BRIDGET RILEY’S
RETROSPECTIVE EXHIBITION,
LONDON
ne of the latest trends in wedding design, is
taking inspiration from major art exhibitions around
the world to create imagery to inspire couples to
come up with something unique on their wedding
day. Couples tend to choose a more modern and
contemporary look and are orientated more towards
the feel and ambiance of their day rather than given
trends. They want something unique that conveys
their interest and personality. So they look at
Instagram and Pinterest to create mood boards and
follow people they love.
The York Wedding Suppliers group capitalised
on this trend and came together to create a wedding
scene loosely based on the black and white artwork
of artist Bridget Riley of the early 1960’s. A major
retrospective of her work opens at the Hayward
gallery on the 23rd of October in London.
Bridget Riley is an iconic British artist known
worldwide for her “Op art ‘black and white paintings-
using geometric forms to create optical effects-
sometimes subtle and sometimes more disturbing.
Natalia Willmott, an art and antiques expert
based in York put together the brief to create a chic
wedding scene that is vibrant and fun – with lots
of geometric patterns to arrest the eye but also an
elegant simplicity.
Let’s now imagine a gorgeous couple called
Bridget and Riley seated at a beautiful table dressed
with an amazing candleholder with beautiful candles
and roses. The tablecloth is spotty, stripped ribbons
are tied around black napkins. The couple have sent
out beautiful invitations. The bride wears a beautiful
bridal satin gown with a lovely cowl back.
They have been sent love note cushions as
wedding gifts in black and in white made with vintage
ribbons- they can exchange love messages after their
wedding using the pen and notebook provided.
The room is decorated with original black and
white gouaches from the 1920’s.
After the wedding dinner, the bride changes into a
geometric black and white dress, the music is turned
on full volume and beautiful geometric patterns are
projected onto the wall. It’s time to dance and have
fun.
It’s now 2 o’clock in the morning and the couple
is seen leaving the scene with suitcase and hat in
hand. They are off on their honeymoon and the bride
photographed in movement pictures showing the joy
fun and elegance of the evening.
Hope you have been inspired…
www.yorkweddingsuppliers.co.uk
www.mybilletdoux.com
ABOUT YORK WEDDING
SUPPLIERS:
York Wedding suppliers is a group 20
businesses (and growing) set up by
photographer Nikki Bowling in 2012 in
York to provide couples who are getting
married with a fantastic and personal
service on their big day. The businesses
range from accessories, cakes, dresses,
flower, favours, honeymoon services,
photography, videography, stationary,
venue styling and music. The businesses
work together to provided a trusted and
high quality service.
ABOUT
NATALIA WILLMOTT:
Natalia Willmott is an art & antiques seller
and a stylist. She is based in York, but hails
from Paris. She is the founder of www.
nataliawillmott.co.uk – an online collection
of unique interior finds for unique people
and more recently launched her brand
My Billet Doux – “love note silk cushions”
which a secret pocket to store handwritten
love notes.
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