Your London Wedding - Page number 67 - May/June 2021 (Issue 77)

This collaborative shoot artfully fuses contemporary design with a historic London venue Images courtesy of Gyan Gurung Photography I nspired by the beauty and ambience of Baroque still-life paintings, this collaborative shoot was the brainchild of London wedding planner and stylist Martha Tobyn of Anemone, Royal Museum’s Greenwich and Gyan Gurung Photography. Steeped in history, the 17 th -century Queen’s House was the perfect backdrop, with its original features, modern interiors and contemporary art. “I wanted it to feel like the curated set up for a painting,” Martha explains. “It’s an artistic moment that we’ve just stepped into: a strategically placed plinth, a considered drape of fabric, an urn spilling with flowers.” Layers of texture combined with a palette full of rich colours and luxe details brought this design to life. The tablescape is a particularly magical unity of classical and contemporary design; wild floral arrangements, textured linens, antique brass vessels and rustic crockery are juxtaposed with shiny gold flatware, delicate stationery and chic glassware. “When it came to bridal looks we wanted to inspire the contemporary London bride,” Martha explains. “For the less traditional, Charlie Brear has designed the sexy and stylish gold dress. Of course, the modern Baroque bride wouldn’t be without her statement jewellery and accessories: giant pearls, shiny gold and a more-is-more attitude.” 67 REGIONAL SHOOT Modern Baroque