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…
Up today, we have a beautiful 1920s day-after wedding shoot from Lexie Faucher Photography, including gorgeous vintage details, and a delightfully glam bride and groom in Dallas, Texas. They may not be for everyone, but depending on your schedule, a day-after-wedding shoot is a great way to get some stunning, highly styled photos without the …
The Berkeley City Club is one of Northern California’s most beautiful vintage wedding venues: a gorgeous private social club, hotel and event venue, designed and built in the late 1920s by architect Julia Morgan. And it is absolutely, positively stunning. There’s both indoor and outdoor space and incredible architectural details throughout. This would be the …
Up today, we’re featuring what just might be the West Coast’s most perfect art deco venue…. In 1925, James Oviatt was already a successful businessman. His department store, Alexander & Oviatt, had been attracting a high-end Los Angeles clientele in downtown LA for nearly a decade. He was in the midst of plans for their …
Up today we have this stunning styled shoot from Elevate Photography, featuring a newly renovated art deco venue in Colorado, Ironworks Denver. With classic 1920s wedding style, the gorgeous details of this shoot are the perfect match for the spectacular art deco venue itself! Click the images below for more detail. Design and Decor: Decor …
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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