Ready to indulge in some Monday inspiration? This exquisite showcase by Irish duo Pearl and Shane is super stylish, beauteous, poetic and full of swoon-worthy details to make you go, “Ooh la la”.
The shoot features some great pieces from Bonzie Designs – an Irish independent design label with romantic vintage appeal that utilizes modern technologies and centuries old techniques.
Pamela from Vintage Bride also added to the gorgeous fashion seen here by sourcing beautiful and delicate Edwardian tea dresses, which she painstakingly restored to their former glory just in time for the shoot.
We can’t decide which of these headpieces is our favorite. Which could you see yourself wearing on your big day?
From her Moth and BayLeaf studio in Cork City, Lisa created a selection of precious, unique and eccentric headpieces for the shoot. All her designs are created using a mix of vintage and new materials, organic feathers and inorganic reproductions.
Shane and Pearl definitely have a knack for creating stunning work. We can only hope they’ll collaborate once more! We absolutely adore the handcrafted voguish sort of antiquarian charm depicted in these photos. So much inspiration to pull from this shoot!
A little added bonus – a moving picture of the shoot by Rodolphe of Best Day Productions!
Thank you Pearl, Shane + Team!
Photography: Shane of Aspect Photography / Shoot Production & Styling: Pearl of Pearl & Godiva / Venue: Ballynatray Estate / Makeup: Kate Rose Crean / Hair: Lady Pearl’s / Handmade Clothing: Bonzie Designs / Vintage Clothing: Vintage Bride / Accessories: Moth and BayLeaf, Antoinette O’Mahony, Amity (shoes), Alice Halliday (lace belts & sweet pea ring) / Flowers + floral headpiece: Hanako / Cake + Macarons: The Cake Stand / Tarts + Buns + Catering: Eunice Power / Stationary: Green Owl Workshop / Table decor + accessories via Etsy: Ynasbridal (peacock fan), Pom Queen (pom poms), Sepia Smiles (i love you card and petal confetti and for you doily tag), Little White Boutique (burlap cutlery holders ), Prince Design UK (lace ceramic hearts and bird) / Models: Ayoola Smart,Alaine & Tom, Sarah
28 comments
WOW….this shoot is incredible, one of the best I have seen in a LONG time. So much attention to detail, very pretty and whimsical, yet very funky at the same time. Superb work from this whole team, huge congratulations on an amazing shoot, you must all be very proud. Michelle x
Stunning shoot!! However, what about all of the dishware? The vendor/company wasn’t listed. Do you happen to know the brand or if its a variety, did they say where they acquired all of the tea cups/saucers/pots etc? Thanks!!
fun shoot, though some of those hairstyles make me think of bellatrix lestrange from harry potter
Hi Rachel!
Great question! You can get more info about the styling and vintage china from Pearl of Pearl & Godiva. They have an exquisite collection of stylish vintage and antique pieces to choose from.
http://www.pearlandgodiva.com/contact-us.php
Thank you for all your lovely comments folks. Pearl and Shane did an amazing job producing the shoot. We were chuffed to be involved. Special thanks to 100LayerCake for sharing our work with the world.
Enjoy. xxx
Bonzie
What a great shoot. I love the bridesmaids flapper style dresses and the use of peacock feathers .m.v.b
Lovely dress
Breathtaking – literally. Wow.
loving all those dresses. also love the detail of the stacked blue teacups. very pretty.
Wow, what a stunning shoot and how delight was I to realise it was all based in Cork!!!
Great to see some Irish talent showcasing new and beautiful ideas for the wedding industry in Ireland, congratulations to all involved!
Always something magic from Pearl&Godiva and Shane!
This is absolutely exquisite. Best shoot I’ve seen in forever.
Wow! Truly amazing pictures. I would agree with Josie…. certainly the best shoot I have seen in quite some time. Great work!
I love that ball gown, side tiered dress! It’s perfect.
Thanks for the “little added bonus.” Best Day Productions” gives one a real glimpse into the art of cinematography.
I’ve been waiting to see this shoot and it doesn’t disappoint! Fantastic work from all involved! This shoot reads like a beautiful story and it’s fantastic that it’s Irish!
Oh my ~ absolutely stunning!
amazing video!! and love that song too…
Delighted to see the best of Irish on 100 Layer Cake! Congrats guys!
Amazing!!!
Such a lovely inspiration! So strong feeling in this whole post!
Just gorgeous.
I don’t even know where to start—I love EVERYTHING. The victorian tea dresses are my particular favorite–they’ve been so beautifully restored!
absolutely *blush*
thanks for the flattery……
what an amazing team ye all were to work with….
LOve
PearL
oh wow! Just stunning. Love the mood of the pictures, the emotino, the head pieces and the teacups. Beautifully executed!
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Magnifique!!!!!!!!
I was so flattered to be asked to contribute some paper goods for this shoot. Everything about it is amazingly beautiful and to be part of this along with Bonzie and all the other amazing talent is wonderful . Thanks again to Pearl from http://www.pearlandgodiva.com for this opportunity.I must say that anything from Ireland exudes class and style – this photo shoot is proof. To be featured on one of my absolute favourite blogs is wonderful too xox