Spring is in the air with our gorgeous, nature-inspired bridal shoot

The beauty of a flower comes from its simple elegance. Look simply stunning on your wedding day in these uncomplicated, lovely wedding gowns

left: a model wearing an off-the-shoulder wedding dress poses in front of foliage and a blue background; right: a model wearing a sleeveless wedding dress poses in front of foliage and a blue background
Above left: Rosy gown with floaty A-line skirt, exposed back and detachable peasant sleeves with laser-cut 3D flowers by Pronovias, £1,970, Opus Couture. Set of six dahlia hairpins, £125, Ashley Wild Bridal. Stacked statement rings, £POA, Katie Lees Jewellery.
Above right: Perla ballgown scattered with ivory pearls, overlayed with illusion neckline tulle bodice featuring off-the-shoulder wings, £POA, Reflections Bridal Boutique. Gold and diamanté halo headpiece, £99, Kate Dillon Designs. 18ct yellow gold Isabella brilliant-cut diamond pendant, £3,325, 18ct yellow gold and platinum 0.70ct brilliant-cut diamond solitaire ring (just seen),£5,575, and Esme 18ct yellow gold brilliant-cut diamond eternity ring (just seen), £850, all Laings. Bouquet of preserved roses, eucalyptus parvi, olive and dried ruscus, £POA, Eternity Blooms
a model in a wedding dress poses against a sky blue background; a model in a different wedding dress and white flower crown poses against a backdrop of foliage
Above left: Modern lace sculptural wedding gown lined in satin with train, £POA, and lace-detail veil, £395, both Joyce Young Design Studios. 18ct white gold brilliant-cut diamond claw-set line bracelet, £7,000, Anna platinum round brilliant-cut diamond ring, £3,600, and 18ct white gold eternity ring, £3,570, all Laings.
Above right: Ivory chiffon modified A-line gown with beaded appliqué Alencon lace bodice, bateau illusion neckline, nude sweetheart underlay, sheer-V back and chapel train by Tara Keely, £POA, Innate Bridals. Beau lightweight headpiece made with flower lace appliqués, £180, Ashley Wild Bridal. Skye 18ct yellow gold and platinum brilliant-cut diamond ring, £5,575, 18ct white gold brilliant-cut diamond daisy cluster pendant with chain, £3,440, and 18ct white gold eternity ring, £3,570, all Laings. Bouquet as before, Eternity Blooms
Above left: Symphony ballgown sparkle and sequin tulle with tank straps and square back by Maggie Sottero, £1,647, and Italian tulle veil by Richard Designs, £230, both Opus Couture. Crystal halo headpiece, £99, Kate Dillon Designs. Yellow gold pendant, £POA, Katie Lees Jewellery. Above right: Modern lace sculptural wedding gown lined in satin with train, £POA, Joyce Young Design Studios. Meant To Be statement orchid headpiece, £80, Ashley Wild Bridal. 18ct white gold brilliant-cut diamond claw-set line bracelet, £7,000, Anna platinum round brilliant-cut diamond ring, £3,600, and 18ct white gold eternity ring, £3,570, all Laings.
Above left: Symphony ballgown sparkle and sequin tulle with tank straps and square back by Maggie Sottero, £1,647, and Italian tulle veil by Richard Designs, £230, both Opus Couture. Crystal halo headpiece, £99, Kate Dillon Designs. Yellow gold pendant, £POA, Katie Lees Jewellery.
Above right: Modern lace sculptural wedding gown lined in satin with train, £POA, Joyce Young Design Studios. Meant To Be statement orchid headpiece, £80, Ashley Wild Bridal. 18ct white gold brilliant-cut diamond claw-set line bracelet, £7,000, Anna platinum round brilliant-cut diamond ring, £3,600, and 18ct white gold eternity ring, £3,570, all Laings.
a model poses against a backdrop of foliage in a long-sleeved dress; a closeup of a model wearing a white flower crown and wedding dress, carrying a bouquet
Above left: Quintyn A-line gown with V-neckline, illusion lace back and bell sleeves with lace motif detailing by Maggie Sottero, £POA, Kudos Bridal Boutiques (Dunfermline). Yellow gold and black sapphire pendant, £POA, Katie Lees Jewellery.
Above right: Modern lace sculptural wedding gown lined in satin with train, £POA, Joyce Young Design Studios. Meant To Be statement orchid headpiece, £80, Ashley Wild Bridal. 18ct white gold brilliant-cut diamond claw-set line bracelet, £7,000, Laings. Bouquet as before.
A model wearing a wedding dress ad a veil holds a bouquet; a model wearing a strappy wedding dress
Above left: Symphony sparkle and sequin tulle ballgown with tank straps and square back by Maggie Sottero, £1,647, and Italian tulle veil by Richard Designs, £230, both Opus Couture. Crystal halo headpiece, £99, Kate Dillon Designs. 18ct white gold brilliant-cut diamond graduated necklet, £6,625, 18ct white-gold brilliant-cut diamond claw set line bracelet, £7,000, Anna platinum round brilliant-cut diamond ring, £3,600, and 18ct white gold eternity ring, £3,570, all Laings. Bouquet as before, Eternity Blooms.
Above right: A-line dress with plunging illusion neckline, beaded spaghetti straps, and low back by Essense of Australia, £POA, Kudos Bridal Boutiques (Dunfermline). Seaweed trilogy ring, £1,200, Sarah Brown Jewellery.
a model poses in front of foliage; a model faces away from the camera wearing a backless wedding dress
Above left: A-line dress with soft, floaty skirt, plunge V-neckline, and bow shoulder detailing by Tiffanys, £750, Isobel Florence Bridal. Yellow gold and spinel ring, £POA, Katie Lees Jewellery.
Above right: A-line dress with plunging illusion neckline, beaded spaghetti straps, and low back by Essense of Australia, £POA, Kudos Bridal Boutiques (Dunfermline). Bouquet as before, Eternity Blooms. Seaweed trilogy ring (just seen), £1,200, Sarah Brown Jewellery.
a model in a wedding dress with a long lacy train and veil poses in front of a pink background; a bride in a puff-sleeved dress holds a bouquet in front of a pink background
Above left: Sinclair crepe sheath gown with square neckline, spaghetti straps, beaded floral embroidered lace and tulle train and scalloped hem by Enzoani, £POA, and soft tulle cathedral veil, £95, both Amy King Bridal and Beauty.
Above right: Bronte column dress with ruffle inset train, ruffle statement shoulders, bateau neckline, low scoop back and deep waistband by Sassi Holford, £POA, Anne Priscilla Bridal. Crystal statement headpiece, £89, Kate Dillon Designs. Bouquet as before.
a model wearing a wedding dress poses against a pink backdrop and floral bush; a model wearing a wedding dress and veil and carrying a bouquet poses in front of a pink backdrop and floral bushes
Above left: Bronte column dress with ruffle inset train, ruffle statement shoulders, bateau neckline, low scoop back and deep waistband by Sassi Holford, £POA, Anne Priscilla Bridal. Statement headband, £89, Kate Dillon Designs. Seaweed trilogy ring, £1,200, Sarah Brown Jewellery.
Above right: Sinclair crepe sheath gown with square neckline, spaghetti straps, beaded floral embroidered lace and tulle train and scalloped hem by Enzoani, £POA, soft tulle cathedral veil, £95, both Amy King Bridal and Beauty. White gold and sapphire pendant, £POA, Katie Lees Jewellery. Seaweed sapphire ring, £2,800, Sarah Brown Jewellery.

Behind the scenes

a closeup of a model in a wedding dress smiling; a model in a wedding dress and dressing gown poses in front of foliage
Above left: Seaforest statement necklace, £4,100, and seaweed trilogy ring, £1,200, both Sarah Brown Jewellery
Above right: Our photoshoot might be full of summery blooms, but we shot it in the depths of winter. Model Eilidh had to wrap up between shots!

The team

Styling and direction Patricia-Ann Young
Shoot assistants Beth Forsyth and Nicole Conner
Photography Laura A. Tiliman Photography
Set design Weddings by Fantasy Greens
Hair Lyndsey Kerr at Love Hair Glasgow
Makeup Makeup By Leigh Blaney
Model Eilidh Alexander at Colours Agency
Location Cove One Studios

The makeup

Makeup by Leigh Blaney was inspired by the beauty of nature while creating Eilidh’s makeup. “My aim was to create a natural, organic finish to fit in with the beautiful foliage,” explains Leigh. “I wanted to create an other-worldly, dreamy look with fresh, glowing skin and an effortless beauty for the spring season. My hero products for the glossy skin and glowing, sheer finish were Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter and Charlotte Tilbury Light Wonder Foundation.”

The hair

Lyndsey Kerr at Love Hair Glasgow talked us through how she created Eilidh’s tousled trestles: “I used the Beauty Works x Molly Mae Waver. It’s a triple-barrel iron which adds soft mermaid-like waves to the hair. I added in one row of clip-in extensions to give some added volume and used Tigi Bed Head Dry Texture Spray to separate the waves, enhance texture and give the look natural, lightweight finish.”

The set design

The cold weather was no competition for Jono and his team at Weddings by Fantasy Greens while creating their stunning botanical backdrops for the shoot. Jono says: “We were trying to create summer blooms in the middle of winter, which is always a wonderful challenge. We used a mixture of real foliage with artificial flowers, which worked really well and created a mixture of tones and textures. We wanted the arch to have a strong structure to it, while still feeling wild and free.”

The photography

Laura A. Tiliman was our amazing photographer on the day of the shoot, and her soft photography style was perfect for showing off our gorge wedding dresses. Laura says: “I wanted the shots to look ethereal and romantic, so I kept the lighting diffused and simple, allowing the focus to be on the beautiful dresses and the impressive backdrops created for us. During the photoshoot, Eilidh was the perfect model for this vibe as her posing was effortless and elegant.”