Looking for summer wedding inspiration? This stylish summer soirée blends seasonal florals, romantic décor and elevated details for a celebration that feels fresh, colorful and effortlessly elegant.
Summer Soirée
A Retro Wedding Photo Editorial
AS SEEN IN THE SUMMER 2025 DIGITAL ISSUE OF NOW WEDDINGS MAGAZINE
ON LOCATION
FLORALS
GOWNS
TUXEDOS
RENTALS
CAKE
STATIONARY
HAIR
Champagne Artistry Beauty Studio
MAKEUP
PHOTO BOOTH
MANICURE
MODELS
Hannah Stroemple + Jakob Bismark for Chic Nouvelle Models
Invitations set the tone for an event and this suite by Camellia Memories lets guests know to expect a fun, retro summer soirée!
Whether it’s a cocktail hour or a wedding ceremony, Common House’s courtyard event space is the perfect setting for a luxurious outdoor event in New Orleans.
For this wedding ceremony, Stem Studio created a lush, asymmetric floral arch in reds, oranges and blues inspired by the invitation suite. Smaller arrangements line the aisle drawing the eye to the center focal point.
On each guest chair (from Common House’s in-house inventory), were placed brilliant orange folding paper fans that serve not only decorative, but practical purposes!
For the ceremony, Hannah is wearing “Callie” from Bliss Bridal, a strapless, tulle A-line gown with a tiered boho-style skirt. Completing her look is a multicolor, cathedral length floral veil, also from Bliss Bridal, and she carries a colorful, hand-tied bouquet by Stem Studio. Jakob wears “Dominic” a tan, slim fit suit with a bow tie in the light peach color “Bellini” from John’s Tuxedos and Suits.
With Common House’s Social Hall as the backdrop, Hannah and Jakob pose for portraits. Hannah is wearing “Giuseppa” a charmeuse v-neck fit and flare wedding dress with blouson sleeves from Bliss Bridal. The gown features a plunge neckline and side cutouts. Hannah’s hair by Champagne Artistry Beauty Studio is a sleek, retro-style high ponytail and her makeup by Makeup Artist Chris Carter also follows a retro look with cat eyeliner and a pop of bold red on her lips.
True Value Rental’s Cut Crystal Champagne Coupes are part of a fun detail flatlay incorporating jewelry and accessories, vintage records, and florals by Stem Studio.
Pop the bubbly! We love a champagne glass tower and we especially love this one featuring True Value Rental’s Cut Crystal Champagne Coupes filled with bright red cherries in Common House’s “Remy Room”.
Hannah and Jakob toast in an intimate lounge setting featuring lush plants and furniture from Common House’s in-house collection. Royal Blue draping by True Value Rental softens and defines the lounge space.
Hannah wears “Monroe” a stretch crepe fit and flare gown with pearl and sparkle-embellished straight neckline and high slit and a shoulder length veil adorned with scattered pearl details from Bliss Bridal. Jakob is wearing an indigo blue “Lane” tuxedo with a burnt orange bow tie from John’s Tuxedos and Suits.
A vintage record of the newlywed’s song is the centerpiece of this unique guest book that can be displayed in the couple’s home.
Hannah’s manicure features press-on nails in the color “Love in India” in a chrome finish from Passport Polish.
Dinner is served in Common House’s “Remy Room” with the venue’s arched windows framing the table. Common House’s signature blue shutters add a contrast to the warm tones of the table decor.
Guest seating at long tables with low florals by Stem Studio and tiny lamps facilitates conversation among guests. The table linen by True Value Rental is in a Burnt Orange color. Each place setting features True Value Rental’s White Chargers with Black and Gold Trim, Amber Water Goblets, Melodia Wine Glasses, and Empire Gold Flatware tucked into Orange folded napkins. Chairs, tables, and white dinner plates are from Common House’s in-house collection.
Specialty menus and place cards by Camellia Memories match the invitation suite creating a cohesive design theme throughout the wedding guest experience.
The ceremony backdrop and florals by Stem Studio are repurposed at the cake table creating a focal point in Common House’s “Lilli Hall.” The 3-tier retro cake design by Kimbla’s Cakes features a soft blue watercolor design, hand-cut fondant details and a peach sugar flower.
The cake sits on True Value Rental’s Scalloped Gold Cake Plateau and the cake table is from Common House’s in-house collection
For the cake cutting, Hannah wears “Indigo,” a notch neckline, stretch Mikado fit and flare gown with pleated accents and 1-tier cathedral veil of sparkle stardust tulle from Bliss Bridal.
Jakob is wearing an indigo blue “Lane” tuxedo with a burnt orange long tie from John’s Tuxedos and Suits.
Hannah and Jakob pose for photos in this retro-style enclosed photo booth from Reel Photo Booth. Guests will take home classic photo strips to remember the day!
Common House’s Rooftop Pool space boasts gorgeous views of downtown New Orleans! Hannah is wearing a two-piece crepe pantsuit with detachable overlay from Bliss Bridal and Jakob is wearing “Dominic” a tan, slim fit suit with a long tie in the light peach color “Bellini” from John’s Tuxedos and Suits.
Common House is a social club designed for connection. Their mission is simple: to be a hub for people of all backgrounds to socialize, learn, and grow. Common House creates a space in each of their communities where all are welcome, and where inclusivity is championed.
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