Issue 44 Flora Fashion

Issue 44 Flora Fashion editorial offers a fresh take on contemporary bridal style, romance and femininity.

An exploration of contemporary romance, where considered silhouettes, beautiful textures and thoughtful details come together in a celebration of individuality, femininity and fashion.

LOCATION Auckland City PHOTOGRAPHER Hope Patterson, @hope__patterson, @hopepattersonweddings FASHION STYLIST Greta Kenyon, @greta.kenyon FLORAL STYLIST Mel Stapleton at Cecilia Fox, @ceciliafox MAKEUP & HAIR Alex and Louise at Penton & Co., @penton.andco ASSISTANT Andrea Illustrisimo, @andyillust BTS CONTENT CAPTURE Sydel Solis at By Your Side Content, @byyoursidecontent_ MODELS Sophia Frankish, Mia Scantlebury & Sam Presland at 62 Management, @62management

ABOVE Sophia wears Riley corset, Daphne skirt and neck scarf by @lvr_bridal with one of a kind earrings by @zoeandmorgan / Sam wears navy wool gabardine double-breasted blazer and tailored pleated trousers with slim tee by @porterjames / Mia wears Luci Crop with Beau skirt, Opal shawl and Powder Puff bag by @lvr_bridal and Elodie, Mila and Ricki diamond rings with Ayla necklace in lavender quartz, all by @zoeandmorgan / Sunbird shoes by @baredfootwear

ABOVE Sam wears Naples navy wool and cashmere double-breasted suit, Parker poplin Essential shirt, grosgrain silk tie and Adams black toecap shoes, all by @workingstylenz / Sophia wears ruched skirt, lace top and beaded veil, all by @brooketysonritual with earrings by @ameliegeorgebridal

ABOVE Mia wears made-to-order skirt and top from the A Love Letter to New York collection by @claudialiofficial with earrings by @ameliegeorgebridal and Sunbird shoes by @baredfootwear / Sophia wears made-to-order crystal-encrusted gown from the A Love Letter to New York collection by @claudialiofficial and earrings by @ameliegeorgebridal

ABOVE Sophia wears Oroblu bodysuit and Palermo skirt by @knuefermann with Songlark heels by @baredfootwear and pink tourmaline and rhodolite garnet Sisterhood earrings by @zoeandmorgan / Sam wears Savoy shawl-collar wool silk-linen jacket in Nocturne, Visconti wool gabardine trousers in violet, lightweight cotton silk polo in sand and suede penny loafer in black, all by @cranebrothers

ABOVE Sophia wears Taylor mini gown with drop veil and freshwater pearl drop earrings, all by @vinkadesign with Sugarbird heels by @baredfootwear / Mia wears Hazel gown with neck scarf and Bria earrings by @vinkadesign

ABOVE Sam wears Kensington pinstripe suit in grey, Alto Handmade shirt in white, silk medallion tie in butter and fine calf leather monkstrap shoes in dark brown, all by @cranebrothers / Sophia wears Aphrodite dress in carat by Zambesi with Jayshrike heels by @baredfootwear / Mia wears Olive mesh tube top and Riviera trousers by @zambesisince79 with Flora earrings by @queenofthefoxesnz and Reedling shoes by @baredfootwear

ABOVE Sam wears Kensington pinstripe suit in grey, Alto Handmade shirt in white, silk medallion tie in butter and fine calf leather monkstrap shoes in dark brown, all by @cranebrothers

ABOVE Sam wears Belgrave shawl collar dinner jacket in ivory, twill wool-mohair pintuck trousers in black, The Carlton shirt in white, 8cm Duchess silk self-tie bow-tie in black and patent leather opera pumps in black, all by @cranebrothers / Sophie wears Romy gown by @heracouture with Mixed Eternity and Georgian rings and diamond drop earrings by @heirest__ with Reedling shoes by @baredfootwear

ABOVE Sam wears Belgrave shawl collar dinner jacket in ivory, twill wool-mohair pintuck trousers in black, The Carlton shirt in white, 8cm Duchess silk self-tie bow-tie in black and patent leather opera pumps in black, all by @cranebrothers / Sophie wears Romy gown by @heracouture with Mixed Eternity and Georgian rings and diamond drop earrings by @heirest__ with Reedling shoes by @baredfootwear / Mia wears Venezia dress in Lurex Red by @knuefermann with Mixed Eternity and Georgian rings, stacked tennis necklaces and diamond drop earrings by @heirest__ and Sunbird shoes by @baredfootwear

ABOVE Sam wears Cyprus jacket in chocolate brown, Evans trousers in chocolate brown and London sateen shirt in chocolate brown, all by @rembrandt1946 / Mia wears vintage lace dress by @lovejamesstore with Silvereye shoes by @baredfootwear and earrings by @ameliegeorgebridal

ABOVE Sam wears Berlin plain weave blazer in cream, Franz buttonless short-sleeve polo, Monty cotton chinos, Daltrey leather loafers in choc suede and Noah plaited belt, all by @workingstylenz / Mia wears gown and neck scarf by @brooketysonritual with earrings by @ameliegeorgebridal and Sunbird shoes by @baredfootwear

ABOVE Sophie wears vintage sequin halter dress by @lovejamesstore and Sugarbird heels by @baredfootwear / Sam wears double breasted suit, white dress shirt and tie by @barkersclothing with Adams black toecap shoes by @workingstylenz

ABOVE Mia wears Dahlia gown by @heracouture with pearl necklaces by @ameliegeorgebridal and @vania.co.nz / Sophia wears Christina gown by @heracouture with Reedling shoes by @baredfootwear

ABOVE Sophia wears vintage strapless Rosette gown by @lovejamesstore with Songlark heels by @baredfootwear / Sam wears relaxed chocolate linen blazer with cream linen trousers and olive linen shorts by @barkersclothing with Daltrey leather loafers in choc suede by @workingstylenz

ABOVE Sophia wears made-to-order gown from the A Love Letter to New York collection by @claudialiofficial with Warbler shoes by @baredfootwear and earrings by @ameliegeorgebridal

LEFT 01 Sam wears Draft jacket and seafoam shirt by @zambesisince79 with @vania.co.nz pearls. RIGHT 02 Sam wears a Savoy shawl-collar wool silk-linen jacket in Nocturne, Visconti wool gabardine trousers in violet, lightweight cotton-silk polo in Sand and suede penny loafers in black, all by @cranebrothers

LEFT 03 Sophia wears Riley corset, Daphne skirt and neck scarf by @lvr_bridal with one-of-a-kind earrings. Mia wears Luci Crop, Beau skirt, Opal shawl and Powder Puff bag by @lvr_bridal with Elodie, Mila and Ricki rings with Ayla necklace in lavender quartz, by @zoeandmorgan RIGHT 04 Mia wears Hazel gown with neck scarf and Bria earrings by @vinkadesign while Sam wears Gun Club linen wool blazer in sand and anthracite check, Meridian shirt in black poplin, twill wool-mohair pintuck trousers in black and suede penny loafers in black, all by @cranebrothers

ABOVE 05 Sophia wears Oroblu bodysuit from @knuefermann with Delphine rings, oval, cushion and emerald-cut versions in garnet and pink tourmaline and rhodolite garnet, and Sisterhood earrings by @zoeandmorgan

LEFT 06 Mia wears Hazel gown with neck scarf and Bria earrings by @vinkadesign while Sam wears Gun Club linen-wool blazer in sand and anthracite check, Meridian shirt in black poplin, twill wool-mohair pintuck trousers in black, and suede penny loafers in black, all by @cranebrothers RIGHT 07 Sophia wears Romy gown by @heracouture

LEFT 08 Mia wears Olive mesh tube top and Riviera trousers by @zambesisince79 with Flora earrings by @queenofthefoxesnz RIGHT 09 Sophia wears Oroblu bodysuit and Palermo skirt by @knuefermann with Delphine rings, oval, cushion and emerald-cut versions in garnet and pink tourmaline and rhodolite garnet, and Sisterhood earrings by @zoeandmorgan

LEFT 10 Sophia wears made-to-order crystal encrusted gown from the A Love Letter to New York collection by @claudialiofficial with earrings by @ameliegeorgebridal RIGHT 11 Mia wears Dahlia gown by @heracouture with blossom bouquet by @ceciliafox

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