We have some bridal badassery to share with you today! This gorgeous glitter wedding is unapologetically bright and loud, blasting the senses with iridescent festival vibes! The whole thing was inspired by Buttercup Bus, wanting to capture images of their new, glitter popup bar. The concept for the shoot quickly developed into a full-blown production, with smoke bombs, glitter, sequins, neon lights, and 5 models showcasing incredible festival wedding looks. This shoot came to life at Henhaw Farm in Surrey, captured expertly by Tony Pullen Photography and Jacob Cameron Hill Videography. Check it out for bold and fearless wedding inspiration!
How To Rock A Glitter Wedding - Some Practical Advice
Keep an eye on the weather
Make sure you have a plan in place for if the weather isn't on your side!
smoke bomb caution
When using smoke bombs, have an awareness that the powdered dye can dissipate - take care so as not to damage any clothing or props.
be aware!
Use eco, biodegradable glitter - and make sure you leave the site in the way you found it! Be aware of any restrictions and make sure your wedding team have good communication!
5 Queens Fit For A Glitter Wedding
Let’s take a second to admire these badass festival wedding looks. Yes… Corsets work REALLY well with catsuits! These incredible wedding corsets and crowns were created by Powdered And Waisted Corsetry. They were brilliantly paired with tulle skirts from Matchimony, catsuits by Tirade13, and sequin kimonos by L.O.M Fashion. Victoria Chainey created showstopping, creative makeup looks and hairstyles – Doesn’t everyone look fab?! Glitter wedding Queens!
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Glitter Bar Gorgeousness - Bring The Festival Vibes!
Buttercup Bus’ VW Beetle glitter bar was the star of the show! This funky little popup comes with fun hats, gorgeous decor, a neon sign and a glitter artist! It’s eco-friendly, too, with biodegradable glitter and reusable gems. There is also an option for an integrated mini photo booth and instant prints hidden in the beetle open bonnet – perfect to capture your glitter wedding look!
Pumpkin Patch Parties really brought the iridescence to the party, with their balloons and shimmery sequin backdrop wall. It’s the perfect backdrop to strike a pose against after visiting the glitter bar!
Ophelia London have mastered the art of balancing classy, beautiful, wedding stationery with glamour and glitz. They provided the sign, personalised to showcase the name of the shoot – embellished with golden glitter! It glistened and shined, fitting in the presentation area under the hood of the VW Beetle glitter bar, amongst the festival hats and props.
A glitter wedding charity auction!
Fancy winning a sparkly festival hat and matching drum from this glitter wedding shoot?
Nathalie from Buttercup Bus told us:
“The glitter bug concept was originally created by Hannah at Oh Snap UK. Originally Buttercup Bus and Hannah were paving the way for a business partnership. The challenges of 2020 sadly meant that this could not happen – but it was with her blessing that we continued with the idea. In acknowledgment of our friend’s idea, Buttercup Bus wanted to raise money for a charity that would provide meaningful and positive kudos, rather than just a name check. We have decided to do this by raffling one of the festival props made by Buttercup Bus in the shoot – the festival sequin hat and matching drum.”
How exciting! You can find the auction details here!
The Fabulous Team Behind This Glitter Wedding:
Glitter bar & organiser: Buttercup Bus
Venue – Henhaw Farm Events
Photographer – Tony Pullen Photography
Videographer – Jacob Cameron Hill Videography
Makeup and Hair – Victoria Chainey Makeup
Corsets and Crowns – Powdered And Waisted
Skirts – Matchimony
Kimonos – L.O.M Fashion
Catsuits – Tirade13
Sequin backdrop / balloons – Pumpkin Patch Parties Kent
Shoot title sign – Ophelia London
Models: Aleesha Hicks, Ell, Ellie Bevan, Kate Richey, Amie Hampsheir-Gill
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