And just like that...they eloped in Glasgow city centre, making the streets their catwalk and the public their guests
Shannon wears: Mimi mikado mini dress, £POA, and 3D floral statement veil by Stella York, £POA, both Bijoux Bridal. Kelly sunglasses, £85, iolla. May low court shoes, £95, dyed to order, Rainbow Club. Bouquet, of anthurium and trailing amaranthus,Olive Flowers Glasgow.
James wears: navy outfit, £1,150, bow tie £75, white shirt, £125, and black double monk shoe, £250, from Suited & Booted. Lennox sunglasses, £85, iolla.
We headed to Citation Glasgow for a chic city centre elopement shoot, with three gorgeous mini wedding dresses from Bijoux Bridal and two sharp tuxedos from Suited & Booted.
Captured by Carla Marcia Photography, our models Shannon and James also sported several chic accessories including sunglasses, bright Rainbow Club shoes, statement headbands from Bijoux Bridal and Stephanie Gallen Millinery, and rings from Sheila Fleet Jewellery.
Our lovely bride had her hair and makeup done by Colleen Davidson Makeup Artistry, who opted for a glowy soft glam bridal look.
As for the details, Olive Flowers Glasgow created a stunning bouquet, Your Confetti supplied confetti cannons, while Jappacakes created a cool Just Married heart-shaped lambeth cake.
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Shannon wears: dress and veil as before, Bijoux Bridal. Shoes as before, Rainbow Club. Bouquet, as before, Olive Flowers Glasgow.
James wears: suit as before, Suited & Booted.
Shannon wears: Mimi dress and veil as before, Bijoux Bridal. Shoes as before, Rainbow Club.
James wears: navy tux suit as before, Suited & Booted.
Shannon wears: Mimi dress and veil as before, Bijoux Bridal. Shoes as before, Rainbow Club.
James wears: navy tux suit as before, Suited & Booted.
Shannon wears: same as before, with blue halo hairband, £40 to hire, Stephanie Gallen Millinery. Matrix 4mm band, £637, Sheila Fleet.
James wears: same as before, with Matrix textured band, £805, Sheila Fleet.
Shannon and James wear same as before.
Vintage heart design cake, £POA, Jappacakes. Pearl fork and spoon, £25 for two, Lepelclub, Bouquet, as before, Olive Flowers Glasgow. Rings, as before, Sheila Fleet.
Shannon wears: Cece mikado mini dress with detachable bow and pearl straps, £POA, and Luxe Lounge hairband, £POA, Bijoux Bridal.
Shannon wears: Cece mikado dress and headband, as before, Bijoux Bridal.
James wears: navy tux suit as before, Suited & Booted. Cake, Jappacakes, as before. Bouquet, as before, Olive Flowers Glasgow.
Lambeth cake, as before, Jappacakes. Rings, as before, Sheila Fleet Jewellery.
Shannon wears: Cece mikado dress and headband as before, Bijoux Bridal. Joni Ivory Satin Wedding Slingbacks, £99, Rainbow Club. Shaw sunglasses, £85, Iolla.
James wears: navy tux suit as before, Suited & Booted. Lennox sunglasses, £85, iolla. Cake, as before, Jappacakes. Bouquet, as before, Olive Flowers Glasgow.
White tube grab bag, £23, Pretty Little Thing.‘Hollywood Vixen’ lipstick, £28, Charlotte Tilbury. Matrix texture band in 9ct yellow gold, £805, and Celtic trilogy diamond ring in 9ct white gold, £892, both Sheila Fleet.
Shannon wears: Tay beaded micro dress, £POA, and heart sunglasses, £POA, Bijoux Bridal. Ring, as before, Sheila Fleet.
James wears: Green LP jacket, £850, green LP pants, £350, white shirt, £125, and bow tie, £75, Suited & Booted. Heart sunglasses, £POA, Bijoux Bridal. Ring, as before, Sheila Fleet.
Shannon wears: Tay dress as before, Bijoux Bridal.
Citation Glasgow
Where classic meets contemporary, exclusive-use Glasgow city-centre venue Citation played host to our photoshoot. With its iconic columns, historic charm and the place all to yourself, it feels like a private stately home amid the Merchant City.
Bridal hair and make up
Makeup artist and hair stylist Colleen Davidson says: “I chose to go with a relaxed glam wave for Shannon. I opted for a softer version, so there was more movement in line with the chilled-out but chic vibes. For added glamour, I slicked one side behind the ear and added some little pearls.
For makeup, I wanted to emphasise Shannon’s beautiful skin and eyes. The skin was glowy and I finished with a 3/4 lash, perfect for adding a little extra fluttery drama.”
Carla Marcia Photography also captured some polaroids behind the scenes.
Behind the scenes
Two models, a top team and a tremendous central Glasgow location made for a fabulously fun shoot.
Photoshoot team
Location Citation, Glasgow
Photography Carla Marcia Photography
Styling and concept Amy Shearer
Assisting Emma Simper
Digital content Hazel Scott
Hair and makeup Colleen Davidson
Models Shannon Summers, Colours Agency, and James McNaught Flowers Nicola Cameron, Olive Flowers Glasgow
