This Is How You Dress For A Black-tie Wedding

Bride and groom pose with flowers at their wedding

When the bride is also the wedding planner, you can bet that every little detail is going to be perfectly curated. From the bespoke invitation suite and custom ring box to the floral arrangments and vintage send-off car, no element of this wedding went overlooked. The bride wore a stunning lace mermaid gown with an illusion back and the groom looked dashing in a deep blue tux–setting the bar for this lovely black-tie wedding. Guests joined them for a beautiful ceremony in a historic chapel and then moved on to a lovely chateau where they were treated stunning outdoor tented reception.

The bride's company, Victoria Wagner Events, designed and organized the entire wedding! Cairnwood Estate played host to this elegant affair and there were gorgeous floral installations by Winsome Floral everywhere you looked. Victoria knew the exact aesthetic that she was looking for in her own wedding photos and knew that Barrie Anne Photography was just the person for the job. Keep scrolling to read more from Barrie Anne Photography about this beautiful wedding and all of the vendors that made it possible. Check out the full gallery for even more inspiration!

Elegant wedding stationery with flowers and ring box

Elegant Ted Baker white heels with rhinestone detail

Bride sits before her dress in elegant wedding robe

Bride adjusting earring in a beautiful wedding dress Brides gown being fastened with lace and sequins detail

Bride admires her elegant wedding dress in the mirror

Bride in white dress with elegant white flower bouquet

Bride in white gown veil stands under stone archway

Groom in a suit walking on grass before the wedding

Groom in tuxedo checking watch time for wedding event

Bride descends to groom on stairs wedding portrait First look wedding photo at grand staircase location

Bride and groom kissing on elegant wedding staircase

EVERY LAST DETAIL

Stone church exterior with arched entrance and tower

A pop of French blue romance and bespoke detail is what bridal dreams are made of. This Chateau-inspired wedding was the perfect marriage of timeless and modern, blending soft color palettes with non-traditional silhouettes. Each romantic detail was thoughtfully planned by Victoria Wagner Events and snapped to perfection by Barrie Anne Photography. Victoria Wagner, who was the planner and also the bride, hand-created and curated much of the decor including custom linen bar signs, custom white and gold gift boxes, table signs, champagne escort markers, and more. The old-world charm of the grounds makes a stunning backdrop for a real-life fairytale. Love was in the air that day and it was certainly contagious!

Newlyweds celebrate with confetti after wedding ceremony

Bride and groom walk by a vintage car at wedding venue

Elegant outdoor wedding reception with draped tent

Elegant sweetheart table with flowers and upholstered chairs

Champagne glasses on gold shelves with floral decor Elegant floral arrangement on a stone fireplace mantel

Elegant wedding cake and champagne display reception

WORDS OF WISDOM FROM THE PRO

Bride and groom toasting at their outdoor wedding table

Choose a team of vendors who fit the aesthetic of the vision you have for your wedding. A planner, who can help facilitate your goals, especially the smaller overlooked details of the day, can make a huge difference.

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