E D I T O R I A L . 9

S K Y G A R D E N S L O N D O N

M O D E R N , C H I C L O N D O N W E D D I N G I N S P I R A T I O N

The ‘Fine Art Wedding’ trend is typically associated with country estate weddings, dreamy coastal settings, or even stunning Tuscan elopements etc; but that doesn’t mean it cannot be achieved in a modern city centre environment!

Fine Art is about highlighting the bespoke artistry of each supplier, and the journey taken to create each element of your day and this editorial is a true celebration of fine art design celebrated in the modern central London venue Sky Gardens.

This editorial was the second that I have been fortunate to work on for David Austin Wedding Roses. The iconic wedding rose leading this story is the gorgeous Leonora rose. A rose abundant with petals, but so very understated. Clusters of these open white blooms produce such an elegant bouquet and when mixed with it’s smaller buds that show glimpses of blush and yellow, large floral installations create depth and interest in very subtle ways.

Mary Jane Vaughan Designs showed the Leonora roses at their absolute best in pieces ranging from a tight, abundant bouquet, long table centre arrangements for the sensational tablescape and large opulent urns that are certainly the most attention seeking element of this decor design - in totally the right way!!

The details in this editorial are careful and considered. Minimal pieces that are reflective of a bride with elegant understated taste. This bride loves pieces that have been made with great love, time and attention to detail, the quality speaks for itself.

This is not a story with everything known to weddings chucked in for good measure! Instead a beautiful example of how less can definitely be more! A stunning example of this is the bridal jewellery by Nevill Argyle The two rings stack beautifully and each has a timeless design, creating a classic combination any bride would love to wear!

With so many areas of London known for their architectural details, as backdrops for portraits, this city spoils you! Whether neutral pillars and stonework, or monochromatic statues and bridge details there is a look for all tastes here.

Leadenhall Market, just a few minutes walk from Sky Gardens, is the backdrop for these modern bridal portraits, captured by Camilla J Hards Photography. I just love the pop of red these images bring to the editorial, with the main colours of red white and blue very evident in this gallery it’s a very fitting scheme to celebrate a fine art English heritage feel.

I just love this Suzanne Neville dress - so sleek and fitted at the top, the drama is all in the skirt! High at the front gives a modern, cheeky feel to our bridal look and yet the train at the back creates such an elegant, chic silhouette. It truly is a modern beauty for any fine art bride. The skirt has great movement in images and the stunning brocade detail of the fabric has a tactile, luxurious feel.

The high skirt allows the shoes to be a key seen finishing touch. For brides that are all about the shoes this dress was made for you!! Look how beautifully it displays the beautiful satin bow heels from Emmy London.

When designing the stationery for this look it was vital to keep the feel of the suite minimal, light and modern. The star was definitely the illustrated venue card within the suite. I refuse to use ‘stock images’ in my work, so I spent days drawing famous London landmarks that would create the skyline feature. Some artistic license regarding scale etc was definitely used to produce an aesthetically pleasing result; but I was so pleased to produce a piece that features London so obviously and yet so elegantly.

The stationery was to match the wedding palette of blue and white. Each piece hot foil pressed with a midnight blue pigment foil, on 100% cotton paper. It’s a tactile beauty that guests will love. Further interest was added with a Leonora Rose illustration printed in to the envelope, and finishing touches such as twine, wax seals and silk ribbon all add to the look without detracting from the design.

Any metallic finishes were in gold and this was echoed with the hot foiled address on the envelope’s reverse flap. Vellum was also introduced, echoing the transparent feel of the venue with all those windows overlooking London. It’s a suite full of so many little details that as a whole compliment each other.

The blue and gold stationery combination was carried through to the wedding table decor. Each place setting presented with a midnight blue menu with gold hot foil pressed text and name cards with blind embossed borders.

There is something so very classic about a dark blue and gold pairing, when the table also features a decadent abundance of gorgeous white roses this is a timeless tablescape bound to wow!!

Which leads me to the show stopping part of the shoot! The wedding reception at Sky Gardens - overlooking an idyllic London skyline. The Sky Garden is already a greenery oasis in the middle of concrete land, but when you add hundreds of stunning Leonora roses to the scene it is next level stunning!

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Editorial shoot team

Produced for - David Austin Wedding Roses @davidaustinweddingroses

Photography - @camillajhardsphotography

Floral Design - @maryjanevaughan

Creative Direction - @kellysparkeswp

Bridal Gown - @suzanneneville

Hair & MUA - @botiashairandmakeup

Wedding Stationery - @peoniesandpaperclips.uk

Bridal Shoes - @emmylondonofficial

Wedding Jewellery - @nevillargylejewellery

Events rentals - @optionsgreathire

Bride - @alanawallaceofficial

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