RETRO-INSPIRED INTIMATE BEACH WEDDING CEREMONY WITH COOL BRIDAL DETAILS
if a dash of retro charm and the idyllic setting of an intimate beach wedding ceremony sounds like your bridal vision, this blog is for you! #aandbabe sam & dylan’s cool coastal nuptials on a portland beach can best be described as simplicity meets statement-making elegance.
ideas for an intimate wedding morning together
togetherness is the true essence of union. wanting to spend their wedding morning getting ready together, sam and dylan cherished their time before the ceremony, which was such a special touch.
the heartfelt exchanges of sam and dylan preparing for their big day together are some of our favorite candid wedding portraits of these two on their big day. leaning into their relaxed aesthetic, the shots of sam straightening dylan’s bowtie and dylan attaching sam’s bridal cape are raw, romantic, and authentic!
simple beach wedding dress with vintage details
looking for a simple beach wedding dress with vintage details? alexandra grecco wedding dresses combine feminine bridal style with retro flair elements. while every alexandra grecco gown at a&bé portland was romantic, sam ultimately chose a lightweight sheath gown with a square neckline.
flowy bridal cape for simple wedding dress
while sam’s soft and structured alexandra grecco wedding dress was a statement itself, her unique bridal accessories really made this bridal look one-of-a-kind. sam wore a custom-made bridal cape by behind the seams. the delicate draping of this airy wedding cape looked ethereal as it caught the wind at their coastal wedding ceremony.
in addition, sam also wore a chunky bridal headband that was timeless. this chunky satin headband looked incredible with her antique gold jewelry and the retro bridal sunglasses she sported later in the day!
mid-centry modern beach wedding aesthetic
sprinkling nostalgia into the mix, sam and dylan’s carefree coastal style focused on a mid-century modern wedding aesthetic. the beach cottage that they got ready in had a beautiful sunroom with wood paneled walls and floor to ceiling windows. looking out onto the deck, the photos of sam and dylan wearing wedding sunglasses beside a disco ball are the epitome of retro wedding vibes!
other retro-inspired touches came from their guests’ pastel wedding outfits, sam’s organic bouquet, and their earthy color palette.
beginning forever by the beachside, sam and dylan’s small gathering against the backdrop of sun, sand, and sea, was infused with vintage-inspired details and imaginative style!
dress designer: alexandra grecco / bridal shop: a&bé portland / photography: eunice beck / film photography: natalie allen co. / planning: keen events / florals: wildflower portland / venue: our plaace / hair and makeup: styled by mal / super 8mm: zack buras / cake: horoscope cakes / design: hensel studio / bride’s ring: ladha jewelry / shoes: daily sleeper / custom cape and alterations: behind the seams