Earlier this week, we introduced you to the beautiful and exciting bridal fashion brand, Sophie et Voila, available at primary stockist, Miss Bush Bridal in Ripley Surrey.
Today, we’re delighted to share this gorgeous set of wedding editorial images, captured at Hampshire wedding venue, Avington Park, and featuring some of our favourite Sophie et Voila designs, styled beautifully by Emma Marshall, managing director and head stylist at Miss Bush Bridal.
Emma also worked with some of her fave Jesus Peiro designs too. Emma stocks both these brands at her Surrey bridal boutique and you are warmly invited to book an appointment to try them on. Words by Emma follow below. Enjoy!
Avington Park, a Hampshire Wedding Venue
Avington Park is a jewel; a privately owned estate in the heart of Austen country. Available as an incredibly luxurious private hire venue for weddings, I couldn’t wait to create looks inspired by the historic parties and couples hosted at the house. Nell Gwynn and Charles II lived and partied here as did George IV and mistress Mrs. Fitzherbert.
Famous couples, more specifically, how we view them creating a private sphere in a public space, was the jumping off point for my fashion mood board. Intimacy on the red carpet, the power of a pair of beautiful faces, the glamorous aura of celebrity, their seemingly hedonistic lifestyle.
Shoes & Accessories
I love a shoe and for the shoot I wanted to reflect my own taste. The indulgent disco-balled beauties the Yes Darling mule from Aquazzura were a must. The cocktail shoe to rule the world. I added them to the sheer robes and the short Sophie et Voila Daniella dress.
I mixed in vintage pieces from Old But Gold vintage from ASOS Marketplace, burlesque pants from Unmentionables Lingerie and earrings from Miss Clemmie.
For the main event dress, I chose a very Gucci-esque platform sandal from Zara in metallic ‘something blue.’ The cropped top and skirt from Sophie et Voila’s Fermina was paired with its original chiffon over dress, a pearl cape from Jesus Peiro, THAT Jesus Peiro puffed sleeve opera coat in silk organza and a boyfriend jacket steal from the Favourbrook wardrobe.
Bridal Beauty & Menswear
The hair and make-up team were my longtime collaborators Sharon Roberts Hair and Carolanne Armstrong. A posh pony tail, rollers and a big beauty queen up-do were matched with barley there skin and lips that intensified with the day.
The menswear throughout was from Favourbrook. The stars aligned; not only could the team borrow an extensive selection of menswear but, Oli Spencer himself, founder of Favourbrook and Oliver Spencer, was actually able to be on set and style Joe our male model.
Light & Luminous Photography
Of course, light and loveliness play a huge part in a successful shoot but not as much the artistic eye, creative genius and photographic wizardry of Voyteck Photography.
Through his lens the images move from an almost voyeuristic intimacy to bold staged celebratory looks. Candid behind the scenes moments tell the story of the day and the constructed images tell the story of the style.
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Credits & Thanks
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Annabel is the founder of Love My Dress. She has a passion for photography, walking, yoga, nature, and loves to support talented artists and creative businesses. In 2013, she became a published author. Annabel lives in rural North Yorkshire with her husband and business partner Philip, their two daughters Eska and Leanora and menagerie of furry hounds. Annabel supports Philip in the running of the family flower farm at at Moonwind Flowers. She is also co-founder of What About Weddings.