Styled Bridal Shoot inspired by Old World Glamour

Here at Shropshire Petals, we often get asked to send confetti to photographers for photo shoots.  Last summer, we sent petals to the lovely Scott-Wood Photography for an Old World Glamour shoot.  Today we welcome Rowena from Scott-Wood Photography as our guest blogger:

Last summer Scott-Wood Photography and a great team of talented wedding professionals had great fun recreating ‘old world glamour’ in the gorgeous Georgian House that is Island Hall in Cambridgeshire.

Sitting resplendent on the banks of the river Great Ouse, overlooking the ornamental island from which it takes its name, wedding couples and their guests enjoy exclusive use of the house and from early spring through to autumn you can also have a splendid marquee on the island.

The main inspiration for the shoot was Cecil Beaton, without a doubt one of the greatest fashion photographers of last century, famed for capturing beautiful women elegantly and beloved of Vanity and Vogue. His images are timeless, ethereal and classic.

The feature image of the day is inspired by romance with a capital R! Pink and cream candles and natural rose petal confetti, surround the bride as she stands by a beautiful fireplace bathed in gorgeous light from the candles and natural light from the window. The striking fashion forward backless two-piece is a design by Lara B, worn beautifully by model Stacey. It’s a fairytale, ethereal image with a frisson of colour provided by the beautiful teal Mandarina shoes.

Each of our brides had a very different look and a heavy crochet strapless gown by Jesus Peiro suited Katie perfectly for more beautiful shots by the fireplace. The emphasis is on fine art and elegance showing the detail of the gorgeous lace of the Jesus Peiro gown and the delicate shoes surrounded by petals and candles. So romantic!

There is an amazing image by Cecil Beaton of Audrey Hepburn, leaning elegantly against a pillar and looking SO elegant. Island Hall has amazing blue pillars in its main hall so the opportunity to capture shots here was too good to miss, with model Jen reclining gracefully in an Elbeth Gillis ‘Edith’ gown. She looks stunning and it’s the kind of bridal portrait that is just timeless and beautiful.

And of course the team couldn’t resist using the grand stairway as a backdrop for the photo of Jen in her Elbeth Gills gown surrounded by more petals and flowers………incredibly chic.

A shoot like this requires a great team. So in addition to the owners of Island Hall, Christopher, his daughter Grace and Lady Lynda Vane Percy, playing an important part in the day and on hand to provide insight into the house the ‘dream team’ was completed by a bevy of beautiful talent

Venue: www.islandhall.com

Photography: Kevin at Scott-Wood Photography www.scott-wood.uk

Gowns: Lara B Bridal www.larab.co.uk (Lara B Couture, Jesus Peiro and Elbeth Gillis)

Make Up, Hair and Hair Jewellery: Boe at Botias Hair and Make Up www.botias.co.uk

Shoes: Mandarina at www.mandarinashoes.co.uk

Confetti: Shropshire Petals www.shropshirepetals.com

Flowers: Mulberries www.mulberriestheflorist.co.uk and loose roses bought wholesale by stylist

Stylist: Rowena Wood

Models: Stacey Fox, Jen Napier and Katie Millard

Thank you Scott-Wood Photography.

Love as always, SP x x