If you are in the early stages of planning your wedding and looking for bridal inspiration that feels elegant, considered, modern and yet vintage inspired at the same time, you are going to love this editorial.
Stephanie Mitchell, the founder and designer behind Wilderness Bride, headed to the glorious Capesthorne Hall in Cheshire with photographer Georgina Harrison and a wonderfully talented team of creative suppliers to shoot this beautiful editorial, offering a first glimpse into her upcoming Persephone collection.
Georgina’s photography was captured across digital and 35mm film, and the results are beautiful. Georgina shoots weddings across both formats too, and her work is both a must see and highly recommended by Love My Dress.
Whether you are a Wilderness Bride, have your heart set on a beautiful country house venue, whether you are searching for styling inspiration or still looking for your wedding photographer, this beautiful collection of images will inspire you. We are enormously proud to share the work of this talented team, and we hope you love it as much as we do.
Words by bridal stylist, Stephanie at Wilderness Bride follow.
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This romantic editorial was created at the magnificent Capesthorne Hall by Stephanie, founder and designer of Wilderness Bride, offering an early glimpse into the world of the upcoming Persephone collection, a collection centred on transformation and feminine strength. It was a truly collaborative day filled with creativity, and we are deeply grateful to every supplier and team member who helped bring the vision to life.
The collection explores the myth of Persephone as a psychological journey, the transformation of a woman from maiden to sovereign. In mythology, Persephone is taken to the underworld yet emerges with a new sense of power and identity. She lives between two worlds: six months with her mother Demeter in spring and six months as queen of the underworld beside Hades through autumn and winter.
This idea of duality, innocence and power, softness and strength, became the creative foundation for the gowns and the visual narrative of the shoot. The designs reflect a woman stepping into her own authority while still retaining a sense of romance and delicacy.
Styling & Creative Direction
As the Persephone collection is still in development, this editorial allowed us to photograph existing designs while visually exploring the atmosphere of the new collection. The shoot was planned to capture the softness of early spring light, echoing Persephone’s return to the world above.
Model Fern’s striking red hair inspired a palette of soft blush tones and warm neutrals. She was styled with blush court shoes and delicate accessories, including a veil adorned with blush and ivory beaded lace.
Vintage influence remains central to Wilderness Bride designs, particularly drawing inspiration from the silhouettes and elegance of the 1930s and 1940s. This influence can be seen in the refined cuts and timeless shapes featured throughout the editorial.
Floral design was intentionally understated and sophisticated. The arrangements were light and slightly deconstructed to create a sense of movement and softness, avoiding anything overly heavy. The aim was to evoke the feeling of early spring florals, romantic and a little wistful.
The tablescape continued this aesthetic with a classic, clean approach that felt refined without being overly ornate. Stationery by linhay Press was beautifully letter-pressed and minimal, allowing the craftsmanship and timeless design to speak for itself. A breathtaking seven-tier cake created by Lucy added a striking centrepiece to the shoot, with intricate detailing that complemented the elegant atmosphere of the editorial.
The Creative Team
The team was carefully curated from talented creatives within the wedding industry who share a love for thoughtful design and collaboration.
Photographer Georgina Harrison brought the concept to life through her editorial eye and exceptional understanding of light, perfectly translating the brief into a series of atmospheric and fashion-led images. Videography was captured by Harrison, ensuring the day was documented both visually and cinematically.
Capesthorne Hall were incredibly welcoming hosts, providing wonderful support throughout the day. The team ensured everything ran smoothly and made the entire experience a pleasure for everyone involved. We were also fortunate to have beautiful weather and soft natural light, which perfectly complemented the romantic mood of the editorial.
Capesthorne Hall were incredibly welcoming hosts, providing wonderful support throughout the day. The team ensured everything ran smoothly and made the entire experience a pleasure for everyone involved.
Capesthorne Hall were incredibly welcoming hosts, providing wonderful support throughout the day. The team ensured everything ran smoothly and made the entire experience a pleasure for everyone involved.
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Founder of Love My Dress, podcaster and editor, Annabel lives in rural North Yorkshire with her husband and business partner Philip, their two daughters, one at university and one aged 15, and a lively menagerie of furry hounds. She loves photography, meditation, long walks, being outdoors and star gazing. She also has a slightly unexpected obsession with blockchain and market analysis, studying price charts and patterns and has a deep fascination with market psychology. Annabel is known for her integrity, trust and advocacy within the wedding industry, values that underpin both her editorial voice and professional relationships. Alongside her work on Love My Dress, she also supports Philip in running the family’s sustainable flower farm and floral design business, Moonwind Flowers.
