Today I am absolutely thrilled to share a fabulous Australian Collaborative Bridal Shoot with luxury, beauty, realism and a dash of Hollywood Glamour.
The shoot was organised by Linda Leigh Davey of No.9 Bridal Couture, and images were captured by Jason Tey.
Linda shares the inspiration behind this Bridal Shoot,
“The shoot was inspired by Hollywood glamour and its elements, but also to raise the profile of independent designers.”
“It was about luxury, beauty, realism and making a connection to the Australian Market, and beyond.”
“Villa Kula is a luxury, high end tent company based in Perth but travel worldwide, and we were thrilled and fortunate that they suggested their venue to us for any photoshoots, it is an amazing company with areas set up in different styles, and perfect for this Bridal Shoot.”
“I also knew immediately that the Lilian Halo by HF Couture would sit perfectly with my gold slinky gown.”
About the Collaborative Team –
The Designer
Winner of the ‘Best Wedding Dress Designer’ title at the UK’s prestigious Wedding Industry Awards 2012, Linda Davey of No.9 Bridal Couture has attracted discerning customers from all over the UK which has included a royal wedding guest amongst her clientele.
Now based in Perth, Western Australia, No.9 is available for commissions from brides to be, mothers of the bride, wedding and special occasion guests, as well as attendees of other glittering events.
Inspired by Oscar winner Edith Head, costume designer to Hollywood film stars Grace Kelly, Elizabeth Taylor and Audrey Hepburn among others, Linda believes a gown should incorporate elegance and sophistication but above all a design hand crafted to flatter her client’s body shape to fit her perfectly.
The Venue
Villa Kula is a stand out event design company who create extraordinary customized event spaces for a discerning local and international clientele.
Using their unique collection of bespoke furniture and luxury tents VK produce truly out of the ordinary permanent and ‘pop up’ installations for exclusive private residences, established venues and leading hotels all over the world.
Villa Kula’s extensive range of luxury hire items include stylish collections of lounge, bar & dining furniture for interior and exterior settings as well as breath taking poolside cabanas, garden tents and Royal canvas villas.
With over 20 years collective experience in design, hospitality & event management VK’s event styling team will ensure, whatever the occasion – intimate garden party, luxury marquee wedding or corporate gala for upward of 1000 VIP guests, your custom setting will be utterly sublime and unforgettable.
The Photographer
Jason Tey is a Photographer based in Perth, Australia.
He has always loved Art, and would visit galleries and museums to see art through the ages.
He studied Art History and Music in high school and did fine art (Oil Painting) as one of his TEE subjects.
In university, he chose to study Engineering where he left all the Art and Music behind and in the last three years, but found photography as a foray back into that world as well as a creative outlet.
But of all the things he could shoot, he is primarily interested in people.
He loves the mix of emotion and storytelling so that’s what you’ will see in his work.
He is particularly passionate about Weddings as he believes that marriage is the closest representation to Jesus Christ and the Church on earth and hence it is VALUABLE.
The Accessories
Jane of HF Couture is based in Church Fenton in Yorkshire, England.
HF Couture is the creation of Jane Hardman-Ferris.
She has been designing and creating bespoke tiaras, headdresses, jewellery and accessories for over five years.
Her designs are inspired from the vintage age of fashion and jewellery.
She uses pieces of vintage jewellery to create truly unique pieces for the bridal and fashion market.
The likes of Miriam Haskell, Stanley Hagler, Dior and Schiaparelli and others have inspired her creations. Jane is always looking for new inspirations and has included forms from the natural world into some of her designs.
Tamara Harrison also supplied some other stunning accessories to the Shoot.
Tamara grown up in creative surroundings and made her first piece of jewellery as a child (think huge Fimo earrings!) but the real passion came when her Nana passed and she received her tin of buttons.
It inspired in her a desire to show off these treasures and keep her Nan close to her heart.
She experimented with various styles that would showcase, not only the buttons, but other beads, bits and bobs.
After many, many hours perfecting the technique the woven pieces were born.
After making one for herself in every colour and being stopped in the street by people wanting to know where she got her necklace, the Tamara Harrison Design business was born.
Beauty
Belinda Grace is a make up artist based in Perth, Western Australia who is constantly researching and studying the art of Makeup Artistry and Design.
Her career is now flowing forward with editorial work and she holds a passion for working with fashion and catwalk work.
Kaz and Montana Dejesus – A make up and hairstyling team based in Perth.
Cherie Nicole is a fully qualified home based make-up artist & hairstylist who specialises in bridal make-up and hair.
Thank you so much to the fantastic collaborative team in Perth for sharing this exquisite Bridal Shoot.
The Australian Wedding market is very lucky to have previously UK based Linda in their midst creating such stunning designs, and Brides could not choose a better designer to entrust with creating a Dress for their very special day.
The shoot also showcases some fantastic wedding industry talent in the Perth area to capture and create the perfect look, image or location for a wonderful wedding day.
The UK is also very fortunate to retain the talents of HF Couture, who although based in Yorkshire ships all around the world as she does with some of Linda’s lovely clients.
A collaboration made in heaven…
Shoot Credits
Bridal and Evening Gowns – No.9 Bridal Couture
Photography – Jason Tey Photography
Hair and make up – Kaz and Montana Dejesus, Belinda Grace and Cherie Nicole
Accessories – Tamara Harrison Designs
Accessories – HF Couture Accessories (Gold slinky dress only, ‘Lilian Halo’ and full length veil with the ruffle bottom gown.)
Location – Villa Kula
Comments
linda Davey
January 22, 2014Thank you, Alison, Perth is a big city yet a small town. The most isolated on the planet. Such a superb collaboration of talent including UK HF Couture. I LOVE being involved with this team!!