Spanish Rose Inspired Styled Shoot

What comes to your mind when you think about the tango? A sexy black dress with a slit to heaven, a dark haired tuxedo clad man with shiny shoes, and of course, a deep red rose. This was the inspiration we used for our styled shoot at the beautiful Bolingbroke Mansion in the summer.

The Daring Details

Bolingbroke Mansion is a gorgeous stone home built 50 years before the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The history and beauty is unrivaled. Set in the scenic splendor of Radnor Township and only a few miles from Valley Forge, this was the perfect place to set our stage.

Our dear friend and talented planner and florist, Tonia of Aribella Events had beautifully styled a sweetheart table and reception table. A sensual combination of black and red linens really set off the greens and lush red roses that decorated them. The golden flatware and dipped glasses popped off the table and glowed with the red reflections.

All the jewelry was provided by Lauren Priori of L. Priori Jewelry. Her statement rings wowed us. The engagement ring was so beautifully unique and boasted an emerald cut diamond. Everything was sleek and sexy, just like the tango.

The delicate lace draped cake was provided by Brooklyn Girl Bakery. The deep red roses looked almost as good to eat as the cake did. Almost.

We had an excellent stationery suite from Little Pearl Designs. The rose outlines and lining were stunning. The perfect invitation to a wedding this sexy.

The hand painted escort cards by our lovely friend Rachel of Tallulah Ketubahs had beautiful hand lettering and gorgeous water color roses. An elegant alternative to plain printed place cards.

Couple’s portraits on the grounds of Bolingbroke Mansion

We used our sweet friend Serena Star and her husband Dave as our models. Serena did the makeup for herself and that red lipstick had us swooning. Her dress was provided by Ashe B + Co and Dave’s tux from Harleysville Bridal + Tuxedo. Her stunning rose bouquet trimmed with black lace was mirrored by his boutonniere. These lovely florals were provided by Garnish by Catering by Design, the proprietor of Bolingbroke Mansion.

We wandered the grounds and photographed alongside our friend Brittani Elizabeth to our hearts content. The results were sexy, beautiful and completely swoon-worthy.

Enjoy!