It's Christmas Eve. It's the last working day of the week for many – we're all looking forward to tomorrow and I couldn't possibly leave you this week without featuring something seasonal and very very beautiful. And besides, with the absence of any snow {I reckon we're in for a white out n February!}, I have to content myself instead with beautiful, whimsical winter styled shoots.
These gorgeous images were captured by Manchester wedding photographer, Katy Lunsford, who collaborated with dress designer Charlotte Balbier and florist Laura Coleman. I was delighted when Katy asked if I would feature this photoshoot – I fell in love with the images having seen them on the Christmas card I received from Katy last week – so pretty. Floral headbands have been a big hit with stylish Brides this year and I adore how Laura Coleman has crafted a wintry style headpiece for this shoot, heart shaped wings made of twigs included! Katy goes into a little more detail…
"The shoot was a collaboration between Laura Coleman, Charlotte Balbier and I, with Charlotte initially suggesting a 'Winter Wonderland' shoot.
I was lucky enough to be invited to the launch of Charlotte Balbier's 'Candy Kisses' collection at Great John Street Hotel, and I spotted the lovely 'Dora' straightaway as I wanted an ethereal, romantic and magical look…"
Love My Dress Wedding Blog – Photography Copyright (c) 2011, Katy Lunsford
"I imagined flower fairies running barefoot through woodland, with wintry floral adornments. Part of the reason for the shoot was to create some images to use on my Christmas cards, so I wanted flowers that had a subtle Christmassy feel, and to fit with the flower-fairy theme, definitely an epic floral head-piece. Laura created the most gorgeous arrangements, including the stunning head-piece and pretty willow fairy-wings…"
"Eleanor was the perfect model, dancing about pixie-like in the woods, and even braving the cold barefoot!"
You can see more from the hugely talented Katy on Love My Dress here.
So much love to you all 🙂
Annabel xXx
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Creative Team Credits
Photographer ~ Katy Lunsford
Flowers ~ Laura Coleman Flowers
Model ~ Eleanor
Hair & Make-up ~ Clare Brinsmead
Dresses ~ Dora (woods), Clementine and Loveheart (short one) by Charlotte Balbier
Venue ~ Delamere Forest
Photography Assistant ~Adam Johnson, ARJ Photography