The Queen Mary was born first as a luxury ocean liner (her maiden voyage was in 1936), became a troop ship during World War II, and was a glamorous cruise ship for decades. In 1967 she was sold to the City of Long Beach, and has been open to the public off and on since then. In her current incarnation she hosts events, conferences, and (yes) weddings!
Although there are some sections of the ship that may need a little TLC (like so many treasures of that era), there are so many gorgeous deco details remaining on the Queen Mary, any SoCal bride looking for a vintage wedding venue needs to check her out. I mean… just look… swoon-worthy lighting! Deco murals galore! Gold and mahogany and all that jazz…
Today’s truly spectacular Art Deco vintage venue inspiration shoot showcases one of the most gorgeous buildings in the entire Pacific Northwest (and perhaps west of the Mississippi), Seattle’s Arctic Club Hotel. Stunning. Simply, perfectly, stunning. A Beaux-Arts beauty from 1918, and in today’s shoot, the perfect backdrop for some Art Deco wedding style from the …
This incredible vintage style New York City wedding, from photographer Brian Hatton, is a straight-up stunner from start to finish. Dominique and Roberto flew 200+ guests and loved ones from Mexico to NYC to celebrate their vintage inspired wedding at the Central Park Boathouse. The couple’s portraits in the city and park are some of …
The venue search is one of the first and most defining elements of the entire wedding planning process. We’ll be featuring fabulous vintage, landmark and historic spaces from around the world for thematic inspiration and (for those who live close enough) as actual “ooh, I want to book this!” ideas. First up: a perfect art …
It’s the truth: we’re absolutely in love with each of the beautiful, simple yet elegant details at this intimate 1920s style wedding in Tulsa, Oklahoma, sent to us from Bolt Photography. With the breathtaking backdrop of the Italianate design Dresser Mansion, built in 1919, each detail of this lovely vintage inspired wedding is a sweet …
The Queen Mary | Vintage Venue
Vintage Cunard Poster via Art.com
Although there are some sections of the ship that may need a little TLC (like so many treasures of that era), there are so many gorgeous deco details remaining on the Queen Mary, any SoCal bride looking for a vintage wedding venue needs to check her out. I mean… just look… swoon-worthy lighting! Deco murals galore! Gold and mahogany and all that jazz…
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