1950's Retro Engagement Shoot with Aimee and Jason

Love neon lights, red leather diner seats, Classic Coke and antique cars? Then have I got the couple for you! I'm super in love with this retro engagement session of deLovely Affair's guest blogger Miss Aimee and her sweetie Jason. She says "As a couple with a love for all things classic, retro and unique, we thought channeling our passion for the 1950’s would be a perfect way to encompass what the two of us are about vs. having a nice set of pictures."  I would say they accomplished both with the help of Nikki Lanoue Photography of Bridgewater, MA. 

I have a serious thing for neon lights and this shot just tickles me pink! Happy Days somehow comes to mind or maybe that classic 50's movie Grease! 

I simply love those red leather booths to go along with Aimee's fierce shoes!

Location: Fast Freddie's Diner in Hampton, NH

 These retro cars are the bee's knees over at Mantown Motors in Danvers, MA

 And then a final stroll down the boardwalk in their hometown of Newburyport.  This is an engagement shoot with all the fixin's and perfectly tailored to this one of a kind couple.

Check out Miss Aimee's post discussing her super fab 50's engagement shoot and offers tips for other brides-to-be! Thank you again to Nikki Lanoue for these amazing photos.

What ways are you owning your engagement shoot; making it stand out from the rest? Leave us a comment below - we wanna know! As always, you can find up on FACEBOOK and follow up on TWITTER.

Have a deLicious day,

{I Do Beauty} 4 Hot Wedding Hairstyle Trends

All Tressed Up

Deciding whether to wear hair long and flowing or in a glamorous upsweep has caused many a bride to lose their precious beauty sleep. (Under eye help here)  For every dress, personality, wedding style, there are literally hundred, nay thousand of 'Do options. There is no lack for inspiration - take a gander at Pinterest or any number of image heavy wedding blogs. So how do you decide?

Here are 4 of the hottest wedding styles this season to get you started on the right track:

Effortless and Down - Perfect for your rustic, outdoor, diy wedding style; it says, I am natural and I want to be and look like me on my wedding day.

Photo via Green Wedding Shoes

Photo via Hairstyle Stars 

Photo via Green Wedding Shoes

Bohemian Braid - One of the hottest hairstyle trends in weddings AND all across ladyhood land.

 Photo via Green Wedding Shoes

Photo courtesy of Arrow & Apple

Romantic Whimsical Updo - I love these updos; they can be flirty, unfussy, add depth and dimension to a total look, be sassy or sensual. I appreciate that they aren't always uniform or perfect, leaving lots of room for individual personality.

Photo courtesy of Our Labor of Love

Photo courtesy of Priscila Valentina

Photo courtesy of Simply Rosie Photography

Simple Side Bun - Classic, chic, timeless, all around perfect choice for an understated look....let your face be the focus.  Easily created, this is a gorgeous 'do for any wedding style.

Photo courtesy of Silvana di Franco

Photo via Pretty Geeky

Ultimately, you have to take into consideration your hair texture and length, dress style and wedding theme, and of course shape of your face. Having gotten married twice (to the same man) in hot climates, I would also recommend taking the time of year into consideration....remember there will be lots of dancing and hugging and kissing; hot and sticky can ruin the locks and the look!  Leave plenty of time for trail and error; you want to say I Do to the 'Do that's right for you.

What hairstyle are you going with for you big day? We would love to share your photos here on de Lovely Affair!  Don't forget us on FACEBOOK and TWITTER. Come say hi!

Make it beautiful,

{Real Wedding} Jamie & Eamon Do Modern Vintage

Jamie & Eamon at Franklin Plaza

You may remember that colorific carnival engagement shoot I shared with you last Friday from Joe Elario Photography. Well oh happy day, we have Jamie and Eamon's gorgeous wedding too, and they sure did it up with their modern vintage style. A gorgeous neutral color palette and Jamie's birdcage veil combined with stately architecture and an antique car take us back a generation or two. 

I was so beyond thrilled when JP sent over this wedding; there is something heartfelt about starting with the engagement session and seeing it through to the I Do's. As it turns out, these high school sweethearts were married ten years to the day of their first date. Super swoon! They are so  adorable and we are happy to able to bring you their version of a perfect day! 

We begin our journey at Franklin Plaza in Troy, NY.  Gorgeous lines, roman style columns and arched window make for a stunning backdrop.

Photographer JP: We arrived at the hotel where the ladies were getting ready. Sitting in a stool in her robe was Jamie getting some final touches from Flawless by Tina. So we shot a ton of getting ready stuff then it was out to the mean streets of Troy (kidding) for some portraits with Jamie and the girls. These photos are some of my favorite images yet!

Be still my peony loving heart - seriously, I believe the best wedding flower ever! Delicate and full all at the same time, this blush bouquet, designed by JP's wife, Miss Fleurtacious Designs, is a perfect complement to Jamie's fitted mermaid wedding gown. I applaud her choice of a bold lip color and lovely birdcage veil to complete her modern vintage wedding look.

These images are breathtaking - Jamie is a gorgeous bride and Eamon is a lucky man. JP did an amazing job capturing the essence of the moment.

The ceremony took place St. Augustine's Catholic Church in Troy, NY, which was filled with family and friends. JP really took advantage of the church's architectural structures -  arches, ceiling, lines - to create a sense depth and scale.

JP: We loved shooting in the church because of the light, and the AC. Eamon told me he was a little nervous too. Jamie seemed pretty cool even when “here comes the bride” started playing. Once they were pronounced husband and wife it was off to some awesome spots in downtown Troy. We captured some incredible photos and then had them off to Franklin Plaza where this bride and groom attended their cocktail hour.

A perfect sliver of light falls at exactly the right moment. I love how it illuminates her veil!

And another one peeks through the window!

JP: So on Jamie’s Facebook she asked her friends “vintage rolls royce or vintage bentley????” I voted Bentley. I won.

Modern vintage at its very best - glam bride, handsome groom, to die for Bentley!

JP: The party started off right in the hands the Mike Emery’s New York Players where there’s no stopping that force. The result, a packed dance floor all night long. Both Jamie and Eamon were on that dance floor all night long except when they were goofing in the Elario Photo Booth! 

Well there you have it, the sophisticated yet fun, vintage yet modern, visually beautiful and pulling on your heartstrings real wedding of Jamie and Eamon. Thank you again to the awesome team over at Joe Elario Photography and especially JP for his excitement over this feature. Well done, sir, well done - can't get enough of this couple! Joe Elario Photography is a fabulous father and son wedding photography team known for their style, stellar reputation and reliability. The duo is available to shoot weddings & events in Albany, Saratoga Springs, Lake George, & NY. 

What do you think of Jamie's look? Are you thinking of going vintage modern for you wedding? We'd love to know your plans!


Go with the good stuff,