Hand painted Wedding Separates and Citrus Tones

Photography by Sophie Lake

These two gorgeous brides are OWNING these wedding separates by Recommended Supplier, Paper To Lace. The sheer puff sleeves, back bow detail (you know how much we love a wedding bow) and hand painted flowers by Bee Davies are giving us ethereal cottagecore vibes. Then paired with the mustard, pink and citrus colour scheme, this is modern minimalism with a hint of 70s retro.

These unique, customised hand painted wedding separates match the fresh flowers.

We wanted to show the versatility of wearing separates for your wedding outfit, and how customisation is a great way to express your personality and style. It's your day, do it your way.
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Bride with afro hair wearing puff sleeve, open back wedding separates with bow detail in front of a mustard colour backdrop

Two brides wearing puff sleeved wedding separates, one with hand painted gold illustrations of flowers by Bee Davies

Bride wearing sleek minimal wedding separates; a puff sleeve top and long maxi skirt. Next to neutral colour dried flowers

Gold calligraphy hand painted stationery reading 'your day your way'

Bride rocking sleek wedding separates next to a mustard and pink background with pink, yellow and neutral florals

Wedding flowers on plinths including pink and yellow poppies, roses, dried palms, dried ferns and citrus fruit

Bride with long flowing brown hair and neutral makeup wearing sheer puff sleeve wedding separates by Paper To Lace

Bride looking back to the camera and smiling, showing off open back and bow detail of wedding separates

Bride facing away with her hands in her wedding skirt pockets

Orange and peach colour poppies with dried flowers

Customised hand painted gold and silver floral illustrations on wedding skirts by Bee Davies

Hand drawn wedding stationery reading 'owning it' in gold calligraphy by Bee Davies

Two brides leaning on each other wearing matching Paper To Lace wedding separates with puff sleeves and long maxi skirt

Orange and peach poppy wedding floral installation by Boom Blooms with citrus fruit details

Bride sitting on the floor and laughing in her wedding separates by Paper To Lace

Minimal, retro inspired tablescape with gold, orange and mustard tones. Including citrus fruit centrepiece decoration and tapered candles

INSPIRATION & STYLING

We wanted to highlight the collaboration with Bee Davies who painted our wedding separates in her iconic style. Taking inspiration from the flowers used for the shoot to bring the two elements together. We love the idea that a bride would customise her outfit in this way. Bringing in elements of her own to perfectly reflect her style and personality. The flowers were the grounding element for the whole shoot. We kept referring back to them with the painting, make-up, hair and tablescaping. They helped drive the colour scheme as well as the sculptural arrangements.

WEDDING SEPARATES

Both models wore The Cirrus Top and Oslo Skirt combination from Paper to Lace. It was important for us to showcase the same outfit on two very different models, who both looked equally fabulous. Plus, who doesn't want pockets on their wedding outfit? Powder Blue Artistry created the make-up looks. Drawing from the metallics in the painting, she used a silvery gold eyeliner for one look, and a peachy/coral similar to the flowers on the other. Love Hair by Lou used some of the flowers in the model's hair, giving them a fresh yet ethereal vibe.

Bride wearing an embroidered mini skirt holding a bouquet of large pink dahlias, dried ferns and yellow craspedias

Bride wearing an orange and white fresh flower crown made up of poppies

Bride with afro hair wearing a floral headpiece made of fresh flowers including orange poppies

Orange and yellow dried and fresh flowers on mid century modern wedding decor with champagne coupes

Bride wearing simple Paper To Lace wedding separates with hand painted illustrations, wearing orange flowers in her hair

Bride wearing wedding separates of a white mini skirt with matching blazer, and a spaghetti strap bridal top

Champagne couples next to floral installation of dried flowers, poppies and craspedia

Bride wearing puff sleeve bridal separates holding a bouquet of pink flowers

70s wedding decor with fresh poppies and dried flowers, tapered candles and citrus fruits

Brides with fresh flower hair accessories, wearing puff sleeve and spaghetti strap bridal separates from Paper To Lace

Bride wearing bridal separates with pocket maxi skirt, and sheer puff sleeve top

Pink, orange and dried flower bouquet in front of a dusty pink background

Bride wearing fresh flowers in her afro, carrying a matching bouquet and wearing a puff sleeve wedding top

Pink, orange and yellow floral bouquet of poppies, dahlias and craspedia

Two brides laughing in front of 70s wedding decor with floral display, both wearing bridal separates from Paper To Lace

Autumnal colour tapered candles with orange, yellow and dried flower display

Wedding separates are so versatile, and can be altered to wear long after your big day.

We used Sand Studio, East London as a blank canvas to create our own story around. Tichea, from Carmela Weddings installed different spaces to each tell a different part of the story. The blousy florals by Boom Blooms were offset with geometric elements to keep it modern and fresh.
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Need more wedding separates in your life? We don't blame you. If you love the sleek simplicity of these gowns, check out these Halfpenny London separates. Not only that, if this cool colour scheme has caught your eye, you'll definitely want to see this LGBTQ retro 70s shoot.

Written by Georgia Gallant

Photographer: Sophie Lake |

Garments: Paper To Lace |

Stationery & Hand Painted Garment Illustrations: Bee Davies Illustration |

Florist: Boom Blooms |

Styling & Decor: Carmela Weddings |

Hair Stylist: Love Hair by Lou |

Makeup Artist: Powder Blue Artistry |

Models: Tashienna |

Models: Rachael |

Jewellery: Wolf & Moon |

Jewellery: Retrospective Jewellery |

Pink Velvet Chair: House of Twenty |

Venue: Sand Studio

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