Real Weddings, Advice, & Inspiration

Catalyst Wedding Company highlights weddings by and for game-changers. We seek to amplify and empower voices and viewpoints that are usually missing from the Wedding Industrial Complex. We're a community of badass wedding professionals who love all things funky, fresh, diverse, unique, and personality-driven; we convene twice yearly for (un)convention, a collaborative workshop, styled shoot, and dinner party. We're also the publishers of Catalyst Wedding Mag, a resource for couples looking for inspiration and affirmation that doing things differently in wedding-world is not only ok, it's wonderful!

We put this feature together with the idea of mixing modern and mid-century modern for fun and unique wedding inspiration. The two grooms are a real couple that the photographer had met previously, and they made for the perfect models. Their pup even came to the shoot as a surprise guest and ended up being a hit.

We worked in a gorgeous historic space, Fawn Street Studios in Norfolk, and we used the old architecture, rooftop, and stunning interior decor as backdrops for some phenomenal portraits.

We wanted to showcase some fantastic attire for these two handsome men, and we wanted to be sure that they coordinated without matching. By mixing the burgundy tux with a classic black, they each got to showcase their personalities in a way that would feel suitable for them.

In the end, it truly was all about the details—finding ways to mix black, gold, burgundy, and mustard with mid-century inspired shapes (like the beautiful sweetheart table and chairs that they sat at!). The invitation suite was beautifully designed by PaperDolls Design , Inc. to reflect that, and the rentals from Mad Hatter Vintage Rentals put it all into perspective.

Same-sex couple at their wedding with a disco ball

House of Maya Tuxedo by Sarno for wedding

Mad Hatter Vintage Rentals gold wedding tablescape

Mid-century modern chair at a wedding by Mad Hatter Vintage Rentals

Either Ore Jewelers Strawbridge wedding watch

Vendors

Photography: Dragon Studio
Tuxedos: Tuxedo by Sarno
Tuxedo Boutique: House of Maya
Watches + Wedding Bands: Either Ore Jewelers Strawbridge
Hair: Flawless on Site
Makeup: Blush Tones
Venue: Fawn Street Artist's Studios
Event Design + Rentals: Mad Hatter Vintage Rentals
Coordination/PR Rep: Misty Saves the Day
Florist: The New Leaf
Invitations + Other Paper Goods: Paperdolls Design
Catering: East Beach Catering
Wedding Cake: Whipped Up by Mimi
Other Rentals: Jollity & Co.

Dragon Photography Studio

Mike from Dragon Photography Studio says: The greatest compliment I often receive from clients is how easy their session was and how comfortable they felt in front of the camera. Being photographed is very personal and I excel at putting clients at ease even when they do not like having their picture taken. During weddings and events I am often asked if I am a family friend of my clients because I take the time to build relationships and fit seamlessly into their special occasions.

Misty Saves the Day

Misty Prewitt has a creative spirit and a heart three sizes too big for her tiny little body. She is a fiercely loyal friend, amazing wife to Chris, and incredible mom to Piper and Wren. When Misty loves you she does it with her whole self. Her energy and enthusiasm for her life, her work and her friends and family are rivaled only by her immense and diverse talents.