Heritage Muse

24 Jul

Something truly magical happens when a curated selection of wedding industry professionals get together - and that magic is evident in these photos. The concept was dreamed up by Jen of Jen Gilbert Bridal - designer and creator of unique and luxury bridal accessories:

“My passion for creating bridal pieces started when I got married myself and couldn't find the perfect tiara to match my wedding dress,” says Jen.

“From that moment on, I decided to use my artistic skills and love for weddings to design and create my own unique pieces. Over the last few years I have been building a collection of accessories that offer more than just a finishing touch, but another precious element of your wedding day styling, that will feel special to you and something that you can keep and treasure for years to come.”

“As a bride-to-be, I understand that finding your perfect accessory to compliment your wedding style can be an huge task of trawling through endless retailers of mass produced accessories that all look similar and are not created to stand out. Your wedding day is a story that unfolds with every little step of planning that you take, I believe that every detail, including those little finishing touches should reflect that.”

Suppliers

MAKE-UP : Lauren Butler

GOWNS : Pearl and Eve Bridal

FLOWERS : Alice Hare Florist

SHOES : Diane Hassall

HAIR : Jessica Reeves

BTS/CONTENT : The Relaxed Bride

CONTENT/ACCESSORIES : Jen Gilbert

PHOTOGRAPHER : Claudia Harrison-White

PHOTOGRAPHER/VIDEOGRAPHER : Rebecca Conway

VENUE : Norwood Park

MODELS : Elle Baldwinson & Isabella Posenato

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