Brutalism can be beautiful. In this hymn to the 1970s space age, urban backdrops mix with luscious greenery, as minimal make-up contrasts with futuristic dress designs
Ritva Westenius silk zibeline dress, £5,200 Lola & Grace abstract necklace, £49.90
David Fielden structured corset top and full skirt dress, from £3,760
Yolan Cris silver embroidered lace top and drop-hem skirt, £3,550; Jimmy Choo silver pointed court shoes, £375; Lola & Grace gold diamante handcuff, £19.90
Jesus Peiro full-length dress with crop top overlay, £1,900
Ian Stuart strapless ruffle-detail dress with button-up back, £2,590; Lola & Grace gold diamante handcuff, £19.90
Clinton Lotter cap-sleeve polka-dot tulle dress, £3,475 at Blackburn Bridal
Suzanne Neville ivory crepe strapless dress with fitted bodice and bow detail, £2,395; Lola & Grace abstract necklace, £49.90, and large gold double finger ring, £29.90
Luisa Beccaria light gold fishtail dress, £POA
Location: Barbican
Photography: Chiara Romagnoli
Styling: Sally Dixon
Model: Heather Berry at Models 1
Make-up: Athena Skouvakis at Frank Agency
Hair: Fabio Nogueira at Frank Agency
Photo assistant: Michela Nale
Styling assistant: Felicity Landrock
This article was first published in Square Meal Weddings, 2015