Metallic, Navy, and Winter Styled Wedding at 21C Museum Durham Hotel

Comments from Photographer: “Sometimes a dramatic seasonal photo session is needed. I took some fun autumn engagement pictures of this amazing couple a while back, and decided to do some winter inspiration with them, at they just recently held their real wedding at the end of 2015.

“I spoke with an event planner, and we came up with an artistic idea with bold, contrasting colors. The venue is both a contemporary art museum, and a chic boutique hotel. We set up two different ideas for unique wedding colors- one is bright and metallic, and the other is more subdued with cooler winter tones.

“If you live in a big city, it’s easy to bring that same sense of style into your wedding theme. Downtown Durham is a pretty lively scene, so this new venue seemed like the perfect spot to take pictures of Anthony and Shana. We love the different colors and textures this venue allowed us to play with. Yet, our favorite part of this inspiration shoot may be the wedding cake. The metallic gold flecks paired against the navy base is truly unique. A show stopping cake is sure to win points with the guests.”

Pure Romance invitations from Wedding Paper Divas with gold foil on a gold tray Pin
Pure Romance Black, blue and purple RSVP card from Wedding Paper Divas with gold foilPin

Loving this Pure Romance invitation suite.

Bride carrying a waterfall bouquet of orchids Pin
Bride wearing a gold hairband with over sized flowerPin
Groom wearing an orchid boutonniere Pin
Metallic Wedding Decor with Winter Tones at 21C Museum Durham HotelPin
White and gold wedding reception table with rentals from AFR Furniture RentalsPin
Large wedding reception floral center piece made from white orchids Pin
Clear charger with gold ball rim for reception place setting rented from AFR Furniture RentalsPin
Cylinder clear glass candle holders with floating candles for wedding reception center pieces Pin
Gold and clear glass place setting with Wedding Paper Divas reception menu Pin
Pure romance wedding reception menu from Wedding Paper DivasPin
couple hold hands for styled wedding at 21C Museum Durham HotelPin
Bride and groom holding Pure romance wedding invitations by Wedding Paper DivasPin

The perfectly styled wedding cake below has to be one of the most elegant cakes we have seen in a long time. We simply love the navy and gold look and the intricate design on the base layer.

4 tier white and black wedding cake with gold foil made by Cakes by ChloePin
Gold foil wedding cake created by Cakes by ChloePin
White and black wedidng cake with gold foil created by Cakes by ChloePin

Photobooths are all the rage! Besides the traditional photobooth idea below, check out additional ideas for how you can use custom wedding photobooth backdrops and let your camera friendly guests pose with style on your wedding day.

Photo booth rented from Triad DJ & Events for wedding reception Pin
Bride and groom in a photo booth rented from Triad DJ & EventsPin

Location

Wedding Team

  • Venue:  21C Museum Durham Hotel
  • Photography:  Vesic Photography
  • Event Planner:  Events By Nishaka
  • Cake:  Cakes by Chloe
  • Furniture:  AFR Furniture Rentals
  • Lighting/Photobooth:  Triad DJ & Events
  • Wall Calligraphy:  All She Wrote Notes
  • Bridal Makeup:  Savin Face Make-up Artistry
  • Wedding Dress:  Diva’s Bridal and Boutique
  • Real Bride and Groom:  Shana Simpson & Anthony Boney
  • Stationery:  Wedding Paper Divas

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