I cannot tell you how long I have wanted to do this shoot! OK – it is supposed to be fun and should make you smile but I really hope it will inspire grooms to flex their creative muscles when planning their wedding attire. Weddings are more and more becoming about reflecting the couples’ personality and less about every detail having to match. Hiring morning tails is not compulsory (why not evening ones instead?) nor is wearing a big flower if you’re not that kind of guy… you might like to have more masculine herbs in your buttonhole or some fly fishing feathers? There’s so much inspiration to draw from – have fun with it! This shoot was influenced by some famous characters and eras – let me know if you work out who any of them are…
Special thanks to all the guys at iamstaggered for their support on the project, to Nonsuch Mansion for lending us their lovely space and to Kevin for being my man muse!
Suppliers List:
Venue:
Clothes & Accessories:
Savvy Row – Vintage British Classics
Buttonholes:
Hair and Makeup:
Model & Styling:
Kev Soar
Commissioned by:
Hannah - The Ebury Collection - LOVE it Sarah. A refreshing change to see a shoot for the men! x
Dominique - Amazing amazing work, love it! You are seriously talented lady!
Kim - Roseberry Weddings - Beyond cool! It just keeps getting better and better! Love it xx
Ian Davenport - Some fantastic looks there, and great to see some alternative wedding fashion directions for the guys. Always makes our day when we get grooms busting free from the bulk-hired tailcoats. Top stuff!
Dasha - Wowzers! Love it?! – understatement! Gorgeous styling, location, mood, light – everything spot on!
Jodie - Absolutely gorgeous shots. Very dapper.
Ben - Well said Ian Davenport! All the effort put in by the brides and the groom turns up in a shop hired, bulk hired top hat & tails with a cravat. Time for the grooms to stand up and be counted I think, so well done Sarah for another imaginative shoot providing inspiration to the grooms that need a little nudge away from the Brothers at Moss.
naois - Love it! Such amazing inspiration for grooms, delighted to see originality and proper style for the poor neglected boys at long last!
Caroline Fontenot - THIS IS AMAZING!
Annabel - Love My Dress Wedding Blog - I LOVE this!!!!! I can’t stop looking at it!
Annelie - Amazing work and I really like the last six photos.
Charley London Bride - How did I miss this? Seriously suave. Oh for all gentlemen to look so damn handsome. Sarah, absolutely sterling job, and to all those involved. ‘mazing. xo
Georgina @Rubyweddings - Love it – one for the boys!
Julia - This is a very classy collection – I particularly like the shots through the gaps in the stonework and the buttonholes are lovely too. Excellent job.
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