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MORE IS MORE
More is more LOCAL INSPIRATION This disco-inspired styled shoot oozes energy, creativity and fun – just what we need to end the year in style!
Wild pinks, florals, 70s typography, neon and endless glitter set the scene for this disco-inspired wedding party. Denise Basya of Rock, Paper, Cloud got together with a team of local suppliers to bring her vision to life. “I wanted to inspire couples to break the boundaries. We don’t need to be limited to mainstream venues, colour palettes and traditional themes. I want couples to express themselves and treat the wedding party as a really great night out,” she shares.
The heart of the shoot was the stationery with its retro design. “After the year we’ve had, we all feel the need for self-expression, fun and creativity, which is why I wanted to celebrate this era in my typography.”
NOSTALGIC VIBES Disco fonts were originally inspired by neon lights, which drew Denise to the chosen venue, Tonight Josephine, with its iconic neon sign Well behaved women rarely make history. To inject the energy and nostalgic vibes of a ‘70s disco, lightning bolt stencil place names doubled up as wedding favours for guests to take home. “We mounted the table plan to the ceiling using invisible wire rather than using a floor standing easel. I love to encourage couples to explore how signage is placed so that the focus is on the design,” explains Denise.
DISCO DÉCOR “For me, the whole look was a case of more is more! I loved the abundance of accessories we used to style the tablescape including gorgeous glitter, mini disco balls and pink plates,” says Denise. “Cascading florals were installed down the side of the table to act as a sweetheart setting and we combined dried and fresh flowers to create the bouquet that doubled up as a chair decoration.” The gorgeous Dior-inspired chairs complemented the venue and theme perfectly and when it came to a centrepiece, the drip cake stood proudly on a perspex stand with a stunning ombre tassel as its backdrop. “Bespoke candle shapes and colours are such a big trend this year so we created personalised candles with the names of the bride and groom that could also be used as place names,” adds Denise.
TOUCH OF GLAMOUR The dress portrayed the perfect balance of fun and glamour with its sparkly lining and soft tulle overlay. The cascading leaf design and hand beading twinkled under the neon lights and a disco-ball-inspired headband and matching earrings were the accessories of choice. The bride’s bouncy waves, smoky eyes and bronzed glowy skin finished the look perfectly.
Shoot concept, organizer and stationery, Rock, Paper, Cloud, @rockpapercloud | Photography, Gemma Holly Wedding Photography, https://ghweddingphotography.co.uk | Venue, Tonight Josephine, www.tonightjosephine.co.uk | Videography, Leesha Williams Photo & Film, www.leeshawilliamsphoto.com | Props and styling, Boho & Bloom Prop Hire, www.bohoandbloomprophire.com | Flowers, The Event Stylist, www.theeventstylist.net | Accessories, Victoria Louise Accessories, www.victoria-louise.co.uk | Dress, Victoria Lou Bridal, https://victorialou.co.uk Make-up artist, Alyse Baker Make-up Artistry, www.alysebakerartistry.co.uk | Hair stylist, Maxx Anderson Hair, @maxxanderson.hair Cake, Claire’s Sweet Temptations, www.clairessweettemptations.com | Chairs, Event Furniture Hire London, https://eventfurniturehirelondon.com Glitter, The Glitter Club, @thelittleglitterclub | Candles, Pepper Loves, www.pepperloves.co.uk
