A Retro-Inspired Roller Skate Romance Editorial With Nonstop Pops of Hot Pink

Historic Tamory Hall in the heart of Pella, Iowa used to be a roller rink way back in the day. The second story venue still boasts its original oval-shaped wood flooring where people used to skate in circles for hours.

Photographer Morgan from Verdigris and a team of amazing Iowa-based vendors used the venue’s roller rink history as a jumping off point when they put together this fun and colorful retro-inspired editorial at Tamory Hall. The team, which included planners and event designers from Midwest Meets Design and flowers from M.Klyn Floral Design, filled the event space with pops of hot pink, and their model of course strapped on a pair of white roller skates! 

“Roller Rinks are bright and colorful and loud and we wanted our details to stand out in a similar way,” says Morgan. “Vegas meets the 80’s in a midwestern community where country and boho are still commonplace.”

We are absolutely in love with the bold and glitzy shoot—especially its inventive use of floral touches!! 

Ok! Let’s keep it rolling! Time to get into these pics!

These precious white and pink paper goods were created by Midwest Meets Design, the planning and event design minds behind this editorial. LOVE that holographic envelope liner.

This loose-curl bridal down-do was the work of by Mallory DeJong, and the rosy glam makeup look was created by Jaylin Morgan.

This polka dot tulle veil is beyond adorable and definitely bringing the retro vibes. Take a look at the Hushed Commotion Remy Veil from Anthropologie for something similar.

And check out our rundown of the best wedding veils for every bridal style to explore even more veil-related options.

How brilliant is this ombre purple-to-hot-pink bridal bouquet by M.Klyn Floral Design?! Orchids and roses bring so much floral drama.

This floral ring is SO clever. There are no limits to the way you can use flowers at your wedding.

See what we mean!? Flowers on these white bridal roller skates!! We’re obsessed with the way M.Klyn Floral Design thinks beyond the bouquet.

Digging this hot pink minimal and modern welcome sign.

Furniture rentals from The Good Co. and specialty rentals from Pella Rental brought a healthy mix of modern and retro to the head table setup beneath this cascading hot pink hanging floral installation.

This bright and bold tablescape is giving us romantic modern Barbie vibes.

This elegant high-neck satin dress by Tara Lauren from Holland Bridal Shoppe is providing so much sexy simplicity. A perfect match for all of the maximalist accents.

Love those powder pink ankle-wrap heels?? Check out this similar pair from ASOS.

Designer Cakes by Ashley created this deep magenta vintage-inspired piping masterpiece of a cake.

Take a look through our lists of the best blush and pink wedding dresses and the best rose gold bridesmaid dresses if you’re looking for ways to work plenty of pinks into your wedding day color palette.

This pearl-accented bridal mini dress from Madi Lane Bridal absolutely embraced the retro-inspired elements of this editorial.

Two words: Bow. Veil. 😍

Check out the Cady Rhinestone ankle boots from Betsey Johnson to add some sparkle to your second look like this bride!

Get into our fave reception dresses for different bridal styles if you’ve got a mid-wedding outfit change up your sleeve.

We can’t get enough of these bridal sunglasses. The Bungalow cat eye sunglasses from J.Crew have adorable pearly details if you want to check out a similar pair!

LED rope lights are a great way to add some pink party vibes to an event.

Love that even the bubbly is pink. 🥂

Flowers on the SUNGLASSES too!!! So glad these Iowa-based vendors teamed up to create such a bold and eye-catching editorial! If you love a maximalist moment with a nod to vintage, consider yourself inspired!!