Chloe & Leo
Chloe & Leo’s Light Academia Love Story at the Convent
If Greta Gerwig decided to direct a wedding, it would look exactly like Chloe and Leo’s day. Set within a heritage convent wrapped in lush greenery and dappled sunlight, their celebration felt like stepping into a light academia Pinterest board but cooler, bolder, and entirely their own. Ivy climbed the stone walls, long tables filled with loved ones, and wildflowers in joyful pops of colour softened the old-world architecture. It was romantic without trying too hard. Thoughtful, but never fussy. And at the centre of it all? Chloe, the effortlessly cool bride who made timeless feel modern again.
Guests of every generation queued for the cheeky photobooth, emerging a glossy paper memory in hand and the kind of laughter you can hear in a still image. The whole day felt like a love letter to nostalgia, handwritten vows, champagne coupes clinking under ancient archways, and some moments to breathe and recenter. It was giving Dead Poets Society but make it bridal editorial.
For the bride who wants the ultimate classic silk wedding dress, look no further than Emma. Chloe chose this gown for its refined elegance and fashion-forward simplicity, a piece that whispers sophistication but photographs like a dream. The stunning hand draping across the corseted bodice hugged her figure beautifully, elongating her shape before flowing into a timeless A-line skirt with a daring (yet tasteful) side split. It’s the kind of silhouette that moves as you move, dramatic in stride, poetic in stillness.
The strapless look highlighted her décolletage, while the softly scooped neckline flattered and framed her effortlessly. Crafted in our luxurious Faux Silk fabric with a subtle textured finish, Emma is breathable, floaty, and luminous in just the right way, catching the golden hour light without overpowering it. For brides seeking an organic, natural aesthetic while remaining undeniably chic, this fabric is the sweet spot. And for those dreaming of pure silk? Emma is also available in 100% Silk Shantung or structured Mikado for a slightly more architectural finish. A gown you’ll remember long after the final dance and one your guests won’t stop talking about.
Because Chloe understands that bridal fashion is in the details, she paired Emma with our ethereal Neck scarf in soufflé. Light as air and deliciously soft, this piece floated behind her like a modern-day heroine in a period drama. Available in two lengths, it’s versatile enough to style loosely draped for ceremony romance or wrapped closer for reception cool-girl energy. It added movement, softness, and that subtle editorial edge, proof that sometimes the smallest accessories make the strongest statement.
As the sun dipped behind the convent walls and fairy lights flickered on, Chloe made the ultimate bride move by swapping her heels for pastel pink ballet flats. Suddenly, she wasn’t just a bride: she was a ballerina spinning across the dance floor, silk skirt swishing, Leo twirling her under the stars. It was playful. It was poetic. It was so very them.
Congratulations to Chloe and Leo, we wish you a life full of laughter, colours and timeless romance.
Photographer | @baluyzaphoto
Florist: @bloomsbycecilia
Make-up: @ashalouise.makeup
Celebrant | @willowceremonies
Hair| @hairbynikolettaa
Venue | @abbotsfordconvent @peterrowlandgroup
