Emerald City: Old Hollywood Inspiration Enhances Warm Winter Vision at Industrial Essence Event Center

“We were very inspired by texture and warmth,” Emily Chesky of Emily Grace Cakes shares about the inspiration for this shoot that paints a picture of an idyllic indoor event amidst the flurries of February snow. Classic invitations with sophisticated details, including a velvet bow and a golden wax seal, set the stage.

The couple evoked Old Hollywood with the groom electing a tried-and- true black tuxedo with a pop of greenery on his lapel, and the bride in a breathtaking ballgown complemented by a sweet, low bun and the ideal emerald addition: sparkling nail designs. A floral three-tier ceremony “arch” set against an exposed brick wall married natural with industrial, while a decadent dessert table paired vintage décor with modern, bite-sized treats.

The centerpiece, a two-tiered white Lambeth cake, conjured images of a bygone era with its attention to detail and over-piping and matched the gold votives and candelabra. Contemporary nibbles ranging from cookies to cupcakes to red velvet “shooters” yielded a variety of selections for a range of preferences. A regal velvet cloth in a shimmering deep green artfully tied the tablescape together.

“We wanted to use the dark velvet linens, lights and abundance of candles to achieve an intimate and romantic feel—to make the room feel warm amid the winter atmosphere,” Chesky says.