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’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 …
Today we have this simply gorgeous 1920s inspired art deco wedding in Austin, TX, sent to us from ixi.photography… Fantastic deco touches from tip to toe, casually elegant style and a crazy-beautiful 1920s inspired bride, this one is a fabulous find. Beautiful rustic elements, and the stunning architecture of the Dulcinea Chapel make every photo …
Today we have another gorgeous gold and silver wedding cake sent to us by Sugar Realm, and we are as delighted as we were with their last creation. This incredible art nouveau cake features some gorgeous color and design elements, and just look at the detail… As you can see below, the cake was inspired …
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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