Inspiration

Our shoot was inspired by Notan. This fashion-forward bridal editorial was a fusion of minimal Japanese design with couture fashion seen on the catwalks. We wanted our inspiration shoot to have a luxe haute couture feel, giving fashion-conscious brides inspiration for their day. With a tablescape inspired by the decor of luxury fashion events such as Dior.

Settrington Orangery meets Notan 

Notan is a captivating design concept originating from Japan. It explores the harmonious interplay of light and dark elements within the realm of art and imagery. It involves the deliberate placement and balance of contrasting tones to create visually striking compositions. In Notan, the careful arrangement of light and dark elements is considered crucial. This is because they interact and enhance one another's presence, evoking a sense of depth, rhythm, and balance. This shoot offers bridal looks infused with its essence that exude a unique and mesmerising allure. It's these final touches that draw inspiration from the captivating design concept of Notan. The interplay of light and dark elements takes centre stage at Settrington Orangery. It transforms the bride's appearance into a living work of art. Delicate lace patterns intertwine with strategic bursts of intricate beadwork, tulle, and dainty florals, creating a harmonious dance. The brides' gowns embody the balance between these contrasting elements, with soft and flowing fabrics cascading gracefully alongside structured silhouettes. And that's not all that helped complement the Notan-inspired ensemble. The brides' makeup delicately accentuated the natural beauty, embracing a subtle yet striking play of light and shadow.

Jean Jackson Couture created a bespoke pink brocade dress for the shoot. As well as some of their beautiful stockist's dresses including Rue de Seine and Rish Bridal. The super fashionable accessories were from Megan Therese and Victoria Fergusson completed the look perfectly. Sarah Morten provided natural hair and makeup looks. Finally, we finished the looks with some gorgeous Bella Belle shoes.