Spooky ‘Three Brides’ Wedding Editorial

Kat

Lashmar Creative

January 12, 2014

It's not often that I feature styled wedding shoots these days, quite simply because I have so many incredible real weddings to share with you! However when photographer Gary of Marshal Gray sent over this 'three brides' editorial that he shot at Belt Craft Studios, I had to bend my rule. I love the style of this session, especially how odd and slightly creepy it all is. This is certainly not something I see very often in wedding photography.

Psychedelic 1950s Wedding: Craig & Melanie

Kat

My Beautiful Bride

January 10, 2014

When wedding photographer Michael of My Beautiful Bride told me that Craig and Melanie were one of his most adventurous couples yet, I took it with a pinch of salt. But then I saw their wedding day portraits where they got into a bath of water - fully clothed - with their dog! Not that's something you don't see everyday. If, like Melanie, you're not bothered about keeping your wedding dress pristine, you totally need to do something like this. How fun!

Crazy-Good Alice in Wonderland Wedding: Cat & Craig

Kat

Chris Barber

January 9, 2014

Pink haired brides always have a special place in my heart (it's not difficult to see why!) and so when wedding photographer Chris Barber submitted Cat and Craig's October wedding I didn't hesitate to say yes! The wedding took place on Sunday 20th and was held at New Hall Hotel and Spa in Birmingham.

Sunny South Farm Wedding with an Outdoor Ceremony: Natasha & Tom

Kat

Joanna Brown

January 7, 2014

On a sunny Saturday in July, Natasha and Tom said "I do" under a the summer house at South Farm. The bride wore a stunning Jenny Packham gown and headpiece and the groom looked dashing in his Mr Start suit.

Tipi Wedding With A Rainbow Unicorn Wedding Cake: Abbie & Chris

Kat

Gasp

January 6, 2014

Abbie and Chris were married at The Stables in Brinkburn Briory, a unique venue that really helped to set the tone of their day. "I think the venue for us was probably one of the most unique parts of our wedding", Abbie told me. "There hadn't been many weddings before ours there and the derelict building next to the priory has featured on the TV show 'Most Haunted'. It was a beautiful place for pictures."

Intimate Garden Wedding with Only Nine Guests: Becca & Chris

Kat

Kimberley Ann

January 5, 2014

Becca and Chris were married at Larmer Tree Gardens on the Dorset/ Wiltshire border. They wanted their day to be small and stress-free so they only had nine guests. "We didn't have a theme for our wedding, we just picked things we loved, without thinking too carefully about whether they would match," began the bride. "That's why I wore an art deco dress, the car was from the 1950s and our entertainment was a Mariachi band mash-up! The main thing was that we wanted our love of travel to come across, so we had a lot of map bunting, colour, and a global influence to our food and music."

Budget Friendly Winter Wedding: Abbie & Tristen

Kat

Dale Weeks

December 31, 2013

Abbie and Tristen were married at the iconic The George Hotel in Rye. They had a beautiful and alternative wedding, but one that didn't break the bank. As the venue was so gorgeous already that they didn't need to spend a fortune decorating it, a few stings of bunting and some homemade paper flowers and place names was just enough.

Retro and Geeky Brighton College Wedding: Eileen & James

Kat

Neil W Shaw

December 30, 2013

I was so excited to get Eileen's email about her wedding because she wore the Gala bow from my collection with Crown and Glory at their reception! Doesn't she rock it so well?! She and James were married at Brighton College and their wedding had a retro theme with geeky touches.

Fancy Dress Mad Hatter’s Tea Party Wedding: Rob & Laura

Kat

Anna Pumer

December 30, 2013

When Rob and Laura told me they had a fancy dress Alice in Wonderland/ Mad Hatter's tea Party wedding I thought "Wow that sounds cool, but I bet I've seen it all before..." Oh how wrong I was! Never in my life have I seen a wedding where everyone - the couple, the wedding party and the guests - threw themselves into it so much. These costumes are just off the hook awesome!

Skulls, Tattoos and the 1950s Inspired Wedding: Tim & Holli

Kat

Ed Godden

December 26, 2013

The idea behind Tim and Holli's wedding was for it to reflect the things they love, so they opted for a vintage, tattoo and 1950s inspired day. They added personal touches by making the centrepieces themselves, Holli also made her own bouquet from 12 red roses.

Handmade Pagan Wedding: Lucienne & Peter

Kat

Jenny Rutterford

December 22, 2013

A ‘Big Kids’ Wedding at Pinewood Studios: Sally & Lisa

Kat

Amy B

December 21, 2013

Just after we got married in 2008 I found out that you could get married at Pinewood Studios. I'm not going to lie, I was a bit gutted to have not discovered this out sooner, what could be better for a movie nerd than getting hitched at a film studio?! Luckily for Sally and Lisa, they weren't as slack on their research as I clearly was and they booked it for their wedding in September.

Nature and Victorian Fairy Inspired Vegan Wedding: Vikki & John

Kat

Assassynation

December 17, 2013

When a bride is a wedding dress designer you just know she's going to rock something truly incredible on her own wedding day. Getting married to John at the spectacular Westonbirt School, Gloucestershire, Vikki wore two stunning gowns, both of which she made herself. She also handmade her bridesmaid's dresses and accessories.

Colourful Woodland Adventure Wedding: Beckie & Paul

Kat

Silverstar Photographic

December 16, 2013

You are going to love Beckie and Paul's wedding. From Beckie's amazing pink and teal corset and skirt combo to her purple and green hair, and their amazing DIY details including the knitted faux taxidermy bust centrepieces (!!) this really is a crazy creative wedding with a difference. The ceremony was held at Blackfriars Priory in Gloucestershire and the reception at the quirky Over Barn which came complete with farm animals and a bowling lane!

Elegant Red, White and Blue Wedding: Cameron & Lizzy

Kat

Caro Hutchings

December 5, 2013

Cameron and Lizzy chose a red, white and blue colour palette for their August wedding. Starting with the bride's stunning bespoke gown and the groom's three-piece suit, it then filtering though to the hydrangeas and rose arrangements, and finally the attendant's clothes.

Vintage Village Hall Wedding: Ian & Jacqui

Kat

James Grist

November 27, 2013

Ian and Jacqui were married in a 150 year old chapel called The Chantry, located between the south downs and High Weald in East Sussex. Right from the start of their planning they knew they wanted a village hall for their reception and chose Alciston and Selmeston Village Hall. They wanted a blank canvas that they could put their own stamp on.

Opulent Vivienne Westwood Inspired Wedding: Sashy & Dashy

Kat

Anna Hardy

November 25, 2013

When wedding photographer Anna Hardy told me that she just shot a wedding where the bride wore the Vivienne Westwood wedding dress from the first Sex and the City movie, I was excited, damn excited. As someone who not only owns the entire box set of SATC but pretty much watched in a week straight when I got it, I couldn't wait to see how a real bride looked in this iconic gown. And the answer? FIERCE.

Eccentric Outdoor/ Indoor Garden Party: Lara & Gav

Kat

Ellie Gillard

November 21, 2013

Lara and Gav were married in Lara's parent's back garden. They set up a marquee and decorated it with collected and borrowed items from friends and junk shops. "The garden was beyond perfect despite the rain", explained the bride. "It has been lovingly created and maintained by my parents since they moved in 15 years ago. It has always played host to whimsical parties, and lent itself brilliantly to the occasion."

Retro Bowls Club Wedding with the Bride in Black: Agnes & Liam

Kat

Philippa James

November 20, 2013

Agnes and Liam's Balham Bowls Club wedding was full of budget-friendly DIY details. "We did everything we could to not have a theme - if we liked something, we used it, regardless if it went with anything else or not!" the bride began. "We said from the outset that we wanted everything to be a joint decision, and Liam to be as involved as me in our choices."

Hot-Rods and Hula Hoops – A Bristol Paintworks Wedding: Abbie & Daniel

Kat

Lashmar Creative

November 14, 2013

Abbie and Daniel were married at The Paintworks in Bristol, a converted industrial building in the city's creative quarter. They didn't set out to have a theme but the bride's outfit was quite 50s, they served fish n chips and had an ice cream tricycle for desert, and they had a DJ who played only 90s music - so I guess you could say the wedding was all the things they liked!