A same-sex Labyrinth-inspired wedding shoot that moves the stars for no one #Wedding Porn#fantasy wedding#lesbian weddings#LGBTQ#movies#styled shoot#uk October 2 2018 | Catherine Clark bijouxandbits Photos by: Lex Fleming Photography Photos by Lex Fleming Photography The power of voodoo! This Labyrinth wedding inspiration shoot combines the fantasy of a fairyland wedding with the reality of an English Tudor castle backdrop. Florals with glass globes and touches of ultra-violet, a gingerbread maze wedding cake, a modern take on Sarah's fantasy ball gown, light-up shoes, styling with owl feathers, clocks, and masks, as well as bubbling custom cocktails inspired by the bog of eternal stench. Here's a little bit from the dress designer, Felicity Westmacott, on how it all came about… As a child of the 1980s, the film Labyrinth was a core part of my film experience growing up. Not only is it a beautiful film with gorgeous visuals and effects but it's an empowering story about female resilience, a rare thing amongst so many romantic princess films back then. With the underlying story of female empowerment, nothing seemed more right than to start with the idea of a female couple, styling one after Sarah in her amazing fantasy ball dress and the other after David Bowie's Jareth in all his elfin glory, but both updated and with a modern twist. I designed the Sarah dress with removable sleeves and overskirt, giving her options to change her look. We wanted two main backgrounds for our shoot, the maze for atmosphere and the gorgeous paneled interior to echo the ball scene from the film. As home to Anne Boleyn, Hever Castle is famous for its long history with all the traditional elements one could desire from a castle wedding venue: a moat, drawbridge, battlements, maze, and beautiful gardens. How you turn my world, you precious thing. Are you ready to see this Labyrinth-inspired wedding shoot? This Labyrinth wedding of two ladies is already a cult classic with us Emma and Rebecca's Labyrinth wedding took place in Mesnes Park in Wigan, UK. From the music (Magic Dance!) to the costumes (just wait until you see the goblins and fireys… Read More Labyrinth wedding inspiration: this IS the babe with the power This month is the 30th (holy shit!) anniversary of one of my all-time favorite movies, Labyrinth. Is anyone seeing the movie in theaters? If not, I'll do you one better.… Read More Vendors Photography: Lex Fleming Photography • Dress: Felicity Westmacott, bespoke wedding dressmaker • Planner/stylist: Laura Devine, Devine Bride • Headpiece: McFayden Millinery • Hair and makeup: Moira Borg and Ann-Marie Lawson • Gingerbread labyrinth: Maid of Gingerbread • Watercolour clock stationery designs: London Wedding Stationery • Calligraphy: Smitten with Ink • Cocktails: Lucy Barrow of Mix and Twist Bartending • Floral design: Green and Envy • Shoes: Elusive Rabbit • Venue: Hever Castle in Kent • Jewellery: The Great Frog Gallery This slideshow requires JavaScript. Reporter Name * Reporter Email * Original text Enter the original text here. Edited text* Enter your suggested copyedit here. Notes You can add a note for the editor here. * Required information. Fix Typo Catherine Clark Catherine Clark is Offbeat Bride's Senior Editor. In her spare time she loiters at her local library, makes art, watches movies en masse, plays video and tabletop games, poorly cooks healthy things, cuddles with her feline fur baby, and blogs at BijouxandBits.com. @enidjcoleslaw @bijouxandbits @bijouxandbits PREVIOUS This intimate French-American wedding of two pilots had an unforgettable ceremony entrance NEXT Which of these stunning types of wedding bands would your partner rock? (pun intended) Show/Hide comments [ 11 ] Wow, just WOW!! Labyrinth was my faborite movie growing up (who am I kidding, it still is my favorite!), and this shoot is what dreams are made of… I better up my dress-making game to create my own labyrinth inspired gown for my own eventual masquerade wedding. Love the idea of the removeavle sleeves and overskirt. Convertible clothing is my THING! ? Reply (Now I’ll have the Labyrinth soundtrack stuck in my head all day…that’s a good way to start a Tuesday!) Reply Just wow. Holy super duper wow. I mean, how did someone dream this up. Incredible. Clapping. Reply Gorgeous and creative and wonderful! I'm squealing internally in my office. 😀 Reply Holy gorgeousness! If anyone has leads on where those boots are from, let me know! I absolutely need them in my life. Reply hey, dress designer from the shoot here, the boots were 'models own' as they say, in this case from Marks and Spencer, but I don't know how long ago, or if they are still available! Reply Still something to go on, thanks! Reply Designer: "This photoshoot is about female empowerment" Also designer: Makes invitations say "Mr and Mrs Husbandname Lastname" ? Reply Hi, the dress designer and shoot instigator here. I did not create the invitations, but in the stationary designers' defence that's probably just her standard format from a template design someplace, not her own words. But I agree, unfortunate placement. Reply Everything is gorgeous! Such creativity and attention to detail! I'm blown away, really. I hope these lovely newlyweds have plenty of beauty, joy, and magic in their lives together. <3 Reply Insanely, mind-blowingly gorgeous! I'm totally dead from the labyrinth-esque glitz and glamour! Beautiful couple! Health and happiness to you both! Reply Join the conversation Cancel Reply Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Sign me up for your offbeat awesomeness newsletter! No-drama comment policy Part of what makes the Offbeat Empire different is our commitment to civil, constructive commenting. Make sure you're familiar with our no-drama comment policy. Biz owners & wedding bloggers Please just use your real name in your comment, not your business name or blog title. Our comments are not the place to pimp your website. If you want to promote your stuff on Offbeat Bride, join us as an advertiser instead.
Wow, just WOW!! Labyrinth was my faborite movie growing up (who am I kidding, it still is my favorite!), and this shoot is what dreams are made of… I better up my dress-making game to create my own labyrinth inspired gown for my own eventual masquerade wedding. Love the idea of the removeavle sleeves and overskirt. Convertible clothing is my THING! ? Reply
(Now I’ll have the Labyrinth soundtrack stuck in my head all day…that’s a good way to start a Tuesday!) Reply
Holy gorgeousness! If anyone has leads on where those boots are from, let me know! I absolutely need them in my life. Reply
hey, dress designer from the shoot here, the boots were 'models own' as they say, in this case from Marks and Spencer, but I don't know how long ago, or if they are still available! Reply
Designer: "This photoshoot is about female empowerment" Also designer: Makes invitations say "Mr and Mrs Husbandname Lastname" ? Reply
Hi, the dress designer and shoot instigator here. I did not create the invitations, but in the stationary designers' defence that's probably just her standard format from a template design someplace, not her own words. But I agree, unfortunate placement. Reply
Everything is gorgeous! Such creativity and attention to detail! I'm blown away, really. I hope these lovely newlyweds have plenty of beauty, joy, and magic in their lives together. <3 Reply
Insanely, mind-blowingly gorgeous! I'm totally dead from the labyrinth-esque glitz and glamour! Beautiful couple! Health and happiness to you both! Reply