On a warm and sunny August afternoon, A & G’s closest loved ones gathered on the balcony at Grayson Mills. While their guests settled in the ceremony space, the main floor served as the perfect spot for a private first look between the bride and groom. Originally built in the 1880s, Grayson Mills is Stratford’s newest wedding venue. Best known for its time as a bicycle and automotive dealership, the restored building now sports exposed beams, brick interiors and three large spaces for weddings of all sizes.

This gorgeous summer day began with C and his groomsmen at an Airbnb in Stratford, a quiet loft downtown that was perfect for calming those morning-of nerves. While we worked through the traditional photos of ties being tied and jackets being buttoned, one of the groomsmen mentioned a unique decoration they had stumbled upon in the stairwell. If you know anything about Stratford, the abundance of rentals means you definitely run into some quirky decor - but a pink spray painted bicycle mid-hallway was…certainly a first for all of us!