Great Gatsby Themed Vintage Automobile Wedding In Downtown Dayton Ohio
March 21, 2024
The Wedding
In January, I photographed my first wedding of 2024 and my 235th overall at America’s Packard Museum in downtown Dayton, Ohio. This couple hosted a Great Gatsby-themed wedding, surrounded by vintage Packard automobiles in an intimate setting. The groom wore his Army formals, while the bride dazzled in a beautiful champagne-colored dress that sparkled all over. Although most of my clients are typically between 22-35 years old, this couple was much older. Photographing people of all ages and capturing their unique love stories always brings me joy. A vintage automobile wedding is always enjoyable.
The ceremony unfolded in the large showroom east of the historic dealership. While both the original dealership and the showroom annex offered heating, the walkway connecting them did not. The bride waited in the chilly walkway before the wedding began, having previously stayed hidden upstairs in the museum’s office. Since she requested no getting-ready photos, I went upstairs to let her know I had arrived. Typically, I spend several hours with the bride before the ceremony, but this day followed a very different rhythm.
The Reception At A Vintage Automobile Wedding
Following the wedding, the guests were ushered into the old dealership while I photographed the family photos. Elite Catering provided a mobile bar at the back to facilitate a fun cocktail hour. After the families were photographed, the bride and groom had their wedding portraits taken with several of the vehicles around the museum. My favorite car, a bright red 1953 Caribbean looked amazing with the bride’s dress next to it. I am absolutely in love with that car!
