Summer fairytale wedding inspiration at Dover Hall in Virginia
Influenced by the intoxicating feel of late summer, this spectacular fairytale wedding inspiration shoot at Dover Hall in Virginia delivers elevated bridal fashion with elegant modern details. Featuring a billowing fireplace floral installation, European fine art details and two dreamy bridal gowns by Karen Sabag, the editorial is a creative collaboration from Virginia wedding photographer David Abel and design agency Lustre Theory.
The floral installation executed by Darling and Daughters is dripping with huge blousy pink and peach roses and seasonal fruits that help to conjure the very taste of late summer. The bridal gowns by Karen Sabag echoed the ethereal fairytale vibe — one with romantic floral feathers and sheer polka dot fabric, and the second featuring a sleek silhouette with pleated, flowing sleeves. The entire fairytale wedding shoot was inspired by the poem Jasmine by Cicely Mary Barker:
In heat of summer days
With sunshine all ablaze,
Here, here are cool green bowers,
Starry with Jasmine flowers;
Sweet-scented, like a dream
Of Fairyland they seem.
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Creative mind Kristin Shockley from Lustre Theory adds: "Following our peach and pink color scheme, the stationery pieces by Kurniawan Ho Wijaya are works of art showcasing three dimensional jasmine flowers with celestial stars and hand-painted fans. A unique hand painted piece of Dover Hall Estate makes this a special venue detail for any couple."
vendor details
Photography: David Abel | Design and styling: Lustre Theory | Retreat Hosts: David Abel and Lustre Theory | Flowers: Darling and Daughters | Venue: Dover Hall | Videography: Kathykins Creative | Hair: Flawless on Site | Make-up: Blush Tones | Model: Baylee Shearer | Gowns: Karen Sabag | Shoes: Stuart Weitzman | Rings: Aidah Jewelry | Stationery: Kurniawan Ho Wijaya
