Copy marriage: how to get inspired by Lily Collins' romantic look and dream wedding

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Evelyn Carpenter

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After starting their relationship in mid-2019, Lily Collins and Charlie McDowell announced their engagement on social media in September 2020. And now, after a year of dating, the actress and filmmaker couple said "I do" in an intimate and very romantic ceremony.

It was a dream wedding, in which every detail was chosen with care. How to have a similar wedding? In this article we give you the keys behind their styles and the location.

The wedding dress

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Lily Collins looked stunning in her marriage to a beautiful Ralph Lauren dress made in Calais-Caudry lace, with micro flowers with Swarovski beads and silk organza petals.

It is a mermaid cut design with long sleeves and a swan neck, complete with a hooded cape that adds a halo of charm. The gown was handmade in approximately 200 hours of intricate craftsmanship.

"Thank you Ralph Lauren for working so closely with me to create this magical dress - it's the ultimate dreamy combination of American Western and British Victorian culture," the actress said in a post on her Instagram account. "It's the most beautiful and memorable dress I will ever wear and I couldn't have imagined it any other way," Lily Collins, 32, added.

How to replicate the look

If you want to imitate the style of this brand new bride, choose a mermaid or straight cut dress made entirely of lace. In its 2022 catalogue, Marchesa includes a design with long sleeves and a closed neckline, which is quite similar to Collins'. But if you want a dress that incorporates a cape, like the British actress, you will love a piece by Miss Kelly by The Sposa Group Italia,also from his 2022 collection.

The complements

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The "Emily in Paris" starlet dazzled with her elegant hairstyle, which consisted of a a neat low updo For the chignon, which also included a braid, her stylist Gregory Russell used a pair of beaded combs.

And when it comes to accessories, Lili Collins only chose pearl earrings The wedding rings, very discreet, were designed especially for her by Irene Neuwirth, who was also in charge of the wedding rings.

How to imitate them

The low updo is one of the most flattering and elegant hairstyles to wear for a wedding, but if you want to look just like Phil Collins' daughter, decorate your mane with some comb style headdress As for earrings, you'll find very similar pearl earrings in Carolina Herrera's 2020 catalogue.

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The groom's suit

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Charlie McDowell, on the other hand, also chose a suit signed by Ralph Lauren On his special date, the groom wore a khaki green velvet tuxedo from Purple Label, Ralph Lauren's most sophisticated and exclusive line, and the 38-year-old filmmaker wore a white shirt, a matching humita and a floral boutonniere.

How to replicate the look

Charlie McDowell moved away from the traditional groom's suit, opting for a velvet suit in an alternative colour. If you want to follow this style, in the Allure Men 2021 catalogue you'll find outfits with velvet jackets in emerald green, cranberry, aubergine and sapphire blue, among other tones. Perfect for making a difference!

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Allure Men

The location

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Lily Collins and Charlie McDowell's wedding took place at Dunton Hot Springs, a luxury resort located just across the mountain from Telluride, Colorado, USA. This stunning location, surrounded by lush green landscapes It has cabins that are fed by the natural source of hot water.

Located in an alpine valley, which in the 19th century was an abandoned mining village, the property offers privileged views of mountain peaks, meadows, rivers and waterfalls.

How to replicate the location

If you want to get married in a location, with an enchanted forest feel, then you'll have to go with a country mansion, a plot of land, a vineyard You can set up the altar outside and decorate it with rustic fabrics or rugs, just like Lily and Charlie did, for example.

Both in the capital and in the regions you will find dozens of event centers in this style, which is ideal for country, romantic, vintage or hippie-chic weddings. Check out these images of locations in Chile that you can take inspiration from, among which is the beautiful mansion Altos del Paico, located in Talagante or the event center Olivos del Monte, in the same commune.with large gardens and forest, but if you want a location in southern Chile, Huilo Huilo is a great alternative for couples who want to have their wedding photos in a dreamy natural environment.

Altos del Paico

Olivos del Monte

Huilo Huilo

"What started as a fairy tale, is now my reality forever," said Lily Collins to accompany one of the posts she published on her Instagram account. And it was indeed a dream wedding, but with elements not impossible to replicate. From choosing a wedding dress with a cape, to add a touch of fantasy to the bridal outfit, to selecting a location withexuberant nature.

Evelyn Carpenter is the author of the best-selling book, All you need for your marriage. A Marriage guide. She has been married for over 25 years and has helped countless couples build successful marriages. Evelyn is a sought after speaker and relationship expert, and has been featured in various media outlets including Fox News, Huffington Post, and more.