For those of you in the United States, Downton Abbey Season 5 begins tonight. I know I know, season 5 has been around for a while, you Brits are so lucky.
But here, we’re just beginning the excitement and costume extravaganza of our family upstairs.
With Downton Abbey on my mind, I couldn’t help but pick favorite photos from different styled shoots inspired by the show. Each of the shoots has been inspired by a different person in the show, so it’s a lot of fun to see how the photographer and wedding team executed it.
Inspired by Sybil Crawley and Tom Branson’s elopement
From Floral & Bloom Designs, the theme was: Our color scheme of blush, slate, and ivory only helped to reinforced the idea of a simple, yet regal affair—the tones were neutral, but with a flair of elegance, accented by silver accessories.
Photography: Alicia Lacey Photography | Floral Design: Floral & Bloom Designs | Calligraphy: The Littlest Paperie | Accessories: Stella & Dot | Bridal Gown: Formal Envy | Cake : Gateau | Coordination: Voila! Event Studio | Furniture: Sammy’s Rentals | Hair : Poplar Springs Spa | Inn: Poplar Springs Inn & Spa | Linens: Everything Linen | Makeup: Faces By Alicia | Morning Suit: Jos. A. Bank | Photography – Assistance: Brett Denfeld
The wedding of Lady Mary Crawley and Mathew Crawley
True Bliss Photography shares, “My goal was to bring to life the excitement felt before a wedding back when men and woman weren’t allowed to ever be alone as well as the slightly uncomfortable anticipation but overall exultation of becoming husband and wife.”
Photographer: True Bliss Photography | Event Planner: Amore Favolosa Event Planning | Floral Designer: Sweet Blossom Designs | Reception Venue: The French Estate | Jewelry: Zella Woods Designs | Hair Stylist: Serene Bridal Beauty | Calligrapher: Laura Hooper Calligraphy | Cake Designer: Beverly’s Best Bakery | Dress Store: DooDads And What Nots (mike@doonots.com) | Equipment Rentals: Etablir | Models: Tatiana Czerwiak + Marc Schmidt + Lindsay Ballestero | Veils And Headpieces: Tessa Kim
Inspired by the spirit of Downton Abbey and the time period
Photography (lead): Joanne Markland | Photography (assistant): Candice Rodrigues | Co-ordination (lead) & pearl bracelet favours: The White Cloth Company | Co-ordination (assistant): Nicola Jane Wedding & Event Specialist | Flowers & decor (lead): Unforgettable Events | Flowers & decor (assistant) & lighting: My Pretty Vintage | Cakes: Teaspoon Cakes | Stationery (lead): Ginger Ray | Stationery (assistant): The Pink Collection | Hair & makeup (lead): The Exquisite Look | Hair & makeup (assistant): Caitlin Killassy Make-up and Hair | Wedding dress: Adore Me | Bridesmaid’s dresses: Rose Molteno | Hair accessories: Bella Chiara Bridal Accessories | Jewellery: Chenshia Jewels | Groom’s suit: Eurosuit Canal Walk | Venue: Hawksmoor House | Models: Ange King & Justin Gray, Gabrielle Mostert & Kirsty Whysall
Gilded Downton Abbey wedding inspiration
Photographer: Joseph Matthew Photography // Wedding Organizer: White Avenue Weddings // Venue: The Dorchester Hotel // Event Design & Florals: Karen Tran Events // Dress: Claire Pettibone // Hair: Ondine Cowley // Shoes: Harriet Wilde // Jewelry: Andrew Prince // Make up: Lina Cameron // Dessert and Cake: Olofson Design // Video: Allora Visuals // Vintage Tea Set: The Crockery Cupboard // Wedding Hired items: Wedding Day Hire // Hired Furniture and Tableware: Options Hire // Calligraphy: Paul Antonio Scribe // Stationery: J Grace Luxurious Event Stationery
And now off to watch the latest episode!