A Simple Intimate Vintage Wedding

Simple is elegant.

We love how simple and true to themselves this couple made their wedding! They used their venue as a starting tool for creating their dream wedding, keeping to the pinks, reds and greenery. By keeping to the theme of the venue, they were able to create a gorgeous design without too much hassle. And having only 2 months to plan their wedding, it’s hard to believe!

“Keep your eye on the prize” said Lauren, and we couldn’t agree more! When planning your wedding, don’t get so wrapped up in the details that you forget the entire reason your getting married- to celebrate being with the one you love forever!

Your love is more important than the design or what your future mother-in-law thinks, so stay true to who you are as a couple and plan your wedding around you!

Learn all about how Lauren and Jeffrey pulled off their simple and elegant wedding below!

HOW DID YOU MEET?

I’m a hair stylist and I met my husband by doing his hair! We hit it off from the beginning of our first appointment and the rest was history!

WHAT IS YOUR PROPOSAL STORY?

We got engaged while on a cruise in the North Sea! He surprised me by having the suite set up with the curtains drawn back to see the ocean and had champagne icing with flutes set up. I was totally caught off guard when we walked into the room and my ring was sitting right next to the champagne in the living room. It was so romantic and intimate. After, we met his family in the conceirge lounge to celebrate with a delicious dessert spread. Second best day of my life!

TELL US A LITTLE A BIT ABOUT YOUR WEDDING (YOUR VISION, COLOR, STYLE, AND LOCATION CHOICES).

My vision for the wedding was to keep it simple. We didn’t want to get too outlandish or lose focus on the importance of the actual wedding. We knew we wanted to keep it small and that we wanted to make sure the food was delish and the drinks flowing. We were lucky enough that our favorite restaurant in Austin, Justine’s, had their own location for small events. When we toured the house and the color scheme fell into place (pinks reds and greenery).

TELL US ABOUT YOUR ATTIRE CHOICES.

We planned our wedding in 2 months, so finding attire in that time frame was a bit tricky. My husband always orders his suits from Suit Supply so ordering his suit was easy. He chose the color and accessories as well. I really didn’t want to spend a ton of money on a dress and dreaded buying off the rack due to the time frame. I took a shot and went dress hunting at the mall. I went in having no expectations or vision. I actually found my dress at Altar’d State! An off the shoulder romper which is definitely my style. It was perfect! I added blush shoes from Barney’s and a statement earring. It was simple and perfect for me!

WHAT WAS THE MOST IMPORTANT TO THE TWO OF YOU WHILE PLANNING? WAS THERE ANYTHING THAT YOU CHOSE TO SPLURGE ON OR SKIP?

The most important thing to us was that we served good food and drinks. Since we were having such a small wedding (60 people), we luckily had room in the budget to make sure That happened. We skipped on a ton of decor because we got so lucky with the look of the venue. I also skipped on spending a ton of money on a dress.

WHAT WERE YOUR FAVORITE PARTS OF THE DAY? (MEMORIES AND STORIES)

My absolute favorite part of the day was our ceremony! I walked out to “Can’t Help Falling In Love” by Elvis with my Dad. It was so beautiful and intimate and the lighting was just a perfect way to walk down to my husband. Even though there were 60 people there watching us, it felt like it was just him and I sharing the most perfect moment ever.

TELL US ABOUT YOUR WEDDING FLOWERS.

I knew I wanted something organic looking that incorporated the colors I wanted as well as some succulents. We used the florist that does work exclusively for Justine’s. I showed her a few pictures and just let her work her magic. Her vision was pure gold. I can’t express enough how the floral brought that venue and my vision to life. Besides my bouquet, my favorite thing she did was a circle of flowers that we stood in during the ceremony. It made it feel that much more special and intimate.

TELL US ABOUT YOUR WEDDING CAKE.

We chose not to go crazy with a cake. We instead chose to do a Buntini cake tower with a small bundt cake up top. It was delicious and a total hit!

WHAT DID YOU DO FOR FAVORS?

We chose to gift succulents! Our florist chose a variety, potted them, then decorated them with paper and custom stickers. They were adorable!

PLEASE DESCRIBE ANY DIY, HANDMADE, OR PERSONAL DETAILS.

I decided to DIY our welcome sign with a chalk board and flowers. I also custom made welcome bags with a letter from us to our out of town guests and Austin-themed goodies.

DID YOU INCLUDE ANY FAMILY HEIRLOOMS OR SPECIAL TRADITIONS?

The reason I chose to walk out to an Elvis song was to pay tribute to my grandfather who passed a few years ago. He loved Elvis.

DO YOU HAVE ANY ADVICE FOR COUPLES PLANNING THEIR WEDDINGS NOW?

Keep the eye on the prize! It’s so easy to get wrapped up in the little details that you almost forget the whole point of it is to commit yourself to someone for the rest of your life!

Words from the Photographer:

After being a part of Lauren and Jeffrey’s home engagement shoot I knew there was something different about these two and I immediately began looking forward to working with them during their wedding! I was so excited for this day to finally arrive because Lauren and Jeffrey are some of the most welcoming and kind people I have ever met; I couldn’t help but feel like family when I was around them. Even the way they decided to do their wedding (and engagement shoot) was a portrayal of how inviting and friendly they are! They have an ability to create a relaxed environment where you simply feel like you can be you.

Lauren and Jeffrey also have a fun and eclectic side to them that couldn’t have been better expressed by their choice of venue! The place is called Justine’s Secret House and the name says it all. This venue has been a secret tucked away in the heart of downtown Austin and it’s just now becoming more well known. It has a vintage styled “old school” feel, almost like it’s some sort of time capsule. You’ll see what I mean when you look through photos of the venue!

Over all, this was definitely a night to remember with a genuinely amazing couple that has the ability to make you feel like family in less than 5 minutes. One thing’s for sure, I’m better off having met Lauren and Jeffrey and I hope you get the chance to cross paths with them one day as well, because there’s not a doubt in my mind that you’ll feel the same way!