Wild and Natural Bronte-esque Bridal Inspiration with Kate Beaumont Bridal Gowns

Anyone who visits Love My Dress needs to know, if they don’t already, that we’re a huge supporter of  independent bridal fashion designers – and they don’t come much more talented by Sheffield based designer, Kate Beaumont.

We’ve been sharing Kate’s work for a number of years now -the love affair started out after we shared Kate’s own wedding here on these much loved wedding blog pages. From the blustery cliffs at Flamborough Head, a range of artists from Yorkshire have collaborated to bring drama and a Bronte-esque aesthetic to Kate Beaumont’s gowns from her new range.

The concept – born from the creative hive at Jenn Edwards Artistry – was to create a dramatic look to withstand the elements on the cliff face by the North Sea. It is by no means an accident to make hair look this gorgeous in almost gale force winds. Make-up artist Natalie Manlove mirrors textures of the landscape with cracked gold leaf and painted freckles. To tie in the layers of textures, we were very lucky to have Grey Suit Clay on board who created the most stunning speckled dinnerware. You can see more of Kate Beaumont’s work here on Love My Dress. Enjoy!

Images by Maytree Photography

A warm and feminine contrast to the topography of this brooding landscape has been created by Justine of Kesali Flower Studio. Delicate florals have been foraged and home grown for the bouquet and table setting.

Last but not least are the stunning gowns from Kate Beaumont. The silk and lace dance in the wind and create a wispy and romantic aesthetic for an adventurous bride.

The Iris gown is created from a beautifully draping French lace, part-lined with ivory silk – cut on the bias to drape smoothly across the body. Featuring a cut-out sheer lace inverted V back, sheer lace shoulders and capped sleeves, this panelled design is super-flattering.

The oyster colour of Amaryllis’s heavy weight silk-satin was the perfect tone for the palette of this beach shoot. Amaryllis is an effortlessly sophisticated halter neck gown, made from luxurious crepe backed satin which flows beautifully over the body. Worn with a lace-trimmed cape – a delicious and unexpected alternative to a veil.

Hollyhock is made from a striking floral French lace, lined with the palest pink silk, but left sheer at the back and sleeves. The gathered lace skirt creates a delicate, bohemian bridal look.

For those new to the world of hand-crafted dinnerware, we would like to introduce the exclusive range from Grey Suit Clay. The Curve Collection from Grey Suit Clay is wheelthrown in a creamy toned, finely speckled stoneware clay, and is designed as a celebration of softness.

The smoothly curved forms are sprayed with a blush of three different glazes in subtle peachy pink, ‘nude’ tones and finished with a gloss and matte transparent blend to give a delicate, all over satin sheen – each piece is unique in its finish.