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A Vintage Wedding in Sparta, VA

The Bride Katelyn James, 22, a wedding photographer in Richmond, VA The Groom Michael Alsop, 24, a high school youth pastor at Gayton Baptist Church T

The Bride Katelyn James, 22, a wedding photographer in Richmond, VA The Groom Michael Alsop, 24, a high school youth pastor at Gayton Baptist Church The Date October 10 The bride and groom decorated more than 42 tables in a vintage peacock theme, using ivory birdcages, antique books and glassware and of course, peacock feathers. All of the details of the day tied into their teal, brown and olive-green color scheme.

The ring bearer and flower girl carried organic ceremony accessories like a bird’s nest made of twigs for the ring and a moss-covered basket filled with petals.
A friend of the groom’s father owns a 1939 Ford convertible that matched the wedding colors -- perfect for the couple’s exit from the church!
An old-fashioned candy bar, complete with colorful “candy cone” containers, sent guests home with a sweet reminder of the celebration.
Katelyn spotted the design for this light-teal confection, embellished in ivory icing and lace ribbon, in a magazine.
Katelyn’s shoes matched the dark teal dresses the bridesmaids wore, while the brooch attached to the toes coordinated with the details in her gown.
Vintage elements like antique cases, frames and furniture were arranged at the entrance to the reception tent.
Vintage glassware, peacock feathers, succulents and birdcages filled with pillar candles covered the bridal party table.
The antique birdcages were a recurring theme throughout the day, even showing up on the gift table, surrounded by romantic candlelight, pearls and pieces of lace.
Even the candy bar complemented the couple’s theme with peacock-colored candies like jelly beans and M&M’s displayed in elegant apothecary jars.
Guests sipped specialty lemonades served from elegant glass dispensers.
Fern curls and peacock feathers accented the scabiosa pod boutonnieres worn by the guys.
The bride designed the rectangular booklet programs tied with teal and ivory ribbons at one corner.
Katelyn and Michael shared their first dance to Dave Barnes’ “I Have and Always Will,” sung by two of the couple’s friends.
An antique display table was set with elegant stationery for guests to share some of their advice.