For this bespoke Chinese fusion wedding dress photoshoot, I created a look that incorporated both Western and Eastern elements in beautiful harmony. I was contacted by Elizabeth Weddings about being involved in this shoot. And since I really enjoy working on cultural fusion projects, it was an obvious yes. Our overall colour palette was white,...
For this made-to-measure wedding dress in Surrey, Laura wanted something elegant, with full length sleeves, a flowing skirt and featuring floral lace. Lauraâs wedding was planned for winter, so the dress also needed to be warm! I went for a boned bodice with cups built in, so Laura would feel supported throughout the day. I...
For Bride, Chrissy, I made a fully bespoke backless wedding top with latkan. Chrissy ordered the top from my âEvieâ Indian fusion wedding set on Etsy. These bridal separates are becoming some of my bestsellers â usually theyâre bought by couples having a mixed culture wedding. Chrissy chose the silk satin top in white, and...
For this bespoke wedding dress photoshoot in Hertfordshire, we created an autumnal woodland wedding. We chose a colour palette of burnt orange, red, burgundy and pink, with accents of white and gold. Everything was handmade including the bunting, macrame and tablescape, for a truly bespoke feel. This wedding is for the kind of bride who...
Safiya commissioned a bespoke bias cut wedding dress made up in white silk satin. The skirt was bias cut and cut slim to the hips but with more fullness at the hem and a medium length train. The backless bodice featured cross-over straps with chain embroidery. Official Wedding pictures by Indigo Images Original design sketch...
The theme for this bespoke wedding dress photoshoot in London can be summarised as âNile Queenâ. Whilst being inspired by things of the past, we still wanted to keep this wedding very modern and chic. I had the pleasure of designing the wedding dress for this shoot, and absolutely loved making something fit for a...
Katrina came to me looking for a wedding dress fit for the English Summer. She wanted a beautiful hand painted wedding dress with flowers in a mix of colours (but not pink). We designed the perfect canvas, a bespoke wedding dress in layered white taffeta and silk organza. We started with a base of some...
Aliceâs beautiful diamante belt wedding dress was made in layers of white chiffon with hand beaded detailing. I made Aliceâs dress with a fitted and boned bodice. I designed a soft v-shaped neckline and invisible zip back closure. Her waistline is decorated with a double loop of hand beading in Swarovski diamante stones. Then we...
Gorgeous Ellie was married in Vegas on Halloween and her dress was a wonderful mixture of fifties shape, modern styling and subtle Halloween detail.
Some people think wedding dresses are timeless and donât change as fast as other fashion, but this is not true at all. In all fashion cycles you get the fashion-forward styles, that are breaking new ground and bucking current convention.
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This softly feminine bridal cape is made from delicate pale ivory tulle, with elegant guipure lace carefully hand sewn, asymmetrically cascading down the neckline and beyond. This cape is made with hidden wrist catches that ensure it stays placed correctly, with the lace delicately skimming your wrist.
There`s something so dreamy and nostalgic about this style, especially when paired with a simple satin silk shift. Perfect for a little cover up during a sunny, destination wedding.
Don`t you think the lace motifs at the back are reminiscent of angel wings?
This sweet little cape is part of my sample sale at an absolute steal. It`s free size, meaning it will fit sizes UK4-UK26 easily. Find it on my Etsy and make it part of your perfect day đ
#samplesale #weddingdresssale #bridalboutique #weddingseason #smallbusiness
â¨Featured in Your Surrey Wedding magazine (@countyweddingmagazines)â¨â
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A destination wedding on your own doorstep - that was the aim of this Dolce Vita in Dorking wedding photoshoot. We wanted to bring a slice of Italy to Surrey! A slower way of life, enjoying the small pleasures; the bright yellow of a lemon, the sun of your skin and the bringing together of two people who love each other.â
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I provided two looks for this shoot; my sparkling Poinsettia dress and a simple satin shift with a lace capelet. All the drama for the ceremony, and something a little more comfortable to relax in afterwards.â
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You can find the full article online here: https://www.county.wedding/image-upload/flippingbook/YSYW118/32/â
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If you`re inspired by this shoot, then add it to your mood board or drop me a DM and let`s talk about how we can adjust this design to fit your ideas and your body perfectly.â
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Suppliersâ
Producer & Photographer / Videographer - @KalaWeddings.UKâ
Content Creator & Shoot Assistant - @TheProfileBrideâ
In association with @HelloDorkingâ
Location - @BurfordBridgeWeddingsâ
Bridalwear - @FelicityWestmacottâ
Menswear - @Dapper_Dorking & @WestDawMensâ
Lingerie - @VictoriasLittleBraShopâ
Cake - @PuttyCakesâ
Flowers & DĂŠcor - @FlowersByElaineâ
Furniture, Props, DĂŠcor & Jewellery - @WindibankAuctioneers6906â
Hair - @thebridalhairartists & @TeresaWellerHairArtâ
Make-up - @SiSalon_â
DĂŠcor - @IndigoGrey.ukâ
Drone Operator - @LukeWhatleyBiggâ
Bride model - @sausageunicornâ
Groom model - @luke_roberts93â
Best man model - @ciaran.maclennanâ
Mother of the Bride Model - domino_1950
This dove grey satin and tulle wedding dress was originally made for a Dungeons and Dragons wedding shoot. I took inspiration from the Tudor era (since high fantasy often has an `olden times` vibe to it), with the billowing tulle giving extra drama.â
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When the dress was borrowed for another photoshoot, the aim was to give it an alternative feel - modern hair, dark make-up and more of a couture edge. Almost the opposite of the first!â
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I absolutely love non-traditional wedding dresses, and choosing a colour other than white is such a fun way of being subversive. I don`t think grey would be considered an obvious choice, but it definitely is a beautifully unusual one.â
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Which of the two ways of styling this dress is your favourite?â
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Both wedding dresses in this post are part of my sample sale, so claim them whilst you can (link in bio)!â
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1st photoshoot:â
Planner: @x_planit.pixie_xâ
Photographer: @doodahphotographyâ
Hair & Makeup @derbyshire_brideâ
Stylist, ceremony & table flowers: @foxgloveandblackâ
Bouquet and floral hoop: @maddison.rocks.floralâ
Models: @carousel_hart and @luxdeliouxâ
Rings: @bespokeweddingringsâ
Venue @dunwoodhallestateâ
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2nd photoshoot:â
Photography - @robert_christopher_photographyâ
Hair - @hair.styledbydanielleâ
Makeup - @alexjaggermua and @emz_makeup_artistâ
HMUA Team - @glitzandglamsquad.kentâ
Model: @ambersu1â
Floristry - @foreverbloomsofkent
It`s Two-style Tuesday!â
(but really it`s just a post where I show you one bridal outfit I`ve made, styled in two different ways)â
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I made this wide leg jumpsuit in a gorgeous ivory duchess satin. I just think there`s just something really understated and sexy about a jumpsuit.â
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On top of that, I added this dip dye tulle overskirt in a full rainbow. Usually for my ombre skirts the colour gradients go up in layers, but this time I tried something different, with the colours going around instead.â
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In the first shoot, this look was styled in a very contemporary way - a wet-look hair style, pearl netted veil and a dramatic dark eye, means that even though the skirt has a rainbow, there`s still something moody and alternative about this bride.â
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The second look is about using rainbows in a more subtle way - the bouquet, the outfit, the dĂŠcor, it`s all about colour, but with the brightness gently turned down. It`s rainbows, but rustic.â
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There`s so much to like about both approaches, but which outfit styling is your favourite?â
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This outfit is part of my sample sale, so claim it whilst you can (link in bio).â
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1st shoot:â
Photography - @robert_christopher_photographyâ
Hair - @hair.styledbydanielleâ
Makeup - @alexjaggermua and @emz_makeup_artistâ
HMUA Team - @glitzandglamsquad.kentâ
Model: disabled.life.with.laurenâ
Floristry - @foreverbloomsofkentâ
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2nd shoot:â
Venue - @skitbyhouseâ
Photographer - @lucyalexandra_photographyâ
Dresses - @felicitywestmacottâ
Hair & Makeup - @Clairealexandrahairandmakeupâ
Celebrant & Organiser - @ribeiroceremoniesâ
Hair accessories - @nujewellery_byemmaâ
Butterflies - @flutter2meâ
Shoes - @becciboosshoesâ
Florals - @fioredoratoflowersâ
Ribbons - @_lkdesignsâ
Model - @missjenaroo
Story time!
Remember the Swan Lake themed wedding photoshoot I featured a few days` ago?
When the day came for the shoot, we were blessed with one of the sunniest days of the year so far (and this was March), but the ground was still very wet. We really wanted to get some photos amongst the trees for that real fairy tale feeling, but our beautiful bride, @alicia.modelling_xâ didn`t want to risk ruining the outfit.
And that`s when I stepped in!
You may think that a seamstress is only on set to help with the dress. But I`m here to do anything that might be useful to the shoot, and if that means carrying Alicia across the boggy ground, then that`s what I`ll do! đ
(I was quite pleased that all my work on strength with @mybodyrocksstudio is paying off!)
If you want a seamstress who will not only make the perfect bespoke wedding dress for you, but will also go the extra mile for you, I think you know who to call đ
(shout to @hair_by_tel â for capturing this moment)
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â This bespoke wedding dress is an ode to Odette, the Swan Princess.â
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A satin corset resplendent with hundreds of feathers, individually sewn on.â
Bejewelled silver lace, catching the light perfectly. â
Layers of tulle and sequined lace, in a cascade of volume and texture.â
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And when it`s time to dance with your prince or princess, the longer layers can be removed to reveal a ballet-length skirt.â
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Tag someone who deserves their own fairy tale ending â¨â
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Suppliersâ
Photographer: @snappedbycatx â
Dress: @felicitywestmacott â
Makeup artist: @larajamesmakeup â
Hair stylist: @hair_by_tel â
Venue: @bradbournehouseâ
Model: @alicia.modelling_xâ
