City Elopement Wedding With Super Cool Vibes and Short Wedding Dresses
a bride in a short wedding dress walking through the city streets on her wedding day
Photography by Lauren Elliott
Think super cool vibes, romantic city elopement, and super cute short wedding dresses for this styled shoot. Its relaxed style is right up our street (quite literally!). It shows all our un-wedding couples out there that your local high street can be the perfect romantic location for your city elopement, in this case, the colourful streets of Manchester’s Northern Quarter will do just fine!
modern groom embracing bride wearing birdcage veil holding a colourful bouquet
The styling by Jean Jackson Couture NQ is fresh, modern, and full of vintage details that have us swooning. Lauren Elliot’s photography has the perfect dark and dreamy urban vibe for this city elopement. A modern couple who want to just get married, having their day, their way, is definitely what we’re all about! The idea that weddings need to be lavish and cost a small fortune is outdated. Who says the two of you can’t just dress up nice, have a cute service and celebrate by strolling to your favourite pub afterwards with your dogs?!
city elopement bride and groom with their dogs on a lead
a modern groom and his bride wearing a short wedding dress in the sun
the back of a bride’s short wedding dress with an over-sized bow detail by Moonchild
a bride wearing a short wedding dress with tied sleeves and pointy ankle boots
a gorgeous capture of a modern bride and groom in the sunshine in the Northern Quarter, Manchester
The featured short wedding dresses by Moonchild Bridal are perfect for brides who want a bridal look without the fuss. If you want a cool inner city look for your wedding day and are planning a city elopement, then these designs are perfect. Moonchild dresses, created to ‘embody and empower today’s modern bohemian’ are made ethically in Manchester, and are a mixture of a modern vintage style with a little bit of chic glam thrown in - what more could you want?
Short wedding dresses are no longer just vintage 1950s tea dresses and Moonchild have definitely brought them into the 21st century with their super cool collections. Pair it with a white ankle boot and birdcage beret… we are in love! And what’s more, these dresses are totally wear-again-able making them even more of a great option for a laid-back sustainable bride.
We love the versatility of the dresses! Not all modern brides want the flounce associated with traditional wedding dresses and these days, with more couples opting for elopements and micro-weddings, big is not always better!
a modern bride and groom kissing outside Lazy Sundae in Manchester
pretty bridal bouquet of red and pink flowers held by a bride in a short wedding dress
a modern couple sitting on a black doorstep on their wedding day.
a cool bride wearing a short wedding dress by Moonchild, holding hands with her groom on the colourful streets of Manchester
a modern couple skipping through the Northern Quarter of Manchester on the day of their elopement
The colourful bouquet by Fletcher and Foley are the perfect pop of colour for the industrial background, with an eclectic mix that works perfectly. Manchester based florist, Joanne, prides herself on creating fine art florals for weddings and events. Soft flowers in dreamy pinks and reds are perfect if you are wanting a more playful bridal look for your wedding day. Sometimes you only need to look at a bouquet to feel happy and know that it smells divine, this is one of those times!
a close up of the bride’s playful bouquet by Fletcher and Foley featuring soft pink roses and red blooms
Andrea Baines and Michelle Yates were the team behind the hair and makeup. With a simple, chic makeup look, switched up with a poppin’ red lip to compliment the flowers , it was understated yet striking and perfect for the modern laid-back bride. How can we not mention the amazing hair accessories (also by Moonchild) that graced those beautiful locks? If you’re looking for a vintage vibe, a tousled style with a birdcage veil would complete your boho vintage look. An updo with a cutesy bow or a simple pearl earring is just perfect. If you’re a couple planning your city elopement, and a bride looking for short wedding dresses, you’re sure to get the perfect look for your big day, and lots of inspiration from this cool and dreamy urban shoot.
bride with cute ankle tattoo and white boots walking through the backstreets of Manchester with her groom on their wedding day
If you fancy this city elopement look, find out the team behind it in the list below, and contact them directly to book any of them for your un-wedding!
The Team- City Elopement Wedding With Super Cool Vibes and Short Wedding Dresses:
Photography: Lauren Elliot Photography
Dresses: Moonchild Bridal @moonchildbridal
Flowers: Fletcher and Foley @fletcherfoley
Styling: Jean Jackson Couture @jeanjacksoncouturenq
Makeup: Andrea Baines Makeup Artistry @andreabainesmakeupartistry
Hair: Michelle Yates HMUA @michelleyateshmua