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Industrial Vintage Wedding: A Nautical Celebration with Unique Details!

Groom kisses bride forehead at romantic lake wedding

It's your wedding day, let's have some fun! And if that fun strays from the classic ballroom ceremony and catered dinner blueprint that by all means stray and see where your hearts take you. This next sweet couple did just that and we honestly think the whole event looked hands down fabulous, hiccups and all. 

You can see what we mean with some of our favorite shots below, but don't forget to stop by the full gallery to see even more of this gorgeous and slightly nautically themed day thanks to the talents of Sara Fitz Photo.

Bridesmaids in sunglasses and matching shirts having fun

Bride getting veil placed on by bridesmaid on wedding day Bride smiles in elegant white lace mock turtleneck dress

Smiling bride holds bouquet at a house wedding event

Emotional groom awaits his bride at outdoor wedding Wedding day hug with emotional parents watching tears

The Inspiration & Details

I described the theme of our wedding as industrial vintage. I was inspired by a vintage typewriter and used that font in all branding elements. Our invitations were very simple, black type letterpressed into a heavy white stock. The decor was a mixture of vintage elements with simple greens and delicate flowers sprinkled throughout. We spent months collecting glass bottles, candlesticks, old books, etc. My dad and I built our table stands, installing steel pipe pieces onto wood platforms to hang the table numbers and dinner menu. Our favors were custom matchboxes with our logo and the date. 

The ceremony took place in a neighbor's backyard on the bay. From there, Pat and I left by an antique wooden Chris Craft, followed by our bridal party in two additional boats. We had the guests walk 5 minutes north to the reception at LEHYC - but set up a cocktail pit stop halfway in front of my parent's house. Couldn't let our guests get thirsty!

Our menu was a family-style made up of a chopped kale salad, jumbo lump crab cakes, beef tenderloin, and a vegetable orzo dish. The cake was delicious - lemon with blueberry filling and buttercream frosting. We also had a tres leche sheet cake which was out of this world.

Groom kisses bride forehead on wedding day outdoor

Denim jacket with Doyles Rule text on wooden bench outdoors Groom affectionately kisses bride at wedding celebration

Elegant bridal jewelry set with vintage gemstone details

Loving bride and groom dance at lake sunset wedding

Beige Vans wedding sneakers with white flower bouquet

Outdoor wedding bride walks aisle with father to groom

Wedding invitation with tandem bike design and lace details Bride and groom sharing a tender moment at their wedding ceremony

Bride and groom walking down aisle at wedding ceremony

Memories

Pat and I agree that our favorite moment was our 1st look. It was so special to have the time together really take in the fact that this was actually happening. We were overcome with emotion and it made all the difference to experience that privately (besides our immediate family watching a few yards away hah!).

On the funnier side, after our 1st look, Pat and I went to the beach for a few photos before the ceremony. As we stood on a wooden jetty trying to take ourselves seriously, the wind kicked up and my veil flew off my head and into the ocean. While it was totally surreal, we burst out laughing and I convinced myself that I didn’t need a veil to walk down the aisle. A few minutes later a surfer pulled it out of the water and a patron ran it back to us as we were leaving to head to the ceremony. UNBELIEVABLE!! We were picking out the seaweed and shaking it dry up until the moment my dad walked me down the aisle. It was hysterical.

Our first dance song was Frankie Valli "Can't Take My Eyes Off of You" - the 1st broadway show we saw together and our favorite soundtrack while cooking dinner.

The best advice Pat and I got was to make sure and take a moment for yourselves on your big day. In general, it's such a whirlwind and so easy to get caught up in everything going on. Halfway through the reception, Pat pulled me aside and we sat on the edge of the dock just taking it all in. That quiet minute alone with each other is something we think back on all the time.

Wedding guests on two boats near a waterfront house

Wedding party walking down a pier towards the water, happy mood

Happy couple celebrating their wedding on a boat ride

Bride and groom sharing a tender kiss on their wedding day Wedding rings displayed on two hands, symbolizing love and commitment

Happy group on a boat, Why Knot, Jupiter, FL, wedding party celebration

Newlyweds joyfully walk down the pier, celebrating their wedding day Bride and groom walk away from wedding guests at outdoor venue

Wedding sign with flowers and wooden crates on a sunny day

Rustic wedding decor featuring flowers in vintage bottles and crates Elegant wedding decor with flowers, candles and table place settings

Elegant outdoor wedding reception tables overlooking the ocean Elegant wedding table setting with water glasses and menu cards

Bride and groom embrace as guests celebrate their wedding

Two-tiered wedding cake decorated with flowers on a silver stand

Bride and groom embrace at wedding reception with venue backdrop

Bride wearing denim jacket that says Doyles Rule, rock on sign

Budget Breakdown

Venue: $2500.00
Florals: $1000.00
Photography: $2500.00
Stationary: $1500.00
Catering: $14000.00
Bar: $2700.00
Band/Music: $7350.00
Cake: $500.00
Rentals: $5500.00
Event Coordinator: $2500.00
Insurance: $175.00
Ceremony: $775.00
Favors: $2000.00
Beauty: $3000.00
Dress + Accessories: $4000.00


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