Olivia Henson’s bridal gown designer: why she chose Emma Victoria Payne

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June 7, 2024

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Now, became the Duchess of Westminster after marrying Hugh Grosvenor, the 7th Duke of Westminster at Chester Cathedral.

The cultural ceremony of the year was attended by around 400 visitors, including the.

There was a lot of discussion about the bride’s attire, or rather who, and Olivia assigned a British designer to create both a custom dress and veil, as is customary for every high-profile wedding.

Olivia Henson arrives for her wedding to Hugh Grosvenor, the Duke of Westminster at Chester Cathedral. Picture date: Friday June 7, 2024. (Photo by Peter Byrne/PA Images via Getty Images)© Getty
Olivia and the Duke of Westminster wed in a custom wedding and mask created by Emma Victoria Payne.

But, why did the wedding choose this London- based bridal store? Although we’re unsure of the reasons for certain, Emma Payne has a popularity that spreads both within and outside of society. Before working for John Galliano in Paris and Levi Strauss in Brussels, she first studied at the exclusive Central St Martins style class.

She founded her boutique in 2010 on Beauchamp Place in Knightsbridge ( but is now based in Chelsea ), which is arguably London’s most fashionable shopping street. Since then, she has become a well-known name in the bridal industry for her bespoke service from initial sketch to final product.

Olivia’s designs are popular with the social media audience, even though she is probably going to be the most well-known name in Emma’s marital book. Camilla Thorp’s velvet pink bridesmaid dresses were created for her marriage to George Spencer- Churchill, Marquess of Blandford, at Blenheim Palace in 2018, as well as Sophie Carter’s bridal costume, one of Princess Kate’s close friends and aunt to Princess Charlotte.

Emma has likewise created a line of gowns for the Queen Charlotte’s Ball, which is a popular social year event and monthly British socialite event.

Olivia’s ethereal ivory silk gown reflected her personal style: sleek and elegant, timeless yet modern ( we’re particular fans of the oval cut- out on the back of the dress ). It was steeped in history. Emmma hand-drew the stitching design for Olivia’s great-great-grandmother’s veil, which included decorative motifs and edgings from Olivia’s great-great-grandmother’s mask from around 1880.

Olivia Henson attends the wedding of The Duke of Westminster and Miss Olivia Henson at Chester Cathedral on June 07, 2024 in Chester, England. (Photo by Neil Mockford/GC Images)© Getty
Her slim-fitting outfit was completed with the Faberge Myrtle Leaf crown.

Olivia’s household veil was also created by her artist, but this time with a new repeat design featuring scalloped edges and rectangular shapes, to represent her engagement ring.

She wore the Faberge Myrtle Leaf Tiara, a part that the Grosvenor family has owned since 1906, to her wedding day, in addition to her smooth, half- parted updo.

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