Incredible Game of Thrones Styled Bridal Shoot!

Game of Thrones is, for me, the best thing to come to television. Ever. And being in the wedding business, my eye is constantly caught by all the styling and fashion and how it could translate into bridal. I started a Game of Thrones styled shoot mood board, immediately!

When I began chatting with Jay Anderson, it was clear this show was a shared obsession! I love Jay’s style of photography, and so he was just the perfect person to tentatively see if he’d be up for it. It was a resounding yes, and the planning began to take on a wonderful shape as Jay and I brought in suppliers we knew would bring it all to realisation just perfectly.

The dresses from Heart Aflutter were perfect for each character we had chosen: Sansa bride wore Dunaway by Elizabeth Dye, Margaery bride wore Ginny by Chaviano Couture, and Danaerys bride wore Heart of Gold by Claire La Faye.

The flowers and the moss made reference to the glamour and also the rustic elements of the show. The glamour being echoed in those shimmery chair covers and sequin tablecloths.

The hair was astounding. Louise worked magic on creating the styles that pinpointed which character each bride represented. The hair was probably the closest match to actual details from the show itself.

For the make-up, I sent Amy some very avant-garde looks (colours in odd places on the face, obvious and in-your-face metallics, etc.), and she did a fantastic job of interpreting these for a more bridal look without losing any of the boldness. I’m over the moon with how the shoot looks. We didn’t want a cheesy replica of the show; we wanted nods towards the styling. And thanks to everyone, this happened. So proud.

Jay Anderson Photography

Erin contacted me about a styled shoot after a discussion of our love of the Game of Thrones TV series and how beautiful the costumes worn by three of the main female characters were.

What we wanted to achieve from the shoot, and how we envisioned it, was for it to be a bridal shoot first and foremost, with the styling as reference to the beauty in Game of Thrones. We didn’t want to produce a straight replica, but something that brides and grooms could get inspiration from. So with that brief outlined, we contacted a few of our favourite suppliers whose products and work would fit into the style of the shoot.

What we achieved was exactly what I first imagined it to be, and photographing this shoot was amazing with wonderful, creative suppliers and models.

Beverley Edmondson Millinery

I was first approached by photographer Jay Anderson through a Facebook group for London-based wedding professionals. I was drawn to be involved by the unusual theme. I knew I had some headpieces that would work well already, but it also gave me the chance to make some new pieces that I wouldn’t usually get the opportunity to make. The shoot took place just after my busiest period, Royal Ascot, but I managed to squeeze in a few new pieces especially for it.

I love the rustic yet opulent styling in Game of Thrones, and it allowed me to see a number of different mediums to create the headpieces. Some of the filigree headpieces were made from a mixture of real lace and 3D printed lace and thermoplastics then encrusted with Swarvoski crystals. Another was made from the feathers from a whole pheasant wing.

Unfortunately, I was unable to attend the shoot myself, so I sent off a large box of goodies to the stylist, Erin from Way Out Wedding, who then selected the pieces to use on the day. The end result is just beautiful; the soft fine art photography and the projections against the very rustic natural feel of the venue and floristry sits so well with the more dramatic accessories and hairstyles.