E D I T O R I A L . 4

OLD WORLD GLAMOUR WEDDING INSPIRATION

I try not to play favourites, but when I saw the gallery of images from this shoot I was genuinely thrilled! Stationery flatlays can be a challenge and capturing the details on a wedding suite to the same standard as other wedding details isn’t something stationers take for granted! So imagine my surprise when my pieces were styled and captured so beautifully in three different colourways and with each palette really complimenting each look. This level of care, respect and consideration for my pieces from Melinda of Luxus Events and captures by David C Photography truly mean so much! The entire editorial showing each suppliers work in great detail and producing such a glamourous look! An example of collaborations at their best and a shoot I am so proud to be a part of!

The stunning gowns by Millia.London are such showstoppers! Those ruffles are not just dramatic, the movement in the dresses is mesmerising! This soft cornflower blue is beautiful with the layers producing different depths of tone throughout it’s a photographer’s dream! It’s thin layers are not for the shy, with the chance of too much exposure during movement, but for the bold modern bride these dresses will not disappoint with the wow factor on your day!

The beautiful bridal jewellery from the London Victorian Ring Co’ fits this glamorous bridal look perfectly. Isn’t that wedding ring so beautiful!!

The bridal shoes from Bella Belle echo the see through feel of the dress with the dotted mesh and add even more softness . This confident and daring look still has so much feminine delicacy to it.

The stationery is minimal in style but detailed in texture. Featuring handmade paper with gold hot foil stamped details and a matching hand made envelope with a fine art floral liner.

The invitation set is presented tied with twine and a blush tassel, which can easily be changed to suit any colour scheme! Add a handlettered name tag to each suite and the outcome would be elevated further! I love the combination of cornflower blue and blush used here by Melinda of Luxus Events. She has styled the set perfectly with the bride’s special keepsakes.

The simple inclusion of the darker satin ribbon tied around the waist is styling genius! It helps create a fresh, confident feel to the look. The strong fringe and sleek, high up-do compliments this look perfectly.

This image showing all those confident, sassy bride feels! This combination demanding of everyone’s attention!

Botleys Mansion is the venue for this old world glamour shoot and is the perfect backdrop to this story. That staircase for example is just amazing and easily envokes thoughts of a bride and groom descending that stunning staircase in a ‘just married’ haze. I wonder how many stunning dresses with their sweeping trains have glided down these stairs in an almost Cinderella-esque moment.

The next part of the shoot has all the soft girlie feels. With a pale blush and white colour palette and featuring pops of gold for that truly luxurious finish. The neutral toned walls and marble decor details of Botley’s Mansion enhance the glamorous feel and key furniture pieces have produced these truly aspirational images!

The tablescape created by the team is so romantic. Those faux floral beauties by Bloomsfair create huge clouds of blush ruffles. The glassware in various heights and crystal vases used throughout would look sensational reflecting candlelight at this intimate wedding table. When this is all placed on a mirrored table the effect is stunning!! Twice the ‘wow’!!

This second look is so very different to the first. With the bride’s hair down, delicately curled and finished with a beaded headband by Victoria Percival Accessories. The dress is left plain and those soft white ruffles match so beautifully with the pale blush ruffles of the bouquet florals.

This is a softer, more traditionally demure bridal look, and yet the daring nature of the dress still shows this bride has a modern edge!

The stationery for this look includes all the floral touches which match the pale blush and white tones. This time the white twine and blush wax seals are shown, and are simple ways to add a feminine look to a minimal wedding stationery suite.

Our story finishes with a monochromatic palette. Again gold additions help to portray a luxurious feel. I imagine the part of the wedding day after the meal, where small groups gather in more intimate, relaxed seating and enjoy a cocktail…or two. The point where the candles are lit and the evening sets in with a darker, romantic tone to the surroundings. Can you picture it? If not I’m sure these images will paint a beautiful picture for you.

The last set of stationery images shows a version of the suite with blind debossed florals and a bespoke gold hot foil pressed tag for each suite. Elegant touches that scream luxury!

This all white set on the black background, styled with white florals and the addition of the gold tray has become one of my firm favourites! I honestly am so thrilled with how these sets have been used in various combinations, and styled so beautifully by Melinda of Luxus Events and how David C Photography has captured every detail!

B O T L E Y S M A N S I O N

Editorial shoot team

Concept, Planning and Design - @luxus_events_

Photography - @davidcphotography

Florals - @bloomsfair @bloomsartlondon

Dresses - @millia.london

Bridal Accessories - @victoriapercival_accessories

Bridal shoes - @bellabelleshoes

Stationery - @Peoniesandpaperclips.uk

Rings - @london_victorian_ring_co

Model - @abi__uk

Cake - @uniquecakesbyyevnig

Make up - @eosborne_makeup @onerepresents

Hair - @treats4hair

Tableware & Furniture - @optionsgreathire @options_gb

Linen - @just_4_linen

Featured with @5starweddings