Between the details, the dress and the two gorgeous souls modeling, it is what my heart needed. This styled wedding shoot in the heart of downtown Charlotte, North Carolina was everything beyond my wildest dreams!

Charlotte’s Sophia’s Lounge inside the Ivey Hotel

First, downtown Charlotte is absolutely beautiful. The old buildings to the accepting vibe of the people, you’d love it. Second, the venue is inside of the Ivey’s Hotel at Sophia’s Lounge. The lounge has this soulful vibe to it. Very art deco. Very 20’s sort of vibe. Similarly, it is dark and light. Comfortable chairs you can, literally, spread out on. That is a selling point for me. There is even a non hidden speak easy style bar upstairs called The Library!

Art Deco Dreams Wedding with Mirage Creative Workshop

The second you walked into the space, Bekah and Megan were so welcoming. You instantly feel connected to them. They are the brains and hearts of this brand. A brand of inclusivity, of weird, of thinking outside of the box! Moreover, they loved my Dwight mask, so there ya go!

Above all, they worked so hard to create a list of vendors who also are open to inclusivity and creativity. They are all listed below and tagged on my Instagram post. I am, literally (said like Rob Lowe), still reeling from this shoot and I cannot wait for their next one! I’ll stop talking now, so enjoy the yummy goodness of Charlie!!! How amazing is he? I mean, even I cannot walk in heels like that!

Styled shoots like this help to re-align your heart with photography. Moreover, it sets your creativity on fire. Heck, isn’t that what is supposed to happen when we love what we do?

Tags for Instagram:
Hosts: @rebeccastonephotography, @hoseahousecollective (@miragecreativeworkshop)
Venue: @sophiaslounge, @theiveyshotel
Florals: @merakiblommor
Desserts: @augustjunefdesserts
Invitations: @dearkathryninvitations
Tablewear: @westelm, @jazzupco
Gown: @juniperjamesbridal, @loulettebridal, @varcabridal
Suit: @ffatux
Jewelry: @lassoedmoon, @lindsepark
Models: Charlie Harte @goodtimecharlie_