Jess & David’s Vintage Glam Wedding at Salvage One

When guests stepped inside Salvage One, the mood was immediate.

Low light. Brick walls. Vintage furniture tucked into corners. Disco balls caught just enough glow to hint at what the night would become. It felt less like entering a wedding venue and more like stepping into a scene.

Jess moved through the space as if she had always belonged there. Her look brought the drama—feathers, texture. The styling didn’t compete with the venue. It played with it. Industrial edges met Old Hollywood influence, and somehow it felt completely natural.

The Ceremony

Guests gathered among exposed brick and layered antiques, candlelight flickering against worn wood and stained glass. There was texture everywhere you looked.

And then there was Jess. When she walked in, the room shifted.

Their vows brought the room together. What could have felt grand instead felt close. Intimate. Grounded in the two of them, even within a space known for its scale.

The Shift Into Evening

As cocktail hour unfolded, guests lingered across vintage couches and around high-top tables. Salvage One has a way of encouraging movement. People naturally drifted toward conversation, toward music, toward each other. And Jess and David were right in the center of it all.

By the time the dance floor opened, the energy was already building.

Disco balls overhead scattered light across brick and glass. The DJ didn’t need to coax anyone out. The floor filled quickly and stayed that way. Friends surrounded Jess and David, arms raised, dresses swaying, jackets loosened. It felt electric but contained — high energy without losing sophistication.

The Details That Last

The couple’s editorial portraits were stunning—stained glass casting soft shadows, textured walls creating depth, vintage pieces framing their silhouettes

The couple’s editorial portraits were stunning—stained glass casting soft shadows, textured walls creating depth, vintage pieces framing their silhouettes.

But the heirloom moments weren’t just in the photos.

It was the way Jess held David’s hand during the toasts. The way their friends surrounded them on the dance floor. The quiet exchanges in between the big moments.

That’s what makes a wedding endure. Not just bold design — but intentional choices that reflect who you are at this exact moment in your life.

Vendor Team

Planner: Heirloom Event Company
Venue: Salvage One
Catering: Catered by Design
Photography: Wren & Rose Photography
DJ: Modern Love DJs
Ceremony Musician: Tiffany Moore Violin
Cake: Bittersweet Pastry Shop

Bold works when it’s intentional. If you’re ready to design a wedding that will be an heirloom-in-the-making, let’s begin.

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