Say ‘I Do’ With Lulu

When fashion stylist Billie-Jo Skelton got married, she knew she had to carry Lulu for her special day
 

When Billie-Jo Skelton was planning her wedding, she was sure about two things: there had to be colour, and she and the bridesmaids would carry Lulu Guinness. 


Billie-Jo is a freelance fashion stylist based in London. Working across numerous brands and campaigns, she lives and breathes fashion and is bold in her personal style. “I absolutely love bright colours and clashing prints and patterns,” she says.

 

Billie-Jo met her now-husband Kurt back in 2017. Kurt is a fashion photographer, and their worlds collided on set while working together on photoshoots. 

 






THE HEN PARTY 

The first event to style was the hen party. Billie-Jo chose Paris for her hen party. “Paris has always been my favourite city for as long as I can remember, and since the proposal took place there, it has even more of a place in my heart.” 

 

 Together with her closest friends, Billie-Jo headed to Paris. “I had an amazing long weekend in Paris for my hen do. We packed so much into three days, and each activity was perfectly matched to me. From a croissant-making class to lunch at Pink Mamma, a wine tasting afternoon, a picnic by the Eiffel Tower, and karaoke until the early hours, the fun never ended!” 

 

As for the outfits, Lulu’s Pearl Lips Clutch took centre stage. “My favourite outfit was a satin mini bubble hem dress, paired with the Pearl Lips Clutch, white Mary Jane shoes, and, of course, a veil. It felt like the cutest Parisian hen look!” 

 






THE REHEARSAL DINNER
 
The rehearsal dinner took place at The Ivy in Exeter, where they sipped their favourite cocktails and caught up with their closest friends and family the night before the big day. 
 

“I had in mind for months before the wedding that I wanted to wear a simple ’70s-style suit for my rehearsal dinner,” says Billie-Jo. “But with such a simple piece of tailoring, the accessories had to be fun and extra. Once I’d chosen my big feather hat, I knew my Lulu Lips Clutch was the perfect pairing.” 

 






THE WEDDING DAY

When it came to thinking about what she would wear for her big day, and what her bridesmaids would wear, she knew she wouldn’t take a traditional route. “I’ve been a huge fan of Lulu for years and have a few bags in my collection already,” says Billie-Jo. “I knew I wanted something a bit quirky but still on-trend to match my bridesmaids' dresses, so Lulu Guinness just made sense.” 

 

For the big day at Rockbeare Manor in Devon, the bride wore a custom Emma Beaumont gown, and the bridesmaids wore an array of hot pink dresses. To colour match the hot pink dresses, Billie-Jo and her bridesmaids selected the Hot Pink Moire Bow Clutch. 



 

“It’s just my favourite colour of all time!”, says Billie-Jo. “Our venue was a French chateaux-inspired manor house with lots of white and greenery and I just loved how the hot pink contrasted against the backdrop.”
 




The theme of the wedding was a romantic, French-inspired summer soirée. The ceremony took place outdoors with the façade of the manor house providing the perfect backdrop for the couple to exchange vows. Billie-Jo walked down the aisle to a string quartet playing Pachelbel's Canon. The long banquet dining tables were set against a backdrop of vintage-inspired chandeliers and adorned with a mix of fresh roses, peonies, and gypsophila. 

 

Looking back on the day, Billie-Jo remembers the speeches as a highlight. “Having all of my favourite people in the world together in one place was truly so special, and the speeches contained so many beautiful words that I will never forget.” 

 




Now that she’s a married woman and has had her perfect wedding, what advice would she give to soon-to-be brides? “Be in the moment, speak to everyone you love, and have fun! And also, pick a photographer/videographer whose style you absolutely love, so you’ll be able to look back at those memories forever.” (Photographer Jessica Lily Photography)

 

Billie-Jo is also keen to add: “I know it sounds cliché, but soak in every moment because it all goes so fast. And remember, there is no such thing as too much when you are the bride. Be as extra as you like!” Spoken like a true stylist! 

  




SHOP BRIDAL

 SHOP WEDDING GUEST

SHOP BRIDESMAID

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