Fashion story: Queen of the castle

Fashion story: Queen of the castle
Our glamorous fashion story celebrates British heritage. Savin London Lore floral gown. Gold and diamond halo ring £4,350; white gold and diamond ring £1,690 both by Dominic Walmsley

Savin London’s glamorous wedding gown collection features elegant silhouettes and luxe fabrics fit for a queen, and where better to show them off than former royal residence Hever Castle

 

Photography: James Palatino

Our fashion story focuses on British heritage old and new. Savin London gowns are designed and made in Andrey Savin’s Greenwich, London atelier. We’ve accessorised his glamorous gowns with bridal shoes and accessories by Emmy London, and diamonds from bespoke London and Kent jeweller Dominic Walmsley. Our sumptuous setting Hever Castle has a history dating back to the 13th century and is former home of royalty and the Astor family. The shoot takes place in Hever’s romantic Italian Garden, the perfect setting to be queen for a day.

Fashion story: Queen of the castle
Slimline contemporary wedding gown with lace sleeves by Savin London

Perfect poise

Plunge neck gown with lace inset sleeves and lace-panel back with covered buttons, the perfect simple ensemble for a summer wedding.

Fashion story: Queen of the castle
Dramatic Angel gown by Andrey Savin, photographed in the Italian Garden at Hever Castle

Feathered fantasy

A showstopper for the ballroom, this edgy Angel gown from Savin London features feathered skirt and train and a plain bodice with split front.

Fashion story: Queen of the castle
Strapless Amara gown featuring opaque flowers

Full bloom

An update of a classic strapless gown, the Amara has a transluscent overlayer with flowerhead embellishment.

Fashion story: Queen of the castle
Gown by Savin London
Fashion story: Queen of the castle
Pendant by Dominic Walmsley

Refined elegance

Simple and refined Heide v-necked gown with wide straps by Savin London. Waterfall pendant £6,250; 18ct gold and diamond halo ring £4,350; 18ct white gold and diamond full pinched-set ring £1,690, all by Dominic Walmsley.

Fashion story: Queen of the castle
Pared-back and contemporary dressing for a summer party. Gown by Savin London and heels by Emmy London

Demure princess

Elegant Deco-inspired bridal gown featuring lace three-quarter sleeves and fine pleating on the skirt, from the White Collection by Savin London. Heels and hair decoration from Emmy London.

Fashion story: Queen of the castle
Nathalie strapless bandeau gown from the Midnight Garden collection by Savin London

Bandeau leader

Strapless bandeau Nathalie gown featuring full skirt with ruffles, from the Midnight Garden collection by Savin London. Bridal hairband from Emmy London.

Hartley gown with fine lace sleeves and flower embellished skirt

Ballroom dressing

A refined day-into-evening wedding dress, Hartley features a split-front bodice with inset, flower-patterned overlayer and three-quarter length sleeves. Gown from the Midnight Garden collection by Savin London.

Fashion story: Queen of the castle
High-neck sleeveless Eloise gown by Savin London. Bridal clutch bag by Emmy London

Lavish lace

Eloise weddding dress featuring lace overlayer with high neckline, from the Midnight Garden collection by Savin London. Embellished bridal clutch and bridal shoes by Emmy London.

Fashion story: Queen of the castle
Emma with Chloe sash, from the Timeless Opulence collection by Savin London

Silk finish

Simple strapless Emma gown and Chloe sash, from the Timeless Opulence collection by Savin London.

Fashion story: Queen of the castle
Crystal finish: Embellished Anika jacket worn with Heide dress by Savin London. Halo white gold and diamond earrings by Dominic Walmsley, £1,150

Our Fashion story

Our fashion story location is Hever Castle, Edenbridge, Kent, one of Europe’s most romantic wedding destinations. hevercastle.co.uk

Stockists

Gowns by Savin London; savinlondon.com

Shoes and bridal accessories by Emmy London; emmylondon.com

Jewels by Dominic Walmsley; dominicwalmsley.com

Absolutely Weddings Team

PHOTOGRAPHY: James Palatino; PHOTOGRAPHER’S ASSISTANT: Ed Findlay

STYLIST: Leigh Williams; HAIR & MAKE-UP: Nancy Sumner using Liz Earle and Kiehls

MODEL: Sharmina at Storm Models

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