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aking inspiration from Lewis Carroll’s literary classic, Alice In Wonderland – this was a shoot that got the whole Wedding Ideas team seriously excited! From a stunning setting to a mouth watering cake table fit for a King (and his Queen), photographer Roberta Facchini and wedding planner Charmaine James created a big day to remember! We find out more about the people who made it so fabulous… “I organised this shoot to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Alice In Wonderland,” Roberta explains. “We thought this theme was perfect for some wedding inspiration and loved how it all turned out.” Organised in just a few short weeks, everyone involved had a very clear idea of what they wanted. The venue – the gorgeous Mandarin Oriental in Knightsbridge, London have an opening on to Hyde Park that worked perfectly for this lovely theme. Charmaine contacted Paper Flower Wedding who provided them with this simply stunning 3D paper flower backdrop – adding depth
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Shoot Fall down the rabbit hole and find yourself in Wonderland…
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Roberta Facchini Photography Instagram: @robertafacchiniphotography Facebook: Roberta Facchini Photography Twitter: @RobertaFPhoto robertafacchini.com Wedding Styling
Charmaine James Instagram: @weddings_by_encharmd Facebook: encharmd Twitter: @CharmyEncharmd Venue
Mandarin Oriental Hotel London Knightbridge – Loggia Instagram: mo_hydepark Facebook: mandarinorientalhydepark ModelS
Will Turner Roden Lauren Joyanne Morris Cake deSigner and deSSertS
and something completely unique to the whole day. The models Will and Lauren, who are also a real life couple were the perfect choice for everyone involved! “Lauren is just so pretty and I think she looks exactly like Alice!” Roberta smiles. The cakes from Elizabeth’s Cake Emporium were a real treat, and the whole team got to give them a try. Adding flowers from Amie Bone Flowers meant the beautiful main table and bridal bouquet were the perfect finishing touches. But, the question on everyone’s lips? The dress! Bridal boutique Heart Aflutter provided this elegant laced gown by designer Marianna Lanzilli and we can’t think of a dress more apt for Alice. Read on to find out more about Paper Flower Wedding and the absolutely beautiful arrangements they can make…
Elizabeth Solaru from Elizabeth’s Cake Emporium Facebook: ElizabethsCakeEmporium Twitter: @lizcakeemporium Instagram: @elizabethscakeemporium FloWerS and Floral Styling
Amie Bone Flowers Facebook: amieboneflorist Twitter: @amieboneflowers Instagram: @amieboneflowers PaPer FloWerS
Paper Flower Wedding Facebook: pfwpaperflowerwedding paperflowerwedding.co.uk dreSS - Bride
Heart Aflutter, model ‘Francesca’ by Marianna Lanzilli Facebook: HeartAflutterBridal Instagram: @heart_aflutter Twitter: @Heart_Aflutter Facebook: Marianna-Lanzilli Instagram: @mariannalanzilli Suit - grooM
Alexandra Wood Facebook: alexandrawoodbespoke Instagram: @awbespoke Mua
Erin Kristensen Facebook: erinkmakeup Instagram: @erin_kristensen hair StyliSt
Lauren Smith Facebook: Lauren-Smith-Makeup-artist Instagram: @laurensmithyyy Stationery
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