Retro Disco Wedding at the Clayville Historic Site | Lexi + Alex

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Detail photo of a white, yellow, and orange bouquet

Retro 70’s aesthetic? Check. Classic Cadillac to pose with for their portraits? Check. A disco themed wedding reception? Also check! Lexi and Alex’s wedding day at the Clayville Historic Site this past fall was a one of a kind day that I’m SO glad to have been a part of! You may recognize these two from their engagement session that I covered recently, and if you haven’t checked that out yet you should. I dive deeper into how these two met and believe me these two have a wonderful love story! Today though we’re looking at their vintage inspired wedding though which is perfect for these two. With their shared love of thrifting, their vinyl collection, and Alex’s hobby of taking film photos, they couldn’t have possibly come up with a more fitting day for their wedding celebration!

2 photos side by side, the left is of a bouquet, disco ball, wedding invites, and wedding rings on a bench next to one another, the right is a black and white photo of the bouquet with the rings on it

Their First Look

Lexi and Alex’s wedding day began with a first look between the two. These two share an incredible bond with one another, and following the first look proceeded to talk with one another for the entirety of their couples portraits which was SO sweet! Hearing their excitement for the day and the feelings of love and adoration for one another on this day was the perfect way to get the wedding festivities underway. Once we had taken some portraits both Lexi and Alex made their way inside the Clayville Historic Site while guests of their wedding began to arrive. Once the guests were seated it was time to get the show on the road!

2 photos side by side, the left is of the groom adjusting his suit coat while outside, the right is of the bride in her wedding dress facing away from the camera and looking over her shoulder while in front of a wooden building
3 photos side by side of a bride in her wedding dress, the left is of her dancing outside of an old building, the middle is of her smiling at the camera, the right is a black and white photo of her standing in front of an old building
3 photos side by side of a bride and groom during their first look, in the left the bride is sneaking up behind the groom, in the middle the groom turns around to see the bride for the first time, in the right he smiles as he looks at her in her wedding dress
A bride and groom laugh while standing next to one another in the woods near their wedding venue, the Clayville Historic Site
2 photos side by side of a bride and groom in the woods together, in the left they stand side by side and smile at the camera, in the right they sit in the grass and lean their heads against one another
2 photos side by side of a bride and groom sitting together in a forest, the left photo is in color while the right is black and white
Top down photo of a bride and groom sitting next to one another in the grass and holding hands near their wedding venue, the Clayville Historic Site
2 photos side by side of a bride and groom sitting in the grass together and looking off in the distance, the left photo is in color while the right is black and white
A bride and groom lay in the grass together with their heads next to one another as they smile up at the camera during their wedding day at the Clayville Historic Site
2 photos side by side, the left is a black and white photo of a groom kissing the bride while they sit in the grass, the right is a photo of the bride and groom sitting in the grass back to back
2 photos side by side of a bride and groom sitting together in the grass of a forest, the right photo has a hazy film in over it
A bride and groom laugh and smile while running towards the camera on the grounds of their wedding venue, the Clayville Historic Site
A bride and groom smile at one another while touching each other's faces to show off their wedding rings while outside their wedding venue, the Clayville Historic Site
Black and white photo of a bride and groom smiling at one another while touching each other's faces to show off their wedding rings while outside their wedding venue, the Clayville Historic Site
An outdoor wedding ceremony space set up at the Clayville Historic Site

An Outdoor Ceremony and Portraits

The two lucked out with some gorgeous September weather for their wedding day, with only a few clouds in the sky for their outdoor ceremony. The grounds of the Clayville Historic Site are perfect for a wedding ceremony, calm, quiet, and absolutely stunning. The two shared their vows with one another as well as those in attendance and before long were officially pronounced husband and wife! After their ceremony we had some time for portraits prior to their ceremony starting. This included family, wedding parties, and of course couples portraits. The couple’s portraits were especially fun and continued the retro theme for the day as we were able to include Alex’s classic Cadillac that he’s been working on! Whether they’re big or small, it’s details like this that really tie a wedding day together and make it feel like it was made for you!

2 photos side by side, the left is of a sign for a wedding set up next to the outdoor ceremony space, the right is of the groom hugging his mother while standing in the aisle of the ceremony space
During an outdoor wedding ceremony at the Clayville Historic Site a man lifts a young boy in the air as a white cloth that is lining the aisle of the ceremony space sticks to the boy's shoe
Black and white photo of a bride walking towards her outdoor wedding ceremony space at the Clayville Historic Site
A bride smiles while walking down the aisle of her outdoor wedding ceremony at the Clayville Historic Site with her father as guests watch around her
A groom smiles while standing at the outdoor ceremony space of his wedding at the Clayville Historic Site with his groomsmen and officiant on either side of him
A wedding ceremony takes place at the outdoor space at the Clayville Historic Site
2 photos side by side, the left is of a bride smiling while the officiant holds the microphone in front of the groom, the right is of the same moment but with the groom's face in frame
Guests of an outdoor wedding ceremony at the Clayville Historic Site sit and watch as the ceremony takes place
A bride and groom kiss while underneath a wooden archway during their outdoor wedding ceremony at the Clayville Historic Site
A bride and groom raise their arms and cheer in excitement after their outdoor wedding ceremony at the Clayville Historic Site
A bride and groom walk down the aisle together and smile at their guests after their outdoor wedding ceremony at the Clayville Historic Site
A bride and groom smile while surrounded by the members of their wedding parties as they stand outside a building of the Clayville Historic Site
3 photos side by side, the left is of a bride smiling with her 2 bridesmaids, the middle is of the bride and groom kissing in between the maid of honor and best man, the right is a portrait photo of the 4 from the middle photo all smiling at the camera
2 photos side by side of a bride and groom with a classic car, the left photo is of them kissing with the car in the background, the right is of them kissing while the bride sits on the trunk of the car
2 photos side by side, the left is of a bride and groom kissing while sitting on the back of a classic car, the right is of the groom sitting in the car as the bride stands at his side
2 photos side by side, the left is of a groom sitting in a classic car as the bride stands at his side, the right is a black and white photo of them hugging while in a field
2 photos side by side of a bride sitting on the trunk of a classic car while the groom stands at her side, the left is a black and white photo and the right is in color, the groom is also kissing the bride in the right photo
Detail photo of a bride and groom's hands with their wedding rings holding one another and holding their bouquet
A bride and groom face one another in the foreground of the photo, behind them in focus is a classic car with their bouquet resting on the hood, photo taken at their wedding venue the Clayville Historic Site
2 photos side by side of a bride and groom posing with a classic car on their wedding day, the bride is sitting in the driver's seat while the groom stands at her side
Black and white photo of a groom sitting in a classic car while the bride stands at his side during their wedding day at the Clayville Historic Site
2 photos side by side, the left is a black and white photo of a bride and groom posing with a classic car, the right is of the bride by herself standing in front of the car
2 photos side by side of a bride and groom sitting together in a classic car, the left is in color while the right is a black and white photo
A bride and groom stand facing one another in a field at their wedding venue, the Clayville Historic Site while the sun sets behind them
2 photos side by side, the left is a detail photo of a white cake with cherries on it, the right is a photo of the table the cake is on with sparkly décor around it

A 70’s Disco Themed Reception

Lexi and Alex’s retro theme of their wedding day really shined through during their reception at the Clayville Historic Site! Complete with colorful decorations, an abundance of disco balls, and vinyl used as table numbers and decorations, the vibes were immaculate. They even had a phone recorder for their guests to leave them messages, which Lexi made herself! They couldn’t have had a better space to celebrate their wedding. The kiddos were able to play outside while the adults danced and celebrated indoors making it SO fun for everyone that was there! Of course with it being a disco themed wedding Lexi, Alex, and their guests were able to dance the night away in style!

Black and white photo of a bride and groom entering their indoor wedding reception at the Clayville Historic Site as guests clap and cheer around them
2 photos side by side of a bride and groom sharing their first dance during their indoor wedding reception
2 photos side by side of a groom dancing with his mother during his indoor wedding reception
A bride dances with her father during her indoor wedding reception at the Clayville Historic Site
A bride smiles while getting kissed on the cheek by a woman while she sits at her sweetheart table during her indoor wedding reception at the Clayville Historic Site
A bride and groom smile at one another while sitting at their sweetheart table during their indoor wedding reception at the Clayville Historic Site
2 photos side by side, the left is of a bouquet sitting on a table next to the wedding cake, the right is a close up photo of the cake
3 photos side by side, the left is a photo of the wedding cake with a piece cut out of it, the middle is of the bride and groom next to the cake eating that piece, the right is a black and white photo of the cake
A young child smiles and points at a cake on a table during an indoor wedding reception at the Clayville Historic Site
2 photos side by side of a young child during a wedding reception, the left is a black and white photo of him looking at a cake, the right is of him smiling while eating the cake
A bride dances with a young boy alongside members of her wedding party during her indoor wedding reception at the Clayville Historic Site
Black and white photo of a bride holding a glow stick in the air while dancing during her indoor wedding reception at the Clayville Historic Site
A bride smiles while holding a glowstick in the air while dancing during her indoor wedding reception at the Clayville Historic Site
A bride and groom kiss one another while standing in front of a wall of glittery strands and colorful décor during their indoor wedding reception at the Clayville Historic Site
A bride and groom hold hands and look at one another while light distorts around them during their indoor wedding reception at the Clayville Historic Site
A bride and groom hold disco balls in front of their faces while light distorts around them during their indoor wedding reception at the Clayville Historic Site
A bride and groom hold disco balls in front of their faces while light distorts around them during their indoor wedding reception at the Clayville Historic Site
A bride and groom hold disco balls in front of their faces as they peek their eyes over while light distorts around them during their indoor wedding reception at the Clayville Historic Site
3 photos side by side of a bride and groom next to one another while light distorts around them during their indoor wedding reception, the middle photo is in black and white
Two photos side by side of a bride and groom holding disco balls in front of their faces while light distorts around them during their indoor wedding reception, the left photo is in black and white
A bride and groom hold disco balls in front of their faces and look at one another while light distorts around them during their indoor wedding reception at the Clayville Historic Site

If there’s one thing you take away from Lexi and Alex’s wedding at the Clayville Historic Site I hope that you feel inspired. These two created such an incredible and lovely wedding day, one that fits who they are as a couple perfectly! It’s so cool to see a couple go above and beyond to really make their wedding day their own, and the results truly speak for themselves! If you’re ready to book me for your wedding day coverage be sure to send an inquiry through my contact page. I’d love to hear from you, get to know you, and help you start planning the wedding day of YOUR dreams!

Two photos side by side of a bride and groom holding disco balls in front of their faces while light distorts around them during their indoor wedding reception, the right photo is in black and white

Vendors

Gown: Gowns Bridal

Other Outfits: David’s Bridal and SuitShop

Wedding Venue: Clayville Historic Site

Cake: Holly Cakes 

DJ: TDDP Entertainment

Weddings

December 21, 2023

Rachael McMillan

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