Set at The Estate Washington, a newly opened, European-inspired property in Washington, Missouri, this editorial considers what happens when a wedding weekend is planned with actual intention and the good sense to let it breathe. The result is a study in ease: a version of luxury that feels composed rather than performed, elevated without ever becoming inhospitable.
Designed and produced by Laurel Fox of One Foxy Affair, the narrative follows the natural rhythm of the weekend, moving from an opulent rehearsal dinner to an intimate after party and, finally, a post-wedding breakfast. Fourteen guest models were included to offer a more honest sense of how the space holds people, conversation, and the occasional second glass of champagne.
Edwardian influence quietly underpins the design, expressed through silver flatware, vintage crystal, and English cottage florals composed with sustainable luxury silk blooms. Hand-painted place settings—paired with custom menus, place cards, and a fully realized invitation suite—introduce a layer of intentional artistry that continues the story.
Here, luxury is treated less as a display and more as a condition: one defined by comfort, clarity, and the rare ability to remain present for the entirety of the weekend.
Design, Creative Direction, & Production: One Foxy Affair (@onefoxyaffair)
Venue: The Estate Washington (@theestatewashington)
Photography: The Bennetts (@thebennettsphoto)
Videography: Kindled Films (@kindledfilms)
Florals: Faith’s Florals (@faithsflorals)
Stationery: Courtney Kibby Designs (@courtneykibbydesigns)
Catering: Mosaic Café & Catering (@mosaicwashmo)
Place Settings: Set With Grace (@setwithgrace_)
Table Top Rentals: One Foxy Affair (@onefoxyaffair)
Gowns: Clarice’s Bridal (@claricesbridal)
Menswear: Savvi Formal Wear (@savviweddingsandprom)
Hair Artists: Carlos Gallegos, Lead (@idobridalbeautystl), Make-Up N’ More (@makeupnmorestl)
Makeup Artists: Lauren Lang, Lead (@looksbylolang), Lisa Massey (@masseymademuah)
Bride: Abby Vatterott (@abbyvatterott)
Groom: Michael Jordan (@mshepjordan9)
Models: Lori Wagner (@embracingtimemodeling), Melanie Wong (@artofeveryday), Paulette Pie (@paulettepie_), Jensyn Lee (@jensyn.lee), Faith Glynn (@0_faithmarie_0), Monica Thomas (@scentfromaboveyleo), Leah Young (@leah.kayyyy), Rebekah Strausz (@rebekah_does_coolstuff), Sierra Moore (@sierralalashon), Mark Thomas (@tomahawkpa), Michael D. (@invumodelandtalent), Modeling Agency (@invumodelandtalent)
