Category Archives: Bridal Shoots

Feather And Leather

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Today I get to share with you a fantastic shoot from Kat Forsyth Photography who is Gwenda of Fearless Florals’ partner in crime for shoots of the more alternative persuasion (Gwenda is also modelling!) – Her ability to capture drama and mood with both intensity and refinement is exceptional.

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“I have always had a huge affinity with the Steampunk aesthetic and had been waiting for the right concept and collaborators to come along to create a shoot in this genre.” explains Gwenda.

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The peacock feather dress had spent time languishing in my wardrobe, waiting for it’s time to shine and, paired with a this was the perfect opportunity! Anneke of Retromorphosist took the colours of the feather as inspiration for her exquisite make-up and wrangled some rather uncooperative real feather lashes into place. She also expertly tamed an unruly wig into position allowing a top hat fascinator I made for the occasion to complete the outfit.

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I used roses, hypericum, alstroemeria, waxflower and hydrangea combined with Cape Greens to create a colourful and heavily textured bouquet and table flowers.

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Ice Cream Surprise!

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Today I get to share with you this cute shoot from Haywood Jones Photography at The Custard Factory for a fantastic list of suppliers and accessories such as dresses from The Couture Company, the shoe wizard Revive Me Boutique, glittery hair pieces from What Katy Did Next and many more!

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With hair and make up from the team at Le Keux Vintage Events and Salon and the two gorgeous faces that are Coco Fierce and Lotti Bella with the cute ice cream van call Annie.

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“The shoot idea was the brainchild of button bouquet designer Emma of Beau Buttons, Emma had a an obsession with the 4 P’s – Pastels, polka dots , Pin-ups and  Parma violets!!”

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Post Blizzard Beauty – Ashley Rose Couture Designs

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Today I get to share four gorgeous images from a recent shoot from Diana Lemieux for Ashley Rose Couture Designs – “Turning everything obscure into wearable art”.

After Larz Anderson Park was hit by a blizzard, what better thing to do than get Chelsea Cupcake in some of these designs once the snow had settled? 

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“I had been really wanting to shoot in the snow this year and have worked with Ashley Rose in the past. She’s so wonderful to collaborate with and always brings such a talented team with her.”

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How stunning are these images? Which is your favourite dress? I so love the teal number! Be sure to leave Ashley Rose Couture Designs, Chelsea Cupcake and of course Diana Lemieux some love! 

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Introducing Isla Jean Bridal Boutique

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Today I get to introduce you to this lovely lady..

Vicky is the gorgeous owner, who runs Isla Jean Bridal Boutique in Oldham, which isn’t that far from Manchester (Seriously, I’m loving showing off all the Northern suppliers to you!)

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Our new collections for 2014 are by some of the most exclusive designers in Europe and internationally. We have always stocked Cymbeline, Stephanie Allin and Callista but the Wtoo, Cabotine and Eliza Jane Howell are all new collections, and one’s we are so excited about stocking this year!

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We now have a new appointment package available called the ‘Bride to Be Day’. This is where you as the bride are able to come along to the boutique and have your hair and make up trialled so then the dress can be put on and the full look is worked on. This can also be done for the bridesmaids, so the bride is able to have a full look on her planned vision and, if needed, be tweaked.

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For this appointment, brides will pay £55 and the bridesmaids £30 each. There will be fizz and canapés and music to set the overall bridal party theme. We also offer accessory appointments, at no extra charge, should the bride wish to be in her dress and the relevant headdresses tried on so the look is easier to imagine.

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