A Magenta Eden, At The Langham London

Planning Assistant & Concept Naureen Khan Events

We all know that weddings are typically associated with the colour white. However, in a world where everyone is trying to be a trendsetter, why has this stayed the same? A Pantone Colour of the Year is announced yearly, but how does this translate into reality for couples planning their wedding? How can you base all your décor around the colour of the year? How can you make it bold?

These were the questions London-based wedding planner Naureen Khan had in mind when, together with photographer Lina Orsino-Allen, they initiated this bold, inspirational photo shoot concept. Curating a team of the UK wedding industry’s finest suppliers, the final result was a vibrant editorial shoot honouring the PantoneColour of the Year – Viva Magenta.

The final result demonstrates that couples can elegantly honour a bold colour of the year, bringing vibrant colour and boldness to their wedding day. Naureen adds, “We wanted to avoid the often-seen “hint” of colour that shoots claiming to be inspired by Pantone seem to be, and go all-in with bold colour.”

To achieve this goal, the team brought to life a sumptuousness not only to the décor, particularly embraced in the floral design by award-winning floral designer and star of Channel 4’s ‘Billionaire Blooms’, Paula Rooney, but also to the clothes. One look for the bride was a bespoke floral gown in a bold magenta floral pattern. At the same time, the groom wore royal blue tones, enhancing and complementing the bride’s dress designed especially for the shoot by Shimmering Ivory.

The team chose the Conservatory, a rustic private dining room at The Langham Hotel, to set the perfect location. Working closely with Emma Murray-Jones, they transformed the space into a destination vibe with the Viva Magenta Pantone colour of the year in mind. While many London venues hold weddings in their infamous luxury ballrooms, all hotels have more intimate rooms that can be transformed with an eye for design and a touch of love into the perfect location for your wedding day.

“Many couples found themselves cancelling destination weddings during the pandemic, choosing more intimate wedding celebrations in London. The more intimate celebration is here to stay, and here we have shown that intimacy can still be bold and beautiful and that far-away destinations can be brought closer to home. All you need is the vision, and I can help you to create the reality.”

Naureen Khan Events is a UK wedding and event planner based in London, now accepting bookings for 2024 and beyond.

THE CREATIVE TEAM

Planning Assistant & Concept @naureenkhanevents
Photography, Video & Concept @linaandtom
Planning & Event Design @emma.murrayjones
Florals @paularooneyfloraldesigner
Shoot assistant @brandsbysally
Dresses @shimmering_ivory
Wedding Cake & Dessert table @erzuliecakes

Celebrant @natraybouldweds
Stationery @inkandpaper_ldn
Calligraphy by @delfont.ink
Tableware @maisonmargauxltd
Draping fabric provided by @boomtingbunting
Lighting @powerhouse_hire
Accessories @botiasaccessories
Hair & Makeup Artist @cjchairandmakeup
Menswear @nealandpalmer
Venue @langham_london
Women’s shoes @di_hassall
Rings @jessicawilsonlimited
Models @tofamehzabin_ @lovefromjanak