Morning lovelies and welcome to ‘The Lookbook’ our newest feature based on our love of fashion and design. The J&J team spend a lot of time working on styled wedding shoots and with my own passion lying in the delicious design details of an ensemble or set I figured it might be of some help to break down the looks from our shoots (and a good excuse to create many more!) so you can discover the designer/supplier behind a certain gown or accessory…and perhaps experience a eureka moment that inspires your own unique approach to said style.
We do love a frou frou 50’s bride…but if you want to put the F into Fierce than steer clear of frothy layers and textures and go for a cleaner line adding a more modern edge. Avoid pastel shades - a white or ivory longer length gown is crisp, stylish and elegant. Add interest with your accessories - a statement veil for impact and drama and a couple choice “secondary” accessories such as cat-eye shades and colour-punch peep-toes, which can always be removed for some of your photos if you also want to showcase a less (heavily) stylised look…
We’re hedging our bets that if Sandy from Grease were getting spliced today she’d be our contemporary 50’s bride:
So there you have it, simple styling, maximum effect.
Feeling inspired?
Do let me know if there are any bridal styles you’d like us to explore. Drop me an email at [email protected]
♥ sarah
//Credits: Photographer: Lucy Shergold Photography// Stylist: Sarah Christopher, Juno & Joy// Make-up: Eve Ashby Make-up// Hair stylist: Claire Mathers, Creative Wedding Hair//Model:Sophie Hellyer// Location: Pickwell Manor// Dress: Alice by Caroline Fricker Couture//Veil from The Couture Veil by Sassi Holford//Glasses: stylists own via Ebay. This photo shoot was created in collaboration with Wed Magazine for an Era’s Weddings feature.
