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Summer is usually a time where I am busy working on ‘on the day stationery’ such as menus, table plans and wedding signage, but because not much of this happened this summer, it meant that I had a bit more time to take part and collaborate in several stunning wedding styled shoots, which I’m extremely proud of.
So I was over the moon when I found out this ‘Black and White Luxe’ wedding styled shoot was going to be featured on Together Journal. I am huge fan of this trend setting magazine and wedding blog based in New Zealand – if you are looking for some serious modern and contemporary wedding inspiration, then TG is a must view.

Black and White Modern Luxe was planned by Hannah at Studio Porter and photographer Charlie at Westlake Photography and has a timeless and romantic feel reaching to modern couples looking for a hint of luxury while keeping in touch with elegance and minimalism.

Inspired by Black Tie and quotes from Coco Chanel, and being complete and utter romantics at heart, Hannah and Charlie wanted to create a beautiful love story; one filled with intimate moments, effortless details and modern textures and contrasts.

The wedding stationery colour palette was kept fairly monochrome, softened with neutral tones. The wedding invitation was a chic and minimal design, finished off with some script calligraphy, paired with a nude coloured RSVP and vellum ‘this is our love story’ note. The invitation suite can be bundled together to create a modern layered wedding stationery set.

I created a die cut arch shape wedding welcome sign, which offered a wow statement at the entrance to the venue. I then of course had to carry this shape over to matching cute black and white tags for the table scape.

I hope you love and find the shoot inspiring as much as I do.

Happy New Year to each and everyone of you. 2021 let’s make this a year to remember for weddings.

Sinead
x

Ps. Full supplier credits at the bottom of this post.

Planning & Styling: Studio Porter
Photography & Planning: Westlake Photography
Venue: Pynes House
Florist: Wake Up in the Garden
Florist Assistant: Rosie Belben
Cake Designer: Kate Alexandra
Stationery & Signage: Papergrace
Linens: Gaia Bespoke Linen
Materials: Decovita
Bridal Accessories: Botias Accessories
Hair & Makeup: Botias Makeup & Hair
Female Model: Veronika
Male Model: Oliver
Bridalwear Boutique: Morgan Davies Bridal / Dress Designer: Jesus Peiro
Wedding Rings & Bands: Kensington Parker
Bridal Shoes: Freya Rose

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The amazing talented photographers then capture it all and share the pictures, for us to all to use for our portfolios.

The brief was to create a micro modern city wedding vibe, and boy we did not disappoint.

I designed a brand new wedding stationery suite, with the main focus of the invitation being modern typography, with a monochrome palette of blacks, whites and greys.

The Chestnut Grove created a dreamy grazing table, where our ‘Sweet Dreams are Made of Cheese’ signage looked incredible next to.
Our modern black and white welcome sign makes a bold statement also.

If you are planning a minimal, modern and monochrome inspired wedding, then look no further for inspiration and details of some of the industries best wedding suppliers! (full list with Instagram links below)

Full Supplier List

Workshop Host @miles.workshop
Photographer @emmyshoots
Stylist @attabara
Floral Designer @agnesandbee
OTD coordinators @blondearmy @storiesof_events
Venue @spaceatthemill
Dress designer, Brides jacket & White Veil @jessicabennettbespoke
MUA @amy.george.makeup
Hair @daniellamakeuphair
Props & ‘Elle’ backdrop @blondearmy
Candlesticks & Props @storiesof_events
Stationery @papergraceuk
Grazing boards @the_chestnut_grove
Table & Chairs @eventhireuk
Tableware @whitehouse_crockery
Black Veil @rebeccaannedesigns
Jewellery @lorimuldoonireland
Cake @wheretheribbonends
Flatlay Shoes @di_hassall
Prosecco Wall @eventwalls.co.uk
Suit @asos
Model couple @misschristinaamelia

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We cover everything from how Katya’s journey for the brand began, what bridalwear styles you can expect to find in their London flagship boutique and stockists as well as some top-tips of how to reuse your wedding dress after your big day!

I am so in love with Katya’s romantic and timeless designs and I know you guys will be too.

Hi, Katya, please tell us a little bit about the history of your brand, how and when did Katya Katya begin?

The story of the brand began at school in Riga, Latvia, where I met my best friend and business partner, Marina. After I have graduated from university in Paris we have decided to launch KATYA KATYA in 2007, focusing on unique design style which reflects modern vintage inspired aesthetic, impeccable craftsmanship and a lightweight ethereal finish. Only using the finest materials our gowns ooze romance, versatility and comfort, with interchangeable elements to suit every woman. Our flagship boutique opened in London in 2011, and since then we have gained international recognition and are now present in stockists all over the world.

Does the brand have a certain style of dress and how would you best describe this style?

The most commonly used words to describe our collections are bohemian, romantic, ethereal and timeless designs. The biggest inspiration behind each collection is blending modern styles with vintage inspired details that are beautifully crafted made-to-order garments combining versatility, comfort and timeless elegance. Although an affinity for vintage styles and exclusively feminine cuts resonates throughout my work, I find great inspiration in the diversity of the contemporary world ensuring a wholly enduring aesthetic. This light aesthetic has always been the signature of KATYA KATYA. We have recently launched our new ‘Silk by KATYA KATYA’ range, which offers a cleaner feel for a modern bride. However these gowns also, have the same light, comfortable and timeless feel.

Do you have certain fabrics that you prefer to work with?

I love working with light fabrics that are easy to wear and are comfortable. Materials that have effortless movement and come to life when brides put them on. We are known for our amazing French laces, light tulles, chiffons and 100% silks. We pride ourselves in using the best materials also giving extra attention to accessories. All our embroidery is hand-made at our studio, using fresh water pearls and Swarovski crystals. Most of the designs have a slip underneath to create a versatile look as we offer different colours. The slips can be micro fibre or silk, giving brides comfort and also options to personalise their wedding dress.

Do you offer a bespoke service?

We do offer a bespoke service. This can be creating a gown from scratch, where I would come up with a design based on a conversation and fitting with a bride. The bride can let her imagination lose until it is within our aesthetic and feel of the brand.

We also offer design changes to dresses. If you don’t necessarily would like to go bespoke but there are few changes, like changing the sleeves, adding a train, changing the neckline we can always do these. We make everything ourselves at our Riga studio so we are quite flexible with the designs. It is a great way to create a truly personal gown.

Do potential customers need to book an appointment to browse the dresses and how much time should they allow for an appointment?

Yes, we are book by appointment only. This is just make sure each bride has the time and the attention they need to choose their wedding gown. Our appointments are usually 1 hour long but they can run over sometimes so I would allow a little more time.

What advice would you give to someone on choosing the perfect wedding dress?

Our motto at KATYA KATYA is ‘Be Yourself. People don’t have to like you, but you don’t have to care.’. It is your day, so as long as you feel great and confident, guests will see this and that how happy you are in your gown. Don’t try to please others as that is something you might regret later on.

After the big day, what do you suggest brides do with their wedding dresses?

We recommend and also offer a service, where our brides can come back to shorten their dresses and add a colourful slip to their dress. This is a great way to make the dress reusable and wear it again for your first year anniversary or any events. It is such a shame to only wear the dress once, so this is an amazing option to be able to relive the day in a way.

http://www.katyakatya.co.uk
https://www.instagram.com/katyakatyalondon/
info@KatyaKatya.co.uk

Katya Katya
18 Park Walk
Chelsea
SW10 0AQ
London

A special thanks to Katya and her team for taking the time to chat to me x

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There’s so many women kicking ass with running their own businesses at the moment, so what better way to practice this than by supporting and empowering each other.

Over the next few months I will be interviewing different business women that inspire me, creatively and wholly.

First up is accessories designer Sally from Tilly Thomas Lux who started her business in 2015 and has absolutely smashed the bridal world with her amazing creations, of which you can see on most monthly national wedding magazine front covers, and recently having a full page spread in Paris Vogue. Oh and did I mention that Millie Mackintosh wore one of her designs, when she got married a few weeks ago (which was featured in Hello Magazine!).

I first met Sally at university, where we both studied fashion together and I’ve watched her grow into the business woman that she is today, I’m so inspired by her passion and drive for everything that she does and the love that she has for each hand made piece and for her brides.

I’m so proud of her and we support each other always, fixing each other crowns like real queens 😉

So handing over to her now…

Hi Sally, firstly, what made you decide to start up your own business?

I had been working in Fashion Jewellery for about 9 years, I was tired of the long commute and constantly felt like I was on a treadmill, as fashion is so throw away. I wanted to make beautiful timeless pieces and had always dreamed of owning my own bridal brand. Over the years I had made pieces for friends and family so it felt like a natural progression. It’s an amazing thing creating pieces for the magical day.

It must of been a very hard decision to give up your full time job to pursue TTL, what elements helped you make this decision?

It was very scary thing leaving my job and a salary and starting from scratch again but I felt creatively frustrated and needed a change.

How important is it to you to have support from other women in both your personal life and within the wedding industry?

Oh it’s so important to me, I am very lucky to have the support I have from both family and strong women in the industry including yourself Sinead!

Have there been hard times, when you’ve nearly given it all up?

Oh ABSOLUTELY, being a creative, you always doubts, “am I good enough” “is the product good enough” “will I ever make a living out of this” A very good friend of mine, when I had just quit my job said, don’t worry what you are making just follow your heart, trust in what you love. If you love it, so will other people.

You have quickly become a must have label amongst celebrities like Holly Willoughby and Millie Mackintosh, which is credit to your stunning creations and hard work – how do you measure your own success?

I measure my success on the happiness that my pieces bring. The testimonials I receive mean everything and I wouldn’t be anything without my wonderful brides.

What 3 tips would you give to someone who wants to start up a business within the wedding industry?

Work hard, love what you do and don’t worry if you make mistakes, its all part of the fun!

Thanks so much Sally! If you want to see more of TTL’s magical creations you can check out her Instagram and website below.

https://www.instagram.com/tillythomaslux/

https://www.tillythomaslux.com/

Credits:

Bridal hair accessories – Tilly Thomas Lux

Hair – Jo love hair

Photos – Rachel Takes Pictures

Bridal dresses – Kate Halfpenny

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