Old Habits
An editorial photoshoot at the Charles Cheney Mansion
Manchester, Connecticut
Old Habits was inspired by classic tailoring, old New England estates, and a bridal fashion moment from The Parent Trap that's stuck with me since childhood.
Set at the Charles Cheney Mansion, the editorial brought those references together with a fresh take on traditional wedding design. One that felt fitting for the setting without being too expected.
For me, Old Habits was about taking the parts of tradition we love and permitting ourselves to do something a little different with them.
One Direction. Two Perspectives.
Old Habits was created with a clear creative direction, but never with the intention of controlling every interpretation.
Two photographers documented the editorial, each bringing a distinctly different perspective to the same setting, fashion, and details.
Rather than asking them to create identical imagery, we wanted to see what could happen when two artists were given the same world and the freedom to capture it differently.
An Afternoon at the Estate
Bella’s Photo Garage captured what the photos couldn’t, the movement, energy, and little moments throughout the day.
Behind Old Habits
See what inspired Old Habits and how the history, fashion, and setting of the Charles Cheney Mansion shaped this Connecticut wedding editorial.
Vendor team
Concept, Planning + Creative Direction: Yeah good weddings
Venue: The charles Cheney mansion inn
Photography: The Corteses, Courtney Irene Photography
Content creation: Bella's Photo garage
Stationery & signage: Meraki & Co. Styling
bridal fashion: Mariella Creations
menswear: Modern formals
floral design: The Flower Shop
Cake: Craves by Aves
vintage car: classic country drives
hair + makeup: glam by shadelin
cocktails + bar: yeah good weddings
violin: Katelyn mae music
bridal model: New England model couple
model couple: Julia & Ryan