LAWA Real Weddings - Dave and Lindsay

Dave and Lindsay had a picture perfect wedding day. They chose to marry at Newton Hall at Newton by the sea, a remote little village on the Northumberland coast.

These lovely photos are the work of the very talented Cat Hepple Photography.

Lindsay wore a stunning Jenny Packham gown called Willow, and her headpiece was created by Gillian Million and she finished her look with our fab Scarlett t-bar dance shoes.

All photos © Cat Hepple Photography

An Art Deco Affair

At one of our recent vintage wedding fairs I spoke to a lot of brides that are interested in the Art Deco style. Recently, the 1920's has been a very popular era for bridal inspiration and our pretty dance shoe and t bar shoes are very well suited for these type of dresses. In my opinion this era of silent movies, flappers and dance halls is the epitome of glamour and elegance. The dress silhouettes are tall and minimal but there is room for rich embellishment. You can really play around with different elements of beading, gilding, pearls and diamante. We've pulled together a few ideas for a gorgeous deco bridal look. Hope you like it!

Credits: 1.Pearl drop earrings via Lauren Rolfe Jewelry  2.Beaded Art Deco gown via Pinterest  3.Savoy Champagne saucers via Jojo Glass Design  4.Agent Provocateur lace balconette bra via Net-A-Porter  5.Bespoke vintage collage cuff via Victoria Millesime Design  6.Carmen glitter & beaded t-bar sandals via Love Art Wear Art  7.Coco Mademoiselle L'Extrait Chanel via Fragranitica

LAWA Real Weddings - Serena & Ronan

Serena and Ronan married on the 5th of June, in Youghal Co.Cork Ireland on a lovely sunny day. We are so pleased to share these happy and pretty moments with you.

The colour scheme was light, bright and pastel with touches of bright green that really looks lovely. And how awesome is their wedding car? I think I have just fallen in love, so cute! 

Serena wore a beautiful floral lace dress with our Scarlett Ivory satin & glitter, plaited t-bar dance shoes. She kept her accessories to the minimum with classic pearl drop earrings & necklace and a large flower in her hair. Spring time perfection!

All photos © Serena Keane

Get some midnight magic!

For Midnight Magic we are looking at a dramatic wedding pallet in shades of black, blue & gold. Very striking and bold. What is more romantic than sipping champagne and dancing your first dance under a starry sky surrounded by family, friends and twinkling lights. So for those who like their wedding to be filled with some midnight magic & stardust, we've pulled together a fab inspirational board on Pinterest. 

You can opt for a dramatic wide skirt gown as above or a slinky dress with shimmering metallic details such as the silk dress below. Navy lace looks elegant and stylish for the bridesmaids dresses. For a bold shoe choice sidestep the usual cream or white, rather choose contrasting suede heels, such as our black Klara or navy Anoush.

Be bold, be creative, play with light & contrast. Get all your guests involved with sparklers or hot air lanterns. Fill the night sky with love and light. We also love the idea of "I love you to the moon and back". It is whimsical, ethereal and utterly romantic. There are also lots of ideas for easy DIY touches such as the glitter balloons below. 

The lovely Swarovski Crescent Moon and Star Ring has me swooning, I need it in my life right now!

LAWA Real Weddings - Jen & Paul

On the 23rd August 2014, Jen & Paul had their wedding at the Adam and Eve in London.

Jen looked beautiful in a low calf length prom style dress that showed of her sparkly Sabreen Antique peep toe heels perfectly. Her Love Art Wear Art shoes were the first and only pair of wedding shoes she tried on and the first item she purchased in preparation for their wedding. In fact, she chose her dress to suit the shoes! A girl after my own heart! I love that her sister Anna, also her bridesmaid, wore Love Art Wear Art shoes too :)

Jen: "Now, while I am yet to put our wedding photos in an album, I have put my shoes in a box frame & hung them on the wall. Perfect shoes for a perfect day."

All photos © Jennifer Thoroughgood

English Gentlemans Club bridal glamour

I want to share some stunning images of one of my favourite styled shoots. The English Gentleman shoot was featured in Love My Dress earlier this year. The shoot is brim full of inspiring images for all those who like something a little glamorous and quirky. 

The style of the photos reflects dark powerful imagery, inspired by still life paintings and old film photography. 

The shoot is the idea of Georgia Westwood of Westwood Design and the stunning and dramatic photos are by Anna of Bianco Photography.

The setting is a Gentleman’s Club in Soho, London and the shoot includes dresses and accessories by one of our London stockists, Heart Aflutter. The shoes used for this shoot is our platform beauty Anoush and our glitter dance shoe, Scarlett.

 

For the full feature on Love My Dress, click here. Photography Copyright (c) 2015, Bianco Photography + Styling by Westwood Design

Today we want to wear...

Alexandra King duchess satin tea dress - Love Art Wear Art Sabreen cream peeps - Crystal & pearl drop earrings - Rowan comb by Rosie Willett - Cream roses & peonies 

We love a classic 50's silhouette so today we want to wear... this fabulous Christy silk duchess satin full skirt tea dress by Alexandra King Bridal. We would accessorise with our cream satin and gold suede Sabreen heels and the Rowan wedding hair comb by Rosie Willett. To finish it of just add this classic pearl drop ear rings with their crystal star cluster and a simple rose & peony bouquet that looks fresh en elegant. Beautiful! 

Sabreen is also available in an antique and platinum glitter combination - view here.