Halfpenny London Bride Rachel in the Oliver Corset & Ellie Skirt
A timeless silhouette, an Audrey Hepburn-inspired updo, and a veil as unexpected as it was unforgettable — Rachel Green’s London wedding was the epitome of modern elegance with a vintage-inspired twist.
Images by Maja Tsolo
From the moment she stepped into the Woburn Walk boutique, Rachel knew Halfpenny London offered something entirely unique. “Although I visited a few other boutiques, nothing came close to the experience I had at Halfpenny,” she recalls. I was made to “feel so at ease, pulling the pieces I’d dreamed of, along with a few surprises I’d never have picked for myself.”
THE DRESS
Ultimately, Rachel chose a bridal look inspired by vintage icons like Audrey Hepburn and Grace Kelly backstage at the 1956 Oscars: the Oliver Corset and Ellie Skirt, paired with the ethereal Manet Shrug and the archive Madeleine Veil — a look she had spotted online and unknowingly fell for all over again in person. “It was the first bridal look I ever tried on, and it ended up being the one. I loved how refined it felt, but still very me.”
“The combination of the Oliver Corset and Ellie Skirt felt so classic – clean and simple – and felt like an elevated version of my own personal style preferences.”
THE DAY
Their ceremony took place at The Old Marylebone Town Hall, a local landmark filled with personal meaning, followed by a reception at Spring Restaurant in Somerset House — where historic charm met culinary excellence in the most seamless of ways.
As Rachel reflects on the day, it’s the joy, the intimacy, and the intentional beauty of it all that lingers. “Although the day flew by, we’ll always have the memories, and these incredible images, to hold on to. It was truly everything we hoped for.”
CREDITS
Bride: Rachel Green
Photography: Maja Tsolo
Wedding Planner: Poppy Sienna Events
Florals: Mary Jane Vaughan
Shoes: Manolo Blahnik
Cake: WA Cafe
Catering & Reception Venue: Spring London
Ceremony Venue: The Old Marylebone Town hall
Stationery: Stationery: Rose & Beau Designs; Papier