A couple of weeks ago I designed and planned an editorial in Dallas, Texas, at a new venue called The Mason. I found the venue after scrolling through Instagram about a year ago and knew it would be the perfect location for an editorial I had been planning. It’s jaw-dropping chandelier’s, vintage décor, and variety of event spaces was a fresh approach to the venue’s currently available in the area and I knew it would be a venue that I had to showcase.
I’ve recently been inspired by fashion, unique color combinations, and historic architecture. When I don’t have an actual couple to work with, I still craft an idea of who they are. In this case, I was inspired by the idea of creating a colorful design based on vintage vogue images that have recently sparked some must needed inspiration. I was drawn to their timeless aesthetic & bold color combinations that were a stark contrast to what has served as inspiration in the past. I found that the Mason wedding venue in Dallas would be the perfect backdrop for this editorial.
The Mason Dallas Wedding Reception - Editorial
When it came to choosing a venue, I knew instantly that The Mason would be the ideal choice for this shoot. Not only is the location new to the DFW area, but the venue’s eclectic décor and historical architectural elements make it the perfect backdrop for any modern couple. For the design, I wanted the focus to be on color combinations that were unique to the eye, and blended well with the surrounding environment. As a result, I choose a challenging color scheme of blue, purple, orange, green, red & black. Since I was working with so many colors and wanted it to still feel timeless & elegant I decided that the florals would serve as the “anchor” in my design and would assist in blending the colors in each design element for the viewer. This helped break up all the colors so it wasn’t too overpowering, and it helped highlight the unique qualities in each design element while staying cohesive.
When designing the tablescape I wanted to create something that was inspired by the venue and would feel modern & bold. Each place setting had a black charger (as a nod to the black trim on the first floor of the Mason), vintage china, and blue napkins with black and gold silverware. Since I wanted the editorial to feel more modern, I wanted to keep the text on the menu very clean & opted to use a block font instead of a more romantic script. This font was carried out in the invitation, which also incorporated the bird element that can be seen on the dinner plate. One of my favorite elements of the editorial was the bride’s wedding dress. It was the perfect mix of classic and chic, and befitting of the vintage style that inspired the original design. Her black heels added the subtle hint of black that was used throughout the editorial & helped tie the design together.
Overall it was a great shoot to design and I hope you enjoy it as much as we did creating it!-Shannon
Photographer: Kate Pease Photography
Venue: The Mason
Designer: Shannon Rose Events
Flowers: Wedfully Yours
China Rentals: POSH Couture Rentals
Linen Rentals: BBJ Linen
Cake: Sweet Somethings by Ashleigh
Hair & Makeup: Brittany Jones Hair & Makeup
Dress Boutique: Stanley Korshak Bridal Salon
Paper: Brown Fox Creative