What if Heathcliff and Catherine eloped? Barefoot and passionate, set upon a windswept hilltop, with a bride who looked like she’d just walked out of a moody dream full of lace and longing. That’s what today’s styled shoot exudes, with Scrub Hill as its backdrop.

As Stacie from Pearl Creative Styling explains, “the styling of the shoot sits firmly in an editorial, fashion-inspired space, with a focus on sculptural forms, layered textures and a rich, moody palette.”

Each setting we see was individually styled to add to an overall visual story, allowing the story to unfold photo after photo. The concept began from a love of dark romance and high-fashion editorial storytelling. The allure of moody tonal palettes, rich textures and dramatic silhouettes sparked an immediate interest in her. The inspiration was further explored through the venue itself. The results? An incredible collaboration between Pearl Creative Styling, Liminal Wonderland, The Distinctive Dame and the rest of the talented vendor team!

For Jenny from Liminal Wonderland, film and cinema have played a huge role in her life, and she was especially drawn to this dark, moody style. “I draw a lot of inspiration from period dramas. The style of this shoot was mostly to showcase that there is something else out there for couples who feel they are more alternative, or deeply romantic and wild. I am seeing more and more couples who say to me, “I want something different, we’re different, we don’t want the norm,” she explained.

The hair and makeup were done by the talented Distinctive Dame, whose motivation for any shoot is to do something new that still showcases her work for potential clients. “I get a lot of brides who love vintage glam, and it’s an aesthetic I always come back to. For this shoot, I wanted to create a moodier aesthetic than what I’m used to seeing. Rodarte’s gothic fairy tale collection was the primary inspiration for the styling, hair, and makeup.”

This isn’t your standard wedding inspiration shoot, full of poetic grit and alt-romantic drama; this one is for those who quote Brontë and have something their own. For those offbeat lovers, who want to capture the feeling and image of standing on a cliff top with wind flying through their hair. It’s for those who crave untamed connection and passion. With their expert vendor selection, the team pulled together exactly that.

Dramatic gowns from Gwendolynne, moody flowers crafted by Larkspur Flowers and jewellery and accessories from Stephanie Browne all came together to bring the dark vibe of the shoot to life. With stationery from Lucky Note Design, signage from Mickey Loves Jacqui Letter Press, Candles from The Wedding Haven, Decor from Weddings of Distinction and Napkins from Songbird Silk, grace the tablescape and styling with a level of raw romance we love to see.

Another strong inspiration for this moody shoot was dark fairy tales and runway shows from the early 2000s – Alexander McQueen in particular. “His runway shows weren’t just about showing clothes, but they were an entire performance and an art piece in their own right. Watching how clothes move and take shape on the body plays a huge role in my inspiration. This was a dance of blending the architecture, the landscape, the clothes, the decor and the flowers. I wanted it all to feel like a mystical, forbidden, dark fantasy in the countryside,” Jenny of Liminal Wonderland explained.