Romantically Retro: Pink and Red Hues Emphasize Vintage Kitsch Vibes at The Madonna Inn

Riannan Altvater walked into a bar for a fun night with friends, and Aaron Carman happened to be there working a shift. Of course, neither expected to meet the love of their lives. “The bar may be gone, but our love remains,” Riannan remarks. Two years after that meeting, they found themselves tying the knot in the whimsical wonderland of Madonna Inn. Their wedding, a vibrant ode to vintage kitsch, perfectly blended Riannan’s love for all things retro and Aaron’s passion for film. Rather than follow tradition, the couple opted for a laid-back celebration with no bridal party or rehearsal dinner. Instead, they hosted a welcome party in the Madonna’s Secret Garden for all their out-of-town guests. Riannan and Aaron shared a private first look in the garden before the ceremony, which was officiated by Aaron’s father while they stood under a golden cherub. Each guest was handed a heart-shaped card and a Polaroid camera to capture memories during cocktail hour. The couple’s personal touches were everywhere, such as Riannan’s custom sweetheart mermaid dress adorned with a large bow and velvet bows tied to water glasses as escort cards. The reception was a journey through the decades, with music starting in the 1950s and progressing through the 2000s, turning the night into a nostalgic dance party. Before ending the night with a private dance in the inn’s Austrian Suite, the two sneaked away for a flash photo shoot. “My favorite moment was seeing her walk down those steps during the ceremony,” Aaron recalls. “I knew the next 15 minutes would change the rest of my life.”