Black tie weddings are often associated with tradition, but today's couples are redefining what formal can look like. Clean lines, sculpted silhouettes, contour-cut details, and lush décor in gold and white prove that luxury doesn't have to feel old-fashioned. This Modern Black Tie editorial, brought together by a talented team of local vendors, embraces the elegance of a classic black-tie affair while infusing it with modern artistry and personal style.
Truly Engaging set the tone with a custom stationery suite with a black, white, gold, and silver color palette. The suite featured a variety of contour-cut shapes, with a contrast between rounded and hard edges, along with vow books with a metallic finish. Fonts included an Art Deco-inspired title font paired with a classic serif for further details.
The bride wore a strapless, sweetheart-neckline dress from Charlotte's Bridal & Formal Wear, with brocade fabric, a structured corset waist, and pleated, A-line skirt. Styled by Maria secured her hair into a low, twisted updo with loose, textured, face-framing curls. The hairstyle was perfect for securing a cathedral-length veil with embroidered edges. Drop earrings from enVogue Bridal Accessories and a bridal ring from Modern Gents added the finishing touches to the bridal styling.
Abigail Peters Photography is dedicated to capturing life's most precious moments. For this Modern Black Tie editorial, she focused on details, authentic moments, and a natural editing style to showcase her approach to timeless, elegant wedding-inspired imagery.
Also from Charlotte's Bridal & Formal Wear, the groom wore a classic black suit with a black button-down undershirt and a black bow tie. He was further accessorized by a floral boutonniere from Something Borrowed Blooms.
The florals were classic and monochromatic, with white roses and astrantia surrounded by ample greenery of eucalyptus, thistle, and grasses. A large installation spanned the length of the sweetheart table, which also featured a white table runner and white candles on gold candle holders.
Tableware included white plating with gold edges, smaller white plates with ornate gold edges, and vintage-inspired, gold silverware. The couple was seated in Resource Vintage Rental's Madison Twins Dining Chairs, a beautiful combination of comfort and style.
At the dessert table, Sweet Caeli's provided a towering, three-tier white cake with artful, ornamental piping.
In addition to the tablescape, Resource Vintage Rental provided a variety of additional rental pieces, from geometric black lanterns to seating, end tables, and a greenery champagne wall. One side of the greenery wall transformed into a photo booth with a neon sign, with the other side shelving for individual, unique crystal glassware tied with bows.
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