To veil or not to veil?

 I always used to think veils were kind of old fashioned and not in a good way. Now I've just about come full circle. 

Last week's shoot featured the most exquisite French lace veil and there's something so ethereal and wondrous about a veil done right. 

Which these beauties from Twigs & Honey definitely are. Shot by Elisabeth Messina which of course makes them even more beautiful, who could fail to be moved by these lighter than light creations.

 double layer teardrop veil

 French inspired bridal lace cap with veil

Rhinestone adorned mini tulle veil

Which one's your favourite? Think it's the last one does it for me, something about those rhinestones.

A teaser...

Sarah Gawler

... from last week's shoot. Working with the dream team was amazing. The models were brilliant and even the weather held out for us.

Can't wait to show you more.

Tomorrow...

...working on a photo shoot with some of the UK's finest wedding suppliers.
Excited.

Aisle Design

from Ruffled

Simplicity really is key sometimes.

Happy Feet

Apologies for lack of blogging last week folks. Let's just say it was a truly crazy week all round (more on this soon) so bring back normality soon please ;)

Looking forward to Alix and Zach's wedding this coming Saturday followed by a rather exciting shoot featuring some of the finest UK wedding suppliers the week after.

In the meantime I'm been thinking about shoes this morning. Let's be honest. Most bridal shoes are somewhat disappointing. They look old fashioned (not in a good way) and kind of tacky and just wrong somehow. Not to mention how expensive they can be.

Whilst browsing Asos (for work purposes of course), I came across these bad boys. The high street is definitely worth checking out for your bridal attire if these dresses and the shoes below are anything to go by.

 

Tornado lace shoe boot £45

 Carvela Guess Diamante Peep Toe Heeled Shoe £120

Report Signature Calyer Caged Platform Caged shoe £260

Think the shoe boot is my favourite, (plus it's the cheapest).

Fifty Nifty Paper Antler

Paper Antler

These beautiful images are from boutique photographers Paper Antler, a US husband and wife photography duo. And you have to read about their Fifty Nifty project. Photographing 50 weddings in 50 states within 50 weeks donating $1000 per wedding to an anti-human trafficking organisation She Dances for a total of $50,000.

How incredible is that? You can read more about this here.

Pick of the best high street wedding dresses

from top left:

 Biba Chloe one shoulder beaded maxi bridal gown £695 House of Fraser, 

 Agnola Dress £225 Monsoon, Phase Eight Elizabeth wedding dress £375 Debenhams,  

Biba Alexa bell sleeve bridal gown £695 House of Fraser, 

 Pegasus lace dress £150 Monsoon, Ted Baker beaded scallop dress £179 Asos

There's a lot to be said for splashing out on the most expensive wedding dress you can afford but for some brides Vera Wang just ain't an option.

Thankfully the high street has some affordable and rather gorgeous wedding dresses on offer, as this little selection proves. 

Which one's your favourite? It's not actually a wedding dress, but I think the scallop edge Ted Baker dress is my favourite. Perfect for a chic city summer wedding accompanied with some killer heels and a delectable cocktail in hand, no?