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This truly elegant gallery came from a stunning photography workshop hosted by Chelsea White Photography. With planning, styling and design by Melinda of Luxus Events, I knew this would be stunning! Having worked with Melinda before I know her creative talents curating a shoot produce beautiful stories!

“Our vision for this workshop was to create a fairy tale romance complimented with romantic Milla Nova gowns to get you inspired. A wedding dress full of ruffles is one of our favourite classic looks; it’s ultra feminine, stylish and dramatic” - Melinda, Luxus Events

All the beautiful details captured in beautiful flat lays! “These play an important role in telling your love story and capturing elements of your wedding day. Flat lay photographs are great keepsakes, these photos will be passed down through generations along with the stories behind those details” - Melinda

The pieces a bride chooses to wear on her most special day are probably the most reflective of her taste and mindset. It is sad to think these things can so easily be forgotten when they are the result of months, if not years of planning, shopping and coordinating.

Dainty shoes such as these by Bella Belle Shoes, floral accents and bridal accessories by Botias Accessories definitely deserve a flat lay moment!! This bridal look is so very classically formal, the large layered silhouette of the skirt and it’s train, and the dreamy veil all create a truly timeless look.

“Dramatic elegance is oozing out of every single wedding dress in the new Milla Nova In The Name Of Love Collection. This stylish, dreamy wedding gown crafted from layers upon layers of pleated tulle brings fierce feminine aesthetic and utterly gorgeous style. No doubt it will leave your guest speechless.” - Melinda

The stunning architectural details of Wotton House are breath taking backdrops in these images. When designing the wedding stationery suite it was the Italian gardens that was to be the key venue feature, celebrating the ceremony surroundings. The suite was to have a classic aesthetic, with soft white hand made paper as the base and gold hot foil pressed details reflecting from it’s surface. Delicate Peonies & Paperclips floral inclusions such as the rose envelopment liner help add to a classic feel and echo the wedding flowers in a subtle way without detracting from the overall minimal outcome.

The Italian gardens were framed in gorgeous florals by Early Hours Ltd. With trailing florals wrapping around the epic pillars. Arriving as a guest to this ceremony decor would feel truly magical.

The groom is not to be forgotten during the preparations of the wedding day - masculine flat lays are definitely a thing too as proved here! They too have debated over options for their outfits and accessories and had sentimental pieces included, these all deserving of their own five minutes of fame!

The classic groom style here from TuxLux London and Duke Dexter Bespoke

“When designing the ceremony and reception set-ups for this beautiful wedding workshop we wanted to highlight the key features of the breath taking Wotton House, such as it’s mesmerising gardens with a real Italian influence. The fairy tale like secret garden offers the perfect setting for an elegant outdoor reception for both intimate and larger numbers. We turned this space into a ‘Chandelier Garden’ to add a wow factor to the scenery.” - Melinda (Luxus Events)

For this stunning table scape Melinda and I spoke about longer in length indulgent menus. With so much to feature on the tables I knew I wanted to keep the design very simple and minimal, I loved the idea of using vellum. The almost see through effect and the layering to the eye these creates. Each place setting has it’s very own scroll menu. Not only are these practical to be rolled up and out of the way whilst eating, but they are also very chic keepsakes of the day. They can be finished with coordinating ribbon, or sealed with twine and a wax seal; they are great little pieces easily adapted to any scheme.

There were a few bridal looks showcased at this workshop and a huge variety of talented suppliers involved, creating far more than I have shown here, in fact probably enough looks for a few journal posts!! These were just my favourites - so if I have you intrigued please do be sure to look at the other suppliers in the team and the images they showcase, it will continue to be this elegant fairy tale vibe - you wont be disappointed!

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Photography- @Chelseawhitephotog

Planning, Design & Styling - @Luxus_events_

Venue - @Wotton_house_hotel

Videography - @jakeburgessfilms

Florals - @Earlyhoursltd

Dresses - @Theweddingclubofficial

Suits - @Tuxtuxlondon

Men’s shoes - @Dukedexter @Dukedexterbespoke

Bridal Shoes - @Bellabelleshoes

Accessories - @Botiasaccessories

Stationery - @Peoniesandpaperclips.uk

Cake - @Uniquecakesbyyevnig

Models - @abi__uk @abbierichards @callumcichon @laurentrent_ @oliverandrosi

MUA - @Laurahulbertcreative

Hair - @Treats4hair

Furniture & Tableware - @Optionsgreathire

Linen - @Just_4_linen

Chandeliers - @Crescent_moon_events

Styling mats - @Oliveandoakmat

Harpist - @Soraya_says