{22nd October 2011 }
12 months ago, Nicola of Belle Noir Bride contacted us to introduce us to her new blog, which has main objectives of inspiring, informing & supporting Black British Brides-to-be & newly-weds. As a recently-wed inter-cultural couple ourselves, her aims really interested us so we were really excited to work with Nicola. Thus, we decided to photograph Nicola & her husband, Ashley, in their wedding outfits and items from their April 2011 wedding. The premise was that it would be a celebration of their love for each other and act as a reminder of their wedding day, a cherish the dress & custom-made suit shoot, of sorts.
We asked the highly talented Jenna of Lucky Sixpence Events to help us plan the shoot & boy, did she come up trumps?! Along with Jenna & Nicola, we decided on the “feel” that we wanted to achieve before Jenna organised & styled the shoot for us. Please check out Nicola’s post for the full story of the shoot; meanwhile, here are our favourite images from the shoot.
We love the striking contrast of the architectural styles of the Renoir & The Brunswick so much…..Nicola & Ashley are so lovely.So gorgeous together.Ashley’s bespoke suit had a coral lining too!This photograph of Nicola’s relative inspired them to choose their wedding colour palette based on the Peach jacket.Just adore the flare & Nicola’s smile in this.How cute is this Biscuit Boutique Jammy Dodger necklace that Jenna sourced for us from Of Cabbages and Kings , a fabulous designer-maker shop nestled in beautiful Stoke Newington?
Thanks so much to all involved in this fun yet tender shoot.
Readers, if you like this, then please feel free to show Nicola & Ashley some love by commenting below.
{Update}: The images from this session were also featured on Belle Noir Bride & Beyond Beyond! Click on these: