Upstate New York Vintage Inspired Wedding: Laura + Phil

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When you couple up a pair of creatives, you’re no doubt going to have one gorgeous wedding. Laura is a wedding photographer by trade – so she definitely knows a pretty thing or two. Her darling Phil is a graphic designer, whose work you would definitely recognize: The Twitter Bird (seriously!). The dreamy day planned out by Intuition Events included a parade downtown, a gorgeous rooftop view and an amazing dance party. Held at the Takk House in upstate New York, this wedding is brimming with beautiful imagery by Dylan and Sara.

The bride shares From my experience in the industry and both of our creative backgrounds we had a pretty good idea of how we envisioned our wedding day unfolding. For decor we went with a natural/bohemian vibe that included lots of greenery, gold accents, macrame backdrops, wicker chairs, mismatched lace tablecloths. With all of the wedding related decisions, we just went with what felt right and true to us.

We can’t wait any longer… Let’s look!

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clog shoes

Those Bryr shoes with the Tiffany blue backdrop! And the darling detail on the back of her Rue de Seine dress!!

lace sleeve dress

flower crown

Absolutely STUNNING makeup + hair by Amy Michaud of Luxe Beauty Bar.

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Rue De Seine Dress

first look

first look

Our Favorite Memory From The Wedding

Our first look was immensely special and will stay with me forever, but our second line parade is a close second. Having just said our vows and had our first kiss as husband and wife, the parade was perfect to match that level of happiness.

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Historic Building Wedding

Historic Building Wedding

Historic Building Wedding

We love the lighting in this photo – the way it illuminates the room, but there are still dark + moody corners.

Historic Building Wedding

Historic Building Wedding

Historic Building Wedding

Pretty peachy bridesmaids dresses from J. Crew. We love how the color was picked up in the florals!

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Historic Building Wedding

Our Musical Choices

Processional: Harvest Moon by Neil Young

Recessional: Second Line Parade

First Dance: Baby by Donnie and Joe Emerson

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Historic Building Wedding

Historic Building Wedding

Historic Building Wedding

wedding parade

How fun is this?! Extremely common in New Orleans, the wedding second line is a parade that celebrates the newlyweds as they embark on a new life together. The ‘main line’ is traditionally the married couple and a brass band, while the ‘second line’ is the wedding party and any passerby who wants to join in on the celebration!

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tissue paper tassles

How sweet is this sweetheart table?

Historic Building Wedding

Historic Building Wedding

Historic Building Wedding

Historic Building Wedding

Historic Building Wedding

Historic Building Wedding

Our Advice To Those Planning Now

Enjoy every second of it, even when the planning process seems overwhelming. Also, take a moment during the wedding day and look around, take everything in, it goes by so fast.

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From us here at GWS, congrats L + P!!

photography: Dylan and Sara // venue name: Takk House, Troy, NY, USA // event design: Intuition Events // wedding dress: Rue De Seine // wedding dress boutique: Lovely Bride // bride's shoes: Bryr // bridesmaid dresses: J. Crew // hair stylist: Amy Michaud of Luxe Beauty Bar // makeup artist: Amy Michaud of Luxe Beauty Bar // groom attire: J. Crew // videography: Brighter Lights Media // paper goods: Pepco Studio // catering: Nicole's Catering // cake: Crisan Bakery // tabletop rentals: Total Events // music: Graham Tichy Band // officiant: Reverend Joy Burke

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