This styled shoot put together by The Deep in the Heart retreat screams Autumn vibes; executed to absolute perfection! Dreamy gold, muted pinks and neutrals combine beautifully with the rusty terracotta shade of the groom’s suit to create a soft, elegant aesthetic with an edge. 

Getting ready shots and the sweetest first look!

Though already married, Natalie and Jose got ready in separate rooms at the Emerson venue and made sure not to catch a glimpse of one another until it was time for the first look – who says you can’t do more than one first look as husband and wife?!  When the time came and Natalie and Jose first locked eyes, their reactions were priceless. You would never have guessed this wasn’t their actual wedding day! Their connection and obvious love for one another even brought tears to a few of the attendees eyes. 

The Little White Chapel

The ceremony photos took place at the Emerson’s iconic little white chapel, designed by the insanely creative mind of HGTV’s Leanne Ford! Rustic white pews, textured off-white walls and large arched windows made for some stunning, clean and bright photos, and really allowed José’s rust coloured suit to pop. Photographers need not worry about bad lighting in a church for once!

Bride and Groom formals

Bride and groom formals took place outside the chapel and around the grounds during golden hour; with Natalie’s stunning veil (made by Sara Gabriel) really stealing the show by elevating their portraits! 

With formals out of the way, Natalie and Jose were able to let loose and take full advantage of one of the most epic rentals I’ve ever seen; a retro mobile bar on wheels called The Boozy Bar! After indulging in some signature cocktails, Natalie and José took things to the dance floor and danced to their real wedding song, stirring up all the nostalgic feels.

Cake fight!

To end the night,  this playful couple had a blast during the cake cutting and were not afraid to get messy, covering each other in frosting and licking it off one another! It was the perfect way to end a flawlessly executed wedding shoot.

If you love modern autumn weddings, then check out these blog posts of two gorgeous (but very different) elopements I shot in the fall.

Click here: Modern bohemian November elopement at Peggy’s Cove in Halifax, Nova Scotia (my hometown!).

Click here: Whimsical boho greenhouse October elopement in Somerset, Nova Scotia at the Greenhouse venue.

Photographer: Shaina Sterrett Photography
Retreat: The Deep in the Heart Retreat
Hosted + Curated by: Alison Bien @alisonfaithphotography
Venue: The Emerson @emersonvenue
Couple: Natalie + Jose Gallegos @thegallivantinggallegos
Floral Design + Styling: Oh So Brittnee @oh_so_brittnee
Hair: Hair by Haily Hargrave @haily_doeshair
Makeup: Chey Cosmetics @cheycosmetics
Dress: a&bé Bridal Shop Dallas @aandbe_bridalshop @aandbe_dallas
Dress Designer: Como dress by Tara LaTour @taralatour
Veil: Pheobe by Sara Gabriel @saragabrieldesigns
Bridal Belt: Callahan by Hushed Commotion @hushedcommotion
Earrings: Cairo Earrings by Untamed Petals @untamedpetals
Suit Jacket: SuitShop @suitshopofficial
Custom Stationery + Signage: Sincerely, Addison @sincerelyaddison
Cake: Cakes by Tayte @cakesbytayte
Mobile Bar: Boozy Bar Dallas @boozybardallas
Rentals: CL x Emerson @corallanerentals
Balloon Styling: Balloon Blush @balloonblush
Ring Box: The Velvet Garden Ring Box @thevelvetgardenringbox