Stunning Rebecca | A real Halfpenny London bride
Beautiful bride Rebecca and her gorgeous hubby, Miles, were married on the 6th October 2019 at Trinity Buoy Wharf in London following a legal ceremony the month previously. Having already had their legal wedding a month before, the couple were able to enjoy a personalised ceremony on their wedding day. Being a mixed heritage wedding, Rebecca and Miles knew they wanted to show off all the vibrant colours the Nigerian culture had to offer and still enjoy traditional elements of a western wedding. It’s a Nigerian tradition to have more than one outfit change as well as having family members and close friends wear “Aso Ebi” (traditional colours/fabric) showing that they are part of the family. I adore how Rebecca incorporated her wedding dress into this tradition!
“Finding a dress wasn’t quite as simple as I thought it’d be. At the beginning I thought I wanted something quite ethereal, tulle, some sparkle. I enjoyed the experience of trying on with my Mum and Aunty, but when I was in those dresses, although they were beautiful, I just didn’t feel like myself, I felt like I was wearing a costume. When I started to think about my personal style things got a bit easier. I’m tall (5ft 11) and because my hair is very red and curly I don’t usually wear flounce or lace and sparkles because I feel like they clash – I’m more of a simple with a twist person. So when I started looking at Halfpenny London I knew that was more my vibe. I actually went to my first appointment at their beautiful shop in Woburn walk on my own. That sounds a bit sad but it was actually really helpful to just go and pick out what I liked and just my own opinion. There were so many of Kate’s designs I could’ve gone for but I ended up going for the Cheryl dress in blush, a 30s Hollywood style column with a small pooling train and halter neck. It had serious Greek Goddess/Hedy Lamarr in Ziegfeld Girl vibes. The fabric was gorgeous, like liquid gold (and it got the rare Dad seal of approval when he came to the second appointment with my Mum). I hope I’ll actually get a chance to wear it again sometime soon as its not what I’d call typically “bridal”. It was also a narrow enough silhouette for me to be able to add my Aso Ebi over the top of it which was perfect.”
These gorgeous images by Andrew Brannan Photography are so full of love. They really capture the excitement and joy of the day. See the full gallery over on Whimsical Wonderland Weddings here.
I’m so thrilled that Rebecca came to see us and found her dream dress in our Cheryl gown. Huge congratulations to the happy couple.
Love,
Kate & the Halfpennys xxx
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