It’s all about opulence at our luxe bridal jewellery shoot in the capital
It’s all about opulence at our luxe bridal jewellery shoot in the capital
For an ‘It girl’ marrying in a cool urban spot like Virgin Hotels Edinburgh, it’s all about opulence. This selection of luxe jewellery and chic bridal gowns will elevate your wedding look to new heights
Column gown with cowl neckline (style D3589) by Essense of Australia, £POA, Kudos Bridal Boutiques (Edinburgh). Rose gold ring in 9ct gold, £220, Selkie gold necklace in yellow gold, £330, Selkie drop earrings in yellow gold, £330, all Islewear. Forever New bridal tulle bow clip-on veil, £65, ASOS. White retro cat-eye sunglasses, £6, Pretty Little Thing. Eliza white semi-sheer gloves by The Glove Girl, £20, Etsy. Shoes, model’s own.Above left: Classic bridal tennis bracelet, £100, platinum pear-cut halo engagement ring, £2,250, 0.35ct marquise and round diamond ring, £715, and 0.30ct bubble diamond ring £685, all Jenny Blossom Jewellers. Above right: Lana bridal cluster earrings, £55, drop leaf sparkle pendant, £75, classic bridal tennis bracelet, £100, platinum pear-cut halo engagement ring, £2,250, 0.35ct marquise and round diamond ring, £715, and 0.30ct bubble diamond ring, £685, all Jenny Blossom Jewellers. Nagash gown with detachable overskirt by Rosa Clará, £POA, Kudos Bridal Boutiques (Edinburgh). Clementine headband, £599, Dolecka.Above left: Nagash gown with detachable overskirt by Rosa Clará, £POA, Kudos Bridal Boutiques (Edinburgh). Yellow gold and sapphire necklace, £POA, yellow gold and white diamond earrings, £POA, chevron ring, from £895, yellow gold ring with salt-and-pepper diamond, £POA, yellow gold and tapered baguette diamond ring, £POA, emerald-cut white diamond ring, £6,780, and Lucent ring, from £1,320, all Katie Lees Jewellery. Clementine headband, £599, Dolecka. Bouquet of avalanche roses, finished with hand-dyed silk ribbon from Silk and Purl, £POA, Pixie Rose Edinburgh. Shoes, model’s own. Above right: 9ct gold sparkle halo pendant, £200, Anna gold crystal drop earrings, £40, 18ct yellow gold millgrain diamond wedding ring, £200, 18ct yellow gold and oval diamond engagement ring, £1,080, all Jenny Blossom Jewellers. Clementine headband, £599, Dolecka.Above left: Selkie drop earrings in yellow gold, £330, Landscape necklace in yellow gold, £300, Selkie gold necklace in yellow gold, £330, and Sealeaf spinner necklace, £300, all Islewear. Forever New bridal tulle bow clip-on veil, £65, ASOS. White retro cat-eye sunglasses, £6, Pretty Little Thing. Eliza white semi-sheer gloves by The Glove Girl, £20, Etsy. Column gown with cowl neckline (style D3589) by Essense of Australia, £POA, Kudos Bridal Boutiques (Edinburgh). Above right: 9ct white gold earrings with central yellow sapphire in a halo of brilliant diamonds, £1,110, 9ct yellow and white gold solitaire diamond pendant, £350, 9ct rose gold pearl and aquamarine necklace, £290. [On right hand] 9ct yellow gold diamond twist ring, £395, and 18ct white gold ring with 0.25ct central diamond, each shoulder set with triple row of diamonds, £995. [On left hand] 18ct white gold ring with lab-grown central yellow diamond in a halo of brilliant-cut natural diamonds, £2,300, all McCalls Jewellers. Dress as above, Kudos Bridal Boutiques (Edinburgh). Forever New bridal tulle bow clip-on veil, £65, ASOS. Eliza white semi-sheer gloves by The Glove Girl, £20, Etsy.Above left: Yellow gold and sapphire necklace, £POA, yellow gold and white diamond earrings, £POA, Chevron ring, from £895, yellow gold ring with salt-and-pepper diamond, £POA, yellow gold and tapered baguette diamond ring, £POA, emerald-cut white diamond ring, £6,780, and Lucent ring, from £1,320, all Katie Lees Jewellery. Dress, as before, Kudos Bridal Boutiques (Edinburgh). Headband as before, Dolecka. Above right: Yellow gold and sapphire necklace, £POA, yellow gold and white diamond earrings, £POA, emerald-cut white diamond ring, £6,780, and Lucent ring, from £1,320, all Katie Lees Jewellery. Nagash gown with detachable overskirt by Rosa Clará, £POA, Kudos Bridal Boutiques (Edinburgh). Clementine headband, £599, Dolecka.Above left: Cora Cocotte gown by Vivienne Westwood, £5,000, Rachel Scott Couture. Diamond two-strand necklet in 18ct white gold, £12,000, 18ct white gold, 14-diamond drop earrings, £4,500, 18ct white gold diamond tennis-style bracelet, £6,900. [On right hand] Diamond solitaire ring in platinum, £6,000. [On left hand] Gleo baguette diamond cluster ring, £11,800, Fada shaped wedding band with marquise diamonds, £2,600, all Margaret A. King. Shoes, model’s own. Inset: Aquamarine and platinum ring, £6,000, Margaret A. King. Above right: Diamond necklet, diamond drop earrings, diamond tennis-style bracelet, diamond solitaire ring, Gleo Baguette diamond ring and Fada shaped wedding band, all as before, Margaret A. King. Gown as before, Rachel Scott Couture.Above left: Charlotte gown by Sassi Holford, £3,500, Rachel Scott Couture. Moonlight small drop earrings in 9ct yellow gold with opal and diamond, £552, Sheila Fleet. Celestine hairband with sun and stars embellishment, £499, Dolecka. Bouquet of avalanche roses, lisianthus and tulips finished with hand-dyed silk ribbon from Silk and Purl, from £120, Pixie Rose Edinburgh. Above right: Moonlight small drop earrings in 9ct yellow gold with opal and diamond, £552, Lunar Pearl pendant in 9ct yellow gold, £752, Moonlight five-link bracelet in 9ct yellow gold with opal and diamond, £1,569, Moonlight ring in 9ct yellow gold with opal and diamond, £785, Lunar Pearl petite ring in 9ct yellow gold £389, Honeycomb silver hexagon ring with 6mm citrine, £200, all Sheila Fleet. Charlotte gown by Sassi Holford, £3,500, Rachel Scott Couture. Celestine hairband with sun and stars embellishment, £499, Dolecka.Above left: Two-row knife-edge ring set with brilliant-cut diamonds in platinum, £2,720, square claw-set brilliant-cut diamond and platinum ring, £4,750, channel-set brilliant cut diamond and platinum ring, £4,785, triple-row claw-set brilliant-cut diamond and platinum ring £3,435, all Ian Mundie & Son. Millie white pearl tulle gloves by The Glove Girl, £25, Etsy. Bouquet of avalanche roses, lisianthus and tulips finished with hand dyed silk ribbon from Silk and Purl, from £120, Pixie Rose Edinburgh. Bouquet of avalanche roses, lisianthus and tulips finished with hand dyed silk ribbon from Silk and Purl, from £120, Pixie Rose Edinburgh. Above right: Dress, as before, Rachel Scott Couture. Jewellery, as before, Sheila Fleet. Flowers as before, from £120, Pixie Rose Edinburgh.Above left: Clover collection earrings, £12,000, Clover collection pendant £8,195, rings as before, all Ian Mundie & Son. Above right: Rose collection earrings, £5,940, rose collection pendant £3,100, two-row knife-edge ring set with brilliant-cut diamonds in platinum, £2,720, square claw-set brilliant-cut diamond and platinum ring, £4,750, channel-set brilliant cut diamond and platinum ring, £4,785, triple-row claw-set brilliant-cut diamond and platinum ring £3,435, all Ian Mundie & Son. Millie white pearl tulle gloves by The Glove Girl, £25, Etsy. Signature 30” single-tier elbow-length satin-edge veil by Richard Designs, £57, Kudos Bridal Boutiques (Edinburgh). Gown as before, Rachel Scott Couture.Above left: Behind the scenes on the shoot. Above right: Diamond two-strand necklet in 18ct white gold, £12,000, 18ct white gold, 14-diamond drop earrings, £4,500, both Margaret A. King.
Meet the dream team behind our glamorous jewellery photoshoot in the heart of Edinburgh
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh has married the iconic architecture of the Old Town with contemporary design to make it one of the coolest places to wed in the Capital. With plenty of incredible spaces for us to explore – including the Greyfriars Hall, a stunning restored church, the sultry Scarlett Lounge with plush red interiors, the light and airy Oculus atrium and the opulently decorated Eve Branson Suite – it provided the perfect backdrop for our luxe ‘It girl’ marrying in the city vibe.
The makeup
To create a makeup look perfect for a bride with a certain je ne sais quoi, Lauren at AMM Hair and Makeup Team kept things soft, but went sleek on the eyes. “I focussed on creating a luxurious, glowing skin base to enhance Jessica’s natural beauty, using Charlotte Tilbury Flawless Filter under Armani foundation for a ‘lit from within’ finish. I had Dior’s Backstage highlighter palette on hand as well, which is a fave in my bridal kit. It can be used on both skin and eyes to create an elegant look.”
The hair
Anne Marie at AMM Hair and Makeup Team explained how she created Jess’ glamorous waves: “I used L’Oréal PLI which is a light product that grips and holds the hair. Using GHD’s classic curl tong, we styled the locks then pinned them, in order to give a more lasting hold as they cool. I used GHD Shine Spray after, combed the hair into waves, and clipped in place to set. This look was then easily changed into a high pony. For the last look, we took some inspo from Brigitte Bardot with a textured French roll. The key to changing styles is spending time prepping hair well.”
The flowers
The fabulous Pixie Rose Edinburgh, based within Virgin Hotels Edinburgh, created two dreamy bridal bouquets for the shoot and kept the design clean, chic and beautifully simple. Florist Rowena said: “We opted for only three floral ‘ingredients’: statement avalanche roses, (we reflexed the petals to create mini dancing ‘ballerinas’); frilly lisianthus (used at varying heights to create depth) and finally, locally grown parrot tulips from East Lothian Flower Farm. They opened up magnificently on the day!”
