Vintage Family Heirlooms

Today’s Inspired Creations Contest concept embodies so much of what I love in wedding ideas – it’s unique, personal, eco-friendly, and timeless.  The creative duo of Brancoprata styled and photographed this concept, which incorporates family heirlooms and vintage items and is incredibly romantic!

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Sofia’s father raced pigeons in Europe.  All of these trophies, which Sofia and Andre filled with fluffy alstroemeria, are from his competitions.

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These lovely pearl earrings belong to Sofia’s mother.  They were given to her by Sofia’s grandfather to wear on her wedding day.  Sofia, as I do, believes in weaving precious family treasures throughout weddings.

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The collection of flower-filled trophies makes for a stunning centerpiece.

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Vintage Wedding Favor Table

And last but not least, an elegant brown and white dessert table features vintage cake stands and yummy cookies!

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The following Portugal wedding vendors contributed to this Inspired Creations Contest concept:

Styling and photography – Brancoprata

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Sofia, Andre, you two are unstoppable!!! You guys are seriously dominating these days. Love love LOVE all of this – fabulous job! By the way, Sofia… I love you more. Gotcha now!

I have goosebumps….This is soo fabulous

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So romantic! RT @brancoprata: HELLO GORGEOUS!!! Check our #iccontest entrie here
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dognbird writes... {June 18, 2010 at 9:05 am}

Such a thoughful way to honor those who helped shape you. What could be more unique for each bride and groom?

oh my … soooooo gorgeous!! with sofia’s styling and andre’s photography = the perfect event!!

Love! RT @postcrdsprettie Beautifully done sofia & andre !! @brancoprata HELLO GORGEOUS! Check our #iccontest entry here http://su.pr/1LytxY

leila writes... {June 18, 2010 at 9:20 am}

omg! this is great! i love all things vintage.. and then you had to go and add dessert items.. mmmm! i love the styling and the photography on this! just so sweet and timeless!

xxoo leila

Just amazing!!! Lovely and beautifull!
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WOW! This is adorable.
These two are really great, not only in what they do but also as persons. You an see that every single detail has a lot of thought and love put in it :-)))

LOVE IT! Awesome job! :) RT @brancoprata: Did you saw our #iccontest entrie http://su.pr/1LytxY :)))))))))) so glad we entered!!!!

Love it!!! You are talented girl! RT @brancoprata Did you saw our #iccontest entrie http://su.pr/1LytxY :)))))))))) so glad we entered!!!!

Naomi writes... {June 18, 2010 at 1:06 pm}

STOP THE PRESSES! Sofia & Andre stay in Portugal if you two come to the states you’ll put us 0ut of business. OMG this is fantastically creative and beautiful. I am floored…love it!

WOW! BANANAS! WHAT ARE YOU 2EATING OVER THERE?? RT @brancoprata: HELLO GORGEOUS!!! Check our #iccontest entrie here http://su.pr/1LytxY I…

Naomi writes... {June 18, 2010 at 2:02 pm}

This touches me because I wore jewelery from my family at my wedding. It is such an amazing way to honor who and where you come from.

Absolutely stunning!!!!! :)

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RT @postcrdsprettie Beautifully done sofia & andre !! @brancoprata HELLO GORGEOUS! Check our #iccontest entry here http://su.pr/1LytxY

Joana Moreira writes... {June 18, 2010 at 4:56 pm}

Absolutely stunning. They are amazing and i will have them in my wedding day also!!

RT @brancoprata: Show us the love on our #iccontest entry :))))))) http://su.pr/1LytxY please!!! :))

Beautiful heirloom touches, so pretty. RT @brancoprata Show us the love on our #iccontest entry :))))))) http://su.pr/1LytxY please!!! :))

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Sofia rocks! RT @amiatEAD: incorporating vintage family heirlooms in your wedding from @brancoprata http://su.pr/1LytxY

I love how you incorporated the trophies into the decor by using them to hold flowers. What a neat idea.

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Vintage and devine your style is very elegant. I like the way you used the trophies and the mirror giving it a groom’s touch.

Milene writes... {June 19, 2010 at 12:20 pm}

beautiful….just like everithing they do!!!!
They are amazing and i will have them in my wedding day also!!

big kiss….

Gorgeous fotoshoot :) I love the small details!
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kristi writes... {June 21, 2010 at 12:24 pm}

Sofia did an amazing job! All of it just gorgeous and oh so pretty. And I just adore trophy cups! Love it.

xoxo
kristi

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