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A labyrinth styled couple dance together and kiss under white cherry blossom for a styled shoot at The Old Bell Hotel, Derby

Labyrinth Styled Wedding Shoot.

The Old Bell Hotel, Derby.

"It's only forever, not long at all"

This shoot has been styled entirely around the ballroom scene from the 80s cult classic film ‘Jim Henson’s Labyrinth’ starring David Bowie. It features work by a fantastic group of alternative suppliers who also happen to be massive Labyrinth fans. It took place at Derby wedding venue The Old Bell Hotel which is Derby’s oldest coaching inn dating back to 1650 and is grade II listed. We used the stunning regency ballroom for our shoot which matched the theme perfectly. The concept behind the shoot was not to recreate the scene exactly but to take it as inspiration, and create work that could viably be used in a real wedding rather than a film set.

I came up with the concept for this shoot and I don’t think it’s ever been so easy to get a team together. Lots of people were amazingly keen on the idea. I think the film holds a special place in lots of people’s hearts. Although the concept of having a wedding inspired by a film is pretty unconventional, the ballroom scene itself actually pushed the usually alternative vendors down some more conventional paths with a blush pink and cream colour scheme and lots of candelabras and crystals. However their quirky creativity didn’t disappoint and they created a really unique look by going fantastically over the top. The phrase ‘it’s so extra’ was bandied about quite a lot on the day.

The idea for the Labyrinth shoot evolved from wanting to do a masquerade shoot with a difference. Labyrinth has held a fascination for me since childhood and I know that it evokes strongly nostalgic feelings for lots of people in my generation. Putting an 80s spin on a masquerade ball really appealed to me. The ballroom scene is pure fantasy, which I felt would give the suppliers the freedom to really stretch their creativity and show what they can do. I kept the brief really minimal and just told them that the inspiration was the scene itself and they took it from there. I think the way this shoot was put together really showcases how couples can go to their vendors with the scraps of an idea, trusting that they will turn it into something stunning and unique. It’s also a testament to the passion of these suppliers who have all gone above and beyond to research and create bespoke items of an immaculately high standard. The scene itself was obviously the main inspiration but I know all the vendors watched the whole film through more than once and there is a making-of documentary which is available on YouTube which gave us all a valuable insight into the film maker’s inspiration.

My favourite part of the shoot had to be our lovely ring-bearing owl Juliette. We really wanted a barn owl to feature as there is one in the film which is particularly iconic. She and her eagle owl friend Elvis definitely stole the limelight on the day of the shoot and all the suppliers were smitten. The birds were particularly well behaved in the grand regency ballroom and completely unfazed by all the fuss. Bird on the Hand offer all sorts of options for including birds of prey on your special day and are guaranteed to delight and entertain your guests.

Watch the inspirational ballroom scene HERE

Creative Team

Photography & Shoot Coordinator
Doodah Photography

Videography
Nina Emily Photo & Film

Venue
The Old Bell Hotel

Stylist & Flowers
Finishing Flourishes

Bespoke Couturier
Scarlet Tayla

Shoe Designer
Inanna Bespoke Shoes

Hair Accessories & Jewellery
CRZyBest

Bridal Hair Specialist
 Victory Rolls Hair Parlour

Makeup Artist
Laurie Scott Makeup

Bird of Prey Experiences
Bird on the Hand

Celebrant
Ceremonies by Leni Robson

Cake Makers
Smith Street Bakers

Stationery
Doodah Designs

Millinery & Masks
Stafford-Townsend Millinery

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Three Tall standard candelabras are arranged with cherry blossom trees and pink orchids for a Labyrinth Styled Wedding Shoot at The Old Bell Hotel, Derby
A barn owl sits on the back of a silver chair waiting to be a ring bearer for a Labyrinth Styled Wedding Shoot at The Old Bell Hotel, Derby
A celebrant in an owl mask poses with a barn owl ring bearer on her gloved hand for a Labyrinth Styled Wedding Shoot at The Old Bell Hotel, Derby
A baroque ornamental clock decoration hangs in mid air with strings of pearls behind at a Labyrinth Styled Wedding Shoot at The Old Bell Hotel, Derby
A pair of hand painted slingback shoes are photographed with a crystal ball and pearls at a Labyrinth Styled Wedding Shoot at The Old Bell Hotel, Derby
A bride in a labyrinth inspired dress stands underneath two faux cherry trees at a Labyrinth Styled Wedding Shoot at The Old Bell Hotel, Derby
A gold gargoyle decoration holds up a floral decoration on its head as a table centrepiece at a Labyrinth Styled Wedding Shoot at The Old Bell Hotel, Derby
A groom in bowie inspired blue jacket holds a barn owl on his gloved hand at a Labyrinth Styled Wedding Shoot at The Old Bell Hotel, Derby
A bride and groom stand and watch their celebrant catch the owl ring bearer at a Labyrinth Styled Wedding Shoot at The Old Bell Hotel, Derby
A bride and groom in outfits inspired by the film Labyrinth pose looking at each other with a barn owl at a Labyrinth Styled Wedding Shoot at The Old Bell Hotel, Derby
A bride and groom stand holding a barn owl amongst a wedding display of faux cherry trees and candles at a Labyrinth Styled Wedding Shoot at The Old Bell Hotel, Derby
A celebrant stands between a bride and groom as they hold a smoking silver loving cup at a Labyrinth Styled Wedding Shoot at The Old Bell Hotel, Derby
A bride and groom laugh as they are showered with confetti. She holds a massive pink teardrop bouquet as part of a Labyrinth Styled Wedding Shoot at The Old Bell Hotel, Derby
A gold goblin plague mask is used a s a table decoration with metalic goblets and ostrich feather decorations at a Labyrinth Styled Wedding Shoot at The Old Bell Hotel, Derby
A bride in a cream dress with corset and puffed sleeves stands with an oversized pink bouquet in front of a silver mirror at a Labyrinth Styled Wedding Shoot at The Old Bell Hotel, Derby
Portrait of a bride's face with eighties style pink make up and dark fringe. Pictured as part of a Labyrinth Styled Wedding Shoot at The Old Bell Hotel, Derby
Back view of a bride with long black hair and crystal hair vines and combs and cream puffed sleeves at a Labyrinth Styled Wedding Shoot at The Old Bell Hotel, Derby
Bowie inspired groom wears a blue crystal studded jacket and holds a bespoke goblin masquerade mask at a Labyrinth Styled Wedding Shoot at The Old Bell Hotel, Derby
A groom in a midnight blue silk jacket with studded collar and cuffs poses with a bespoke handmade goblin mask at a Labyrinth Styled Wedding Shoot at The Old Bell Hotel, Derby
A groom in a David Bowie inspired outfit with blue jacket and gold cravat holds a crystal ball out to the camera at a Labyrinth Styled Wedding Shoot at The Old Bell Hotel, Derby
A couple in outfits inspired by the film Labyrinth dance together in the ballroom with cherry blossom in the background at a Labyrinth Styled Wedding Shoot at The Old Bell Hotel, Derby
A bride teases the groom by holding the cake knife to his neck as they cut their cake at a Labyrinth Styled Wedding Shoot at The Old Bell Hotel, Derby
A bride and groom kiss while dancing under a domed glass ceiling in the ballroom during a Labyrinth Styled Wedding Shoot at The Old Bell Hotel, Derby
A bride leans against a piano and holds the groom's hand as he sits ready to play during a Labyrinth Styled Wedding Shoot at The Old Bell Hotel, Derby
An oversized pink and rose gold buquet is displayed on a plinth above an ornate gold framed mirror reading 'It's only forever, it's not long at all" at a Labyrinth Styled Wedding Shoot at The Old Bell Hotel, Derby
An ornate baroque three tiered cake, white with white sugar flowers and gold decorations is pictured at a Labyrinth Styled Wedding Shoot at The Old Bell Hotel, Derby
An elaborate white and gold cake is the centrepiece of a styled display with cherry blosssom trees and candles at a Labyrinth Styled Wedding Shoot at The Old Bell Hotel, Derby
A table is styled with metallic goblets and cutlery, pink fabrics and gold masks at a Labyrinth Styled Wedding Shoot at The Old Bell Hotel, Derby
A bride in an ivory corset with long black hair wears a horned black masquerade mask at a Labyrinth Styled Wedding Shoot at The Old Bell Hotel, Derby
A bride and groom in Layrinth inspired outfits stand in the doorway to the Tudor bar at The Old Bell Hotel, Derby and kiss
A bride and groom stand in the black wood carved doorway of The Old Bell Hotel and look down Sadlergate in Derby on a Labyrinth themed shoot
A groom in a feathered hat leads a bride in puffed sleeves down Sadlergate in Derby under the hanging sign for The Old Bell Hotel in a Labyrinth themed shoot
A married couple in Labyrinth inspired outfits pose outside the tudor frontage of The Old Bell Hotel in Derby as part of a styled shoot
A flat lay photograph of a suite of Labyrinth inspired wedding stationery featuring owls and masks as part of a themed shoot at The Old Bell Hotel, Derby

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