Megan’s 30th birthday celebration, inspired by Sofia Coppola’s Marie Antoinette, felt less like a themed party and more like stepping into a beautifully chaotic fever dream. Champagne coupes overflowed all night, pearls and satin caught candlelight from every corner of the room, and by the end of the evening, nobody seemed remotely interested in acting civilized anymore — exactly as it should be.

Bride in white dress applying perfume, elegant updo with flowers, soft makeup, framed artwork in background.
Elegant flat lay of pearl jewelry, vintage brooches, perfume bottle, and white flowers on a pink silk tray.
Pink fleur-de-lis embroidered Versailles patch surrounded by pearls, gold brooch, and roses on floral background.
Versace Yellow Diamond perfume bottle surrounded by elegant pearl jewelry, gold necklaces, and a cameo brooch on a floral surface.
Woman in pink corset with curly hair and white bow poses before a gold mirror in a vintage-style dressing room.
A woman in a white ruffled dress sits at a pink vanity, holding a mirror and styling her hair.
Bride with curly hair and floral accessories gazes at her reflection in an ornate gold-framed mirror.
Woman in elegant pink ballgown with off-shoulder puffy sleeves poses indoors, showcasing her updo hairstyle and glamorous makeup.
Two women in elegant pink ball gowns with ruffled skirts prepare in a decorated dressing room.
Three women in elegant pink and white dresses drinking champagne and posing together at a glamorous celebration.

Sofia Coppolla Fever Dream


The entire vision was brought to life by Port Town Collective, who transformed the space into something cinematic from the moment guests walked in. Everywhere you looked there was another layer of texture — pastel florals, elaborate tablescapes, ribbons, lace, ornate desserts, and just enough excess to make the entire night feel slightly unhinged in the best possible way. The fashion alone deserved its own photoshoot. Corsets, powdered makeup, opera gloves, pearls, dramatic sleeves — every guest interpreted the theme differently while still somehow feeling perfectly cohesive together.

A charming two-story brick colonial home surrounded by lush trees with arched windows and a paved driveway.
Charming two-story brick building with arched entrance canopy, glowing lanterns, and French doors surrounded by lush greenery.
White heraldic flag with gold fleur-de-lis pattern and blue coat of arms shield displayed outdoors among green trees.
Elegant foyer with black and white checkered floors, ornate staircase adorned with lush floral arrangement and gilded mirror.
Elegant foyer with black and white checkered floors, wooden staircase adorned with colorful floral arrangement.
Elegant antique decor featuring a white marble bust with pink bow, ornate gold mirror, and vintage floral artwork on display stand.
Ornate porcelain grand piano trinket box on a golden sunburst mirror frame at an antique market.
Ornate gold sunburst mirror on vintage lace table with antique portrait, wax seal letters, and decorative trinkets.
Elegant wedding reception table with lush floral arrangement, gold sunburst mirror, framed photos, and lace tablecloth.
Vintage tableau with roses, wax seal letters, ornate gold frame portrait, lace, and antique mirror on decorative table.

The Calm Before the Chaos


At the beginning of the evening, things still felt elegant. Guests sipped champagne slowly, admired details, and carefully posed for photos before the party really took hold. Sugar Whisk created a cake that looked like it belonged inside the film itself, balancing ornate vintage styling with playful excess, while florals by The Kings Cottage softened the entire space with romantic textures and pastel tones that tied everything together beautifully.

Two elegant women in floral dresses pose in a luxurious French-style living room with gold mirrors.
Woman in floral dress and pearls takes selfie on ornate gilded French chair in elegant vintage interior.
Blonde woman in pink mini dress holding champagne bottle poses by checkered floor staircase with pastel floral arrangement.
Two men in ornate historical costumes pose in an elegant room with gold-framed mirrors and drapes.
An elderly man in an ornate colonial costume and tricorn hat holds a tray of champagne glasses at a formal event.
Four women in elegant dresses posing together at a glamorous evening event, one wearing a purple wig.
Man in Napoleonic military costume with epaulettes and bicorne hat at formal event.
Group of six people in colorful vintage costumes posing together at an elegant indoor party event.
Two men in elegant white masquerade costumes with gold masks laugh together at a fancy costume party.
Two women in vintage-inspired costumes pose in an elegantly decorated room during a themed party event.

Enter Sofia Andrews


The drag performance by Sofia Andrews pushed the entire night even further into beautiful debauchery. By that point everyone was sweaty, loud, dancing, waving champagne glasses around, and refusing to let the night end. The performance felt glamorous, dramatic, hilarious, and perfectly over-the-top for a party inspired by one of the most iconic aesthetics in film history.

Couple in baroque Marie Antoinette costumes sitting together at a champagne table during a themed party.
Woman in voluminous pink ruffled ball gown with feather bouquet expressing surprise at elegant wedding reception.
Performer in elaborate gold baroque gown and white powdered wig dancing at a Marie Antoinette themed event.
Woman in pink ballgown seated at Marie Antoinette themed birthday party with ornate cake.
Performer in ornate gold Marie Antoinette costume dancing at elegant themed party with guests watching in background.
Performer in ornate ivory Marie Antoinette costume with pearl headpiece dancing at luxury event.
Two women in elaborate Marie Antoinette costumes dance at a glamorous themed party.
Performer in elaborate Marie Antoinette costume with pearl necklaces and tall white wig at elegant party.
Two women in elegant Marie Antoinette-inspired pink and white gowns with pearl necklaces laughing together at a themed event.
Woman in pink ball gown with open mouth expression dancing at elegant costume party.

A Night Made for Savannah


Savannah honestly feels made for celebrations like this. Between the historic architecture, candlelit interiors, and old-world atmosphere, highly stylized events naturally feel elevated here in a way that’s difficult to replicate anywhere else. As a Savannah event photographer, these are always the kinds of celebrations I’m most drawn to documenting — parties that care just as much about atmosphere and experience as they do aesthetics, and nights that feel a little messy, a little excessive, and completely unforgettable.

Man in colonial wig and vest dancing at a costume party with purple lighting.
Guests in Marie Antoinette costumes dancing joyfully at a pink-lit masquerade ball.
Two women in elegant attire dancing joyfully at a festive celebration with pink lighting.
Person dressed as Napoleon Bonaparte posing dramatically at a themed costume party.
A bride in a white gown with long gloves dances energetically at a wedding reception with purple lighting.
Man in Napoleon costume raises a sword at a glamorous pink-lit masquerade party.
Two guests in period costumes sharing a romantic moment behind a decorative lace fan.
Two women laughing and dancing together at a wedding reception party in sequin dresses.
Classical marble bust of a woman illuminated by pink purple lighting at a party.
Bride and elderly man with white beard dancing joyfully at a wedding reception indoors.