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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.
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Perfect poise
Plunge neck gown with lace inset sleeves and lace-panel back with covered buttons, the perfect simple ensemble for a summer wedding.
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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.
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Full bloom
An update of a classic strapless gown, the Amara has a transluscent overlayer with flowerhead embellishment.
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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.
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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.
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Bandeau leader
Strapless bandeau Nathalie gown featuring full skirt with ruffles, from the Midnight Garden collection by Savin London. Bridal hairband from Emmy London.
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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.
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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.
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Silk finish
Simple strapless Emma gown and Chloe sash, from the Timeless Opulence collection by Savin London.
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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