C A M E H O U S E W E D D I N G I N S P I R A T I O N
When the vision for this editorial landed in my email it immediately conjured up such a classic, elegant, fine art story. A concept by Amy ‘thetimelessstylist’ to produce imagery celebrating the iconic David Austin Wedding Roses.
To me the actual outcome produced two stunning stories and I want to highlight to you the one that tugged at my heart strings the most….
Let me share with you the truly intimate images of a bride before her wedding! Captured so beautifully by Imogen of Imogen Xiana Photography. These light, ethereal images show so much more than pretty imagery; the precious details and more importantly the raw emotion has been immortalised in these precious stills, each one it’s own mini fine art print.
Each and every detail shown so beautifully in such a classic way. Not just the pieces chosen by the bride just as these gorgeous pieces by Rachel Sokhal Bridal, but the stunning details of the venue.
CAME House is a beautiful historic building based in Dorset, England. Its neutral tones help the stunning architectural details shine naturally. The bridal suite is such an elegant space, it’s large windows flood the room with natural light and highlight the exquisite antique details within the room’s decor.
Here in this bridal suite we see our bride to be for the first time. Her excitement and elation is obvious to see and I simply adore these images of sheer joy!!
I’m actually jealous and it makes me want to go back and do it all again! Some of us are too full of nerves, or the room (those in it) don’t always allow us to fully open up. Maybe a beautiful consequence of the past year’s micro weddings is that we have simply seen what the couple deem to be important! The things they cannot be without, the feelings and love between them and not the stress of pleasing everyone else.
These images show some nerves there’s no denying - the tender rubbing of the hands is something we can all identify with when nervous, but how lovely to just be able to be excited! To be childlike with it, to enjoy every moment!
The absolute star of the editorial has to be the gorgeous David Austin Wedding Roses used throughout.
Amy deliberately kept the styling minimal, a vision of understated luxury and pared back elegance allowing the true beauty of the roses to headline. The floral design created by Joanne Truby Floral Design with assistance from Clementine Moon Floral Design included Keira, Leonora and Purity roses.
The bouquet designs show these showstopper roses mixed with white ranunculus, white lilacs, anemone, green hellebore and beautiful trailing foliage.
The roses were to be the absolute stars of the stationery suite too, but not in the usual way - The wedding suite was minimal and classic. Soft white, recycled cotton paper stock was the canvas for the palest of grey and luxury pressed gold text. The neutral tones were mixed in ever such a subtle way, adding more depth than simply all white only, but still keeping a very minimal outcome.
Detailed rose illustrations can be seen alongside the suite. The all blue piece a bespoke illustration showing in greater detail the Leonora roses. Inclusions like this are such a special keepsake of your day and such a beautiful, subtle every day reminder when framed and proudly displayed in your home.
The bridal gowns provided by Morgan Davies Bridal are both so soft and feminine, but each in their own way. This second gown by Anna Georgina is more demure. A refined elegance with stunning lace details. The high neck and those all lace fitted sleeves showing the intricate lace details beautifully. The tight fitting body and that delicate lace train gives such a classic silhouette - A truly timeless fine art bride look.
If any bride is ever deliberating ‘a veil, or no veil?’… I urge them to look at the artistry of these next portraits for proof of a definite yes, do it!! This stunning veil by Ami Elisah Bridal. There is something so traditional, so classic and expected about a veil on a bride and whilst it doesn’t symbolise what it used to, it still remains a beautiful accessory. Maybe it’s the Marmite of bridal fashion, but for those that have dreamt of their Princess moment since childhood and a veil has been part of that I say embrace it confidently, with all the pride you would have as a child!
I find the movement in a veil mesmerising! I love layering sheer fabrics and in my case papers, to see glimpses of what is below softer, unfocused and it’s this effect that is almost magical!
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Editorial shoot team
Produced for - David Austin Wedding Roses - @davidaustinweddingorses
Concept, Planning and Styling - @thetimelessstylist
Photography - @imogenxiana
Floral Design - @Joannetrubyfloraldesign
Floral Assistance - @clementinemoon_floraldesign
Bridal Gown One - Stephanie Allin by @morgan_davies_bridal
Bridal Gown Two - Anna Georgina by @morgan_davies_bridal
Hair and Make Up - @hollieadanby_makeup
Stationery - @Peoniesandpaperclips.uk
Bridal Accessories - @Rachelsokhalbridal
Bridal Veil -@amielisahbridal
Napkins - @theembroiderednapkincompany