Oleg Cassini Wedding Dress and DIY Bouquets

Photography by Hajley

"The vibe of the day was regal and glamourous." Yes Rochelle and Nathan, yes it was! With Rochelle's strapless Oleg Cassini wedding dress and fitted evening gown adding to all the glamour. Not to mention the groomsmen suited and booted in tuxedoes. The location for all this classic luxe wedding was Northbrook Park, which Rochelle and Nathan made full use of for their personalised ceremony full of readings and music. Reception, full of speeches and games. And portraits captured by Hajley photography.

A beautiful bride, in an Oleg Cassini wedding dress for a classic wedding at Northbrook Park.

What made our day special was all of the personal touches we injected into the styling and decor. It was important that the day reflected our journey together as a couple. Personal touches such as a banner of photos showing our most cherished moments together really added to the beauty of the day and allowed us to share these memories with our guests. As a creative, I love anything handmade and thoughtful so came up with the idea of making my bridal bouquet and creating the table name plaques and place cards for our guests. My family and friends helped with the bridesmaid's bouquets and setting up the table decorations and that just showed the 'mucking in' type of culture we both grew up on.
Rochelle & Nathan

Black Bride and groom standing at the altar of Northbrook Park exchanging vows in a black tuxedo and strapless Oleg Cassini wedding dress

Bridesmaid holding a DIY order of service and a flower girl with flower headdress

Bride and groom kissing at the altar of their Northbrook Park wedding ceremony

DIY white rose wedding bouquet with eucalyptus

Black bearded groom in a tuxedo and bow tie with white rose buttonhole

Bridesmaid in a dusky pink dress singing during the Northbrook Park wedding ceremony

Outdoor drinks reception at Northbrook Park wedding venue

Black groom in a black velvet tuxedo jacket with his groomsmen

Bridesmaids in beige chiffon dresses singing during the wedding ceremony

Guilt ceiling and chandelier detail in Northbrook Park's ceremony room.

Black groom in a velvet tuxedo and bow tie holding his brides hand in a strapless Oleg Cassini wedding dress during the confetti moment

Black bride in a strapless Oleg Cassini wedding dress being given away at the altar by her father

Confetti moment with Black groom in a velvet tuxedo jacket and Black bride in a strapless Oleg Cassini wedding dress with beaded bodice

Black bearded groom in a white vest getting ready on the wedding morning

Badgley Mischka bridal shoes with jewel detail

Bride in a strapless Oleg Cassini wedding dress and cathedral length veil kissing her groom at the altar

Groomsman pinning the Grooms white rose buttonhole onto his velvet tuxedo jacket

Beautiful Black bridal makeup with chandelier earrings, highlighter and shimmer eyeshadow

Northbrook Park country house wedding venue

Oleg Cassini wedding dress and veil hanging up on the white four poster bed frame

VIBE

The vibe of our day was quite regal and glamorous. We used neutral soft tones of ivory, creams and rose gold to complement this. The groom was in a classic but stylish Velvet tux and bow tie, the groomsmen matched with black suits and silky ivory bow ties. My first bridal dress had a big silky train with bridal buttons stitched all the way down and sequined fitted bodice. The veil was beautiful and had rose-gold detail to match our theme. The evening reception dress was more figuring hugging with a cut out back and beading. The beauty was in all the little details.

MOMENTS

My favourite moment as the bride was when I walked down the aisle. It was so beautiful seeing that everything and everyone had come together so beautifully and I could finally relax and walk towards my future (literally!). I felt like I was in a movie scene, it was so serene, peaceful yet nerve-wracking-ly exciting! For the groom, it was when I walked down the aisle. It was a wow moment for him as it was now a reality that we were getting married in front of our friends and family. He also loved the food! (of course).

Black bride and groom kissing next to their white and rose gold wedding cake surrounded by individual cupcakes

Black bride and groom sitting at the top table decorated with white and green flowers with their parents

Father of the groom wedding speech in a black waistcoat and bow tie

Black groom in a velvet tuxedo and bow tie giving his wedding speech at the Northbrook Park reception

Father of the bride wedding speech at Northbrook Park wedding reception

Black bride in a fitted wedding dress with low back detail and embellished straps holding her husbands hand in a velvet jacket

White and blush wedding cake with Lace detail, ruffle design and flower cake topper

Bride in a fitted wedding dress with hip detail walking onto the dance floor with her groom in a black velvet tuxedo

Black bride and groom wedding photography by Hajley with the bride in a Oleg Cassini wedding dress

Intimate wedding portrait of a Black bride and groom at their classic wedding

Black Bride with long hair embracing her husband in a velvet tuxedo jacket on the dance floor

Bride and groom portrait outside their wedding venue, Northbrook Park, with the bride in a Oleg Cassini wedding dress and the grooms wearing a velvet tuxedo

Bride and groom smiling sitting at the top table during the wedding speeches

Emotional bridesmaid in a blush dress during the wedding reception speeches s

Sparkler moment with the Black bride in a fitted wedding dress with waist detail holding her grooms hand in a black tuxedo

Black bride in a strapless Oleg Cassini wedding dress with embellished bodice holding her grooms hand in a velvet tuxedo outside Northbrook Park

Black bride and groom feeding each other cake at the wedding cake cutting ceremony

Wedding party portrait outside Northbrook Park with the bride in a Oleg Cassini wedding dress, Bridesmaids wearing dusky pink dresses and groomsmen in tuxedos and bow ties.

Black bearded groom in a velvet tuxedo kissing his brides forehead in a strapless Oleg Cassini wedding dress

Black bride in a strapless Oleg Cassini wedding dress with beaded bodice kissing her groom in a velvet tuxedo and bow tie outside Northbrook Park

DIY flower centrepiece decor at Northbrook Park wedding reception

Top table with rose gold glitter table runner and gypsophila flowers

Bridal party portrait with Black bride in a Oleg Cassini wedding dress, Junior bridesmaid and flower girl in a white dresses, and Bridesmaids in dusky pink chiffon dresses

Wedding first dance with the Black groom in a velvet jacket leading his bride in a backless fitted wedding dress with low back detail

Rochelle and Nathan wanted their day to be classic mixed with modern glam. They nailed it! Especially Rochelle's Oleg Cassini wedding dress.

Teamwork makes the dream work! My advice to anyone planning their wedding is to accept any help you are given! I took the task of planning the whole wedding myself with minimal help as I knew exactly what I wanted the day to be like as the bride. I thoroughly enjoyed it but it was a big job for one person. I would also say that on the day of the wedding, just relax take it all in and enjoy the bubble of romance because the day passes by incredibly quickly!
Rochelle & Nathan

Doesn't Rochelle look like an absolute queen in her Oleg Cassini wedding dress?! The beading, the cut are both killer! We also love her second wedding dress for the evening reception. Hugging her in all the right places. Real bride Holly also wore two wedding dresses at her Preston Court wedding. Why wear one, when you can wear two right?!