Styled Halloween Photoshoot - Dracula x Bridgerton

Styled Halloween Photoshoot – Bridgerton x Dracula

Dracula and his bride lay tangled up with each other on a beautiful tiled floor, surrounded by red arrangements and red rose petals.

Spooky season is on, and we are here for it with a phenomenal styled Halloween Photoshoot inspired by Dracula, with a peppering of Bridgerton. Travis and Jesse were the initial plan makers, they have done several shoots together now and they always turn out fabulous!!! They came up with the framework, and each reached out to other creators who they felt would be good fits for the project and everyone really brought their A-game.

Joy can feel so elusive at times. With our busy schedules and never ending to do lists it can even feel like who has time for it?! What I have learned is that while we can’t force joy, we can make space for it, and have provide better conditions for joy in our lives. Being present is one of them, slowing down enough to pay attention to just how magical our wild little lives are. After that, I feel we are all probably a bit different on what does it for us, but as a creative individual – getting to work on projects like this is totally a joy maker!

Getting sparked by a fun idea. Rolling with the creative ideas and building a plan. And, another important element, collaborating with others, where everyone brings their talents and magic to the table. If we tried to plan it all by ourselves it would never ever turn out as well, as when everyone brings fresh ideas and perspective to the mix.

I truly feel it is so important to carve out space in our lives for things that spark joy. What a gift to participate in a project that was created in such pure joy, the photos are a clear representation of the magic that was made! We hope they spark a little joy in your day, too!

DRACULA + HIS BRIDE

With the inspiration being Dracula, we obviously needed him to have a bride as well! Our models were the perfect fit for our shoot, and they did an amazing job! With help from our talented hair and make-up artist, as well as the right ‘fit (dress and suit vendors listed below) our models were transformed into their characters. I loved the elegant style Jesse did for our model, with the beautiful layers of soft curls, flawlessly placed, with just the right amount of loose wisps.

The floral hairpiece is so striking with the rich tones of red, burgundy and black. We used hydrangea, cymbidium orchids, ranunculus, scabiosa and anemone. With some of the delicate scabiosa stems sticking out slightly from the design, for a loose organic look that would have added a touch of playful movement to the piece.

Her stunning wrist corsage looks amaaaaazing. With contemporary wire as a base for this design we have big, burgundy gerpom daisies, dark plum ranunculus, hydrangea, cymbidium orchids and red hanging amaranthus. It is the perfect glamourous accessory for our gothic bride.

While Dracula’s hairstyle is simple, I’m sure Jesse worked some magic to have Dracula’s gorgeous mane of curly hair and facial hair looking tip top. Not going to lie – it is giving me a bit of Tamlin from ACOTAR…. Perhaps an idea for next year. He needed a little something too, of course. To keep with the drama, we went with an oversized boutonniere of exquisite cymbidium orchids, ranunculus and scabiosa accented with black ruscus. It created a nice pop of colour against his all-black attire.

Dracula and his bride stand closely, with her hand on his chest in the gorgeous foyer at Archway Manor, with beautiful red arrangements on the stunning tiled floor.

Dracula's bride standing at the staircase with a stunning updo and floral hairpiece, holding a glass overflowing with smoke.

On the staircase, Dracula's bride holds on to the railing behind her with one hand, staring up at Dracula, who is holding her chin in one hand as though he may lean in for a kiss.

Dracula and his bride stand at the base of the stunning, dramatic staircase at Archway Manor. They are facing each other, moments away from a kiss.

At the gorgeous, ornate gazebo on the grounds at Archway Manor, surrounded by rich, red arrangements, Dracula stands behind his bride, wrapping his arms around her.

A close up of Dracula and his bride, laughing, showing off their fangs, and the red jewels at the corner of her mouth to appear like blood dripping from her mouth.

Dracula's bride looks off into the distance with her hand to her hair, which is arranged into a stunning up do, with a spectacular floral hairpiece in reds, burgundy and black.

Dracula's bride, holds her hand up to her chin, showing off a stunning, elaborate wrist corsage designed in reds and black. She sticks her tongue out of the side of her mouth in a cheeky expression, showing off her fangs.

Dracula and his bride stand facing each other on opposite sides of the stunning table, staring into each other's eyes and clasping hands.

Dracula stands alone in front of the table, casually holding on to the corner of one of the black chiavari chairs.

Dracula's bride from behind with her head turned to the side showcasing her stunning hairstyle, hairpiece and make up.

Dracula's bride sits in a chiavari chair at the table, with her dress pooled at the floor as she holds her hand out tot he side to show her lavish wrist corsage.

Dracula and his bride sit beside each other at the table, with their heads turned and their foreheads touching with their eyes closed.

With a chandelier and floral arrangements gentle blurred, Dracula and his bride are dancing in focus behind the table, he has her dipped and her knee pulled up to his side.

Dracula and his bride lay embracing on the tiled floor, barely visible behind red rose petals raining down on them.

Dracula and his bride laying on the tiled floor, as red rose petals fall down on them.

Dracula and his bride are entwined on the tiled floor, with red arrangements and red rose petals surrounding them.

Dracula sits on an ornate, sette, while his bride perches on top of it, and he has his arm wrapped around her legs.

FLORALS

The flowers did a wonderful job capturing the aesthetic, with a great balance of romantic regency era glam and moody, gothic vibe.

Let’s start with the staircase, because WOOOOOOOOW!!! I LOVE this staircase. It is so luxurious and dramatic; it is just stunning. Travis designed multiple arrangements of roses, accented by viney branches. With different shades of red as well as the organic style of the designs, there arrangements are full of depth! Along with the generous use of pillar candles at various heights, all glowing, it is such a breathtaking way to highlight an already divine area. 10/10

Outside, Archway Manor features a fabulous, ornate gazebo next to their pond. The rose arrangements were also used here in clusters, a gorgeous contrast against the start white stone pillars. We also wrapped red amaryllis and hanging amaranthus in black satin and strung them upside down inside the gazebo.

Lastly, the mind blowing tablescape. We have dark emerald table shimmery tablecloth, red satin napkins, ornate, black plates, black flatware, beautiful glassware, big, silver candelabras, textured votive holders with tea lights and tons of red taper candles down the length of the table. Tons of arrangements full of hydrangea, roses, ranunculus, scabiosa, gerbs, amaranthus and black ruscus at various heights, including the upper parts of the candelabras. Along with the flowers we used some gorgeous produce in rich tones, like papaya, eggplant, pears, plums, grapes, and artichokes. Finally, some slimy, creepy accents with the skulls, and seafood were the just the right gothic touch. My personal fav is the octopus, with its legs sprawling out, and wrapping around the candlestick. Flawless.

I do hope you all loved this as much as I did, and that it helps get you in the spirit for Halloween week! Be safe and have fun!