Settrington Orangery Notan Wedding Inspiration

Photography by Emma Pilkington Photography

If you're a fan of gorgeous gowns and forward fashion trends, then this Notan editorial shoot at Settrington Orangery is going to be right up your suitably accessorised street. Notan refers to a design concept originating from Japan. It explores the interplay and arrangement of light and dark elements when juxtaposed with artistic compositions and imagery. The team behind this shoot managed to capture this concept through bridalwear perfectly - which is certainly no easy feat. The luxe couture feel of this shoot heightened by the Notan concepts makes this an aesthetically pleasing dream. And we have Recommended supplier Emma Pilkington Photography to thank for that. She managed to capture the essence of this shoot superbly.

Settrington Orangery light and dark Notan bridal wedding inspiration

Our shoot was inspired by Notan. This fashion-forward bridal editorial was a fusion of minimal Japanese design with couture fashion seen on the catwalks. We wanted our inspiration shoot to have a luxe haute couture feel, giving fashion-conscious brides inspiration for their day. With a tablescape inspired by the decor of luxury fashion events such as Dior.

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Bride wearing off the shoulder white and pink floral patterned bridal gown with black bow and front slit holding bridal bouquet with white poppies, light pink Persian buttercups, baby's-breath and foliage

Bride in off the shoulder white and pink floral patterned bridal gown with black bow and front slit sitting on chair at Settrington Orangery bridal shoot

Settrington Orangery reception room with Notan inspired wedding tablescape consisting of light pink wedding tablecloth, white poppies, light pink Persian buttercups, baby's-breath and foliage centrepieces, black artistic candlestick holders, white tapered candles, black crockery and monochrome wedding stationery

Bride in off the shoulder white and pink floral patterned bridal gown with black bow and front slit sitting at Notan wedding tablescape consisting of light pink wedding tablecloth, white poppies, light pink Persian buttercups, baby's-breath and foliage centrepieces, black artistic candlestick holders, white tapered candles, black crockery and monochrome wedding stationery at Settrington Orangery

Notan inspired wedding tablescape consisting of light pink wedding tablecloth, white poppies, light pink Persian buttercups, baby's-breath and foliage centrepieces, black artistic candlestick holders, white tapered candles, black crockery and monochrome wedding stationery at Settrington Orangery

Bride wearing off the shoulder white and pink floral patterned bridal gown with black bow and front slit sitting at pink and monochrome wedding tablescape with light pink wedding tablecloth, white poppies, light pink Persian buttercups, baby's-breath and foliage centrepieces, black artistic candlestick holders, white tapered candles, black crockery and monochrome wedding stationery

White bridal accessories - white tassel earrings, white feather wedding heels and silver gold wedding rings in white wedding ring box

Bride in off the shoulder white and pink floral patterned bridal gown with black bow and front slit standing by window at Settrington Orangery

Bride in off the shoulder white and pink floral patterned bridal gown with black bow and front slit and long black satin gloves at Settrington Orangery

Settrington Orangery reception room with Japanese inspired wedding tablescape with light pink wedding tablecloth, white poppies, light pink Persian buttercups, baby's-breath and foliage centrepieces, black artistic candlestick holders, white tapered candles, black crockery and monochrome wedding stationery

Black fabric backdrop with light pink wedding tablecloth, white poppies, light pink Persian buttercups, baby's-breath and foliage centrepieces, black artistic candlestick holders, white tapered candles, black crockery and monochrome wedding stationery

Monochrome minimalist wedding stationery with white tassel earrings at Settrington Orangery

White monochrome wedding stationery on light pink wedding tablecloth and black quirky wedding candlestick

Bride in off the shoulder white and pink floral patterned bridal gown with black bow and front slit holding bridal bouquet with white poppies, light pink Persian buttercups, baby's-breath and foliage at Settrington Orangery

Bride in off the shoulder white and pink floral patterned bridal gown with black bow and front slit holding two tiered iced buttercream wedding cake with spring flower decorations

Four tier iced wedding cake with dusky pink and light pink flower decorations in front of black fabric backdrop at Settrington Orangery

Bride in off the shoulder white and pink floral patterned bridal gown with black bow and front slit at Settrington Orangery wedding venue

Settrington Orangery meets Notan

Notan is a captivating design concept originating from Japan. It explores the harmonious interplay of light and dark elements within the realm of art and imagery. It involves the deliberate placement and balance of contrasting tones to create visually striking compositions. In Notan, the careful arrangement of light and dark elements is considered crucial. This is because they interact and enhance one another's presence, evoking a sense of depth, rhythm, and balance. This shoot offers bridal looks infused with its essence that exude a unique and mesmerising allure. It's these final touches that draw inspiration from the captivating design concept of Notan. The interplay of light and dark elements takes centre stage at Settrington Orangery. It transforms the bride's appearance into a living work of art. Delicate lace patterns intertwine with strategic bursts of intricate beadwork, tulle, and dainty florals, creating a harmonious dance. The brides' gowns embody the balance between these contrasting elements, with soft and flowing fabrics cascading gracefully alongside structured silhouettes. And that's not all that helped complement the Notan-inspired ensemble. The brides' makeup delicately accentuated the natural beauty, embracing a subtle yet striking play of light and shadow.

Bride in low v-neck slip bridal dress with dramatic pearl necklace and accessories, detachable tulle sleeves and tulle puddle train at Settrington Orangery editorial shoot

Bride in sweetheart neckline tulle mesh bridal gown with detachable puff tulle sleeves and delicate beading with cathedral length veil at Settrington Orangery

Bride in strapless lace wedding dress with large detachable puff sleeves and train and pearl drop bridal earrings

Bride wearing sweetheart neckline tulle mesh bridal gown with detachable puff tulle sleeves and delicate beading with cathedral length veil walking by Notan inspired wedding tablescape consisting of light pink wedding tablecloth, white poppies, light pink Persian buttercups, baby's-breath and foliage centrepieces, black artistic candlestick holders, white tapered candles, black crockery and monochrome wedding stationery

Bride in strapless lace wedding dress with detachable puff sleeves, train and black satin gloves at Settrington Orangery editorial shoot

Bride in sweetheart neckline tulle mesh bridal gown and large black bridal earrings

Bride in sweetheart neckline tulle mesh bridal gown with detachable puff tulle sleeves and delicate beading with cathedral length veil sitting with groom in classic black grooms suit at Notan inspired wedding tablescape at Settrington Orangery

Bride in sweetheart neckline tulle mesh bridal gown with detachable puff tulle sleeves and delicate beading holding bridal bouquet with white poppies, light pink Persian buttercups, baby's-breath and foliage

Bride standing by window at Settrington Orangery in sweetheart neckline tulle mesh bridal gown with detachable puff tulle sleeves and delicate beading holding bridal bouquet with white poppies, light pink Persian buttercups, baby's-breath and foliage

Bride in low v-neck slip bridal dress with large artistic feather bridal hat accessory at Settrington Orangery

Bride at Notan inspired bridal editorial at Settrington Orangery wearing sweetheart neckline tulle mesh bridal gown with detachable puff tulle sleeves and delicate beading with cathedral length veil

Bride wearing Bride at Notan inspired bridal editorial at Settrington Orangery wearing sweetheart neckline tulle mesh bridal gown with detachable puff tulle sleeves and delicate beading with cathedral length veil holding bridal bouquet with white poppies, light pink Persian buttercups, baby's-breath and foliage at Settrington Orangery

Bride wearing low v-neck slip bridal dress with dramatic pearl necklace and accessories, detachable tulle sleeves and tulle puddle train and white satin wedding gloves at Settrington Orangery

Bride in off the shoulder white and pink floral patterned bridal gown with black bow and front slit sitting at black white and pink wedding tablescape with light pink wedding tablecloth, white poppies, light pink Persian buttercups, baby's-breath and foliage centrepieces, black artistic candlestick holders, white tapered candles, black crockery and monochrome wedding stationery

strapless lace wedding dress with detachable puff sleeves and black satin bridal gloves at Settrington Orangery

Bride in sweetheart neckline tulle mesh bridal gown with detachable puff tulle sleeves and delicate beading with cathedral length veil holding bridal bouquet with white poppies, light pink Persian buttercups, baby's-breath and foliage standing with groom in classic black grooms suit at Settrington Orangery wedding venue

Tulle dresses with puff sleeves and pink and white off-the-shoulder wedding gowns? Sign us up.

Jean Jackson Couture created a bespoke pink brocade dress for the shoot. As well as some of their beautiful stockist's dresses including Rue de Seine and Rish Bridal. The super fashionable accessories were from Megan Therese and Victoria Fergusson completed the look perfectly. Sarah Morten provided natural hair and makeup looks. Finally, we finished the looks with some gorgeous Bella Belle shoes.

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If you hadn't heard of Notan before, no doubt you're just as obsessed as we are now. The different shapes, dimensions and depths in this shoot are just incredible. High fashion meets art. And having Settrington Orangery as a backdrop? Love, love, love! Finding the right venue for your vibe is essential when planning. That's why we wrote an article about how to find the right wedding venue for you. It's not just the dresses that make this shoot spectacular. It's the tablescapes, too. The monochrome, the quirky decor... Chef's kiss. It would be the ideal tablescape for a wedding breakfast. Speaking of... Lots of people don't actually know what a wedding breakfast is. If you're one of those people, our article breaks it down, real simple.