vintage Bohemian Virginia Wedding with Bespoke Wedding Stationery + Calligraphy | Photography by Kaytee Lauren www.kayteelauren.com

Each place setting was set with these vintage botanical menus atop a gold charger and aubergine napkins.

Katie + Elliott's Vintage Bohemian Virginia Wedding with Bespoke Wedding Stationery + Calligraphy | Photography by Kaytee Lauren www.kayteelauren.com

Katie + Elliott's Vintage Bohemian Virginia Wedding with Bespoke Wedding Stationery + Calligraphy | Photography by Kaytee Lauren www.kayteelauren.com

The first dance, such a beautiful moment!

Katie + Elliott's Vintage Bohemian Virginia Wedding with Bespoke Wedding Stationery + Calligraphy | Photography by Kaytee Lauren www.kayteelauren.com

Sorry I couldn’t help but feature my two new favorite trees again!

Katie + Elliott's Vintage Bohemian Virginia Wedding with Bespoke Wedding Stationery + Calligraphy | Photography by Kaytee Lauren www.kayteelauren.com

Katie + Elliott's Vintage Bohemian Virginia Wedding with Bespoke Wedding Stationery + Calligraphy | Photography by Kaytee Lauren www.kayteelauren.com

Katie + Elliott's Vintage Bohemian Virginia Wedding with Bespoke Wedding Stationery + Calligraphy | Photography by Kaytee Lauren www.kayteelauren.com

Katie + Elliott's Vintage Bohemian Virginia Wedding with Bespoke Wedding Stationery + Calligraphy | Photography by Kaytee Lauren www.kayteelauren.com

The head table was long wooden farmhouse tables with a lush greenery garland runner down the center and each seat had a place card with gold calligraphy and hand applied gold leaf. I spy with my little eye the new *Mrs. Wilson*!

Katie + Elliott's Vintage Bohemian Virginia Wedding with Bespoke Wedding Stationery + Calligraphy | Photography by Kaytee Lauren www.kayteelauren.com

Katie + Elliott's Vintage Bohemian Virginia Wedding with Bespoke Wedding Stationery + Calligraphy | Photography by Kaytee Lauren www.kayteelauren.com

Katie + Elliott’s tent was lit with the most magical floral hanging chandeliers one ever did see!

Katie + Elliott's Vintage Bohemian Virginia Wedding with Bespoke Wedding Stationery + Calligraphy | Photography by Kaytee Lauren www.kayteelauren.com

Katie + Elliott's Vintage Bohemian Virginia Wedding with Bespoke Wedding Stationery + Calligraphy | Photography by Kaytee Lauren www.kayteelauren.com

And let’s not forget the cake! Lush florals, drippy goodness and the gold leaf are perfection!

Katie + Elliott's Vintage Bohemian Virginia Wedding with Bespoke Wedding Stationery + Calligraphy | Photography by Kaytee Lauren www.kayteelauren.com

Gorgeous mountain view at Gaie Lea do not disappoint!

Katie + Elliott's Vintage Bohemian Virginia Wedding with Bespoke Wedding Stationery + Calligraphy | Photography by Kaytee Lauren www.kayteelauren.com

Katie + Elliott's Vintage Bohemian Virginia Wedding with Bespoke Wedding Stationery + Calligraphy | Photography by Kaytee Lauren www.kayteelauren.com

Katie + Elliott's Vintage Bohemian Virginia Wedding with Bespoke Wedding Stationery + Calligraphy | Photography by Kaytee Lauren www.kayteelauren.com

Katie + Elliott's Vintage Bohemian Virginia Wedding with Bespoke Wedding Stationery + Calligraphy | Photography by Kaytee Lauren www.kayteelauren.com

Look at those two walking into forever!

Happy first anniversary Katie + Elliott! I loved every minute working with y’all! Your wedding was absolutely perfect and am so excited to be sharing your beautiful wedding!

And for even more beauty check out their wedding video!

Vendors
Photographer | Kaytee Lauren
Venue | Gaie Lea
Planner | Karissa Coffey Events
Stationery + Calligraphy | Farmstead Design Studio
Florals | Honeybees Florist
Video | General Greene Studios on Vimeo
Wedding Dress | Chloe by Rue de Seine
Dress Shop | Lovely Bride
Rentals | MS Events
Makeup | Kara Waggoner
Hair | Avenue 42
Officiant | Julie Trump
Cake | Olivia with Brenner Pass

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Family | A Letter to my Daughter

Family | Maternity | Jackson, Tennessee

Ghio Family Lifestyle Maternity Session of Farmstead Design Studio Family | Photography by Krista Joy Photography www.kristajoyphotography.com

My sweet friend Krista of Krista Joy Photography took our maternity and family lifestyle photography session and I couldn’t be more in love with these images! They captured such a unique chapter in our lives and I am so excited to share them! We started a tradition while I was pregnant of pancakes on Sunday morning. I had such bad food aversions that carbs and sweets were about the only things I could eat so pancakes became a staple. I wanted to capture this season of our loves so making pancakes during our session seemed like the perfect choice!

I didn’t share as much about my pregnancy and there was a reason for that, I didn’t have an easy one. I didn’t know what the outcome would finally be and it was hard for me to share that, so I didn’t share the hard stuff, only the good stuff. But now that Emory is here I’m ready to share so here is a letter I wrote to my sweet baby girl about her pregnancy.


Dear Emory Willow,

I could never quite bring myself to write this while I was pregnant. Your pregnancy was not an easy one for me, especially when compared to your brother’s pregnancy. It was like night and day. Almost as soon as we found out we were expecting I was sick and not vomiting sick but feeling like I might almost 24/7. From 6 weeks until the day you were born at 41 weeks 2 days, I felt sick and that was rough. I didn’t have the normal pregnancy cravings and insatiable need for food, instead I had food and smell aversions and never wanted to eat but that’s not healthy when you’re growing a baby.I spent a good portion of your pregnancy on the couch just trying to make it through one more day, one day closer to meeting you. It was hard to equate these awful feelings with growing something so good inside me.

I had always wanted a surprise gender pregnancy and since we found out with your brother I knew this pregnancy I wanted to be surprised. Dad was not fond of the idea but he is also not good at keeping secrets so he reluctantly agreed and by the end he was on board with the surprise. Not knowing your gender was a very different experience during the pregnancy. I wasn’t attached to the idea of boy or girl and I didn’t even have a strong feeling either way. I think partially because I didn’t want to get attached to one idea or another and be disappointed. You were just baby, a seemingly third option of a gender-neutral baby. I only ventured guesses on your gender based on similarities and differences between Grayson’s pregnancy which pointed toward a girl. Not knowing your gender, I often felt detached from this pregnancy, more like it was happening to me than with me. But in the end I am so glad we waited those long 10 months to find out who you were.

Your pregnancy was a lesson in waiting, waiting to feel better, waiting to find out your gender and waiting for the status of your health. After our 21 week anatomy scan we received a call that you had an echogenic bowel, a bright spot on the ultrasound on the bowel where it shouldn’t be bright, and we were being referred to a high risk specialist. A long two week wait to see the specialist gave us no new information that Google hadn’t already given us. An echogenic bowel is in 1-2% of pregnancies and in majority of cases is a normal variant but it is also a soft marker for a list of conditions. Best case scenario (besides being a normal variant) is baby swallowed blood from an intra-amniotic hemorrhage but I had never had any spotting or bleeding so that was ruled out. An echogenic bowel is a soft marker for cystic fibrosis, chromosomal anomaly like down’s syndrome, obstructed or twisted bowel or a viral infection. Our doctor said it was a 50/50 chance of being nothing or being something, all pretty scary things to think about as a parent, especially not knowing what it could be, if anything. Everything else in the scan was normal but ultrasound can only see so much. Our options were further testing of my blood, which only gave percentage chances of some of these things and not conclusive diagnosis’, or an amniocentesis, a large needle collects amniotic fluid samples for testing. While amniocentesis can reveal a great deal, it still would not give us 100% certainty of your health and our doctor said there was a risk of 1 in 250 of miscarriage. Since we didn’t want to risk a miscarriage and the results weren’t going to change the outcome of the pregnancy we chose to not do any of the testing and instead monitor for the remainder of the pregnancy.

The following months were a transition of waiting for each new appointment and trying not to think about the what ifs. But that was difficult, especially for me. Every time you moved in my stomach it made me wonder, are you healthy? Are you moving because you’re healthy or because something is wrong? Every time you didn’t move for a period of time I thought is everything ok in there? Or are you not moving because you’re sleeping and not because something is wrong? I really tried my best to push it out of my mind and not dwell on it and some days I succeeded and others I did not. Sometimes I would catch myself staring out my office windows at the trees in the wind and the bugs and birds flying about and run through all the scenarios, the what ifs, the contingency plans. We couldn’t make any concrete plans for the months after your birth because what if you were too sick or in a hospital.

Each visit to the specialist was different. One visit you would be just fine and the next you didn’t grow how they wanted you to or you had a pronounced belly. Every visit would change the odds of one outcome to another outcome. Basically we had no idea what it could be for the majority of the pregnancy. I had this weird feeling that you would come early, like not healthy early (boy did you show me!), and every week I would be so excited we had made it one more week and at every appointment I would secretly be waiting for the talk of we need to deliver right now. I don’t know why I had this feeling, it wasn’t ever warranted, there were no signs of pre-term labor, I just had this fear and coupled with the unknown health I was worried. Finally at the check at 38 weeks the doctor felt optimistic you would be healthy and we didn’t need to come back for any more checks. And then it was waiting for those last few weeks to find out not only your gender but your health.

I felt emotionally heavy and drained throughout your pregnancy and I was sad that was how I felt. Everyone wants to have the joyful, glowing pregnancy free from worry and anxiety, but I didn’t and I really didn’t like that it was that way. I had periods of depression and anxiety, overwhelming sadness and hated that I wasn’t having a happy pregnancy. I felt so happy with the least amount of depression when I was pregnant with Grayson and I wanted that feeling again. I already suffer from depression and anxiety and doing so while pregnant with all the extra hormones made pregnancy seem even worse. It often felt like everything that could go wrong was. It was so emotionally hard to have a rough feeling pregnancy and potential health concerns on top of depression and anxiety and it often felt like your birth couldn’t come soon enough.

Your entrance into this world was so fast and inconceivable, I din’t even have time to worry about or process your gender, at first, and your health. I was so shocked and stunned after your birth, by how you and I brought you into this world, that I wasn’t worried about what health issues you may have, I was consumed with your face and the fact that you were actually in my arms. Everything just washed away when I held you in my arms, all the detachment, the pain of not feeling well, the worry, everything. It didn’t matter anymore because you were here, right where you were meant to be. You were given a clean bill of health and all that burden was lifted. There is a very small possibility of a rare viral infection that may not show up until later but we will keep an eye on your development and milestones and hope for the best outcome.

The memory and pain, emotionally and physically, from your pregnancy has already begun to fade and every time I look at your face I’m not reminded of how sick I was or the gut wrenching worry, I’m reminded of how strong you are, how resilient you are, how brave you are. I think about your incredible birth and how your entrance captures so much of who you are and I can only imagine who you will become.

In the end it doesn’t matter what we went through in order to meet you, it matters that you are here, where you are meant to be. I love you Emory Willow, always and forever!

With love,
Your Mama

 

Ghio Family Lifestyle Maternity Session of Farmstead Design Studio Family | Photography by Krista Joy Photography www.kristajoyphotography.com

Ghio Family Lifestyle Maternity Session of Farmstead Design Studio Family | Photography by Krista Joy Photography www.kristajoyphotography.com

Ghio Family Lifestyle Maternity Session of Farmstead Design Studio Family | Photography by Krista Joy Photography www.kristajoyphotography.com

Ghio Family Lifestyle Maternity Session of Farmstead Design Studio Family | Photography by Krista Joy Photography www.kristajoyphotography.com

Ghio Family Lifestyle Maternity Session of Farmstead Design Studio Family | Photography by Krista Joy Photography www.kristajoyphotography.com

Ghio Family Lifestyle Maternity Session of Farmstead Design Studio Family | Photography by Krista Joy Photography www.kristajoyphotography.com

Ghio Family Lifestyle Maternity Session of Farmstead Design Studio Family | Photography by Krista Joy Photography www.kristajoyphotography.com

THIS. Sergio’s face is the BEST HAHA

Ghio Family Lifestyle Maternity Session of Farmstead Design Studio Family | Photography by Krista Joy Photography www.kristajoyphotography.com

Ghio Family Lifestyle Maternity Session of Farmstead Design Studio Family | Photography by Krista Joy Photography www.kristajoyphotography.com

Ghio Family Lifestyle Maternity Session of Farmstead Design Studio Family | Photography by Krista Joy Photography www.kristajoyphotography.com

Ghio Family Lifestyle Maternity Session of Farmstead Design Studio Family | Photography by Krista Joy Photography www.kristajoyphotography.com

Ghio Family Lifestyle Maternity Session of Farmstead Design Studio Family | Photography by Krista Joy Photography www.kristajoyphotography.com

Ghio Family Lifestyle Maternity Session of Farmstead Design Studio Family | Photography by Krista Joy Photography www.kristajoyphotography.com

Ghio Family Lifestyle Maternity Session of Farmstead Design Studio Family | Photography by Krista Joy Photography www.kristajoyphotography.com

Ghio Family Lifestyle Maternity Session of Farmstead Design Studio Family | Photography by Krista Joy Photography www.kristajoyphotography.com

Ghio Family Lifestyle Maternity Session of Farmstead Design Studio Family | Photography by Krista Joy Photography www.kristajoyphotography.com

Ghio Family Lifestyle Maternity Session of Farmstead Design Studio Family | Photography by Krista Joy Photography www.kristajoyphotography.com

Ghio Family Lifestyle Maternity Session of Farmstead Design Studio Family | Photography by Krista Joy Photography www.kristajoyphotography.com

Ghio Family Lifestyle Maternity Session of Farmstead Design Studio Family | Photography by Krista Joy Photography www.kristajoyphotography.com

Ghio Family Lifestyle Maternity Session of Farmstead Design Studio Family | Photography by Krista Joy Photography www.kristajoyphotography.com

Ghio Family Lifestyle Maternity Session of Farmstead Design Studio Family | Photography by Krista Joy Photography www.kristajoyphotography.com

Ghio Family Lifestyle Maternity Session of Farmstead Design Studio Family | Photography by Krista Joy Photography www.kristajoyphotography.com

Ghio Family Lifestyle Maternity Session of Farmstead Design Studio Family | Photography by Krista Joy Photography www.kristajoyphotography.com

Ghio Family Lifestyle Maternity Session of Farmstead Design Studio Family | Photography by Krista Joy Photography www.kristajoyphotography.com

Ghio Family Lifestyle Maternity Session of Farmstead Design Studio Family | Photography by Krista Joy Photography www.kristajoyphotography.com

Ghio Family Lifestyle Maternity Session of Farmstead Design Studio Family | Photography by Krista Joy Photography www.kristajoyphotography.com

Ghio Family Lifestyle Maternity Session of Farmstead Design Studio Family | Photography by Krista Joy Photography www.kristajoyphotography.com

Ghio Family Lifestyle Maternity Session of Farmstead Design Studio Family | Photography by Krista Joy Photography www.kristajoyphotography.com

Ghio Family Lifestyle Maternity Session of Farmstead Design Studio Family | Photography by Krista Joy Photography www.kristajoyphotography.com

Ghio Family Lifestyle Maternity Session of Farmstead Design Studio Family | Photography by Krista Joy Photography www.kristajoyphotography.com

Ghio Family Lifestyle Maternity Session of Farmstead Design Studio Family | Photography by Krista Joy Photography www.kristajoyphotography.com

Ghio Family Lifestyle Maternity Session of Farmstead Design Studio Family | Photography by Krista Joy Photography www.kristajoyphotography.com

Ghio Family Lifestyle Maternity Session of Farmstead Design Studio Family | Photography by Krista Joy Photography www.kristajoyphotography.com

Ghio Family Lifestyle Maternity Session of Farmstead Design Studio Family | Photography by Krista Joy Photography www.kristajoyphotography.com

Ghio Family Lifestyle Maternity Session of Farmstead Design Studio Family | Photography by Krista Joy Photography www.kristajoyphotography.com

Ghio Family Lifestyle Maternity Session of Farmstead Design Studio Family | Photography by Krista Joy Photography www.kristajoyphotography.com

Ghio Family Lifestyle Maternity Session of Farmstead Design Studio Family | Photography by Krista Joy Photography www.kristajoyphotography.com

Ghio Family Lifestyle Maternity Session of Farmstead Design Studio Family | Photography by Krista Joy Photography www.kristajoyphotography.com

Ghio Family Lifestyle Maternity Session of Farmstead Design Studio Family | Photography by Krista Joy Photography www.kristajoyphotography.com

Ghio Family Lifestyle Maternity Session of Farmstead Design Studio Family | Photography by Krista Joy Photography www.kristajoyphotography.com

Ghio Family Lifestyle Maternity Session of Farmstead Design Studio Family | Photography by Krista Joy Photography www.kristajoyphotography.com

 

Vendors

Photography | Krista Joy Photography

Dress | PinkBlush

 

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The Most Perfect Vintage 1940’s Blue + Gold Wedding Inspiration

Bespoke Wedding Invitation | Calligraphy | Warrenton, Virginia

Blue + gold wedding table with classic blue menus at historic home in Virginia for 1940's vintage wedding inspiration styled shoot by Farmstead Design Studio - www.homeonthefarmstead.com - Candice Adelle Photography

When Terry Kaye of Terry Kaye Events reached out about a vintage 1940’s styled wedding inspiration shoot at a historic home turned B&B in downtown Warrenton, Virginia I was intrigued, especially because of the history of this property. The home has a long history and was once the Hearst house where Randolph Hearst’s grandson and his beautiful bride hosted their reception which was said to be “the wedding of the year”. I mean for someone who is all about storytelling through my designs this was an opportunity to create a beautiful wedding invitation suite that shared a snippet of this gorgeous home’s history as well as contributing to another chapter in this house’s story book.

Blue + gold wedding table with classic blue + gold wedding invitation suite, calligraphy and menus at historic home in Virginia for 1940's vintage wedding inspiration styled shoot by Farmstead Design Studio - www.homeonthefarmstead.com - Candice Adelle Photography

Blue + gold wedding table with classic blue + gold wedding invitation suite, calligraphy and menus at historic home in Virginia for 1940's vintage wedding inspiration styled shoot by Farmstead Design Studio - www.homeonthefarmstead.com - Candice Adelle Photography

Blue + gold wedding table with classic blue + gold wedding invitation suite, calligraphy and menus at historic home in Virginia for 1940's vintage wedding inspiration styled shoot by Farmstead Design Studio - www.homeonthefarmstead.com - Candice Adelle Photography

Blue + gold wedding table with classic blue + gold wedding invitation suite, calligraphy and menus at historic home in Virginia for 1940's vintage wedding inspiration styled shoot by Farmstead Design Studio - www.homeonthefarmstead.com - Candice Adelle Photography

Blue + gold wedding table with classic blue + gold wedding invitation suite, calligraphy and menus at historic home in Virginia for 1940's vintage wedding inspiration styled shoot by Farmstead Design Studio - www.homeonthefarmstead.com - Candice Adelle Photography

The inspiration for this styled shoot stemmed from design aesthetics for a glam, elegant and timeless feel with a french twist which paired beautifully with the color palette of pale blue, gold, ivory and nude blush. I designed this wedding stationery suite around classic and elegant calligraphy styles that are timeless in and of themselves. I was inspired by the ornate filigree often found in vintage architecture and home decor design and wanted to incorporate some of those ornate and dainty details within the suite design. I wasn’t exactly sure how I wanted to incorporate that so I turned to Pinterest and started researching historic homes and vintage decor. I fell in love with frame and mirror details and immediately knew that would be the perfect vehicle for an ornate filagree and I just love how the hand illustrated frame turned out! Since I wanted to to add a modern twist to these wedding invitations I decided instead of a traditional white, the invites would be the most gorgeous shade of pale blue and that pop of color was just what this suite needed! Pairing this wedding invitation with classic gold calligraphy was a no brainer!

Blue + gold wedding invitation suite with gold calligraphy at historic home in Virginia for 1940's vintage wedding inspiration styled shoot by Farmstead Design Studio - www.homeonthefarmstead.com - Candice Adelle Photography

Blue + gold wedding invitation suite with gold calligraphy at historic home in Virginia for 1940's vintage wedding inspiration styled shoot by Farmstead Design Studio - www.homeonthefarmstead.com - Candice Adelle Photography

Blue + gold rsvp wedding invitation suite with gold calligraphy at historic home in Virginia for 1940's vintage wedding inspiration styled shoot by Farmstead Design Studio - www.homeonthefarmstead.com - Candice Adelle Photography

Blue + gold wedding invitation suite with gold calligraphy at historic home in Virginia for 1940's vintage wedding inspiration styled shoot by Farmstead Design Studio - www.homeonthefarmstead.com - Candice Adelle Photography

Vintage gold rings on Blue + gold wedding invitation suite with gold calligraphy at historic home in Virginia for 1940's vintage wedding inspiration styled shoot by Farmstead Design Studio - www.homeonthefarmstead.com - Candice Adelle Photography

Blue + gold wedding invitation suite with gold calligraphy at historic home in Virginia for 1940's vintage wedding inspiration styled shoot by Farmstead Design Studio - www.homeonthefarmstead.com - Candice Adelle Photography

Blue + gold wedding invitation suite with gold calligraphy at historic home in Virginia for 1940's vintage wedding inspiration styled shoot by Farmstead Design Studio - www.homeonthefarmstead.com - Candice Adelle Photography

Blue + gold wedding invitation suite with gold calligraphy at historic home in Virginia for 1940's vintage wedding inspiration styled shoot by Farmstead Design Studio - www.homeonthefarmstead.com - Candice Adelle Photography

Blue + gold wedding invitation suite with gold calligraphy at historic home in Virginia for 1940's vintage wedding inspiration styled shoot by Farmstead Design Studio - www.homeonthefarmstead.com - Candice Adelle Photography

Blue + gold wedding table with classic blue menus at historic home in Virginia for 1940's vintage wedding inspiration styled shoot by Farmstead Design Studio - www.homeonthefarmstead.com - Candice Adelle Photography

Blue + gold wedding table with classic blue menus at historic home in Virginia for 1940's vintage wedding inspiration styled shoot by Farmstead Design Studio - www.homeonthefarmstead.com - Candice Adelle Photography

Blue + gold wedding table with classic blue menus at historic home in Virginia for 1940's vintage wedding inspiration styled shoot by Farmstead Design Studio - www.homeonthefarmstead.com - Candice Adelle Photography

Blue + gold wedding table with classic blue menus at historic home in Virginia for 1940's vintage wedding inspiration styled shoot by Farmstead Design Studio - www.homeonthefarmstead.com - Candice Adelle Photography

Blue + gold wedding table with classic blue menus at historic home in Virginia for 1940's vintage wedding inspiration styled shoot by Farmstead Design Studio - www.homeonthefarmstead.com - Candice Adelle Photography

Blue + gold wedding table with classic blue menus at historic home in Virginia for 1940's vintage wedding inspiration styled shoot by Farmstead Design Studio - www.homeonthefarmstead.com - Candice Adelle Photography

I had the opportunity to actually see the Chilton House on the day of the styled shoot and my oh my is it ever gorgeous! I was blown away by it’s stately front and every room was just as breathtaking as the last! The tablescape from this styled shoot is still one of my all time top favorite tables! I am obsessed with the dusty blue candles in antique gold candlestick holders especially when paired with the greenery garland running down the length of the table, the layered gold chargers and place settings and the pale blue menus I designed perfectly placed at each seat.

Blue + gold wedding table with classic blue + gold wedding invitation suite, calligraphy and menus at historic home in Virginia for 1940's vintage wedding inspiration styled shoot by Farmstead Design Studio - www.homeonthefarmstead.com - Candice Adelle Photography

Blue + gold wedding table with classic blue + gold wedding invitation suite, calligraphy and menus at historic home in Virginia for 1940's vintage wedding inspiration styled shoot by Farmstead Design Studio - www.homeonthefarmstead.com - Candice Adelle Photography

Blue + gold wedding table with classic blue + gold wedding invitation suite, calligraphy and menus at historic home in Virginia for 1940's vintage wedding inspiration styled shoot by Farmstead Design Studio - www.homeonthefarmstead.com - Candice Adelle Photography

Blue + gold wedding table with classic blue + gold wedding invitation suite, calligraphy and menus at historic home in Virginia for 1940's vintage wedding inspiration styled shoot by Farmstead Design Studio - www.homeonthefarmstead.com - Candice Adelle Photography

Blue + gold wedding table with classic blue + gold wedding invitation suite, calligraphy and menus at historic home in Virginia for 1940's vintage wedding inspiration styled shoot by Farmstead Design Studio - www.homeonthefarmstead.com - Candice Adelle Photography

Blue + gold wedding table with classic blue + gold wedding invitation suite, calligraphy and menus at historic home in Virginia for 1940's vintage wedding inspiration styled shoot by Farmstead Design Studio - www.homeonthefarmstead.com - Candice Adelle Photography

Blue + gold wedding table with classic blue + gold wedding invitation suite, calligraphy and menus at historic home in Virginia for 1940's vintage wedding inspiration styled shoot by Farmstead Design Studio - www.homeonthefarmstead.com - Candice Adelle Photography

Blue + gold wedding table with classic blue + gold wedding invitation suite, calligraphy and menus at historic home in Virginia for 1940's vintage wedding inspiration styled shoot by Farmstead Design Studio - www.homeonthefarmstead.com - Candice Adelle Photography

Blue + gold wedding table with classic blue + gold wedding invitation suite, calligraphy and menus at historic home in Virginia for 1940's vintage wedding inspiration styled shoot by Farmstead Design Studio - www.homeonthefarmstead.com - Candice Adelle Photography

Blue + gold wedding table with classic blue + gold wedding invitation suite, calligraphy and menus at historic home in Virginia for 1940's vintage wedding inspiration styled shoot by Farmstead Design Studio - www.homeonthefarmstead.com - Candice Adelle Photography

Blue + gold wedding table with classic blue + gold wedding invitation suite, calligraphy and  menus at historic home in Virginia for 1940's vintage wedding inspiration styled shoot by Farmstead Design Studio - www.homeonthefarmstead.com - Candice Adelle Photography

Blue + gold wedding table with classic blue + gold wedding invitation suite, calligraphy and menus at historic home in Virginia for 1940's vintage wedding inspiration styled shoot by Farmstead Design Studio - www.homeonthefarmstead.com - Candice Adelle Photography

Blue + gold wedding table with classic blue + gold wedding invitation suite, calligraphy and  menus at historic home in Virginia for 1940's vintage wedding inspiration styled shoot by Farmstead Design Studio - www.homeonthefarmstead.com - Candice Adelle Photography

This vintage wedding styled shoot is tells a beautiful story at an even more beautiful historic home and is one to see! You can check out more of this styled shoot which was also featured over on Artfully Wed!

Vendors
Photographer | Candice Adelle Photography
Event Planner | Terry Kaye Events
Event Venue | The Chilton House
Vintage Decor | Bella Villa Antiques & Vintage Rentals
Dress Store | Blush Bridal Boutique
Jewelry | Carter & Spence Jewelers
Stationery + Calligraphy | Farmstead Design Studio
Beauty | Salon Emage Day Spa
Equipment Rentals | Sammy’s Rentals Inc.
Floral Designer | Sarena Floral Designs
Custom Wedding Gifts | Southern Grown Vintage
Cake Designer | Sweet Pink Bakery
Lighting | La Bella Luce