When artist Paula Shepherd , owner of The Fancy Dress Lodge (!!) in Winslow, decided to open her home as a wedding venue, she knew that a photo shoot to celebrate was in order. With the help of accessories designer Aria Sandis from A Little Bit Of Sparkle , she got to planning a shoot quirky enough to suit the eclectic space. “How about a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party with a slightly insane twist?” they thought.
“We put together a team of exceptional talent for this shoot”, wrote Aria. “It needed to be extraordinary because the venue is so original and spectacular. Paula is an artist and as created what can only be described as a marriage between the worlds of Marie Antoinette and Alice in Wonderland within her house. We didn’t touch the house decor at all – everything you see in the pictures is exactly how the house usually is. We didn’t need any props!”
Diamonds and Sparkles Events .
Supporting Cast:
Photography Credit: Frank Millar Diamonds and Sparkles Events A Little Bit Of Sparkle Crystal Bouquets Boutique Signature Flowers Sugar & Lace Cake Company Make Up Artist Boutique Harriet Bartley
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