Dreamy Fall Inspiration Shoot

This shoot from Alea Lovely is the perfect reminder of why we love fall so much — everything seems to take on such a naturally rustic but romantic feel! Alea whipped up this gorgeous gown herself to fit the photoshoot to a T. You’ll want to check out the photo gallery to soak in all the details for this one!

Alea Lovely is the perfect reminder of why we love fall so much — everything seems to take on such a naturally rustic but romantic feel! Alea whipped up this gorgeous gown herself to fit the photoshoot to a T. You’ll want to check out the

Alea Lovely is the perfect reminder of why we love fall so much — everything seems to take on such a naturally rustic but romantic feel! Alea whipped up this gorgeous gown herself to fit the photoshoot to a T. You’ll want to check out the View all images from this shoot in the gallery

From the photographer, Alea: We shot on Longview Mansion’s grounds that had a lot of rustic structures we could work with along with the great overgrown grass. With the vision I had to shoot it I just couldn’t find a dress that matched the feeling of what we were going for so I made the dress to capture the very whimsical direction we were headed for and used color in the dress inspired by the latest fashion trend of using color in bridal. The florist used her great-grandmother’s amazing pink antique depression glass as centerpieces and accents to the flowers and cake. The cake decorator used a brush-like texture on the buttercream to give it a nest-like look. The furniture rentals used were great rustic pieces like old wooden crates, old dress trunks, rusted keys and this great wide bottom over-sized chair that looks like it came straight from the set of Alice and Wonderland. The pergola was a great accent location in front of the water for something a little different.

Wedding Vendors (Lee’s Summit, MO):

Photography and direction: Alea Lovely Photo + Video / Florals and decor: Amy Cason of Victorian Gardens / Rentals and styling: My Pleasant Street Rentals / Cake: Classic Cakes / Hair: Love Your Bobby Pins / Makeup: Jolie Artistry / Dress and hair accessories: Alea of The Bridal Tree / Venue: Longview Mansion Grounds / Model: Amanda Morrow

December 1, 2011

20 comments

Comments (20):

Courtney on November 1, 2013

I want that dress... how do I get it?
Suzy VanDyke on November 18, 2012

This is truly beautiful. I LOVE that dress. Wonderful job Alea!!
Kellie on August 29, 2012

Alea you are amazing- I have been looking for a dress thats rustic/elegant/frumpy/whimsickle (So pickyy) I would love it if you could design and make my dress!!!! :)
Alea on December 22, 2011

Thanks for your comment about the dress I made . It's now available on etsy . http://www.etsy.com/listing/89095941/the-marie-dress-whimsical-tulle-wedding
Jessica Peterson on December 16, 2011

Alea is sort of amaaaaZZzing!
Alea on December 4, 2011

Thanks for all the comments on the dress and pictures! It was the first dress I've made but now making many more! Its really fun to create dresses for my own photo shoots! Again thanks for all the love :) - Alea
Trishia(doubledpetgrooming.com) on December 3, 2011

love it much...the wedding dress is so fabulous...wish to wear it in my wedding day;D
wildchild on December 2, 2011

holy cow, she made that dress?! It's gorgeous!
manuel antonio villa Rentals on December 2, 2011

I extremely love such places for marriage. everything is beautiful and different here. looking cool.
Aneta on December 2, 2011

This is absolutely gorgeous - the soft colours are to die for. The cake sign is my fave!
Sharon (Posh Veils) on December 1, 2011

This is absolutely beautiful...and that gown is breathtaking! Great images!
Meg on December 1, 2011

Ummmm so what do we do if we want the gown!
Debbi on December 1, 2011

Love it, very beautiful bride.
Caitlin Koenig on December 1, 2011

What a beautiful post! I love everything about it :) I love how the glass peices are mixed with the rustic wood & the prettiness of the film!
Kailey Michelle Events on December 1, 2011

THis is so lovely, I can't stop staring! Oh my, beautiful!
Brandie {Organic Beauty Talk} on December 1, 2011

Absolutely gorgeous! The hanging frame is so cool!
Victoiran Gardens on December 1, 2011

What Alea did not mention, is that these photos are the art of photography in FILM. There is no tweaking photos here. The results are what you get and are truly breath taking.
lydia {ever orus} on December 1, 2011

that gown is absolutely gorgeous!
Shannon {Shannon Reeves Events} on December 1, 2011

Wow - gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous. In love.
Hustl Your Bustl on December 1, 2011

Obsessed with that dress!

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