The Queen Mary was born first as a luxury ocean liner (her maiden voyage was in 1936), became a troop ship during World War II, and was a glamorous cruise ship for decades. In 1967 she was sold to the City of Long Beach, and has been open to the public off and on since then. In her current incarnation she hosts events, conferences, and (yes) weddings!
Although there are some sections of the ship that may need a little TLC (like so many treasures of that era), there are so many gorgeous deco details remaining on the Queen Mary, any SoCal bride looking for a vintage wedding venue needs to check her out. I mean… just look… swoon-worthy lighting! Deco murals galore! Gold and mahogany and all that jazz…
Up today, we’re featuring what just might be the West Coast’s most perfect art deco venue…. In 1925, James Oviatt was already a successful businessman. His department store, Alexander & Oviatt, had been attracting a high-end Los Angeles clientele in downtown LA for nearly a decade. He was in the midst of plans for their …
This beautiful vintage inspired wedding, sent to us from Lass + Beau, features a variety of elegant 1920s style details and a stunning bride in a navy (!) gown. It’s unique, and lovely and perfect. This wedding also features one of the most incredible vintage venues we’ve seen in a while, the absolutely breathtaking Landmark …
This lovely inspiration shoot features a styled art deco wedding in Kansas City, Missouri at a fabulous vintage venue, The Philips Hotel…. Submitted by Michelle Marie Photographie, this shoot has it all: amazing deco details, gorgeous gowns, handsome groom’s wear, and a truly striking handmade deco headpiece. Click the images below for more detail! Photographer: …
Love the rich crimson tones, amazing vintage venue, black & white film backdrop and moody images from this Art Deco movie theater wedding inspiration shoot, sent to us from photographer Tuan B & Co. As a nod to the original Vaudeville era of this gorgeous 1915 venue, the Logan Theater in Chicago, Illinois, they even …
The Queen Mary | Vintage Venue
Vintage Cunard Poster via Art.com
Although there are some sections of the ship that may need a little TLC (like so many treasures of that era), there are so many gorgeous deco details remaining on the Queen Mary, any SoCal bride looking for a vintage wedding venue needs to check her out. I mean… just look… swoon-worthy lighting! Deco murals galore! Gold and mahogany and all that jazz…
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