BRIDAL ART
My bridal work is not traditional.
It is artistic.
Symbolic.
Intuitive.
A fusion of wearable art, storytelling, and deep feminine expression.
I create bridal imagery and experiences that feel like portals — cinematic, emotional, textured, and alive with meaning. Whether it’s a gown, a headpiece, a set, or a moment held in light, my work invites each woman to step into the fullest expression of her inner myth.
This is not about “looking bridal.”
It is about becoming.
Becoming soft.
Becoming powerful.
Becoming whole.
Becoming the version of yourself that feels true, wild, and unforgettable.
My Bridal Philosophy: Dreamcrafting, Not Tradition
Where bridal becomes a world — a myth, a mood, a moment of becoming.
Bridal styling becomes ceremony.
Gowns become symbols.
Images become myth.
Every creation is slow-made, intentional, and expressive — rooted in Wild Alchemy, feminine storytelling, and the art of transformation. I don’t follow trends or templates. I follow intuition, atmosphere, and the inner landscape of the woman being photographed.
My bridal work is for those seeking something beyond the traditional —imagery that breathes, emotes, and expresses.
For brides, artists, and photographers who are drawn to:
• expressive, cinematic imagery
• emotional depth and authenticity
• nature-rooted or atmospheric settings
• mood-rich, symbolic styling
• elements of ritual and story
• art over aesthetics
• meaning over perfection
If you want something alive, raw, dreamy, powerful, and transformative — you’re in the right place.
Bridal Reverie
Limited Bridal Photo Series 2026 (January–March)
Where Bridal Becomes Vision, and Vision Becomes Art
Photography by Amanda Anderson Studios
Design & Styling by Shelley Novotny
Shelley Novotny Studio at ArtStart, Rhinelander
“Reverie” is theepitome of imagination, altered states, daydream, enchantment.
A small, intentional bridal-inspired photo series that explores transformation, mood, and expressive styling. This offering is slow, intuitive, and experimental — a glimpse into my evolving Dreamcraft aesthetic.
Each session can be customised to blends wearable art, symbolism, custom styling, and curated props or set elements. This is a space to create freely, collaborate closely, and capture the essence of bridal becoming in its earliest, most artistic form.
These limited sessions are perfect for photographers, artists, and clients seeking something beyond the traditional:
imagery that is soulful, cinematic, and deeply personal.
Stay Tuned for previews of my styled studio and custome backdrops made exclusively for this limited event.
2026 Vision: Two New Bridal Experiences Are Taking Shape
Two distinct bridal events are in development for 2026 — each unfolding with its own energy, intention, and purpose.
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Studio @Art Start
68 S. Stevens St.
Rhinelander, WI 54521
By appointment
The Becoming Bride — Bridal Artisan Market
A curated gathering of heart-led wedding creatives.
A warm, intentional marketplace celebrating Northwoods florists, caterers, photographers, boutiques, stylists, bakers, makers, and wedding artisans whose work is rooted in beauty, craftsmanship, and originality.
This event is designed to uplift the local bridal community, offering brides-to-be and families a beautiful space to discover unique vendors, inspired offerings, and the artistry of our region’s most heartfelt creators.
If you are a local wedding creative who feels aligned with this vision,
you are warmly invited to express your interest in becoming part of the 2026 Artisan Market.
Your work does not need to fit a specific mold — only carry intention, quality, and heart.
Click below to join the interest list for florists, bakers, photographers, boutiques, caterers, stylists, makers, wedding artisans and even event plannng who feel called to be part of Becoming Bride.
Wild Alchemy — Bridal Art Show
Where bridal becomes a world — a myth, a mood, a moment of becoming.
Part fashion show.
Part installation.
Part living ritual of transformation.
This immersive bridal art experience will be open to the public, but the creative team behind it will be intentionally curated.
The event itself will be open for attendees. Collaborators will be invited based on creative fit, because the show requires a unified artistic voice rather than a vendor-based structure. This ensures the visual world, atmosphere, and storytelling remain cohesive, powerful, and true to the Wild Alchemy vision.
