The Berkeley Hotel in Knightsbridge, London, is renowned for its modern luxury and impeccable service, attracting a prestigious clientele. Drawing inspiration from this exquisite venue, we aimed to create an editorial that epitomises The Berkeley’s elegance and showcases the potential for a contemporary urban wedding. Our vision was to blend high-end luxury with a modern urban twist, reflecting both The Berkeley Hotel’s stature and the unique style of Illy Elizabeth Weddings, alongside our talented team of suppliers.

The Venue

The Berkeley Hotel, a beacon of refined luxury in Knightsbridge, stands as one of London’s most esteemed hotels. Known for its impeccable service and modern elegance, it provides the perfect backdrop for a sophisticated wedding. With its stunning interiors and prime location, The Berkeley is a dream venue for couples seeking an opulent and memorable wedding experience.

The Vision

Our vision was to merge luxury with a modern urban twist, creating a city-chic style that resonates with contemporary couples. Collaborating with the acclaimed Kate Edmundson Bridal Couture, we showcased a style that is both fashionable and sophisticated. The editorial needed to reflect The Berkeley’s opulence while highlighting the unique charm of Illy Elizabeth Weddings. By integrating urban elements with high-end details, we crafted a wedding concept that is both stylish and timeless.

The Team

To bring this vision to life, we enlisted a team of exceptional talent. Kate Edmundson Bridal Couture designed the stunning bridal gowns that perfectly captured the city-chic aesthetic, while Katie Malin, MUA, created an elegant, modern look for our bride, enhancing her natural beauty. Hugo Boss provided a tailored suit for our groom, offering a stylish yet casual alternative to traditional groomswear.

Rachel Sokhal Bridal Accessories and Emmy London collaborated to create a bespoke bridal hairpiece and shoes for the evening look, with crystal cross-drop earrings that complemented the modern engagement ring. Ink & Paper crafted bespoke menus and place name cards from the Berlin suite in the House Collection, adding an elegant and modern touch to the tablescape. White House Crockery provided the embossed glass chargers, white porcelain plates, and frosted glassware, which were complemented by luxury white linen from Just4Linen.

To complete the tablescape, we used The Berkeley Hotel’s silver cutlery, hand-dyed silk ribbon from Rewrite the Stars, and silver Dior chairs from Event Furniture Hire. A grand five-tier cake by White Petal Cakes served as a stunning centrepiece, set against a bespoke frosted acrylic piece by Bewilderly featuring customised vows penned by The Storyteller Celebrant.

The Details

The first look featured a short daytime wedding dress by Kate Edmundson Bridal Couture, paired with her signature hair bow. Katie Malin, MUA, created a modern, elegant look for our bride, perfectly complementing the chic dress. Our groom donned a tailored Hugo Boss suit, offering a stylish yet relaxed take on traditional groomswear.

For the evening, the bride wore another stunning dress by Kate Edmundson paired with a bespoke hairpiece by Rachel Sokhal and Emmy London shoes. The look was completed with crystal cross-drop earrings and a two-stone modern engagement ring featuring a pear-cut and radiant-cut diamond in an 18k gold setting.

The invitations were luxurious and pillowy letterpress from Ink & Paper’s Berlin Collection, shown here as a full suite with invitation, details and RSVP card. The tablescape, designed by Illy Elizabeth Weddings, featured bespoke monochrome menus and place name cards also from the Ink & Paper Berlin Colection . Whitehouse Crockery’s embossed glass chargers, white porcelain plates, and frosted glassware were complemented by luxury white linen from Just4Linen. The look was finished with silver cutlery from The Berkeley Hotel, hand-dyed silk ribbon from Rewrite the Stars, and silver Dior chairs from Event Furniture Hire.

A grand five-tier cake by White Petal Cakes, set against a bespoke frosted acrylic piece by Bewilderly, served as a show-stopping centrepiece. The addition of candles created a romantic ambiance. The floral arrangements by The Event Stylist, featuring Anthuriums and a neutral palette, added a modern and elegant touch, perfectly complementing the city-chic bridal look.