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The very talented Charlotte Wise Photography captured this stunning editorial - let me tell you a secret - she did such an amazing job that I could actually share with you hundreds of images!! In fact choosing the ones to show case has been the hardest part of this post. So if this look inspires you please do go seek out the other suppliers involved and see their favourite images from this editorial - hopefully between us all we may be able to do Charlotte’s talent justice!

Inspired by Parisian details, and a wysteria colour palette, this editorial proves you can create a dreamy French aesthetic in the English countryside.

Set in Hale Park , a stunning wedding venue that sits on the top of a hill in a quiet, hidden corner of the New Forest. It’s stunning architectural details and landscaped gardens are as stunning as any French chateau.

Our story begins with these gorgeous couple images, where the star of the show has to be the pale lilac ruffle dress by Millia.London. These colours completely depictive of the wisteria inspiration.

The stunning make up by Laura Carroll Make Up Artistry and hair by Samantha Stevenson Hair on bride Leyla Ucarx are definitely deserved of attention and are obvious in these beautiful bridal portraits!

The bridal accessories from Rachel Sokhal Bridal are stunning throughout this shoot! The jewellery and the hair accessories help elevate our bride’s modern look. I love that the details and feminine touches are truly celebrated in these images! The palette is unashamedly girlie and this is especially portrayed through the delicate blush tones of the beautiful roses from Blush & Bloom Floral Design.

Lucy Ann Events and Charlotte Wise Photography have used gorgeous heirloom pieces that fit the theme perfectly. Ornate gold trays, mirrors and decorative pieces echo the Parisian feel.

For the stationery I choose to use hand drawn elements throughout, decorative architectural sketches - all inspired from Versailles details. The hand made paper and gold hot foil pressed text creates a classic suite with small floral accents in addition, that are delicate but not detracting from the classic aesthetic.

My favourite pieces were the antique frames I used as place names. These floral discs were each gold hot foil pressed with guest names and then threaded with a blush tassel. They truly are so very beautiful and can so easily be adapted to suit any palette/design. It was such a pleasure to see them with these beautiful tones!

The second bridal look features a blush Aurelia Rose London gown. It’s fabric detail seems to be replicated in the artistry of this amazing cake by Hayley Elizabeth Cake Design! Both such a perfect pairing and very elegant!

The billowing sleeves of this dress get me every time! Such a dreamy feel for the bride and as photogenic as can be - a princess dress if ever there was one!!

H A L E P A R K

Editorial shoot team

Photography - @Charlottewisephotography

Planner & stylist - @Lucyannevents

Floral Design - @blushandbloom.floraldesign

Venue - @haleparkweddings

Models - @tomfowlie95 @leyla_ucarx

Bridalwear - @millia.london & @aureliaroselondon

Menswear - @charlestyrwhitt

Accessories - @rachelsokhalbridal

Stationery - @peoniesandpaperclips.uk

MUA - @lauracarrollmakeupartistry

Hair - @samantha.stevenson.hair

Cake - @hayleyelizabethcakedesign

Furniture hire - @academyfurniturehire

Chandeliers - @crescent_moon_events

Candle holders - @luxemywedding

Ribbon - @silkandpurl

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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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D E L I C A T E S P R I N G F L O R A L I N S P I R A T I O N

This editorial has all the pretty blushes and soft apricot tones to show you a truly soft, feminine look.

The concept, planning and design by Natasha - Wildflower Wedding Planner and Emma - Passion Flowers By Emma Spowage, has created such a romantic, delicate look. The gorgeous images by Nikki (Nikki Watkins Photo & Lab) celebrating every tiny detail from the amazing suppliers involved and the stunning 14th Century venue Butley Priory was the perfect setting.

By having the soft white as the main colour throughout. (The white walls of the venue, the huge windows and stunning natural light they allow, the white bridal wear and table dressing) the blushes and apricots become beautiful accent touches. Little pops of warmth that catch the eye and draw you in to fully appreciate the details.

The beautiful floral arrangements and bouquet created by Emma of Passion Flowers By Emma Spowage really steal the show! The combination of flowers used show quite a range of pinks and when alongside the apricot tones give all the warm spring feels! I love the inclusion of white florals too and the naturally trailing foliage.

When in soft focus the effect is quite ethereal and delicate

The details at Butley Priory are so classically beautiful.

I love the pure white walls alongside that stunning stone work and can we just take a moment to appreciate those stunning windows! Descending down these stairs on your wedding day would be such a special and gorgeous moment and I’m so pleased Nikki showed it here.

The modern sleek fitting dress features gorgeous beading at the bodice and matching beadwork that trails up the dress from it’s floor length skirt too. With a sexy deep v neckline and a tight low back, the dress fits closely draped to the body resulting in a very elegant silhouette and the finishing touch has to be those gorgeous see through bellowing sleeves, such a classic design from Edmondson Bridal Couture

The finishing touches to this elegant look are the stunning bridal accessories from Hermione Harbutt and delicate jewellery pieces by Lily Ark Wright. These pieces sit with the embroidery and beading of the dress so beautifully and the headdress gives a gorgeous wow factor.

For the wedding stationery pieces I kept to the very pale feminine palette. Making the pale blush the star of the show through a delicate floral print, and the finishing embellishments such as the blush tassels and wax seals. The soft, tactile textures of the handmade paper and the soft white tones to the stationery really complimented to scheme of the day.

Styled beautifully by Natasha of Wildflower Wedding Planner

The tablescape is truly ethereal. Through the use of white textures, table ware and the clear glass it’s a very barely there effect. Even the white tapered candles seem magical, you would only notice them once lit, and how stunning this tablescape would look under the romantic candlelight! The flowers and the warm tones from the gold elements elevate it to such a romantic look! To sit and dine here would be a beautiful experience!

I’m going to leave it there now and share the sweetest treat of all from this shoot - the stunning cake created by monanniecakes. The detail is amazing, echoing details of the dress. I love how the flowers have been used on the cake too and those little patisseries for each guest are just too pretty to eat!!

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Editorial shoot team -

Concept, Planning and styling - @wildflowerweddingplanner

Concept and floral design - @passionflowersbyemmaspowage

Photography & Film - @nikkiwatkinsphotoandfilm

Stationery - @PeoniesandPaperclips

Bridal dress and veil - @edmondsonbridalcouture

Hair accessories and jewellery - @hermioneharbutt

Bridal shoes - @di_hassall

Tableware - @helenmillot_decor

Linen - @just4linen

Furniture & Props - @anthologyvintagehire

Rings and diamond earrings - @lilyarkwright

Hair - @charlismithhairmakeup via @botiashairandmakeup

cake design - @monanniecakes

Bouquet ribbon - @bertieandfred

Model - @sarahmaeva.c

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