bridal portfolio
Budapest elopement
Inspired by Wes Anderson’s rich aesthetic world in his film The Grand Budapest Hotel, I strove to recreate the calming symmetry, colorful details, and cautious intimacy found in each film he directs. Featured in Sisters in Law, Swedish wedding blog.
À bout de souffle//breathless
These breathtaking sneak peeks from the Varca Bridal 2020 collection mix soft and hard elements in an unexpected way. Sequined lace, swathed in pleated tulle, and interspersed with geometric lines of patent leather—truly unique gowns, captured beautifully by Melody Joy, and worn with grace by Vinithra and Aria.
Parisian romance
Inspired by the romance of the Parisian streets, we embraced the delicate details joie de vivre of the city in this breathtaking sheer gown covered in hand-embroidery, Published on the beautifully inspirational blog Un Beau Jour.
Gown by Mignonette Bridal—Photography by Les Bandits—Makeup by Anais Ferraguti—Modeled by Emilie Pom
downtown chicago chic
An inspirational portraiture shoot published by June Bug Weddings, created to showcase the stunningly modern yet timeless gowns of Varca Bridal’s first micro-collection with the perfectly coordinating urban backdrop.
Gowns by Varca Bridal—Photography by Allie Appel—Modeled by Essence Taylor
dark love
This romantic and moody shoot took advantage of the variety of spaces, backgrounds, and lighting in Chicago gem, Salvage One, our beautiful couple wandered through room after room, almost getting lost in the varied spaces, but always finding themselves deeply in love.
Florals by Persephone—Photography by Allie Appel—Gowns by Varca Bridal—Beauty by Tranquility Salons—Invitations by Sablewood Paper Co.
disco in the afternoon
This sun drenched loft shoot was inspired by the 70s disco queen Bianca Jagger with touches of modern romance.
Gowns by Varca Bridal—Photography by Danielle Simone Charles—Headpieces by Britt Von Decker
garden of goddesses
Combining 70s vibes with Hepburn sensibility and set in an ethereal garden, our six glamazon goddesses rule their domain.
Gowns by Varca Bridal—Headpieces by Britt Von Decker—Photography by Sheena Wang—Hair by Hannah Colby —Makeup by Celena San Juan
Models: Essence Taylor—Katie McGinnis—Vinithra Rajagopalan—Nina—Sue—Patt Phong
spellbound
These timeless images give major Hitchcock vibes with a modern twist. Chic strapless gowns with unusual necklines, completed with pleated net overskirts and old Hollywood glamorous overcoats.
Photographed by Danielle Simone Charles—Makeup by Celena San Juan—Gowns by Varca Bridal
after hours
Showcasing the couture headpieces of Britt Von Decker, two models played around in the Varca Bridal studio.
Headpieces by Britt Von Decker—Gowns and gloves by Varca Bridal—Photography by Danielle Simone Charles
whisky and diamonds
Inspired by Chicago designer Sarah Varca’s Wyoming heritage and ultra-glam style, we brought Sarah’s Western roots to her beloved urban life.
Photography by Sheena Wang—Gowns by Varca Bridal—Hair by Ramsay Marston—Makeup by Manifest Makeup
Models: Natalia Taylor—Katie McGuiness
