Feather Wedding Dress

Feather Wedding Dress and Bridal Boots for a Stylish Black Tie Wedding in France

Photography by Epic Love Story
We were completely and utterly tickled pink when Emma of Epic Love Story Photography popped this immense French wedding in our inbox. Real bride and groom, Hannah and Benjamin have bags of style looking absolutely fierce in a feather wedding dress and black tie tailormade suit. Their sense of style and attention to detail doesn't end at the fashion though, they also shipped amazing wedding decor they DIYed themselves from the UK to France, as well as a full Welsh choir to entertain their wedding guests. What a treat! Once you've poured over the pictures, make sure you take a moment to swoon over the film too.
Stephanie Allin Ostrich Feather Wedding Dress
White Rose and Feather Buttonholes on a Gold Platter
White Bridal Boots and Shoes with White and Cream Wedding Bouquet
White Slip On Bridal Shoes with Bows
White Bridal Boots with Front Zip Detail
Contemporary Wedding Stationery with Lets Do This Typography
Wedding Morning Bridal Party Preparations with Bridesmaid in Black Slip Having Her Makeup Done
Wedding Morning Bridal Preparations with Bride in White Getting Ready Robe and Wedding Garter
Wedding Morning Love Note From the Groom to His Bride
Bridesmaids in Black Satin Dresses
Bride Getting into Her Wedding Dress on the Wedding Morning
Bride in Stephanie Allin Ostrich Feather Wedding Dress
Stylish Bride in Stephanie Allin Ostrich Feather Wedding Dress
Bride in Stephanie Allin Ostrich Feather Wedding Dress Putting On Her Wedding Boots
Groom in Tailor Made Tuxedo with Bow Tie

What Made Our Day Unique

God I’m not sure, I (Han) can’t really pinpoint one exact thing, my fella surprised me with a Welsh choir which was absolutely incredible, they blew everyone away! However, I think it was probably more so the venue, Chateau Grimaldi, we wanted something different and we wanted a garden party vibe so everything outside, so our whole day was set amongst the ruins of a French chateau. The venue was incredible. We dined outside next to a chateau and the remaining ruins by fairy lights and candles and then partied through the night inside an old chapel.

Hannah & Benjamin

Feather Wedding Dress

Real bride Hannah struggled to find a dress that was right for her. She wanted that Carrie Bradshaw couture bridal shoot moment, trying on lots of designer gowns, but none of them were giving her that 'the one' feeling. That’s when she knew she wanted to design her own wedding dress and enlisted the help of Welsh bridal designer Stephanie Allin. It was the perfect complement to her Welsh husband-to-be and it meant it would be one of a kind. And boy is it! The skirt is covered in ostrich feathers and the bodice is very reminiscent of Miss Bradshaw's Vivienne Westwood number. She looks Stella! And to finish off her amazing look, she added the cutest pair of bridal boots.

Planning & Diy

We chose all our suppliers, it was more difficult with it being an overseas wedding, as the style of the French is slightly different to that of what I was trying to achieve. So certain things such as neon lights, metallic gold geometric table numbers and place cards were all driven over. My old man is really good at making things, so he made our 3m2 hexagonal photo backdrop in wood and sprayed it gold for me and added to the load travelling from the UK to France. I purchased the hard copy of Rock My Wedding, Your Day Your Way, as soon as I got engaged. I used it for inspiration when deciding the direction I wanted to take our big day alongside good old Pinterest of course, and I have now passed it on to a friend.

Hannah & Benjamin

Outdoor French Wedding Ceremony with Stylish Monochrome Wedding Signs
Outdoor French Chateau Wedding Ceremony
Natural Wedding Altar Decor with Pampas Grass, Dried Palm Leaves and Clear Screens
Benches at Outdoor Wedding Ceremony
Tropical Aisle Wedding Flowers with Palm Leaves and Orchids
Pampas Grass and Orchid Floral Arrangement for the Altar
Monochrome Wedding Seating chart
Natural Wedding Venue Flower Arrangements in Gold Pots
Cream and Beige Wedding Flower Arrangement with Pampas Grass and Orchids
Father of the Bride and Bride Before the Wedding Ceremony
Bridesmaids and Maid of Honour in Black Satin Dresses and Lace Dress
Groom and Best Man in Black Tie Suits
Groom and Best Man Walking Down the Aisle with the Flower Girl
Bridesmaid in Fitted Black Dress Walking Down the Aisle
Groom and Best Man in Tuxedos Standing at the Altar
Father of the Bride Walking His Daughter Down the Aisle in a Feather Wedding Dress
Bride in a Wedding Dress with Feathers Kissing Her Dad at the Altar
Guests Sitting on Benches at an Outdoor Wedding Ceremony
Bride in Feather Wedding Dress and Groom in a Tuxedo Exchanging Vows at the Altar
French Chateau Wedding Ceremony
Bride and Groom Celebrating After Being Just Married
Bride in Stephanie Allin Wedding Dress and Groom in Tuxedo Holding Hands
Confetti Moment with Bride in Off the Shoulder Wedding Dress and Groom in Moss Bros. Suit
Colourful Confetti Moment with Bride and Groom Celebrating
Groom Embracing His Surprised Bride
Surprised Bride in Feather Wedding Dress

Inspiration & Styling

For us, it was all about the celebrations alongside the formalities as we had to do our legal paperwork back in the UK. So from start to finish, we wanted music, music, music and entertainment. We wanted everyone to have a great time celebrating with us. From the beginning we thought f*** it, it’s our wedding let’s go all out for this! So we went somewhere between glam, pretty, fun, French, black and gold! My bouquet had metallic leaves, black tulips and lilies! Think that sums up the styling of the day really.

Hannah & Benjamin

Choir Wedding Entertainment
Bride and Groom and Wedding Guests Listening to the Choir
Bride and Groom Applauding the Wedding Choir
Wedding Canapes
Stretch Tent Marquee Reception
Gold Rimmed Glass Platter and Cutlery Place Setting
Gold Hexagon Backdrop with Neon Sign, Glitter Balls and Pampas Grass
Gold Glitter Balls and Pampas Grass Wedding Decor
Stylish Bride in Feather Skirt Wedding Dress and Groom in Black tie Suit Standing Next to a Hexagon Backdrop
Choir Wedding Entertainment
Stylish Bride in Stephanie Allin Feather Wedding Dress and Groom in Black Tie Suit with Bow Tie
Bride and Groom Laughing During the Wedding Reception
Bride and Groom Laughing During Stretch Tent Wedding Reception
Stylish Bridal Party with Bridesmaids in Black Dresses and Bride in Feather Skirt Wedding Dress
Stunning Bride Walking with Her Bridal Party Through The French Chateau
Stylish Bride and Groom in Black Tie Attire Embracing
Bride and Groom Laughing Together
Bride in Feather Wedding Dress by Stephanie Allin
Stylish Bride in Stephanie Allin Wedding Dress with Feather Skirt and Sweetheart Neckline Bodice and Bridal Boots
French Chateau Wedding Reception with Festoon Lights
Stretch Tent Outdoor Reception with Festoon Lights
Bride and Groom Kissing at the Wedding Breakfast
White Iced Wedding Cake with Black Ribbon and Glitter Cake Topper Resting in a Wooden Crate
Happy Bride in Off the Shoulder Bodice and Feather Skirt About to Toss Her Wedding Bouquet
Bride and Groom Kissing After they Cut The Wedding Cake
Bride in Embellished Fitted Wedding Dress Dancing with Her Father
First Dance at the French Chateau
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Capturing The Day

It’s crazy... enjoy it if you can, don’t let it stress you out or create arguments with your partner! I wanted every finer detail to be just right but on the day all that really matters are the fundamentals. Get an amazing photographer and get an equally amazing videographer! These guys matter! .It flies by and you will relive your day through them. So make sure they are everything and more! Our photos are incredible, we can’t stop looking at them.

Hannah & Benjamin

If you're searching for the perfect photographer or videographer to capture your special day, search our handpicked supplier directory, The List, for the very best near you and beyond now. And, if you're thinking of having your own destination wedding, we can highly recommend giving our Destination Weddings and Where to Start Podcast a listen for lots of help and advice on planning a wedding abroad.

Videographer: Jose Botella |
Marquee: Be Lounge |
Food : Citron Pavot |
Entertainment : After Hours Swing |
Planner/Stylist: MC2 Mon Amour |
Decor & Hire: Maison Options |
Choir: Côr CF1 |
Wedding Dress: Stephanie Allen |
Bridal Boutique: Frances Day Bridal |
Fashion Accessories: Burt and Gurt Jewelley |
Bridal Shoes: ASOS |
Bridesmaid Dresses: Jarlo |
Grooms Suit: Moss Bros. Tailor Made |
Gift List: Prezola
Real WeddingFranceSummerChateauCivil CeremonyContemporaryDestinationOutdoorBlack TieNeutralsBlack£50k - £60k