Our 2025 Style Shoot Design Contest Winner: Old-World Elegance, New-Age Style

We’re beyond excited to announce the winners of WeddingDay’s seventh annual Style Shoot Design Contest, proudly sponsored by AAYS Event Rentals! This year, designers and creative teams were challenged to craft memorable shoots inspired by the 2025 Pantone Color of the Year, Mocha Mousse, while bringing their vision to life within one of three distinctive themes: The Art of Weddings, A Moment in Time and Embrace the Unexpected.

As always, our submissions blew us away with their creativity, artistry and attention to detail—making crowning our winner anything but easy! Read on to see this year’s champion and the gorgeous details that set their shoot apart. Plus, don't miss our memorable runner-up and the exceptional talent of our standout finalist!

If Old Masters’ paintings met modern sculpture, this would be the result. Kris Livovich of Sugarfield Flowers, the florist and coordinator behind this shoot, dreamed in texture, drama and rich, romantic color. Her concept blends classic romance—think lace sleeves, candlelight and moody lighting—with a bold, modern twist. Captured beautifully by Trysh Jaeger Photography, the editorial showcases deep reds, mocha tones, soft golds and plenty of mood!

This shoot featured two brides from two different worlds. The traditional bride was all about old-world romance in a lace long-sleeved gown. Her mantilla veil added that whisper of vintage charm, while her hair was styled into a sleek chignon that screamed timeless elegance. Her makeup was kept soft and luminous—like a painting brought to life. The modern bride, on the other hand, was giving runway realness! The sleek gown and minimalist styling brought major high-fashion energy. Her glossy Hollywood waves and pearl-accented makeup were perfectly on-trend, proving that simple can still make a serious statement!

Allure on the Lake might as well have been made for this concept! Its mix of rustic charm (hello, exposed brick!) and modern polish gave the team the perfect blank canvas to allow their décor to shine. Utilizing velvet, candles, candelabras and just a hint of drama, this setup was designed to make hearts flutter! AAYS Event Rentals brought in serious luxury with velvet linens, mocha dinner plates and gold flatware. We're also obsessed with the jaw-dropping custom seating chart and flowing drapery used in the ceremony space. "Every element, from the stationery by Andrea Rochelle Art to the curated furniture for the portrait station by Spare Room Studios, was selected to tell a coherent story: that the beauty of tradition is eternal, but that love, like art, must always evolve," Trysh explains.

The 2025 Pantone Color of the Year, Mocha Mousse, ties it all together, appearing in dinnerware, décor, florals and desserts for a cohesive, sophisticated palette! “We hope this editorial sparks inspiration and resonates with couples seeking to create their own unforgettable moments,” shares Trysh.

When it came to stationery, the team handed the creative reins to Andrea Rochelle Art—and she ran with it. The result? Elegant paper goods that added the perfect fine-art touch to this editorial dreamscape. As for the desserts, they were as sweet as they were meaningful—a perfect finishing note for a shoot all about timeless artistry!

 

 

 

Style Shoot Design Contest sponsored by: AAYS Event Rentals
 

 

 

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