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How to Have an Elegant Old Schoolhouse Wedding

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Happy couple on their wedding day, standing in front of a white brick wall

Sarrah and Dalton’s ultra-romantic day was anything but ordinary! The couple chose a unique venue, a former schoolhouse to host their intimate celebration in shades of navy blue hues and blush throughout the elegant styling.

From the groom’s tearful first look reaction to the bride’s form-fitting Pronovias gown ((stunning!)) you can definitely feel all the love and excitement between these two on their new adventure in life as captured by Foxtail Co. below and in the full gallery

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Be sure to watch the video as well from Kevin Rist Productions. It is always great to see the weddings play out on film as well.

Wedding invitation suite with rings and floral details

Elegant white lace bridal heels with delicate strapsStunning lace wedding dress hanging on wooden door

Bride and bridesmaids toasting with champagne glasses happily

Old school venue

From Foxtail Co.: Sarrah and Dalton chose a perfectly intimate venue for their guests: The Annex at Brooklyn Arts Center in downtown Wilmington, NC, a former schoolhouse connected to a church. Sarrah and her bridal party got ready in a classroom that has been repurposed as a bridal suite! Sarrah wore a gorgeous Pronovias fitted gown with lace detailing and a stunning train while carrying a very special bouquet. 

Elegant bride in a white wedding dress in a garden

Groom wiping tears as bride approaches for their first look momentGroom reacting to first look with bride, wedding day surprise emotion

Bride and groom share a tender embrace on their wedding day

Bride and bridesmaids smiling with flowers on a sunny wedding dayGroomsmen in blue suits pose together for a wedding photo

Wedding venue with decorative garland and arched windows

Bride and groom exchanging vows at an elegant indoor wedding ceremonyBride and groom sharing a kiss during wedding ceremony

From the bride

Like most every bride, my bouquet was very special to me for many reasons. In June of this year we found out our dog, Oliver, had terminal cancer at the age of 5 and he passed away a little over a month before the wedding, so I had his dog tag pinned to the ribbon on my bouquet to remember him. I also had Dalton’s great-grandmothers brooch attached to my bouquet and I wore my late grandmother’s ring on my right hand.

Wedding seating chart with elegant calligraphy and floral decor

Elegant wedding reception table setting in a bright, airy venueElegant dining table set for a wedding reception in a venue

Elegant wedding table setting with personalized place setting

Elegant wedding table setting with navy blue and gold decorElegant wedding table setting with name tag and decor

Wedding table setting with personalized plates and gold cutlery

Bride and groom share a kiss at their wedding reception

Wedding cake display with greenery and a her sweet it is signWedding cake display with sign and floral decor for a celebration

Fishbowls

Two of our friends surprised us with specialty “fishbowl” cocktails similar to the ones we usually get at Red Dogs in Wrightsville Beach. This was such a fun part of the night and we still can’t believe this happened!

Bride and groom enjoy blue cocktails with friends at a wedding

Person holding a beer with personalized wedding date koozie

Bride and groom kiss surrounded by falling rose petals

Accessories & Lingerie: Bella Belle Shoes
Dress & Apparel: Pronovias
Cakes & Catering: Middle of the Island Catering
Cakes & Catering: Phyllis Vaughan
DJs: Active DJ Entertainment
Event Planning & Design: Gather Events
Flowers: Gather Events
Groom & His Men: Jos A Bank
Groom & His Men: Dazi (Groomsmen Ties)
Hair, Makeup & Beauty: Danielle Forte Makeup Artist
Hair, Makeup & Beauty: Holli DeCastri
Jewelry: Perry's Emporium
Paper Goods & Calligraphy: Minted
Paper Goods & Calligraphy: The Bride
Photographers: Foxtail Co.
Photographers: Lorenzo Patoia
Rentals: Party Suppliers
Rentals: Relic Vintage Rentals
Venues: The Annex at Brooklyn Arts Center
Wedding Films: Kevin Rist Productions

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