Written by: Validus Bridal
| Photographer | LAFRIQUE Photography |
| Venue | Shepstone Gardens |
| Dress | Validus Bridal |
| Models | Robyn Lindeque & Nicole Goodlace |
There are gowns that simply dress a bride, and then there are gowns that become her story.
In our most recent styled shoot, Validus Bridal by Leo Validus unveiled a bespoke creation that captures the very essence of romance. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Shepstone Gardens in Johannesburg, a venue rich with old-world charm. This felt less like a photoshoot and more like the unfolding of a love story.
A Validus Bridal Gown
Crafted from the finest silk, the gown flows with effortless grace, catching the light with every step. Its sculpted corset bodice shapes and defines the silhouette, while the front is softened with delicate lace—an ode to femininity and quiet strength. But it’s the sides that hold the secret: hand-beaded pearls, placed with precision and purpose, glimmering like drops of moonlight on skin.
This gown is elegant and graceful. It doesn’t shout—it whispers of love, of legacy, of a bride who knows her power lies in her softness.
The Story Behind the Shoot
Set among Shepstone’s timeworn architecture and cascading gardens, the gown moved like a dream through light and shadow. Every curve, every pearl, every fold of silk told a chapter. What we wanted to capture of this dress wasn’t just bridal fashion. It was a feeling…
A Gown Worthy of Your Story
At Validus Bridal, every design is a conversation between romance and craftsmanship—handmade in our Potchefstroom atelier, tailored to each bride’s one-of-a-kind vision. This silk and pearl beauty is for the bride who craves classic softness with couture strength.
