by Jeanine | Oct 12, 2015 | Styling Features, Uncategorized
Ninirichi Stylings with partnership with Tickled Pink Weddings and Events and As Sweets as Images Photography produced this beautiful African Colonial bush lodge wedding styled shoot concept. It was wonderful to style a wedding inspired by our homeland – the history, the people, the textures, the colours, the wildlife, the plants and flowers, the light, the fire, the scent of the air… “Why is it you can never hope to describe the emotion Africa creates? You are lifted. Out of whatever pit, unbound from whatever tie, released from whatever fear. You are lifted and you see it all from above.” ~ Francesca Marciano, “Rules of the Wild”. Charlotte from Ninirichi Style Studio created this gorgeous invitation. Embossed leather-look envelope folder housing layered information cards. A intricate damask lace-like pattern was designed to frame the couples names – built up from silhouettes of Bushveld trees, plants, flowers and smaller birds and smaller African animals. We steered away from the typical “Big 5” animals; we wanted to show the beauty in the small details of the African wild. We decorated the fireplace mantel piece with masses of indigenous flowers and twigs to create a textured backdrop for these lovely fireside posed shots. We created a large rustic bridal bouquet from pin-cushions, fynbos brunia, succulents, flax and moss. Beautiful bridesmaid dress – champagne satin with black botanical lace bodice detail. Single stem white king protea bud bouquet We setup the ceremony next to a huge tree. A single long chiffon drape threaded through the branches formed a soft wedding arch. Silver paraffin lanterns lit up the...
