We were lucky enough to have five stunning models to represent the five Bennett sisters. Charlotte, Alicia, Hannah, Grace and Melissa. All of these girls were just perfect. I thought long and hard about the model for Lizzie. She had to be a natural beauty and look great with barely any make up - but also have that look in her eye that shows she knows what's what. Charlotte was spot on. She's never modelled before, but she carried it off so brilliantly. Clearly no P&P shoot would ever be complete without a Darcy, and yet again our never-modelled-before model Harry strode in and took the part by storm. The pair of them look sooo in love; my skin prickled when I saw the photographs for the first time!
Our hair and make up stylist Emma Buck did the most fantastic job. I can't believe she single handedly made over all five girls within such a tight time frame and with such flair. She really knew how to get the best out of each girl.
The dresses for this shoot were oh so carefully chosen. I was mindful that this was not a costume play - we really needed to have a flavour of regency with the dresses, but chose current designs that brides can go and buy today. Each dress had some element of regency styling, be it the empire line, the cap sleeve or regency spot. But they are wonderfully fresh designs that are perfect for the modern, discerning bride. All the dresses we provided by Freya Bridal. 'Lizzie' wore two dresses. The first, believe it or not, was actually a bridesmaid's dress. For anyone working on a budget this dress is SUCH a win. Just look at it!
Believe it or not, this dress retails in the low hundreds. The design, by Jim Hjelm (Style No 5833) is wonderful. The fabric is the palest maize colour, with ivory tulle overlay with an exquiisite spot design. I've been eying this dress up for some time, and just couldn't believe the price tag. What a perfect opportunity this was to show it off as it's very best! So simple, yet so very beautiful.
Lizzie's Second dress was Ashten by Augusta Jones. This dress has an empire line, and is so floaty and dreamy. The lace detailing at the bottom of the dress is to die for...
And look at the bridal bouquets here too. Orchis designed a hand held and pomander style bouquets to compliment the styling. Perfect!
We also picked 'Karina' by Joanna Hehir, Destiny & Arden by Augusta Jones and a design by Sassi Holford.
The photography of Jo & Simon at Shoot was, as always, sublime. For two models that had barely known each other ten minutes, I can hardly believe that Jo and Simon made them feel so relaxed and 'into' the shoot they captured pictures like these. I swear they are the best photographers in Yorkshire! Would you ever know that these two are strangers??
An amazing job by the models, and testimony to the skill of the superlative photography by Shoot
I can hardly bear to draw to a close, but draw to a close I must. This was a WONDERFUL experience. And I'm not quite done. There'll be a little Part III (oh God she's milking it!) Well, how can I not when, ahem, the BBC filmed the lot!! Ha, a few lines on 'Behind the Scenes' to follow soon...
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