Hello, loves! I know the leaves are falling and there’s a chill in the air, but I’m thrilled to share this steamy summer session with you! This is one of the first sessions that I’ve styled without a lot of Stockroom Vintage rentals in tow. I wanted this love session to be sweet, simple and all about summer loving. I must admit, it’s a little strange to show up to a photo shoot without tons of vintage props, but it was so refreshing to focus solely on the concept + wardrobe styling for this session. And I’m so proud that Ruffled featured my styling in these lovely photos by Alissa Saylor! Going forward, I want to share more details with you all about what inspires me when I’m creating the concept + styling + providing creative direction for photo shoots. There’s so much that goes into these sessions before the actual day of the photo shoot. I’m creating inspiration boards, gathering props, hunting down clothes and accessories, creating DIY decor and foraging for flowers, plants and any number of natural elements to get the look just right. My inspiration for this rock quarry engagement sessions started simply enough: I wanted to find a gorgeous body of water to create a sexy summer swimsuit session. I approached friend and photographer Alissa with the idea, and she tracked down this forgotten rock quarry hidden in a small town a few hours outside of Nashville. And it just so happened that Alissa knew Haley and Eric, the perfect couple to model for us. The way the amazing teal spring water reflected onto the walls of the cave created the perfect backdrop for the ethereal feel we envisioned for Haley and Eric’s love session. There is something so magical about this location. When Haley and Eric cuddled in the cave—and when they finally took a dip in that gorgeous water with the roses floating around them—it was absolutely dreamy. At the outset, I wanted to create a soft look for our model Haley–something that would provide the perfect contract to the hard, rough edges of the cut limestone at the quarry. I found this frothy tulle skirt and that luxe ruched swimsuit from J.Crew, also in tulle. We took a cue from the quarry itself when choosing her accessories. The bright green moss on the rocks and the untamed greenery were the inspiration for her handmade fern crown and the bouquet of ferns, and Alissa and I couldn’t resist tossing in some stone-inspired jewelry in water hues for good measure. All in all, I wanted to design a session that would capture the beauty of the slow, sweltering sunsets I love during summertime. There is something magical about those warm nights—how they make you want to slow down and savor the last bit of summer. And there’s no better way to do that than to relax in a hammock or to find a secret spot for a swim with your love. I can’t imagine a more magical spot than this for a rendezvous! I’m so glad that Alissa was able to capture my vision–and that Haley + Eric were able to truly get lost in the moment for this session. Aren’t they a gorgeous couple? For more photos of this session, please check out the feature on Ruffled! - Elizabeth
Photography: Alissa Saylor
Concept + Styling + Creative Direction: Elizabeth Ulrich, Stockroom Vintage
Happy Fall, everyone! I’ve been dying to share some photos from the styling I did for The Strawberry Patch fall barn sale. I’m so happy that I was able to talk my dear friend (and the photographer of my wedding!) Stef Atkinson into collaborating with me one last time before she moved to Austin, Texas! It was so great to team up with her–and I love how she captured our styling + vintage rentals!
My styling vision for the sale was a laid-back, ethereal boho vibe with lots of airy, whimsical touches. I made dozens of dreamcatchers and rustic floral halo wreaths by hand. But the biggest DIY endeavor for this event was, by far, the fabric teepee! My husband built the frame and then I tied hundreds and hundreds of strips of vintage and reclaimed fabric around it. I’m so thrilled with how it turned out–the way the light shined through the strips of fabric was gorgeous. It was so sweet to see tons of kids (okay, and plenty of adults, too!) taking turns hanging out in this little boho teepee at the barn sale!
Of course, one of the main attractions was this vintage VW van loaned to us again by Sara Beth Hunter Pegg, one of the vendors at the sale. I would give anything to take this beauty out for a spin–or on an epic road trip!
We also saw lots of lovelies piling onto this lovely old church pew to snap some group photos. I made the backdrop out of strips of vintage lace and other sheer fabrics. These rustic floral grapevine halos were one of my favorite DIY touches for this event. They were just so simple and sweet! Thanks to all of our friends–old and new–who visited us at this sale. And thanks to Gretchen Fuhrman, the newest addition to the Stockroom Vintage team, who assisted with DIYs and styling for this event. If you’re ever in Austin, Texas and looking for an amazing photographer, please look up Stef Atkinson. She’s such a doll! - Elizabeth
I’m so excited to share this farm-to-table session that I styled for Kelsey Harrison Photography with you all–it’s really special for a couple reasons, aside from the fact that is was featured by Fab You Bliss! First, my mom assisted me in styling this shoot while she was visiting Nashville this summer. How cute is that?! And second, the couple has the sweetest story. From the bride Casey:
When Kelsey first shared Casey and Kalen’s story with me, I was on board with the shoot immediately. We wanted to give Casey and Kalen the most amazing wedding photos–and we wanted to give Casey a chance to wear her wedding gown and do a first look with Kalen. (She’d been holding onto the wedding dress she’d bought and never worn all that time!)
One of my favorite elements from this session has to be the moonshine bar. I wanted to create a bar that I hadn’t seen anywhere else–something that had a down-home Southern quality–and this simple, laid-back moonshine bar was just the answer. I labeled each mason jar by hand to note the moonshine varieties inside. And when I arrived at the farm to set up, I couldn’t resist placing the bar right amidst the rows of corn. It was too perfect!
And who can throw a farm shindig without pie? We featured heart-shaped, fried handpies from Dale’s Fried Pies on our stacked wooden crate display. Then I used lots of ripe summer fruit and pecans instead of signage to let our couple know what types of pies we had to offer. This is such a sweet, simple alternative to the average dessert bar display!
These free printable seed packets I found made for another fun detail. You can customize them with the couple’s name, wedding date and your favorite plant seeds inside. To stick with our farm-to-table vibe, I stuck with summer vegetable seeds and chose to feature a personal favorite here–some pretty sugar snap peas!
I’m so grateful to Casey and Kalen for letting me be a part of their love story. And to Kelsey for inviting me along to create the wedding photos this couple had always wanted. I’m so happy that we were able to give them that “first look” and the “big day” images they missed. Thanks to all of the lovely vendors and the owners of Maplehurst Farm who contributed to this dreamy Southern summer session! Be sure to check out Kelsey’s post for even more photos! - Elizabeth
Stef and I are offering a limited number of sessions–we’re only shooting from 5-7pm on Thursday, September 12 and Friday, September 13. If you’ve ever been to Starlite Farm at sunset, you know how magical those two hours truly are! If you’re interested in checking out some of my other mini-session styling, pop on over to the 
If you’re interested in snagging a session before they’re all booked, please 
When it comes to having my event styling + Stockroom Vintage rentals featured on blogs, this summer has been gangbusters! And as honored as I am to see my work on blogs that I’ve been reading and admiring forever, I’m always a little taken aback. It feels a bit surreal, you know? When it comes to events, I’m often so seriously focused on the details–and making everything so utterly perfect for our clients–that I don’t spend time thinking about press. So when I found out that the styling work I did with our vintage pieces at The NotWedding – Nashville was published on Ruffled, it was that dizzying kind of excitement. I mean, Ruffled?! Be still, my heart!
At the NotWedding, we also debuted a sneak peak of our growing line of mid-century modern event rentals, which is a first here in Nashville. You don’t see many Mad Men-esque vintage rentals available in the South, and we’re so excited to offer these retro options to our brides + clients! We’ll be adding this awesome Chesterfield sofa, those sweet shell chairs and those Lane side tables you see below to our rental roster very soon, but if you’re interested in renting them sooner, please get in touch!
How gorgeous are Rhain and Zach, the couple for Nashville’s first NotWedding?! (You may remember them from the Nashville Boho Save the Date Session I styled this summer.) I adored Rhain’s wedding gown from The Bride Room. So dreamy! The whole experience at The NotWedding was equal parts fabulous and exhausting in the best way–I almost lost my voice after chatting up so many lovely Nashville brides! This summer has definitely brought a lot of growth to this little dream business of mine. My vintage cup truly runneth over–and I can’t thank you all enough for coming along on this ride with me! - Elizabeth
Even with the whirlwind of planning and prepping for upcoming fall weddings and events, I can’t believe I’ve waited so long to share some very exciting news. My event styling & design + Stockroom’s vintage event rentals were featured by Grey Likes Weddings! In her round-up of favorite shots from The NotWedding – Nashville, Lady Grey highlighted my table design for the event. Um, yeah. Dream moment!
The general theme for the event was “wild + free” so I designed some dinner tablescapes and centerpieces with a rustic, boho vibe–infused with plenty of vintage-made-modern elements, naturally! I foraged for tons of driftwood at a local lake and borrowed my sister’s childhood rock collection (yes, seriously!) because it contains tons of colorful agate, fool’s gold and lots of beach glass. I also tried my hand at watercolors and painted table numbers on mini canvases.
I also included an adorable rustic wedding mad libs printable, which I downloaded from Love vs. Design, and a pencil at each place setting. These were such a fun activity for guests while waiting for dinner + the main event. And they paired perfectly with our 
Major thanks to the three photographers who captured all of the loveliness at The NotWedding – Nashville. If you haven’t yet, you must check out {declare} photography, I Love You Too Photography and Zipporah Photography for your Nashville weddings and events. I loved seeing my event styling & design from their different perspectives. These ladies are so incredibly talented. Seriously, it was so inspiring to be among so many amazing Nashville wedding rock stars. Be sure to check out the full event round-up on Grey Likes Weddings! - Elizabeth
I’m so excited to share this boho, vintage-inspired Save the Date shoot that I styled for Rhain + Zack, the couple featured at Nashville’s first The NotWedding. And I’m especially thankful to Jen at Something Turquoise for featuring this session on her lovely blog, which I’ve loved for, like, ever.
I teamed up with Christine of Declare Photography for this shoot. For the styling, I wanted the overall look to be airy + free. I was inspired by the wild, natural elements of this lakeside location as well as slow summer afternoons—and, of course, the Georgia peach! Have you tried peaches from The Peach Truck yet? They’re amazing! I even made my very first fresh flower crown by hand for Rhain to wear. I’m pretty happy with the final product!
Kudos to Christine for scouting this gorgeous lakeside location, which has everything from rocky shorelines to wooded trails and fields of wildflowers. I am so in love with how the lightness of Rhain’s sheer maxi dress plays against the roughness of the jagged rocks. I’m all about that mix of soft/rough textures!
If you’d like to see more photos from this styled session, please pop on over Something Turquoise and to The NotWedding blog. Thanks again to all of the amazing vendors who made this boho, summery vision come to life! – Elizabeth
Want to hear some exciting news? Stockroom Vintage has been selected by The Not Wedding as a featured vendor at their July 18 bash in Nashville! I’ll be working some styling magic with our vintage props and collaborating with some of the most talented wedding vendors in town to design one heck of a pretty party.
Recently our friends at Top O’Woodland, an event venue in East Nashville, asked me if I’d like to style some tables for a meeting of local wedding professionals. When I toured the 1898 Victorian home–and the gorgeous, lush garden tucked behind it–I couldn’t say no. How lovely is this venue?!
Using handfuls of 
I also designed and styled a welcome area to introduce the vendors at the meeting to Stockroom. I love how our Myrlynn Mirror Vanity looked tucked in among the foliage–it had such a wonderful secret garden feel! I’ll take any chance I can get to showcase my prized collection of succulents that I’ve propagated at home, so I tucked lots of succulent rosettes into the typewriter and moss-filled teacups here.
Thanks to Ace Photography for sharing these lovely photos. And much thanks to the wonderful Top O’Woodland team and the Tennessee Wedding and Event Specialists Association for inviting me to this lovely garden event! – Elizabeth
