In 2018, the overlay/underlay bridal gown style is firmly A Thing. Pretty and flowing with whimsy in spades, these overlay styles from Jennifer Gifford Designs give you the control to personalise your bridal gown style.

Inspired by the delicate bridal designs, Melita from Boudoir Blush Beauty & Makeup Artistry put together country style fashion and beauty shoot that is equal parts classic pretty and strikingly modern.

Celine Gown

Celine is a stunning ivory embroidered hail-spot tulle overlay featuring pretty floral and Bird of Paradise motifs. She has bishop sleeves fastened with delicate pearl buttons at the wrists, a double layer tulle skirt with hem detail and train and is fastened with a zip at the centre back.

Natural Bridal Beauty

Melita from Boudoir Blush Beauty & Makeup Artistry made model Zoe’s skin is flawless with a makeup look that both evens the skin tone to absolute perfection and still manages to look like skin. Adding to the peaches and cream vibes is a pretty, soft blush to match the always flattering glossy nude lip. This on-trend bridal makeup style is all about enhancing natural beauty with a soft smokey eye to top off the look.

Images by Emma Nayler Photographer

Springtime Flowers

Pastel and pretty will always be in style for a country springtime wedding. Full and fabulous, this bouquet by The Orange Blossom strikes a modern note with a few left-of-centre details – a spray of orchids, tulips and whimsical cotton puffs amongst roses and dahlias.

Olivia Gown

Olivia is an ivory overlay with a beautiful spot embroidered pattern that runs the full length of the gown from shoulder to train. She has three layers of tulle in her half circle skirt and features beautiful elbow length fitted bell sleeves.

Made from embroidered tulle and several layers of plain Italian tulle, she is simply breathtaking. The perfect overlay for a bride who wants to make a subtle statement while still looking like an effortless beauty.

Striking and Sexy Makeup

To make an impact, a red lip is always sure to turn heads. Teamed with a smokey eye, blended perfection with just the right amount of definition to add a distinctly sultry vibe. Melita from Boudoir Blush Beauty & Makeup Artistry is a makeup genius, hitting the highlight in all the right places giving the impression of being lit from within and enhanced cheekbones to die for.

Photographer: Emma Nayler Photographer | Makeup: Boudoir Blush Beauty & Makeup Artistry | Dresses: Jennifer Gifford Designs | Flowers: The Orange Blossom

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My grandmother was married in the 1940’s in a powder blue bridal gown. There is but one image of this affair that I have seen and I am seriously in love with the perfect vintage look on my brunette beauty grandmother. So this vintage-inspired styled fashion shoot really spoke to me with its powder blue wedding dress by Jennifer Gifford Designs. 

These stunning images are by Sunshine Coast wedding photographer, White Images. The inspiration found in this shoot is quite outrageous.

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The Dream Team

Photography: White Images

Wedding Gowns: Jennifer Gifford Designs

Hairpieces and Jewellery: Conna Kelly

Hair: Fabulous Everything Hair

Make-up: Salon Rouge

Shoes: Forever Soles

Furniture: The One Day House 

Flowers:  Always Fabulous Flowers

Models: Emma

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Nothing says bridal glamour like old hollywood. Sharing this outrageously gorgeous styled shoot is a real treat for us today. Sunshine Coast wedding photographer, White Images, has teamed up with bridal fashion designer, Jennifer Gifford Designs, and a team of talented wedding industry professionals to create four looks inspired by iconic hollywood ladies of yesteryear. 

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These four women, Rita Hayworth, Grace Kelly, Brigitte Bardot and Audrey Hepburn, have always and will always be worth looking to for any kind of style inspiration, so why not for your dream bridal look? From the hair and makeup to the gown and accessories, we cannot stop oggling these contemporary vintage looks. 

We know you will enjoy all of the four styles below, beautifully photographed by White Images.

Rita Hayworth Bride

It’s all about sexy, sultry elegance when it comes to having a Rita Hayworth-inspired bridal look. This signature look absolutely must incorporate Rita’s smooth, yet bouncy soft curls parted to the side and a bold lip colour. The dress, like this stunning creation by Jennifer Gifford Designs, should be an elegantly draping style with some tasteful detail.

Grace Kelly Bride

When Grace Kelly married Prince Ranier IIII of Monaco, the actress became royalty herself. This Jennifer Gifford Design is a not to the Princess of Monaco’s long-sleeved lace gown that she wore on her wedding day, but with a contemporary twist in the neckline and peek-a-boo back. The model’s hair and makeup is more classic Grace Kelly, rather than her wedding day look. It’s a classic style that is the epitome elegance with old hollywood glamour to boot.

Audrey Hepburn Bride

This look has the critical elements of Audrey Hepburn’s most iconic look, as seen in the opening scene of Breakfast at Tiffany’s. The buoffant, french rolled hair with a gorgeous little tiara and bling, pearl drop earrings and minimal makeup, playing up the eyes is spot on. The dress is another Jennifer Gifford Designs gown that has that classic conservative yet pretty style, and undeniably vintage-inspired.

Brigitte Bardot Bride

The ultimate blonde bombshell, Brigitte Bardot is super sexy and all about big hair and pretty. This look is very romantic, but brings in the sexy with a low neckline and off-the-shoulder draping cap sleeves in another gorgeous creation by Jennifer Gifford Designs, with a distinct early 1960’s feel. The bright florals bring in the fun spirit of Brigitte Bardot.

A-List Vendors

Photography: White Images Wedding Photography

Wedding Gowns: Jennifer Gifford Designs / Hairpieces and Jewellery: Conna Kelly / Hair: Fabulous Everything Hair / Make-up: Salon Rouge / Shoes: Forever Soles / Furniture: The One Day House  / Flowers: Ballinger & Shaw Botanics and Always Fabulous Flowers / Models: Emma and Angelique

Tell us in the comments below which iconic glamour girl speaks to your spirit, whom you would love to evoke on your wedding day! 

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We love Jennifer Gifford’s designs so madly, truly, deeply that we chose to feature one in our own Marquee Romance styled shoot in Volume 4 of The Bride’s Tree free online bridal magazine. 

Designer dressmaker, Jennifer Gifford, loves that personal touch and designing a gown specially for her brides from start to finish. Be sure to contact the lovely Ms Gifford to arrange a consultation, we guarantee you will have an amazing experience! 

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