A Touch of the South: Texas Inspired Wedding

A TOUCH OF THE SOUTH WEDDING CELEBRATION

BY PAIGE JONES-ABRAHAM – SITTING PRETTY EVENT HIRE. PHOTOS BY AISHA NICOLE PHOTOGRAPHY

This styled shoot is part of Confetti Fair's United States of Party collaboration; a collection of 23 unique parties and events – all inspired by a US location.

When a ranch is your wedding location, what better way to celebrate than with a touch of Southern vintage. This bride got her cowboy boots on to head down the aisle!

What inspired you to choose Texas?

They say everything’s bigger in Texas! Nothing sums up the USA like going big and all out, but Texas appealed to me for its wide range of influences and natural beauty. From the typical Dallas Lone-star Cowboy culture to the Mexican-inspired ‘Tex-Mex’ culture of El Paso, there isn’t just one thing that can sum up a state like Texas, so naturally, it drew some serious creative vibes! The South has been very influential for me lately in terms of country and homestead inspired design, too.

What was the inspiration for the theme and styling?

Texas is such a big state with wide-open spaces - like Australia’s outback. I envisioned a single bride with her cowgirl hat and boots on, who’s just rode out of town on her horse and with her girls in tow. She’s more content in a wide-open field or farm. She’s a bride who doesn’t care what others think and loves doing it her way, on her terms – a modern boho Texas bride! The colours, setting and scheme reflected that attitude as well as the famous Texan pride in their state.

Which DIYs or party trends did you incorporate into your shoot?

This shoot is about vintage boho. Many of the props and the setting used reflected that trend. Pretty and hippy bohemian macramé and lace are at home against rusted wrought iron and wooden fencing with vivid greenery and florals. We’re also seeing a move towards smaller ceremonies with creative personal touches, which result in understated yet beautiful set-ups.

What is your favourite thing about the USA? I have a special connection with the USA, having spent some time living there as a child; plus, I have American family members living here in Sydney so I’m never too far away! From my experience, I would have to say the holidays were my favourite thing. The way Americans celebrate Halloween, 4th of July and Thanksgiving (not to mention Christmas and New Year’s) is like nothing else around the world - so much commitment and spirit - and so much fun!

The Texas Team

CONCEPT, STYLING AND PROPS SITTING PRETTY EVENT HIRE @sittingpretty_eventhire

PHOTOGRAPHY AISHA NICOLE PHOTOGRAPHY @aishanicolephotography

WEDDING DRESS LOST IN PARIS BRIDAL @lostinparis

CAKE CAKE SALON @cakesalon

MODELS ROSIE AND SUMMAR MOUAWAD @rosies_secret_garden

SHANISE JONES @shanisejones