An Interview with a vampire inspired wedding

As a wedding planner and designer I often dream of all the different styles of weddings I want to create. Sometimes those dreams are more of a darker, moodier style, and we know it takes a unique couple to have that vision as well. Our goal with a styled shoot is to inspire our couples, to reach deep into their souls and create a wedding full of their personality and style. 

This styled shoot was inspired by the Anne Rice novel, "An Interview with a Vampire", which was set in the 1700 time periods in New Orleans. A time period full of sophistication, style, and French inspiration. For me there has always been a draw to Vampire stories and movies. The level of mystery, sensuality, timeless youth, and danger all entwined. Now that’s the start of a love story! 

When scouting a location, I knew I wanted something that would lend well to the theme, but also enraptured elements of the PNW. The venue, known as “the Ruins”, is located in Hood River.  It was the home of a old pear cannery, but in the 1950’s a fire destroyed most of the building, but left what is now known as the Ruins. I can’t thank my dream team of vendors who contributed to this shoot, and for Rachel Salisbury Photography magic behind the camera. 

“As if the night had said to me, you are the night and the night understands you and enfolds you in it’s arms...One with the shadows, without nightmare. An inexplicable peace” 

Creative Team (Go & follow them):
Photographer: Rachel Salisbury Photography
https://www.instagram.com/rachelsalisburyphotography/
Invitation Suite, Menu’s: Karin Collins Webster, Blue Bonsai Design
https://www.instagram.com/blue_bonsai_printing/
Floral: Trixie Ortiz, Owner of YOUnique Events & Design
Cake: Kristina & Rob Bragdon, Next Dimenson Bakery
https://www.instagram.com/next_dimension_bakery/
Makeup & Hair: Victoria Rosenbaum, Victoria Lou Hair & Make Up
https://www.instagram.com/victorialouhair/
Bride Model Clothing: Custom Corset – Chiarra Lohr
https://www.instagram.com/chiarramariecorsets/
Bridal Veil &  Groom Cuff Links: Jenette Laub McGiffin, Over the Moon Bridal
www.etsy.com/shop/overthemoonbridal
https://www.instagram.com/overthemoonbridal/
Bride Shoes: Nicole Stachowiak, Owner of House of Elliott – England
https://www.instagram.com/houseofelliotlaceboots/
Bride & Groom: Danielle & Justin Walker
https://www.instagram.com/ellerougesilhouette/
Maid of Honor & Best Man Models: Ophelia Darkly & Viktor Nova
https://www.instagram.com/opheliadarkly/
 https://www.instagram.com/viktor.n0va/
Venue/Location: The Ruins – Spring House Cellars – Hood River
Contact: Ryan Huntington, ryan@wildwood-events.org
https://www.instagram.com/springhouse_cellar/