Red Lace Wedding Dress & Ombre Veil

Photography by Jessica Bevan Photography

If you want multiple dresses on your big day, let this wedding serve as your inspiration - because Cristina sported a stunning white dress with a red ombre veil, as well as the most fabulous red lace wedding dress ever, from Recommended supplier TH&TH Bridesmaids. Now that's what we call an outfit change. She and her husband James were wed in the gorgeous autumnal grounds of The Orangery Maidstone - and it is truly a sight for sore eyes. Especially if those eyes have been needing some red goodness... Because trust us; there is a LOT of red incoming. Recommended supplier Jessica Bevan Photography and Recommended supplier Emmanuel Films captured the essence of this breathtaking Chinese Tea ceremony marvelously - it's a gift! Speaking of gorgeous gifts, Cristina & James also used Recommended gift list Prezola.

A red lace wedding dress, a red ombre veil, red bridesmaid dresses, red stationery... It's a whole lotta red!

One of my very good friends once told me that your wedding day is a day when you have all your favourite people in one room. I really held onto that for the day. My parents and my twin brother don't live in the country, so my friends have always been my family. They were my go-to in my wedding planning. Thankfully my family managed to fly over to attend with the dreaded 'C' restriction relaxed. We honoured those who couldn't be here with photos and candles. My cat Luna as a wedding cake topper was the cherry on top of the... Well, cake!

Cristina & James

Red and white minimalistic wedding stationery with red cursive calligraphy on white paper and red wax seal with heart shaped Vivienne Westwood wedding shoes, sprigs of dried flowers and foliage, perfume bottles and makeup

Leopard print lipstick, red wax seals and red and white homemade wedding stationery on wooden floor

Wooden board welcome wedding sign with white cursive calligraphy on white stand with white and red garden rose, peony, eucalyptus and dried foliage flower arrangements on top

The Orangery Maidstone outdoor wedding venue with a Gazebo overlooking the lake and wooden benches with large decorate tree stump ends

Pampas grass wedding flower decorations in large cylindrical glass vases with dried flowers and foliage at The Orangery Maidstone wedding venue

Bridesmaid in red bridesmaid dress helping bride into white Vivienne Westwood wedding heels with red heart on top

Bridesmaids in red satin halterneck bridesmaid dresses walking through The Orangery Maidstone wedding venue

Groom in deep blue grooms blazer, grey waistcoat, red tie, red pocket square and mixed dried flower boutonniere waiting at the alter

Bride in sleeveless lace wedding dress holding large red rose and dried flower bridal bouquet walking down the aisle at The Orangery Maidstone wedding venue

Bride and groom exchanging wedding rings at outdoor wedding venue

Bride in sleeveless lace wedding dress and church length red ombre veil sitting with groom in deep blue grooms blazer, grey waistcoat, red tie, red pocket square and mixed dried flower boutonniere

Groom in deep blue grooms blazer, grey waistcoat, red tie, red pocket square and mixed dried flower boutonniere kissing bride in sleeveless lace wedding dress and church length red ombre veil during colourful wedding confetti exit

Bride in sleeveless lace wedding dress and church length red ombre veil holding large red rose and dried flower bouquet with red lace walking with groom in deep blue grooms blazer, grey waistcoat, red tie, red pocket square and mixed dried flower boutonniere doing wedding confetti exit

Bride in church-length red ombre wedding veil walking through woodlands of The Orangery Maidstone with groom in deep blue grooms blazer, grey waistcoat, red tie, red pocket square and mixed dried flower boutonniere

Bride in sleeveless lace wedding dress and church length red ombre veil holding white and red garden rose, peony, eucalyptus and dried foliage flower arrangements with red lace tie standing with groom in deep blue grooms blazer, grey waistcoat, red tie, red pocket square and mixed dried flower boutonniere overlooking the lake

Wedding couples portraits - bride wearing red lace wedding dress and groom embracing her showing his golden wedding ring

Bride in church length red ombre veil laughing with groom wearing deep blue grooms blazer, grey waistcoat and red tie at The Orangery Maidstone wedding venue

Bride holding red garden rose, red dried flower, eucalyptus, pampas grass and baby's-breath bridal bouquet with red ribbon

Bridesmaids in mismatched red bridesmaid dresses holding baby's-breath bouquets with red ribbon standing with bride in sleeveless lace wedding dress and church length red ombre veil - red lace wedding dress

Groom party wearing matching deep blue blazers, red ties, dried flower boutonnieres and red pocket squares at The Orangery Maidstone

Bride wearing sleeveless lace wedding dress and church length red ombre veil kissing groom in deep blue suit at The Orangery Maidstone

Red Lace Wedding Dress

We at Rock My Wedding love a mid-wedding outfit change. So when we saw Cristina's transition from one gorgeous white wedding dress to a stunning red one, our jaws were on the floor. They might still be there actually - I should go and check. Anywho; we are obsessed. The truly remarkable red lace gown emanated an air of vintage sophistication like no tomorrow. With its floor-length design, this exquisite ensemble showcases TH&TH's renowned deep V-back, accentuated by delicate scalloped lace edging. The red ombre veil offers a perfect transition piece between the two dresses. Her ensemble from start to finish is like a work of art.

Chinese Tea Ceremony

Cristina & James decided to opt for a Chinese Tea Ceremony. This is an ancient and revered tradition that holds great cultural significance. Founded with the principles of harmony, respect, and mindfulness in mind, this ceremonial practice celebrates the art of tea preparation, presentation, and appreciation. As shown in the photos, Cristina & James had their Chinese Tea in gorgeous red tea cups. Each step in the ceremony is performed with grace and precision, from selecting the finest tea leaves to the careful brewing process. The Chinese Tea Ceremony serves as a symbol of hospitality, tranquility, and friendship.

Reception room at The Orangery Maidstone with classic wedding tablescapes - white tablecloths, pampas grass centrepieces, pillar candles and wooden slates

Bridesmaids in red halterneck bridesmaid dresses pouring tea from Chinese teapot into small tea cups at Chinese Tea Ceremony wedding

Red Chinese teapot and tea cups on red Chinese tray at Chinese Tea Ceremony wedding

Wedding guest in maroon scallop laced dress sipping tea from tea cup at The Orangery Maidstone wedding venue

Bride in red lace wedding dress with long sleeves, red and gold hair accessories and golden closed toe wedding heels sipping Chinese tea with groom in deep blue grooms blazer, grey waistcoat, red tie, red pocket square and mixed dried flower boutonniere at Chinese Tea Ceremony

Groom in deep blue grooms blazer, grey waistcoat, red tie, red pocket square and mixed dried flower boutonniere and bride in red lace wedding dress with long sleeves, red and gold hair accessories and golden closed toe wedding heels holding teacup at Chinese Tea Ceremony

Bride in red lace wedding dress with long sleeves, red and gold hair accessories and golden closed toe wedding heels smiling at groom in deep blue grooms blazer, grey waistcoat, red tie, red pocket square and mixed dried flower boutonniere at The Orangery Maidstone wedding

Bride in red lace wedding dress opening red velvet jewellery box to find gold wedding jewellery

Bride in red lace wedding dress with long sleeves showing gold wedding bangles, gold wedding ring and gold wedding nails

Bride in v-back red lace wedding dress with long sleeves and red and gold hair accessories at The Orangery Maidstone wedding venue

Close up of delicate bow and v-back details of red lace wedding dress with long sleeves

Bride wearing red lace wedding dress with long sleeves, red and gold hair accessories and golden closed toe wedding heels

Bride at The Orangery Maidstone spinning around wearing red lace wedding dress with long sleeves, red and gold hair accessories and golden closed toe wedding heels

Groom in deep blue grooms blazer, grey waistcoat, red tie, red pocket square and mixed dried flower boutonniere sitting with bride in red lace wedding dress with long sleeves, red and gold hair accessories and golden closed toe wedding heels

Groom wearing deep blue suit doing wedding first dance with bride in red lace wedding dress with long sleeves, red and gold hair accessories and golden closed toe wedding heels

Bride in v-back bow detail reception dress - red lace wedding dress with long sleeves, red and gold hair accessories and golden closed toe wedding heels

Bride in red lace wedding dress with long sleeves, red and gold hair accessories and golden closed toe wedding heels doing wedding sparkler exit with groom in deep blue grooms blazer, grey waistcoat, red tie, red pocket square and mixed dried flower boutonniere at The Orangery Maidstone

Groom in grey waistcoat dancing and kissing bride in red lace wedding dress with long sleeves on a bridge under wedding lanterns at The Orangery Maidstone

A Chinese Tea Ceremony filled to the brim with red decor, pampas grass, incredible wedding dresses and halterneck bridesmaid dresses

James and I are both digital product designers. So we pretty much designed all the stationery, website, decor and activities for the day. My favourite colour is RED! It brought me so much joy. It's also a core colour behind a Chinese wedding. I know that I didn't want my heritage/background to be lost in a traditional British wedding so I incorporated it in my bridesmaid dresses, stationery, flowers, and my surprise evening red dress.

Cristina & James

Do we even need to say it? OBSESSED. Through and through. Filled with tradition, love, and a whole lot of red (not sure we'll ever get over that red lace wedding dress), this wedding is just incredible from start to finish. If you fancy yourself a dress (or two) like Cristina's, but you're not sure how much it'll cost, don't fret. Our article detailing how much wedding dresses cost will help. Planning a wedding as gorgeous as this takes some planning - and a few spreadsheets here and there. Our downloadable PDF wedding budget spreadsheet will help there, too! Gosh, helpful, aren't we?