Ashley and Nick's summer wedding at the Inns of Aurora in Upstate New York was a vibrant celebration of color and joy, inspired by the classic photographs of Slim Aarons. The couple's vision was to create a wedding that felt like a carefree summer day, captured on film.
A Colorful Palette Inspired by Slim Aarons
The couple's love for color was evident in their wedding palette, which featured a cheerful mix of amaranth pink, golden yellow, tangerine orange, deep cerise, sugared lime green, palm green, and teal green. This bold color scheme was a nod to the warm, end-of-summer setting and the couple's love for the retro aesthetic of Slim Aarons' photographs.
A Wedding that Felt like Summer Captured on Film
For Ashley and Nick, Slim Aarons wasn't just a style reference – it was a mood. They wanted their wedding to feel like a relaxed, effortless summer day, where time had slowed down and guests could settle in and stay awhile. To achieve this, the couple worked with Verve Event Co. to create a beautiful outdoor space that felt like a summer paradise.
A Wedding that Combined Upstate New York Charm with Retro Elegance
The wedding venue, the Inns of Aurora, provided the perfect backdrop for the couple's vision. The property's lush greenery, picturesque lake views, and charming architecture were all incorporated into the wedding design to create a unique and memorable experience for guests. The couple's wedding stationery, designed by Loria Letters, also reflected their love for color and pattern, with custom imagery and die-cut shapes that added a playful touch.
A Delicious Celebration of Food and Drink
The couple's love for food and drink was evident in the menu they chose for their wedding. Inspired by Ashley's roots in Maryland, guests enjoyed a seafood bar at cocktail hour, featuring poached shrimp, raw oysters, and ceviche. For dinner, guests had a choice of wagyu beef strip steak, seared scallops, or a spinach and wild mushroom strudel. The couple's signature cocktails, the Hugo Spritz and a tropical twist on a classic Old Fashioned, were also a hit with guests.
A Wedding that was Full of Personal Touches
Throughout the wedding, the couple incorporated personal touches that reflected their individual styles and interests. Ashley's love of needlepoint was reflected in the stitched borders on the wedding stationery, while Nick's baseball collection was featured in custom imagery on the invitations. The couple's engagement flowers also made an appearance on the wedding stationery, adding a sweet and sentimental touch.
A Bar that Told a Story
The bar at the wedding was designed to be a focal point, with scalloped edges, mini umbrellas that doubled as bar signage, lamps, and custom cocktail napkins all contributing to a unique and memorable experience for guests. The bar was also a nod to the couple's love for storytelling and their desire to create a wedding that felt like a summer day captured on film.
A Wedding that was Full of Joy and Celebration
Ashley and Nick's wedding was a true celebration of their love and commitment to each other. With its vibrant color palette, delicious food and drink, and personal touches, the wedding was a true reflection of the couple's style and personalities. As the couple danced their first dance to "Baby Blue Eyes" by A Rocket to the Moon, it was clear that this was a wedding that would be remembered for years to come.
Source: Style Me Pretty
