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VINTAGE VIBES

from NOW Weddings Magazine January/February 2022 Issue

by NOW Weddings Magazine

from NOW Weddings Magazine January/February 2022 Issue, page 30

Article from: NOW Weddings Magazine January/February 2022 Issue

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**We love the deckled edge of this bespoke letterpress invitation suite by Line Avenue Calligraphy.**

Jamie is wearing an exquisite tulle dress with petal embellishments and bell sleeves sourced from GOSSAMER, a US based vintage clothing company, and Clemon is wearing a slate blue notch lapel suit from Don Morphy, a bespoke menswear company in Dallas, TX. Jamie carries a parasol of fresh flowers from Botanica Wholesale Florist styled by Violeta’s.

Event designer Taylor Baxter Olivares contacted Janie, owner and designer of The Lucky Sixpence to create the crown featured in this editorial. Janie’s designs often include vintage elements and luxurious details.

For her custom creations, like the featured crown, Janie works closely with her clients to capture their vision. After speaking with the client and reviewing their inspiration photos, Janie begins work. “I come up with a design, sketch it out and then look for elements that could work in making the piece,” she says. “In this case a bronze tone was really important along with natural organic elements so I selected some bronze leaf shapes and then gave them a colour treatment to lift the matte bronze to one of a warmer golden glow. I love to add luxury details to elevate my pieces so in this case I used warm honey coloured crystal pearls along the base.”

ABOUT THE VENUE Race + Religious is a historic multibuilding property filled with artwork and antiques located in New Orleans’ Lower Garden District at the intersection of Race and Religious Streets.

**Brilliant blooms from Botanica Wholesale Florist, arranged by Violeta’s add a splash of color the design**

The table design incorporated Vintage French Country ladder back chairs with rush seats from Sweetheart Rentals and a gauze table runner by SnassyCrafter.