Your North East Wedding - Sep/Oct 2019 (Issue 34)

EXCLUSIVE SHOOT 27 THE VENUE “Newcastle Castle is the perfect setting to create pure beauty,” says the venue’s Ruth Small. “Combining heritage and an industrial past with heavenly spirit and a splash of pride, it’s the ideal place to tie the knot in. From the iconic views from the rooftop to the exquisite Norman Chapel, the Castle provides unlimited opportunities to create the most stunning images.” H APPY E VER A FTER Let this exclusive shoot at Newcastle Castle inspire you to live your own real-life fairytale THE PHOTOGRAPHY “Newcastle Castle was the perfect venue, with character and history pouring from its walls,” says wedding photographer Vicky Shaw. “I knew early on the tones and colours I wanted to incorporate, with dresses that showcased a bold but feminine feel. We wanted statement images, and we weren’t afraid to use show-stopping pieces to make an impact.” THE DRESSES “When I heard about the theme, the obvious choice was my new Linzistar Veil Cape worn over a stretch satin dress,” says award-winning designer Bex Lombard-Earl. “I also supplied my signature Fleur gown, complete with fringe hem and beaded appliqué front. I also added a rose gold sparkly belt and teamed it with a hand-ombre veil.” THE WEDDING PLANNING “As soon as the photographer approached me to support the shoot, I knew the perfect venue to bring the celestial theme alive,” says wedding planner Michelle Jones. “Newcastle Castle has a surprise each way you turn, and the light really provokes a different mood around each corner.”