The Baltimore based team behind this shoot built a world that sits somewhere between Renaissance folklore and the haunted calm of Shakespeare’s Ophelia. They worked with candlelight, irregular textiles, sculptural florals, velvet, and a couple styled like they had stepped out of a painting. The mood came from a mix of rural myth, faded royalty, and a willingness to sit inside the strange.

Photographer Fairfoxes used the shoot to frame the direction of their recent rebrand, and leaned into historical influence with clear intention. “This year the wedding world often looked to history for inspiration this year”, photographer, Rachel, told us. “We believe in the enduring nature of this aesthetic, valuing heirloom quality, pleasing materials, and an innate ethereal beauty that has captivated the eye for centuries.”

“This shoot design feels like a gothic castle scene come to life”, she continued, “while incorporating contemporary, experimental floral and textile shapes. Ethereal drapery and ruffled fabrics evoke an unmistakable quality of ghostly dreaminess while remaining bridal in colour and luxuriousness. The tables are set for a medieval meal while the bride and groom’s styling is inspired by 18th-century flounce sleeves, ruffles, and bloomers.”

And their advice for couples who want something similar for their own wedding? “Let your inspiration come from what moves you most deeply – art, history, poetry, or a shared memory. The more personal and intentional your vision, the more unforgettable your celebration becomes.”