Photo shoot: The princess bride

Updated on 24 April 2014 • Written By Alex Griciuc

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Photo shoot: The princess bride

Live out your own medieval fairytale with long draped sleeves, intricate headpieces and beautiful hooded capes. Add a castle, horse and knight in shining armour for the full Game of Thrones effect.

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Vintage lace-edged dress with sleeves and graduated hem, £1,450, Charlie Brear; strappy peep-toe shoes with embellished t-bar, £695, Emmy; gold rings, stylist’s own; headband, made by stylist with paper flowers from VV Rouleaux


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Ivory silk marocaine dress with silver diamanté detail, made to measure, £2,960, Emma Hunt; Ophelia hairband with lace tie, £355, Rosie Willett


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Silk chiffon dress with tulle trims and crystal beading, £2,880, Jenny Packham; Pearl hairvine, £260, Donna Crain; gold cuff with gold and white rectangular stone, £155, Lola Rose; gold crucifix bangle, from a selection, Freedom at Topshop


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Celtic-style dress with low belt detail, £1,870, Lindsay Fleming; vintage gold leaf hair combs, £155, Flo & Percy; shoes as before


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Tulle and lace dress with sequin motif, £3,540, David Fielden; vintage gold leaf hair combs, £155, Flo & Percy


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Peach kaftan-style dress with floral appliqué, £1,400, Reem Juan; gold tiara, from a selection, Halo & Co; heavy grey stone pendant on chain, £85, Lola Rose


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Velvet devoré dress with long sleeves, from £2,000, Delphine Manivet; hooded organza cape, £350, Wonderful Wraps; shoes and rings as before


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Dress with silver sequin detail neckline, £1,341, Catherine Deane; gold crucifix bangle, from a selection, Freedom at Topshop; headpiece as before


Location: Hever Castle

Photography: Chiara Romagnoli

Styling: Sally Dixon

Make-up: Sarah Jones

Hair: Craig Marsden

Model: Heather West at Nevs

Photographer's assistant: Egle Trezzi

Stylist's assistant: Felicity Landrock


This article was first published in Square Meal Weddings 2014.

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