{"id":127071,"date":"2016-09-21T18:30:51","date_gmt":"2016-09-21T17:30:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.5starweddingdirectory.com\/?p=118315"},"modified":"2018-12-26T21:26:23","modified_gmt":"2018-12-26T21:26:23","slug":"sheer-sophistication","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/sheer-sophistication\/","title":{"rendered":"Sheer Sophistication"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Sheer Sophistication<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Elegant, opulent and extravagant, the scene was set. With a stunning, quintessentially English manor house, luxurious fabrics, luscious florals and decadent cakes, this bridal shoot oozed sophistication.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-118317 size-full\" title=\"Luxury Wedding Inspiration\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/a83.jpg\" alt=\"Luxury Wedding Inspiration\" width=\"870\" height=\"580\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-118317 size-full\" title=\"Luxury Wedding Inspiration\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/a83.jpg\" alt=\"Luxury Wedding Inspiration\" width=\"870\" height=\"580\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">The colour palette<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">We love the vibrant blue and gold colour palette as it popped against the fluffy white roses, mixed with hydrangeas and orchids to create an extravagant display. Table linens sparkled with gold and blue sequins and Wedgewood and Vera Wang china took pride of place, accented perfectly by stunning gold place names, enough to make any guest feel like royalty. A vibrant colour palette really makes a statement and is perfect for a country house wedding or venue with simple d\u00e9cor.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-118329 size-full\" title=\"Luxury Wedding Inspiration\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/a37.jpg\" alt=\"Luxury Wedding Inspiration\" width=\"870\" height=\"580\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-118329 size-full\" title=\"Luxury Wedding Inspiration\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/a37.jpg\" alt=\"Luxury Wedding Inspiration\" width=\"870\" height=\"580\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-118328 size-full\" title=\"Luxury Wedding Inspiration\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/a85.jpg\" alt=\"Luxury Wedding Inspiration\" width=\"870\" height=\"580\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-118328 size-full\" title=\"Luxury Wedding Inspiration\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/a85.jpg\" alt=\"Luxury Wedding Inspiration\" width=\"870\" height=\"580\" \/><\/noscript><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-118330\" title=\"Luxury Wedding Inspiration\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/a33.jpg\" alt=\"Luxury Wedding Inspiration\" width=\"870\" height=\"1305\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-118330\" title=\"Luxury Wedding Inspiration\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/a33.jpg\" alt=\"Luxury Wedding Inspiration\" width=\"870\" height=\"1305\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">The cake<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">When it comes to cakes, we love a strong, dramatic centrepiece. The marbled blue tiers, decadently embellished with 24 carat gold leaf really appeal with regal charm. And accompanied by giant macarons, cupcakes and matching swizzle sticks, Elizabeth\u2019s Cake Emporium has got us dreaming of an indulgent dessert banquet table to surprise and delight guests.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-118318 size-full\" title=\"Elizabeth\u2019s Cake Emporium\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/a59.jpg\" alt=\"Elizabeth\u2019s Cake Emporium\" width=\"870\" height=\"580\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-118318 size-full\" title=\"Elizabeth\u2019s Cake Emporium\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/a59.jpg\" alt=\"Elizabeth\u2019s Cake Emporium\" width=\"870\" height=\"580\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-118319 size-full\" title=\"Elizabeth\u2019s Cake Emporium\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/a52.jpg\" alt=\"Elizabeth\u2019s Cake Emporium\" width=\"870\" height=\"580\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-118319 size-full\" title=\"Elizabeth\u2019s Cake Emporium\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/a52.jpg\" alt=\"Elizabeth\u2019s Cake Emporium\" width=\"870\" height=\"580\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-118320 size-full\" title=\"Elizabeth\u2019s Cake Emporium\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/a55.jpg\" alt=\"Elizabeth\u2019s Cake Emporium\" width=\"870\" height=\"580\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-118320 size-full\" title=\"Elizabeth\u2019s Cake Emporium\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/a55.jpg\" alt=\"Elizabeth\u2019s Cake Emporium\" width=\"870\" height=\"580\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-118321 size-full\" title=\"Elizabeth\u2019s Cake Emporium\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/a54.jpg\" alt=\"Elizabeth\u2019s Cake Emporium\" width=\"870\" height=\"580\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-118321 size-full\" title=\"Elizabeth\u2019s Cake Emporium\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/a54.jpg\" alt=\"Elizabeth\u2019s Cake Emporium\" width=\"870\" height=\"580\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">The gowns<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A sheer lace gown is still very much the dress of the moment, and here we saw two absolutely stunning creations by Zuhair Murad. Embellished with micro pearls, sequins and beading, the whisper thin train of the first dress floated elegantly in the breeze, a vision of bridal perfection, and we simply adore the long sleeves for added sophistication \u2013 perfect for an Autumn wedding.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The second dress featured beautiful embroidery, beading and cute accent buttons. With dresses like this, strong statement jewellery is an ideal accompaniment, as small, delicate pieces would simply be lost. Blue jewel tones set alongside diamonds were perfect accessories for the elegant dresses. In addition to the jewellery, on trend statement shoes danced prettily underneath the lace.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-118322 size-full\" title=\"Luxury Wedding Dress\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/a34.jpg\" alt=\"Luxury Wedding Dress\" width=\"870\" height=\"580\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-118322 size-full\" title=\"Luxury Wedding Dress\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/a34.jpg\" alt=\"Luxury Wedding Dress\" width=\"870\" height=\"580\" \/><\/noscript><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-118323 size-full\" title=\"Luxury Wedding Dress\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/a15.jpg\" alt=\"Luxury Wedding Dress\" width=\"870\" height=\"580\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-118323 size-full\" title=\"Luxury Wedding Dress\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/a15.jpg\" alt=\"Luxury Wedding Dress\" width=\"870\" height=\"580\" \/><\/noscript><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Hair and make up<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Simple hair and makeup accompanied the dresses, with tousled locks worn down around her shoulders and smoky eyes to accompany the first dress, and then tied up to draw the eye to the intricate embellishment of the second.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-118326 size-full\" title=\"Luxury Hair And Make Up\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/a25.jpg\" alt=\"Luxury Hair And Make Up\" width=\"870\" height=\"580\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-118326 size-full\" title=\"Luxury Hair And Make Up\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/a25.jpg\" alt=\"Luxury Hair And Make Up\" width=\"870\" height=\"580\" \/><\/noscript><\/strong>The groom<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A slick, tailored groom is just the perfect vision. And a navy suit is an ideal choice \u2013 softer than a traditional black ensemble. Fitting with the blue colour palette, the groom\u2019s bespoke suit by Jon Kruger was effortlessly chic.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-118324 size-full\" title=\"Luxury Groom\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/a88.jpg\" alt=\"Luxury Groom\" width=\"870\" height=\"580\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-118324 size-full\" title=\"Luxury Groom\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/a88.jpg\" alt=\"Luxury Groom\" width=\"870\" height=\"580\" \/><\/noscript><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-118325 size-full\" title=\"Luxury Groom\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/a94.jpg\" alt=\"Luxury Groom\" width=\"870\" height=\"580\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-118325 size-full\" title=\"Luxury Groom\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/a94.jpg\" alt=\"Luxury Groom\" width=\"870\" height=\"580\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Suppliers<strong>:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Cake: <a href=\"http:\/\/elizabethscakeemporium.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Elizabeth\u2019s Cake Emporium<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Linens: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thesweethostess.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Sweet Hostess<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Dinnerware: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wedgwood.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wedgewood <\/a>and Vera Wang<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Place names: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.intricatecreations.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Intricate Creations<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Florals: Becki of Flocco<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Groom\u2019s attire: Jon Kruger<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Bride\u2019s attire: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.zuhairmurad.com\/en\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zuhair Murad<\/a> (available exclusively at The Wedding Club boutique)<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Shoes: <a href=\"http:\/\/arunaseth.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aruna Seth<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Clutch: <a href=\"http:\/\/judithleiber.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Judith Leiber<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Hair and Makeup: <a href=\"http:\/\/h-beauty.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">H Beauty<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Location: <a href=\"http:\/\/poundonhouse.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Poundon House<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Shot by: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.musemotionpictures.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Muse Motion Pictures<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Elegant, opulent and extravagant, the scene was set. 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