Love Rocks: Adorable and Alternative Valentines Bridal Shoot

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Sarah London

February 14, 2014

Happy day of LOVE! What could be a better way to start off this most romantic of celebrations than a Valentine's inspired bridal shoot... with a twist (of course!)? There are so many touches that I love in this set of photos - the hay bales with the hearts on, the colourful DIY fans or the heart garlands would make for incredible ceremony backdrops. There are some seriously sweet buffet table ideas and the gold and yellow tablescape is a really lovely and original take on the theme.

Honky Tonk and Stevie Nicks Inspired Wedding Ideas: Roni & David

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Soda Fountain

February 2, 2014

Roni and David had their first baby, Quintessa, a few months ago. So when their friend, pro photographer Mysi of Soda Fountain Photography asked if they'd like do a shoot inspired by their love of music, they jumped at the chance to get some gorgeous photos of themselves and their new addition.

Spooky ‘Three Brides’ Wedding Editorial

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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.

Nautical Wedding Inspiration

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Julie Siddi

December 28, 2013

Wild and Overgrown Bridal Editorial

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Morgan Wade

December 1, 2013

Wedding photographer Morgan Wade had been dreaming of a bridal shoot in an overgrown forest for ages. Eventually she plucked up the courage to just go out and shoot it, and she brought an amazing team along with her. "My initial goal was to create a sort of anti-editorial; something that would appeal to a wilder kind of woman", she wrote. "A bride who wanted to sidestep all the pretty stuff and just go for raw. I knew it wouldn't be for everyone, and that's okay. Somewhere out there are women who have to hold back the urge to howl at the moon; those are my brides."

Eyes Wide Shut Wedding Inspiration

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Wonderfulife Productions

November 18, 2013

OK so it might seem like an odd place to find inspiration for your wedding, but Stanley Kubrick's more than a little weird movie does have some killer style ideas. If you skip over the orgies and secret society-weirdness, the mask ball scenes were pretty darn beautiful.

Intimate Elopement Inspiration

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Joel Bedford Weddings

November 6, 2013

Are any of you planning to elope? If so, I hope this gorgeous shoot might inspire you. " I really wanted to showcase a different way to do a wedding", wrote wedding photographer and the driving force behind this session, Joel Bedford. "I pictured this lovely couple driving out into the middle of nowhere to recite their vows. The idea seemed so romantic to me: a red vintage sportscar, a ballerina skirt and a couple in love."

Nineties Grunge Elopement: Ashley & Chris

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Val and Sarah

September 15, 2013

Dr Who Wedding Inspiration

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Kat Forsyth

August 31, 2013

This shoot is certainly going to appeal to all you Whovians out there. Come on then, tell me, who's having Dr Who influences in their wedding? "Ever since I became a fan of Doctor Who I’d wanted to do a styled shoot and combine it with one of my other favourite things in life: weddings, of course!" explained photographer Kat Forsyth. "I’d seen a couple of Who-themed shoots around, but I always felt that none of them got it quite right; they were either really pretty, floral and sparkly, or a little too much like a cheesy costume party. I was sure that by assembling a hand-picked team of Doctor Who geeks (read: experts), we could come up with a shoot that not only captured the quirky and fun aspect of the show, but also the atmosphere."

Bohemian Countryside Hippies Shoot: Jesse & Charlie

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Camilla Rosa

August 24, 2013

This hippy-esque countryside shoot was set up by wedding photographer Camilla Rosa. who really wanted to shoot an emotional set that perfectly reflected the couple in it. Jesse and Charlie live in a hut on the banks of a river with no electricity, sing in a band, home made pretty much everything and only wear charity shop or home made clothes - so her idea was perfect for them!

Pretty Woodland Wedding Inspiration: Nicola & Colin

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Jade Langton-Evans

August 17, 2013

How do you fancy getting married in a woodland? Well this shoot from Jade Langton-Evans Photography is sure to give you some inspiration in the right direction! I'm loving the pretty, rustic details and Nicola's gorgeous flower crown. In fact I don't think I'll every get bored of brides in flower crowns!

Disco Balls & Colourful Confetti: A Bushwick Fairytale with Rent Patina {Part Two}

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Chellise Michael

August 14, 2013

After lying flat in front of a fan for about 20 minutes straight, we were cooled down enough to get back on the pavement for the next set in our lookbook shoot with Rent Patina. When owner Michelle Gala, Shauna and I that they'd grabbed a bunch of disco balls called in some rainbow confetti and balloons and found some vintage silver roller skates lurking in their collection I had high expectations for what we'd see... but nothing prepared me for this. This set up is literally my dream come true, I'm sure you can see why!

Creative Without Any Restrictions: Alternative Bridal Shoot at Belt Craft Studios

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Lisa Jane

August 10, 2013

When some of my favourite wedding suppliers get together for a shoot at one of my favourite locations (we shot the Crown and Glory headpieces in the same studio!) I get very excited indeed... and even more so when they ask if I'd like to feature the results afterwards! Wedding photographer Lisa Jane explains, "Elbie posted a picture on twitter one day, asking if anyone wanted to get involved in an inspiration shoot inspired by it and I took one look and jumped at the chance to collaborate with her. Within minutes we also had the lovely Jo from The Couture Company offering to design us a dress for it and Abby From Cherished Vintage offering headpieces. It was amazing to be able to get creative without any restrictions. Everyone let their imaginations run wild."

Colourful Patchwork Wedding Inspiration

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Sharon Cooper

August 3, 2013

Always wanting to do a wedding inspiration shoot with a difference, photographer Sharon Cooper finally found her mojo when she came up with this hotch-potch and patchwork theme. "I wanted to do something that packed a punch and used a range of uplifting colours", she explained, "an alternative to weddings which have one single colour theme. This shoot embodies pleasing mixed colours and offers a smorgasbord of individualism. I found myself loving patchwork and texture and colour."

Summer of Love: Veronica & Craig at The Photography Farm

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Devlin Photos

July 27, 2013

Veronica and Craig are pretty much obsessed with their camper van, so when wedding photographer Lisa Devlin asked them if they'd like to model for her upcoming Photography Farm, a 3-day residential photography workshop in the heart of Sussex, they asked if it could get in on the action too! From there an idea started to form for the shoot and Lisa, alongside florist and stylist extraordinaire Hannah of The Tea Set, came up with the concept of a Summer of Love theme.

Rock n Rapunzel Inspiration Shoot

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SLR

June 22, 2013

Today is an exciting day because it's time for the New York Blogcademy! I can't wait to meet the new crop of enthusiastic bloggers who come to the class. It's always one of my favourite moments of the whole weekend and to celebrate, I wanted to share this awesomely creative shoot submitted by wedding planner and stylish Georgina of Ruby Weddings who came to the workshop in London in January. I'm so thrilled to share her work with you guys today, what a talented bunch of babes our students are!

Whitby Gothic

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SilverStar Photographic

June 7, 2013

Shot in the Gothic paradise of Whitby, North Yorkshire (they have a famous twice yearly gothic weekend festival) photographer Michelle of SilverStar Photographic had long wanted to shoot here. However her initial idea didn't become a full blown vision until she met Michelle from Victorian Gothic Clothing.

Unicorns, Rainbows and The Brightest Styled Shoot I’ve Ever Seen: Harajuku Harem

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Camera Hannah

May 28, 2013

How often does your mind get blown by the things you see on wedding blogs? Well today might just be the day... oh and you might want to go and grab some sunglasses because these babies are bright. Prepare yourself for a visual feast and to walk around for the rest of the day wondering why the real world is so damn grey!

A South London Bunny Love Shoot

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Ellie Gillard

May 19, 2013

It's no secret that I have a 'thing' for ridiculous headwear, and my obsession with ears in particular is completely unfaltering! So I was thrilled when I saw this cute 'bunny love' photo shoot by South London based wedding photographer Ellie Gillard. This world needs more brides wearing ears that's what I say. Why not be brave and do something quirky like this for your wedding day portraits... go on, I dare ya!

Lady in the Lake Bridal Shoot

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Sarah Gormley

May 11, 2013

Shooting a bride in water is nothing new, but there was just something about this Lady in the Lake inspired shoot that spoke to me. I love the bride's beautiful blue, green and purple mermaid hair (obviously) and the simple yet edgy styling ideas are pretty damn awesome aren't they? I'd love to see a future real bride carrying a rustic and dramatic bouquet like some of these.