Lacey and Mitchel: Something Blue
It was a chilly winter’s night in Edinburgh when Mitchel proposed to Lacey. Soon after, they started planning their wedding — an intimate celebration with close family and friends that reflected their personalities and which had a rich Art Nouveau feel.
“It had rained all day and night before and we had a downpour on the morning of the wedding,” says Lacey. “People kept coming up to me and reassuring me that everything was going to be OK, but I had to keep explaining that I wanted an overcast day. I wanted darker photos and not to have to wear sunscreen. It really was a perfect day.”
Lacey’s eggshell blue gown with dark blue and pewter embellished lace was a reflection of the 1930s wedding theme. She was working as a bridal consultant and knew that she didn’t want to buy off the rack. “I wanted something custom and fantastic,” she says. “I met Jillian Franklin while I was studying fashion and knew that there was no one else who could make my dream dress a reality.”
Mitch was blown away by the unique but beautiful design. “It was very surreal, like a dream,” he says. “Lacey walking down the aisle and seeing her dress was a standout moment for me.” For Lacey, the highlight was seeing her guests’ reactions when they saw the colour of her dress, a step away from the traditional white.
After 13 months of wedding planning, Lacey encourages brides-to-be to not waste energy on the small things. “Think, ‘will I care about it in five years?’” she says. “The answer is no. Remember to take the time to soak it all in. It really is the best day ever.”
BRIDE’S GOWN Jillian Franklin Designs
SHOES ZOMP BRIDESMAIDS’ DRESSES White Runway and Ted Baker
GROOM’S & GROOMSMEN’S SUITS Briggins
HAIR Bliss Hair & Beauty
HEADPIECE Becletica
MAKEUP Pout Cosmetics
PHOTOGRAPHY Jason Robins Photography
STATIONERY Dear Emma Wedding Stationery
CELEBRANT Barbara Kruse
CAKE Anne Walsh
FLOWERS Heather Wornes
CATERING Kerry Beggs and the Mitta Hall committee
HONEYMOON Japan