A Moment for the Modern Bride

Wedding fashion today typically requires a blurring of the lines between ceremony and self-expression. Here, in an exclusive shoot from Issue One, a series of portraits by Holly Sarah Burgess captures this dichotomy, where sought-after bridal brands have been juxtaposed with contemporary womenswear and carefully-sourced vintage.

The result is a study in confidence, individuality and the quiet defiance of expectation. Structured silhouettes met fluid forms, sheer veils fall over tailored lines, and vintage silhouettes brush against pared-back minimalism, each look its own language.

Eye-catching accents come by way of Cartier watches and fine jewellery from Partridge, exquisite diamond and coloured gemstone pieces by Jessica McCormack from Simon James and heirloom-inspired treasures from McClurgs — each one grounding the styling with a sense of permanence and artistry.

Together, they form a vision of modern matrimony that feels both intimate and editorial — a reflection of where bridal fashion stands now: somewhere between tradition and freedom, elegance and edge, timelessness and the thrill of doing things a little differently.