Federica Cosentino is an alternative nature wedding planner. When she sent us her collaboration with photographer Valeria Forno, we were enchanted by the romantic, elvish wedding world they created. These Tolkien inspired photos tell the story of an elvish elopement in beautiful ivy woodlands, and we think you might just love them!
Elvish styling magic
The ethereal bride is adorned with an elf-like headdress and jewels by Midnight Nymph. With her hair woven into a bohemian plait and decorated with flowers, her makeup was kept natural and glowing by Alexandra Savoretti Makeup. She looks dainty end elegant, yet with a powerful and magical presence.
The bride and groom are both dressed in Danilux Atelier. The elvish wedding dress is beautifully simple, with lace detail on the sleeves and pastel pink cape-like details. The ‘draped’ look of the dress is both relaxed and elegant.
Woodland flowers and celestial stationery
The floral design in this elvish wedding shoot was by L’incantesimo Fiorito. The bouquet colours are kept muted and mostly white, with pink hues and with lots of greenery. These colour choices enhance the natural and pure feel of the shoot. The idea is continued through into the buttonhole and the bride’s hair.
The stationery by Grigiocielo Studio compliments the flowers and introduces a celestial ‘phases of the moon’ theme. The name places are rocks, which also make wonderful keepsakes, and the vows are printed on elegant scrolls.
An elvish wedding picnic
This shoot includes many little details that make it special and unique. The picnic style wedding table is covered in beautiful ivy and decorated in candles and oil lamps from Antique Boutique. With tree stumps as stools, we love how the table embraces natural elements.
Instead of a fancy, tiered wedding cake, this shoot takes a simple approach by showcasing mini cupcakes by Daniela Goy. They’re minimalistic yet gorgeous, with leaf decoration and simple cream icing. They suit the picnic vibe perfectly and are perfect for an elvish wedding!
The team behind this Magical elvish wedding
Planning and styling: Federica Cosentino, Nature wedding planner
Photographer: Valeria Forno
Bridal jewels & Headpieces: Midnight Nymph
Stationery: Grigiocielo Studio
Wedding Dress and Groom’s attire: Danilux Atelier
Floral Design: L’incantesimo Fiorito
Hair & Makeup: Alexandra Savoretti Makeup
Oil lamps: Antique Boutique
Cake Designer: Daniela Goy
Models: Federica Rovere and Diego Imberti
Over on the blog - more unique wedding ideas
Fun Wedding Extravaganza – 3 Celebrations, 2 Continents!
Hello hello! Today’s blog is an absolute booby dazzler. We bring you Rebecca & Tristan’s fun Wedding EXTRAVAGANZA. This spectacular celebration spanned 3 days and 2 continents! Featuring a Tardis suit, a Dalek wedding cake, a jaunt around London, a dinosaur suit, and fairground games! Our little wedding-enthusiast heads are
Luci & Alex’s Simple Winter Elopement
Happy Friggin’ New Year! 2021, baby. We made it. We’re back from our mulled wine induced hibernation! Our first blog of the year is a beautiful winter elopement captured by Freeformimages. Luci & Alex’s simple wedding demonstrates how you can still have a super special day despite restrictions (screw you,
Our top alternative wedding blogs of 2020!
It’s that time of year where we look back at what’s happened in 2020 and our top alternative wedding blogs! There are always a few surprises in there! And a few you kinda knew would be up there! It always takes us a little time to choose the one photo
A Cosy Christmas Micro Wedding For An NHS Hero!
We’re feeling superrrr festive here at UW! It looks like we’re set for a slightly different Christmas after this rollercoaster of a year, so we keep counting our blessings and spreading as much wedding magic as possible, hoping to keep you inspired and hopeful! This Christmas micro wedding is a
Boho Luxe Wedding – An Intimate Woodland Ceremony
We have some bohemian brilliance to share with you today! This boho luxe wedding is captivating and bright yet rustic and earthy. In the midst of uncertainty and panic, with delayed weddings left right and center, this shoot demonstrates how simple it can be to bring a team of local
Modern Woodland Wedding – Forest Chic!
How do you apply industrial, urban trends to a traditionally bohemian forest setting? This modern woodland wedding inspiration is the perfect example! This shoot, by Alessandro Piolanti, and Illy Elizabeth Weddings is romantic and dreamy with a creative and trendy twist. These photos are warm and bright, with beautiful wedding