Drawing from her love of repurposing and reimagining, Hannah of Heavenly Blooms directed this vintage-inspired styled wedding shoot at Glen Eden Barn, inspired by feelings of familiarity, warmth, and the exciting notion of reinvention. Captured by Linnea Marie Photography, with videography by Illumination Studios, the concept was happily coined “not your grandma’s vintage.” Stationery by Angela Pro Design, menus by Oliver Lettering Co., and linens and rentals by The 1978 Collection came together to create a thoughtfully curated vintage aesthetic. The bride’s look featured a dreamy beaded gown from Premier Bridal Studio, paired with sneakers embellished by Sprkl Society – a detail included to inspire modern brides who often swap their heels for sneakers after dinner. The reception table was set with thrifted china plates and goblets sourced by Hannah, inspired by the traditions of borrowing family heirlooms and fine china for special occasions. Delights were provided by Nosh & Curd, alongside Bell’s Custom Cookies, with a sweetheart cake created by Wake and Cake Bakery. Warm fall tones defined the day, with the property’s fall foliage and the barn’s inviting ambiance completed by floral arrangements from Heavenly Blooms. The color story melded golds, oranges, browns, and pinks, while greenery was an accent, swags of eucalyptus draped across the piano. To toast to the occasion, the couple sipped cocktails outside, prepared by Tipsy Wheels Mobile Bar Service.
About the Shoot
From Hannah of Heavenly Blooms…
Growing up, my grandmother heavily influenced my design taste, color palettes, and the inspiration I gravitate toward. I wanted to blend the warm colors that come naturally from the fall foliage – the oranges, golds, bronzes, and browns – with the striking, brighter colors of a modern fall palette – brighter greens, creams, and shades of pink.
I love repurposing older materials in my home and workshop, so the idea of creating a “Not your grandma’s vintage” styled shoot grew from that desire to blend the warmth of familiarity with the invigorating taste of reinvention.
Some of the more special touches included the movie quotes for the cookie table and the charcuterie spread, both from two of my favorite rom-coms. I also wanted to incorporate other sentimental pieces. The pendants provided by The Future of Jewelry had handwritten words that incorporated familial touches and sweet words from loved ones. The place settings were comprised of thrifted china plates and whimsical goblets. I featured this element because it ties in with the tradition of borrowing your parents’ or grandparents’ fine china for special occasions. With weddings at the top of the special occasions list, I wanted to feature these plates as a nod to that tradition.
Every friend of mine who has gotten married has always changed their shoes at the reception, always into something more comfortable. The reception shoes were elevated by Sprkl Society, complete with charms and laces that any bride would feel confident and comfortable wearing with her wedding dress. I featured this element in the shoot because I believe this is a modern wedding change that is absolutely here to stay.
The newspapers were inspired by my grandfather, as he reads the paper every night in his recliner, holding it in a way that hides his face. As a little girl, I remember stealing the “Personals” section and flipping to the engagement and wedding announcements. I used to pore over every photo featured, reading all the little tidbits about each couple. Since Kairos Studio created a newspaper that featured the couple and their story, I wanted to create photos of the bridesmaids reading it, just like my grandpa reads his newspaper.
I chose Glen Eden Barn because it is a true gem hidden in the heart of Evans City. It’s a newer venue, but the property is lush with hills and trees. Fall colors were bursting in the photos. The rustic interior has warm tones that enhanced the vintage feel of the shoot we created.
