Every now and then, a styled shoot comes together with effortless ease — a beautiful vision, the perfect team, and an energy that feels both fun and inspiring. Such was the case with Swan Lake, photographed by Pear & Grace Photography and designed by Loose Ends Event Design at the newly renovated Hotel Lucine in Galveston, Texas.
Inspired by the hotel’s vibrant vintage remodel and its iconic courtyard pool surrounded by blue-and-white tile, the creative team dreamt up an editorial that layered textures, soft feminine energy, and playful rockstar touches. Corsets, pearls, swans, and sultry details set the tone, while vintage blues and cream tones softened the look for a decadent yet approachable aesthetic.
Real couple Victoria and Cory brought the story to life with authentic laughter and connection, making every moment — from champagne toasts in the bedroom, to vows in front of a layered fabric backdrop, to a rooftop champagne tower — feel deeply personal. With serpentine tablescapes, hand-painted cookies, couture gowns, and a dazzling rooftop sunset, Swan Lake blended old-world romance with bold modernity, offering endless inspiration for 2025 weddings.
“We wanted to create a shoot that pushed forward trends we love — vintage blues, soft makeup — and combined them with new ideas like layered texture, corsets, swans, and pearls for an ultra-feminine yet modern wedding vision.”
Wedding Planning & Design: Loose Ends Event Design / @hannah_looseends
Photography: Pear & Grace Photography / @pearandgracephoto
Florist: Cali & Bloom / @caliandbloom
Paper Goods & Signage: Le Le Lines / @le_le_lines
Linens: Decor by Dulce / @decorbydulce
Rentals: Premiere Events / @premiereeventstx
Venue: Hotel Lucine / @hotellucine
Hair & Makeup: Sunkissed and Made Up / @sunkissedandmadeup
Dress & Accessories: Lovely Bride / @lovelybridehouston
Bridal Designer: Saint Bridal Couture / @saintbridal
Bridal Designer: House of Renhue / @houseofrenhue
Jewelry: Ajooni Shop / @ajoonii_shop
Suit: SuitShop / @suitshopofficial
Cake: Let There Be Cake / @sarah_lettherebecake
Cookies: Hello Sweeties / @hellosweeties.tx
Content Creation: Candid Curator / @candidcurator
Models: Victoria Aikin & Cory Williamson / @vittoriabanac
✨ This feature is also part of our Volume 7 Print Magazine — a celebration of calm, intentional living, and the beautiful in-between moments of life and love. You can purchase your copy here.
Publisher at The White Wren and Bajan Wed, Award Winning Photography + Videographer at Live View Studios, Dad, 80s music lover, crunchy health advocate
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