Loft on Pine : Wedding Inspiration

Sometimes in the craziness of wedding season, I want to take a step back and create for the sake of creating, away from the hum and pressure of a wedding itself. My friend Carly Rae hung out one afternoon and we proposed collaborating for a shoot, just something to have a lil bit of fun with.

Carly and her creative team hosted a wonderful day at The Loft on Pine in Long Beach, CA and the best news is that Jen at Green Wedding Shoes is sharing the shoot later today as well! Sometimes creative wedding shoots are just what I need to put a pep in my step and energized to shoot wedding photos with a new perspective!

Amanda and James are a real-life married couple who spent the afternoon with us as models and I couldn't be more grateful…they're beautiful, inside and out.

A wreath at the ceremony site…and a wreath in her hair? Yes, please.

Carly says about the shoot: This modern yet romantic shoot is set in the stunning architecture found at the Loft On Pine. With exposed brick, vaulted ceilings, and natural light it didn't take much to turn this stunning warehouse into a dream come true for our happy couple.

Amanda, you made a stunning bride…really.

One of the best things about working with a real couple is the natural chemistry they share and their excitement just to simply be around each other!

The mix of the chairs, the aisle runner, and the floral accoutrements made this shoot a lovely blend of modern and vintage wedding style…

On of the best things about photos at Venue: The Loft on Pine is the variety of backgrounds it provides…I'm beyond excited to shoot a wedding there in a couple of months!

A lovely thank you goes to Melody of Sweet and Saucy Shop for her lovely wedding cake…many years ago, Melody and I teamed up for my first styled shoot and I'm thrilled to still call her a friend and talented industry peer…she's doing amazing things!

I'll end on this happy little note…

Many, many thanks to the amazing team who brought these wedding photos to life!
Venue: The Loft on Pine
Concept, Coordination, and Design: Carly Rae Weddings
Bridal Dress: Blush Bridal Couture
Hair and Make Up: Beauty By Melina
Florist: Primary Petals
Cake: Sweet and Saucy Shop
Cake Topper: Little Cat Co.
Rentals: Disregarden
Stationary: Smitten on Paper
Photographer: Jasmine Star
Models: Amanda and James
And special thanks to Fourth Films for recording a behind-the-scenes look into the shoot!