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An Elegant Vintage Wedding in Cincinnati, OH

The Bride Andrea Ament, 29, a medical resident The Groom Patrick Ghattas, 27, an account manager The Date June 9 Andrea and Patrick started planning

The Bride Andrea Ament, 29, a medical resident The Groom Patrick Ghattas, 27, an account manager The Date June 9 Andrea and Patrick started planning with a general elegant-mixed-with-vintage aesthetic in mind. Ultimately, they found themselves gravitating toward a dusty palette of soft purples, pinks and creams.

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The tented escort cards mimicked the elegant design of the wedding invitations.
The guys wore a single rose bloom on their lapels.
Bunches of roses and various greens embellished the ends of the ceremony pews.
Ultra-traditional invitations featured black ink on crisp white card stock, with the couple's monogram up top.
Blue Bridal Shoes
For a soft, vintage feel, all the girls carried pale purple, pink and off-white bouquets of hydrangeas, roses and dusty miller.
Family Wedding Photos
The three-tiered white cake was decorated with delicate ruffles.
The couple added few adornments to the already-beautiful church, which was built over 150 years ago.
Wine Bottle Stoppers
Some centerpieces featured tall silver vases filled with roses and hydrangeas.
The couple danced to Let's Stay Together by Al Green.
Small centerpieces echoed the design of the bouquets, with hydrangeas, roses and dusty miller in glass vases.
Andrea wore a romantic lace fit-and-flare gown. Patrick also chose a classic look with a charcoal-gray tuxedo.
The bridesmaids wore strapless, flowy purple dresses, while the guys matched the groom in dark-gray suits.
Reception Site: Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza, Cincinnati, OH Photography: Amanda Julca Photographer Videography: Jeff Hill Vilde Gown: Monique Lhuillier, Bridal and Formal, Inc., Cincinnati, OH Hair: High Five Salon Shoes: Badgley Mischka Bridesmaid Dresses: Monique Lhuillier, Bridal and Formal, Inc., Cincinnati, OH Formalwear: JoS. A. Bank Invitations and escort cards: The Paper Place Flowers: Courtenay Lambert Florals Cake: Big Day Bakery Catering: Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza Music: Red Hot Rhythm Review Honeymoon: Hawaii