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…
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 …
Today we are so happy to bring you this incredible Art Deco wedding inspiration shoot! Absolutely flawless from start to finish, with the spectacular setting and backdrop of Los Angele’s famed Griffith Observatory, an Art Deco icon in and of itself.
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 …
Love the simple, elegant details in this short and sweet styled shoot from planner Liliya Ivakhov and photographer Irina Savon. With blue, white and gold accents in everything from the tux to the macarons, the bride’s absolutely perfect vintage-inspired hair and makeup, and a stunning long-sleeve gown, this California winter wedding inspiration is a treat. …
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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