MODERN AND MOODY WINTER WEDDING IN PORTLAND, OREGON
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a modern and moody wedding aesthetic combines contemporary elements with a touch of enchantment to create an atmosphere that's elegant. for brides wanting to collect dramatic wedding dress ideas, moody wedding inspiration, and more, this wedding blog is full of sophisticated wedding details.
rich and dark wedding color palette
moody weddings almost always have a rich color palette that features deep shades of burgundy, plum, and shades of orange. #aandbabe sophia and blakelee’s dark winter wedding color palette included pops of color in their floral arrangements. their bright pink and orange wedding flowers contrasted against their wedding party’s sleek black suits and black bridesmaids dresses, creating an intimate atmosphere.
moody velvet wedding suit
the cozy winter wedding vibes continued with blakelee wearing a burgundy velvet suit. blakelee’s black button down shirt and tie looked modern and matched this maroon groom’s suit perfectly.
dramatic wedding dress with bridal accessories
sophia wore a vagabond wedding dress with statement sleeves. her crepe bridal gown’s curved v-neckline was flattering and classic. sophia opted to accessorize her minimal wedding dress with a variety of modern bridal accessories.
during the wedding ceremony, sophia wore the crepe dress sleeveless with a long illusion bridal cape. this long wedding cape with beaded embroidery had statement shoulders. the delicate pearls and beading on the bridal cape shimmered during their wedding ceremony. later, sophia switched up her look and wore 'ventura' by vagabond's removable pleated puff sleeves.
luxe and unique wedding ceremony decor
sophia and blakelee got married at the evergreen wedding venue in portland, oregon. this historic wedding venue had classic architectural details like wood flooring by local craftsmen as well as modern details like massive sky-lights.
sophia and blakelee’s ceremony backdrop had a modern warehouse style that reflected their moody wedding theme. positioned against an exposed brick wall with wood paneling, their altar was adorned with cascading colorful florals and vintage folding screens with a pattern made from eye-catching cutouts.
enchanting wedding sparkler exit
as they were preparing to leave, sophia changed once more into a short one-shoulder wedding dress. this one-shoulder puff sleeve wedding dress and the coordinating sparkly kitten heels created a fun wedding exit look.
running down the sidewalk holding hands, sophia and blakelee were all smiles during their enchanting wedding sparkler exit! celebrating their love with a moody winter wedding full of atmospheric magic, sophia and blakelee started forever in style!
dress designer: vagabond / bridal shops: a&bé boise and a&bé portland / photographer: taylor roach photography / venue: the evergreen / florals: caroline reusen flowers