If you’re after charm, historic venues are a fabulous choice. But what if you want a more hip vibe, too? Playing with a combo of styles is a great way to truly personalize your fete, and mixing the old with new proves to be uber gorgeous—just take it from Lovely Leaves, the design mastermind behind this urban, organic editorial. Exposed brick serves as a mighty pretty backdrop, while overflowing greenery graces the table. Ready for more? Peruse the entire gallery captured by Kelli Lynn.
From Giselle Callahan of Lovely Leaves… There’s something special about The Livery, a feeling you get when you walk through the space that takes you back in time to historic Lexington. A local landmark, the venue was initially built in 1868 and still features the original exposed which brick painted-over over the years creating a sort of rustic elegance overflowing with Southern charm. Horse culture is and has always been supreme in Lexington and at one time, the Livery stabled horses and carriages passing through the beautiful city. Now a gallery for local urban artists Allen and Evan of KRFT GOODS, the walls showcase pieces from their recent collections of wood art.
Our inspiration shoot was inspired by the venue and has a hip, urban feel with organic elements. We utilized a ton of southern smilax creating a gorgeous garland heavily draped down to the floor. The table featured a clean white linen topped with crystal wine glasses, glass candlesticks with pale blue taper candles. Modern gold flatware was paired with layered blush, linen and smoke heirloom china and beige napkins with crisp menus. Lexington is known for family traditions and history and we definitely wanted to tie that in: Vintage pieces, chairs and the cake table came from B&B Vintage and with a cake from family-owned Kentucky bakery Batter & Buttercream.
Caitlin and Cal are actually engaged to be married next year and we could not have found a more adorable and in-love couple to model. Absolutely gorgeous, Caitlin is a UK cheerleader and lives and breathes Kentucky spirit. Her gown was from Southern favorite Twirl Boutique which is also located in downtown Lex. Her naturally deep red hair was styled into a sweet, classic updo by Dana of Pink LouLou and contrasted boldly against the kelly green door of The Livery. Clematis grows wild in Kentucky. Raised in Texas, I have never seen something so amazing and I was thrilled to mix the star-shaped blooms into her bouquet with Keira garden roses, andromeda, tea roses, hellebore and white lilac. Blue suede shoes and rose boutonnieres completed the couple’s look.
Photography: Kelli Lynn Photography | Design: Giselle Callahan of Lovely Leaves | Floral Design: Lovely Leaves | Wedding Dress: Twirl Boutique | Wedding Dress: Stella York | Cake: Batter & Buttercream | Stationery: Haley Michelle Designs | Wedding Venue: The Livery | Artist: KRFT GOODS | Beauty: Allison Johnson Pink Loulou | Rentals: Bryants Rent All | Rentals: B&B Vintage Rental