Today,we will go to An Understated Luxury Style For A Vintage Glamour Wedding

If you are planning a vintage glamour wedding, then play close attention to this glamorous photo shoot. When I received an email from Ofe Oyasor of Ollie’s Studio and took a look at the stunning images attached, I just knew it would be perfect for Style & the Bride.

When brides to be think of vintage, it is all too easy to imagine shabby chic vintage with mismatched china etc. However, when you term vintage with glamour, it takes on a whole new exciting meaning.

The venue for the photo shoot took place at Cheltenham Town Hall no 38 garden area because of its beautiful architecture. The team were also attracted by the soft blue hues of the Drawing Room there, which influenced the colour palette for the vintage glamour wedding photo shoot.

All bridesmaids were in blue. And groomsmen is grey suit with classic blue tie.

What I love in particular about the vintage glamour wedding is the cool vibe of the bride and groom. The bride’s gown is just perfect, as is the groom’s contemporary modern blue suit.

An Understated Luxury Style For A Vintage Glamour Wedding

Suppliers

Planning, coordination and creative direction: Ollie’s Studio

Photography: Sue Ann Simon Photography

Venue: Cheltenham Town Hall

Styling and floral design: Afmena Events

Stationery, calligraphy, chargers and vow book: Ollie’s Studio

Cakes: The Cheltenham Cakery

Cookies, marshmallow pops and meringues: Didi’s Cookies

Bridal Jumpsuit: Jessica Turner Designs

Evening dress: supplied by planner

Groom’s suit: Anthony’s Collections

Bride’s shoes: Emmy London

Engagement ring and wedding bands: Hannah Kimber Jewellery

Ring Box: La Petit Box

Getaway car: Azure Luxury Cars

Table runner, napkins and styling textiles: Ollie’s Studio

Hair: Suzanne Hale Wedding Hair

Make-up: Elaine Morane Make-up

Models: Stephanie Morgan Henry and Bobby Idogho

Chair Hire: Valley Furniture Hire

I have to say that I think Millie Mackintosh looked absolutely beautiful when she married in Alice Temperley.

Not only did I love her exquisitely elegant wedding dress, but I also adored her boho plaited up do. Although she looked like the epitome of a modern day bride, I also think her wedding style was very bohemian, which might have to do with the Temperley wedding dress she chose.

I have long been an admirer of Alice Temperley’s bridal and ready to wear collections. Her clothes appeal to me because they are so effortlessly feminine yet fashion forward at the same time.

Boho brides will love Temperley Bridal’s Imogen Winter 2015 Collection as it features lace dresses with intricate embellishments. New shapes include the ‘Mulberry’ dress, a hand embroidered piece featuring floral satin stitch with pearl and crystal embellishment. The fitted bodice and flared short skirt is a first for the Temperley  Bridal collection, and is a fun alternative to a floor length gown. The ‘Posey’ gown is made from French vintage double scallop lace and the bodice flows into a waterfall overlay and full cascading train, which showcases a slim fitted silk satin skirt underneath.

‘I wanted to create a full collection with a wide variety of styles to suit every woman,’

Alice Temperley, MBE

I definitely agree with Alice’s comment that her collection will suit many brides-to-be, but I definitely think it has a real appeal to boho brides.

I don’t know if you have had a chance yet to see Christopher Bailey’s beautiful SS14 collection for Burberry, but it is definitely worth having a look at. With the likes of Sienna Miller, Harry Styles and ‘it’ model Suki Waterhouse in the front row, it was destined to be a spectacular affair and Christopher certainly didn’t disappoint. ‘I wanted the colours to be soft and gentle, like sugared flowers,’ he said.

Not only was the show a feast for one’s eyes with the ‘pretty pretty’ shades of mint, pale lemon, rose, lavender etc, it was also very bridal as he had a petal strewn finale. The collection was all about the English rose, which is what many brides-to-be want to look like on their wedding day.

Taking inspiration from Burberry’s SS14 collection, today’s post is all about ideas for a palette of sugar sweet pastels…

Sugar Coated Pastels Meets English Rose

The fashion pack have been hard at work filing their ‘Best Dressed’ list from yesterday’s Oscars. Although I love seeing who they have chosen, I prefer making my own judgement. I thought  Oscar winning Cate Blanchett (who won the ‘Best Actress’ award), looked amazing in a ethereal beaded Armani Privé dress. Actress Lupita Nyong’ o, who won ‘Best Supporting Actress’ for her role in the movie ’12 Years A Slave’,’ also wowed in a baby blue Prada dress that she chose because the blue reminded of her native Kenya.

Two Hollywood stars who looked very ‘bridal’ were Naomi Watts who wore a simple but glamorous white Calvin Klein dress and Kate Hudson who was very ‘old Hollywood’ in a beaded Versace dress with a deep v-neckline and cape detail.

However, the key red carpet wedding trends at 2014 Oscars that I think will be big news in bridal this year are the following:

Red Carpet Wedding Trends At 2014 Oscars

1. Navy/Midnight Blue

Both Amy Adams and Sandra Bullock demonstrated that ‘navy, or midnight blue’ is a big trend in the fashion world right now. Amy Adams wore a Gucci dress, whilst Sandra Bullock chose an Alexander McQueen strapless dress. Midnight blue has been big news in the world of bridal for a while now, and I think it will continue to be so, particularly when it comes to bridesmaid dresses.

2. Nude colours. 

Sparkling ‘nude’ was definitely one of the biggest Oscars 2014 trends. The likes of Cate Blanchett, Jessica Biel and Julie Delpy all opted for glamorous dresses in this colour. ‘Nude’ colours have been a very fashionable wedding choice in the last few years and I think a lot of brides-to-be opt for this look as it is extremely flattering and versatile.

3. Strapless dresses

Hold on a minute. For all of those who thought ‘strapless’ wedding dresses were a thing of the past, think again. ‘Strapless dresses’ were a key trend at this year’s Oscars. The likes of Jennifer Lawrence, Jessica Biel and Amy Adams all wore strapless dresses in varying colours. I think, thanks to the Oscars 2014, strapless dresses will be big news once more in the world of bridal.

4. Loose but glamorous side parting waves

Although there were some stars who wore their hair up, the likes of Sandra Bullock, Kate Hudson and Jessica Biel all wore their hair down slightly curled in a side parting style. This is a great look for those of you who want an ‘on trend’ fashionable bridal hairstyle that is perfect for city or boho weddings.

5. The Deep V/plunging neckline

Charlize Theron, Julia Roberts, Kate Hudson, Lupita Nyong’o all wore dresses with  deep v necklines, which is a great look for those of you who are want to make a dramatic statement. Obviously if you don’t want to go for too plunging a neckline, you could just opt for a v neckline.