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Elegant Lace Back Wedding Dress

Photography by Steph Newton Photography

Who said a lace back wedding dress and black-tie theme with cosy candlelight and tuxedos doesn't belong at a town hall ceremony and a pub reception? Not us! Allow Emily and Nathan to prove otherwise. It's full of grandeur, full of love, and full of incredible portraits by Recommended supplier Steph Newton Photography. Wait until you see Emily walking up the iconic Old Marylebone Town Hall steps with her veil billowing behind her. And don't even get us started on the sparkler capture.


Intimate city wedding with lace back wedding dress, candlelight and roses.

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We are from Staffordshire but chose London as it is special to us. Nathan and I often wander down to London, to take in the sights. We've seen a few weddings in the city and knew the vibe would suit us too. Inviting close family made it feel like we were all on an adventure together. We met at The Coral Room the evening before for cocktails, and then the next day had the ceremony. We then took the double-decker bus to The Swan At The Globe. Walking to the venue along the river with everyone was so much fun.

Emily & Nathan

Blue satin JIMMY CHOO wedding shoes surrounded by orange wedding flowers
Bride in a long sleeve lace back wedding dress putting on her earrings on the wedding morning with pearl headband
Groom in a horse shoe waistcoat and bow tie on the wedding morning
Old Marylebone Town Hall black-tie wedding ceremony with bride in a long sleeve wedding dress and pearl headband and groom in a tuxedo
Intimate black-tie wedding at Old Marylebone Town Hal with Pronovias wedding dress and tuxedo
Bride and groom portrait with bride in a fitted wedding dress holding a pink flower and foliage wedding bouquet
Groom in a tuxedo with bow tie and pink buttonhole flower waiting at the altar of his Old Marylebone Town Hall wedding
vintage pink roses, astilbe flower bouquet
Bride in a Pronovias wedding dress with long sleeves and groom in a tuxedo walking down the steps at Old Marylebone Town Hall with their children
Pale pink wedding day nails and three stone diamond engagement ring
Beautiful bride in a long sleeve wedding dress with long wavy hair and pearl headband putting on her grooms wedding ring during the wedding ceremony
Intimate registry office wedding with groom in a tuxedo and bride in a long sleeve wedding dress
Stylish groom in a tuxedo and bow tie at Old Marylebone Town Hall wedding
Bride in a lace back wedding dress and cathedral length lace edged veil walking up the steps at Old Marylebone Town Hall
Bride in a long sleeve wedding dress holding a romantic wedding bouquet kissing her groom in a tuxedo at the bottom of the Old Marylebone Town Hall steps
Flower girls and page boys in taffeta dresses and mini suit
Bride in a long sleeve wedding dress kissing her husband in a tuxedo at their registry office wedding
Confetti moment on the steps at Old Marylebone Town Hall with bride in a Pronovias wedding dress and groom in a black-tie suit
Bride and groom signing the register at their town hall wedding with their son, page boy
Beautiful bride in a Pronovias, lace back wedding dress with puddle train and cathedral length gown
Old Marylebone Town Hall black-tie wedding with the bride in a Pronovias wedding dress and the groom in a tuxedo
Bride in a long sleeve wedding dress holding a romantic pink rose and green foliage wedding bouquet tied with ribbon

Lace Back Wedding Dress

My lace back wedding dress was from the first boutique I went to. It was just me and my mum as the appointment was a last-minute cancellation. The dress was the second dress I tried on, and I instantly knew it was the one. I called my fiance's mum to see the dress with me again that evening. When I was trying the dress on, she was telling me the story of how she had found her wedding dress. It was also the first shop she went to, and the second dress she tried on. I decided it was fate, especially as she has been happily married for over thirty years.

Styling

Fun, modern, simple, relaxed, warm and comfortable was our brief! Deciding to get married only a few months before, we knew we didn't want a big wedding, as neither of us like being the centre of attention. It sounds ridiculous but our main focus was that everyone would have a good time, so good food and drink was key to us. We also have small children so we wanted them to feel relaxed and comfortable. Creating a warm and inviting vibe was important to us so they would enjoy the day too.

Bride and groom photograph in the cobbled streets of London with groom in a tuxedo and bride in a Pronovias wedding dress with cathedral length veil
single tier wedding cake on a cake stand with ribbon and flower decor
romantic wedding table decor with candlesticks and flower stems in bottles
Bride and portrait by a Happily Ever After neon wedding sign
Groom in a tuxedo and bride in a long sleeve wedding dress kissing on a balcony with the London skyline in the background
Bride in a long sleeve wedding dress with pearl headband standing on a balcony with her best girls at a city wedding
romantic wedding reception with glass charger plates and candelabras and pink taper candles
Bride in a fitted wedding dress with long sleeves hailing a London bus at her city wedding
Black-tie wedding sparkler moment on a balcony with the London skyline in the background
wedding table decor with table runner, candles and flower stems in vases
Groom in a tuxedo embracing with his bride in a long sleeve wedding dress, pearl headband as she holds a pink rose bouquet
Groom in a tuxedo holding his brides pink rose bouquet and her hand as they walk across a bridge across the Thames
Groom in a tuxedo kissing his bride in a lace back wedding dress and cathedral length veil on the cobbled streets in London
Black and white portrait of a bride and groom walking through London in a tuxedo and lace back wedding dress with long sleeves
Groom in a tuxedo kissing his bride in a long sleeve wedding dress, pearl headband and cathedral length veil
Black tie wedding with groom in a tuxedo and bride in a Pronovias fitted wedding dress in a field
Elegant LONDON, city wedding with bride and groom posing on a bridge over the Thames in a tuxedo and fitted wedding dress with long sleeves
Bride in a fitted Pronovias wedding dress, blue shoes and pearl headband getting on a red London bus

Emily embroidered her children's names on the inside of her wedding dress in blue thread as her 'something blue'.

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We chose our suppliers by scrolling through Instagram and finding real weddings for inspiration. Images from online platforms helped us to show our suppliers what we were aiming for. It also helped that our close friends are wedding stylists! They made our vision a reality! I discovered our photographer Step on Instagram, her whole page is a vibe! Not too formal, and always in the right place at the right time! She captured the day in the most magical way with such an eye for detail.

Emily & Nathan


When it comes to wedding dress designs, shapes, fabrics, necklines and trains there are so many options to consider. Do you choose a lace back wedding dress like Emily or go for a princess gown with a tulle skirt? Listen to our buying you wedding dress podcast and read our wedding dress guide article for lots of advice before you say yes to the dress.


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