An Essex Wedding - March/april 2021 (Issue 97)

A timeless look at how to style a beautifully botanical wedding Images courtesy of Beth Dowdell Photography W hen we saw the theme for this shoot – botanical and ethereal with a mythical touch – we could not resist! Dreamed up by Sabina Mahendran of Makeup by Sabina M, the light and airy Orangery at Downham Hall was the perfect setting for this enchanting scene. “The key elements that brought everything together were leafy and unstructured florals, the golden Midas crown and the fluid and romantic gowns,” Sabina says. “Paired with soft, glowing make-up and an effortless low bun, our bride looked like an ethereal fairy queen.” The classic green and white palette, accented with botanical elements, makes this a stunning big-day look… THE fairy que n 63 REGIONAL SHOOT