Ballet-Inspired Wedding Editorial With Dreamy Garden Details

There are few things more beautiful than combining refined elegance and outdoor serenity for a ballet-inspired wedding editorial full of abundant garden details worthy of an Edgar Degas painting. Influenced by the dancer’s movements, this wedding editorial tells a story of ballet-inspired romance – featuring a bride whose dance is the perfect blend of intimacy, grace and movement. She poses in both flowy gown and traditional tutu with a whimsical bridal bouquet created by Flora + Fauna and made up of blooms just as bubbly and bright as the rest of this styled scene. Fine china, gold flatware and crystal bring a touch of luxe to the outdoor reception scene, while full, garden florals make for lush table centerpieces that we could stare at all day long. The pros at Etoilly Artistry styled our stunning bride model with an elegant, loosened take on the ballerina bun as well as clean, simple bridal makeup that enhances but doesn’t outshine her poised performance. There are so many points that pique our interest throughout this ballet-inspired day so scroll a little further to see them all for yourself and read on for a note from the planner about the inspiration and grand vision behind this ballet-inspired wedding editorial. Cheers!

Photos // Courtney Leigh Photography

Bride in flowing white gown strikes ballet pose in garden surrounded by white blooms and hedges
Outdoor reception table with emerald tablecloth, white cross-back chairs, and lush floral arrangements against brick wall
Bride in ballet-style tutu gown holds whimsical garden bouquet with flowing ribbons
Bride with upswept hair and delicate drop earrings in soft-focus garden setting
Garden reception table with blue linen, pink candles, and lush floral centerpieces
Ballerina in white tutu and ballet slippers poses with bouquet against blooming white flowers
Styled wedding invitation with fresh blooms, ballet slippers, and floral envelope liner
Elegant place setting with gold flatware, crystal stemware, and lush floral arrangement on blue velvet linen
Bride in flowing white gown twirls gracefully beside garden reception table at brick courtyard venue
Outdoor reception table with dusty blue linens, white chairs, and pink taper candles with garden blooms
Garden reception table with white blooms, blue linens, crystal glassware, and pink taper candles against red brick wall
Bride in romantic off-shoulder gown holding lush garden bouquet with blush and white blooms in soft natural light
Bride in flowing white gown with sheer sleeves wearing ballet pointe shoes
White cake adorned with pink and lavender blooms on a garden table with blurred floral backdrop
Elegant garden-inspired reception table with blush blooms, blue linens, and gold flatware
Elegant bridal updo with soft tendrils and delicate crystal earrings
Bride poses gracefully in flowing white gown at garden reception with white blooms and candles
Bride in white ballet-inspired gown dancing through garden archway adorned with pink and white blooms

From the planner, LNC Weddings + Events: “This editorial shoot was inspired by Edgar Degas paintings and romantic-era ballet, and with a ballet background myself, it was further inspired by a ballet called ‘Les Sylphides.’ I was specifically inspired by that piece because it was created in the 20th century (not the romantic era) but drew inspiration from both romantic-era ballet, and modern dancer, Isadora Duncan. The piece was a modern take on romantic and classic style – which was exactly what I wanted this shoot to be. I also wanted to reimagine the way a bridal look could be modeled and portrayed, and with this design concept in mind, it was very important to have a professional dancer to model. We were fortunate to have McKhayla Pettingill of the prestigious Houston Ballet (corps de ballet artist) for this ballet-inspired shoot.”


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