Stunning Charlotte | A real Halfpenny London bride
Our gorgeous bride Charlotte tied the knot in a fabulous West-meets-East-London “mashup”. The couple started with a formal Catholic ceremony in Knightsbridge followed by a warehouse party in the Docklands and some classic Routemasters in between!
Having been under the impression that a designer dress was out of her reach, Charlotte was lucky enough to find her fabulous, feathered Francis dress in one of our sample sales.
“I hadn’t done any [wedding dress shopping]! I was convinced a designer dress was out of my budget and was searching for a high street dress. The only designer I had considered breaking this rule for was Halfpenny, because I loved how original her dresses were, and her line of ‘vintage inspired for the modern bride’ really resonated with me in terms of what I was looking for.
A bridesmaid who knew how easily I succumb to peer pressure forwarded me the sample sale email, so I immediately booked an appointment thinking that ,even if I couldn’t afford a dress, I would get to enjoy at least one experience of trying on beautiful dresses and see what suits me! Even though it was a sample sale appointment the staff were so nice and helpful and efficient, though they never rushed me. The boutique is beautiful too! I had already seen and loved some of the dresses that featured feathers but had no idea if there would be any in the sample sale, so I was seriously happy when my bridesmaid nabbed the last one. I loved it because it was classic with a bit of edge, and so comfortable! I really didn’t want a dress I would be fiddling with all day or couldn’t dance in.”
The dress fit Charlotte perfectly from the first time she tried it and only needed very minor alterations and it looked incredible on the day paired with her gorgeous veil. She wore a small, gold feather clip and a navy blue velvet ribbon in her hair, and her nanny’s locket. The bold, wild looking flowers were by Petal & Pot and I love the bright colours which match the bridesmaids’ dresses.
Congratulations to the newlyweds! we wish you every happiness in your new lives together!
Love,
Kate & the Halfpennys xxx
Images by Kat Hill
Video by Tynegate Films