If you’re a bride-to-be who loves vibrant colours, daring silhouettes and opulent fabrics, all whilst being inspired by nature, then I’ve got three jewel bright wedding dress ideas you’re going to love (made by me).
This styled wedding shoot in Upthorpe Wood is such a feast for the eyes. Featuring so many gorgeous colours and all those flowers – these brides are like haute couture fairies!
Jewel Bright Wedding Dress Idea #1 – Emerald Green Goddess
This first dress is evocative of a forest goddess, with layers of gorgeous green silk satin that moves like water. I used dark green beaded lace in shapes of leaves and fronds, distributed in a way that looks organic and natural around the keyhole neckline. It’s as though the very plants dressed this bride. I also chose big, dramatic sleeves made of silk chiffon, cut in a medieval draped shape joining up with the draped cape at the back. Those details along with the leg slit give the dress a powerful and sensual vibe.
It feels like something Florence Welch would wear, don’t you think?
Pink tulle dress by The Couture Co.
Jewel Bright Wedding Dress Ideas #2 – Floral Fuchsia Faerie
For this second dress, I designed something I thought Helena-Bonham Carter or Dita Von Teese would wear. Inspired by Alexander McQueen, I wanted something daring but also playful.
I love the combination of the bright pink silk dupion, mixed in with the gold lace and ivory tulle. The tea length of the dress gives the bride more freedom to frolic amongst the trees, with all those waterfall layers of silk and tulle swirling around her. Mixing traditional shapes with new ideas, I made the dress with an illusion back, allowing me to add more gold flowers creeping up what looks like bare skin.
Jewel Bright Wedding Dress Ideas #3 – Sculptural Clementine Queen
For the third and final look I wanted something a bit more experimental and structural. Perfect for a bride that loves high fashion. It may be an unexpected combination, but I really enjoy how the bright clementine looks with the gold lace.
The skirt of the dress is a simple fit and flare shape, in glorious burnt orange satin. The bodice has some structure, with the sweetheart halter neckline and boning in pale gold sequin tulle. Here again there is golden lace, organically growing across the front of the dress. And then the star of the show – dramatic fans, bursting from the bodice. A rare flower that you’re lucky enough to see in bloom.
The Scene Is Set, The Table Is Laid
The cake, created by Edge by Imogen Davison, perfectly reflects the opulent theme, whilst looking like a work of art in and of itself. Along with the beautifully thought out The Ink Moth stationery.
Leah Louise Floral Artistry‘s touch can be seen throughout. From the bouquets decorated with silk ribbons from Little Acorn Silks, to the resplendent table centrepiece, accentuated with Colour and Candle bespoke candles.
And you can’t ignore the yummy treats in the form of biscuit lollies and cupcakes that Pretty Cake Creations and Whisk and Wonderful whipped up, complimented by Embroidered napkins from Laurel House Designs. All of these beautiful pieces were artfully styled by our shoot organiser The Lily Loves.
Shout out to hair by Capelli Amalia and makeup by Mrs Garrod, elevating our models to sparkling gemstones. Topped off with The Lily Loves floral halos. You might also spot earrings by Deco Flowers and Gemini Clay Studio. And the icing on the cake was having the pink and purple Smoke Grenades, adding so much atmosphere to the photos.
Creating vibrant, colourful and unique wedding dresses is my absolute favourite thing. If these look like the kind of gown you want for your big day, drop me a message. Let’s make those dress dreams a reality.
Suppliers
Concept, styling and big headdresses – The Lily Loves
Venue – Upthorpe Wood
Photography – Caroline Horne Suffolk Photography
Gowns – Felicity Westmacott and The Couture Co
Florist – Leah Louise Floral Artistry
Hair – Capelli Amalia
Makeup – Mrs Garrod
Extra accessories – Vinted
Cake – Edge by Imogen Davison
Cupcakes – Whisk and Wonderful
Iced biscuit lollies – Pretty Cake Creations
Stationery – The Ink Moth
Bespoke ombré candles – Colour and Candle
Embroidered napkins – Laurel House Designs
Headpieces – The Milliner Provocateur
Earrings – Deco Flowers and Gemini Clay Studio
Silk ribbons – Little Acorn Silks
Smoke grenades – Smoke Grenades
Models – Niamh Hornsby, Louise Hartill, Alice Doman and Georgia
Shoot assistant – Julia Coppen
If you’re looking for more wedding dress inspiration, here are three more alternative bridal styles for you.
