Love Is in the Air

Take off on your next great adventure in a dazzling modern-meets-vintage gown.

modern meets vintage wedding dresses

Photograph by Scott M. Lacey

ENJOY THE RIDE

ON HER: Delphine Manivet “Theodore” cotton-pongé-and-lace dress with satin ribbons, $3,263, Ceremony Boston; Joshua J. platinum engagement ring with diamonds, $125,275, Long’s Jewelers; “Feather” brass barrette with Swarovski crystals, $365, Jennifer Behr; cubic zirconia studs, $52, Nordstrom.

ON HIM: “Ludlow” wool vest, $135, J.Crew; Eton of Sweden cotton shirt, $260, Saks Fifth Avenue; “Totally Tartan” silk bow tie, $15, the Tie Bar.

modern meets vintage wedding dresses

Photograph by Scott M. Lacey

PICTURE-PERFECT

ON HER: Claire Pettibone “Sky Between the Branches” silk dress with sequins and embroidery, $4,700, Ceremony Boston; 18-karat-white-gold earrings with pearls and diamonds, $13,400, Dorfman Jewelers.

ON HIM: Hugo Boss wool jacket, $795 (for suit), Giblees; Eton of Sweden cotton shirt, $260, Saks Fifth Avenue; “Totally Tartan” silk bow tie, $15, the Tie Bar.

modern meets vintage wedding dresses

Photograph by Scott M. Lacey

 IT’S A SNAP

Pronovias “Dietrich” lace gown with feathers and gemstone brooch, $2,650, Musette Bridal Boutique.

modern meets vintage wedding dresses

Photograph by Scott M. Lacey

 FLIGHT OF FANCY

“Shimmering Icicle” silk-chiffon dress with beading, $2,995, Firas Yousif Originals; platinum estate ring with diamonds, $24,000, Shreve, Crump & Low; 18-karat-white-gold earrings with Tahitian pearls and diamonds, $20,000, Dorfman Jewelers; Paris “Saturina” nylon-tulle double blusher veil, $180, BHLDN.

modern meets vintage wedding dresses

Photograph by Scott M. Lacey

 SOARING SPIRITS

Oscar de la Renta “Addison” silk-faille dress, $6,990, L’élite Bridal Boutique; 18-karat-white-gold cuff with diamonds, $33,000, and 18-karat-white-gold drop earrings with pavé diamonds, $4,995, both Royal Jewelers; “Masque” French netting veil, $59, Unveiled Bridal Designs.

modern meets vintage wedding dresses

Photography by Scott M. Lacey

 READY FOR TAKEOFF

Jenny Packham “Utopia” silk-chiffon dress with sequins and beading, $6,250, Musette Bridal Boutique; Alexandra Mor 18-karat-white-and-yellow-gold eternity band with diamonds, $23,000, Dorfman Jewelers; “Miranda” ostrich-feather hairpiece, $145, Galvin-ized Headwear; Nadri rhodium-plated cubic zirconia studs, $50, Nordstrom.

modern meets vintage wedding dresses

Photography by Scott M. Lacey

 JET-SET

ON HER: Jenny Packham “Daphne” chiffon gown with beading, $5,290, Musette Bridal Boutique; chinchilla stole, price upon request, Dino International Furs; 18-karat-white-gold earrings with pearls and diamonds, $45,900, and Alexandra Mor 18-karat-white-and-yellow-gold eternity band with diamonds, $23,000, both Dorfman Jewelers; Ben-Amun “Apollo” silver-plated bracelet with Swarovski crystals and glass pearls, $250, BHLDN.

ON HIM: “Ludlow” wool tuxedo jacket, $525, J.Crew; Eton of Sweden cotton shirt, $260, Saks Fifth Avenue; Ted Baker silk bow tie, $49.50, Nordstrom.

modern meets vintage wedding dresses

Photograph by Scott M. Lacey

AHEAD OF THE PACK

Ines di Santo “Etienne” silk-caddis dress with crystals, $4,840, Allegria Bridal; “Bandeau” French netting veil, $69, Unveiled Bridal Designs; 18-karat-white-gold chandelier earrings with pavé diamonds, $11,230, Royal Jewelers; L. K. Bennett “Palma” leather sandals, $375, Nordstrom.

modern meets vintage wedding dresses

Photograph by Scott M. Lacey

 RUNWAY-READY

ON HER: Lazaro chiffon-and-Aleçon-lace gown with Maria Elena for Lazaro ribbon belt, $4,840, Cristina’s; Michael M. 18-karat-white-gold engagement ring with diamonds, $9,950, Long’s Jewelers; “Vintage Dahlia” enamel earrings with crystals, $48, Isabel Harvey.

ON HIM: Hugo Boss “Hatemo” wool trousers, $195, and Links of London “Noble” rose-gold-plated watch with leather strap, $675, both Bloomingdale’s; Eton of Sweden cotton shirt, $265, Giblees; Prada cap-toe oxfords, $620, and Boss Hugo Boss leather belt, $85, both Nordstrom; “Milligan Flowers” silk necktie, $15, the Tie Bar.


Styling by Melissa Dunne/Anchor Artists; hair, Heather Cohen/Team; makeup, Maryelle O’Rourke/Team; models, Sydney/Click and Kevin/Maggie Inc.

Shot on location at the Owls Head Transportation Museum, 207-594-4418, ohtm.org.

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