Wedding Inspiration – Rose of a Different Colour

I am delighted to have been a contributor to an inspirational wedding editorial, A Rose of  Different Colour, which was featured in the January edition of Ireland’s premier glossy magazine, Image. Victorian splendour meets modern eccentricity was the theme, with concept and styling by the talented Kate O’Dowd of Love and Gatherings.

Kate sent me through a design brief which incorporated Victorian style patterned fabric and vintage tableware alongside ultra-modern and vibrant floral centrepieces…probably one of my most exciting briefs to date!

The editorial was shot in the surroundings of the exclusive 5 star Castle Leslie hotel by talented photographer Paula O’Hara. Kate’s vision came to life in the gorgeous vintage-meets-modern tablescapes with contemporary florals by Holly of The Rosehip and Berry and modern stationery by Rome and Jules.

The colours and vibrancy of the florals were echoed in the use of real fruit as a decorative element.

And for the cake…I was probably most decisive about this cake design than for any other photoshoot I have done! I took inspiration from the pretty scalloped edge of the napkins, turning it into a striking statement on the cake which was of complementary colour.

Pink sugar roses, red anthurium lilies and sugar fruits echoed the bold yet soft florals of the tablescapes. (Unfortunately due to humidity my red sugar anthurium lilies succumbed to moisture and had to be replaced last minute with some beautiful fresh red roses…a testament to how sometimes things don’t go according to plan but can still work out in the end!)

Fashion was equally an eclectic mix of folk style dresses or pretty, modern and glamorous gowns. 

Cheers to Kate, Paula and all the amazing suppliers who came together for this inspiring shoot for the modern bride!
PHOTOGRAPHER: Paula O’Hara; STYLING: Love and Gatherings; VENUE: Castle Leslie; FLORALS: The Rosehip and Berry; STATIONERY: Rome and Jules Bespoke; MAKEUP: Orlaith Shore; HAIR: Lisa Babikian

For more of my wedding cake designs don’t forget to view my portfolio!

Suzanne x