The bride wore a vintage Oscar De La Renta to this Victorian wedding

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Alfonso and Lauren met in high school when he was asked by a friend to help out with an event that Lauren was putting on with her speech team. After years of unwavering devotion to Lauren, Alfonso knew how special their engagement had to be. On an evening during a trip to Cancun, Lauren was guided along a pathway to the beach at their hotel. Alfonso was waiting for her with a bouquet of roses, standing in front of a huge light-up display that read “Marry me?” Planned with the help of Oak + Honey Event Planning Co. and captured by Emily Millay Photography, Lauren and Alfonso’s Euro-Mexican fusion wedding highlighted ultra-stylized Victorian-era glamour, nods to Alfonso’s Mexican heritage, and the most breathtaking vintage silver wedding gown that you have to keep scrolling to see!

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European villa-inspired details

While planning, Lauren drew inspiration from their European villa-inspired venue, Laurel Hall. This Indianapolis gem was set among manicured gardens, offering bright marble stone interiors and deep wooden wainscoting for an otherworldly feel.

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Vintage Oscar de la Renta

Bride Lauren wore an unforgettable vintage Oscar de la Renta gown from the 2006 Spring collection. Layers of smokey grey tulle were met with iridescent sequins and beading to form intricate netted designs with moments of tiny flowers.

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Styling a smokey grey look

She paired her look with a headpiece made from three-dimensional florals and a custom cathedral-length veil from Atelier de Modistes.

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Groom's style: Dapper + classic

The groom and groomsmen looked dapper in timeless black suits from Knot Standard with bow ties and white rose boutonnieres.

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Creative floral pathway

Guests were guided to the chapel by florals arranged along the stairway and throughout the halls by Willow & Star Flowers. Charmed by an archway of baby’s breath, florals felt plucked from a European country garden.

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A (fabric) fireplace welcome

Guests were welcomed into the space with a linen welcome sign draped across a standout historic fireplace topped with delicate baby's breath and greenery.

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Meaningful moments: Married by family

The ceremony was led by two of the couple's siblings and included readings from other family members.

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Featuring historic venue elements

Outdoor portraits were enchanted by the Hall’s castle-like exterior and the property’s rich gardens.

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Must-hire: A mariachi band!

The couple hired a mariachi band - Mariachi Sol Jalisciense de Indianapolis - to play during their cocktail hour.

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Seating to celebrate a love of reading

To incorporate their love of reading, a seating chart included custom bookmarks with a map of significant places that made up Lauren and Alfonso’s love story.

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Delicate vintage reception decor

Vintage took on new heights during the reception thanks to delicate floral accents and light sky-blue glassware. Queen Anne's Lace in the centerpieces added a touch of classic style.

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Timeless style: An all-white wedding cake

The bride and groom cut into a three-tier, all-white, textured wedding cake by Classic Cakes.

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Vintage second looks for the bride & groom

Both Alfonso and Lauren donned second looks; he changed from his black tuxedo into a green velvet blazer, and Lauren wore an ivory satin dress with crystal strands along the backless design, keeping her headpiece for her final look.

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