A couple from Ainsworth Jewellers who celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary have modelled their latest bridal collection.

Phil Ainsworth and wife Helen Dimmick said they wanted to showcase their passion for new dresses and their love of jewellery.

They teamed up with local photographer Alison McMath to bring to life the Inspired Bridal collection from the bridal boutique and London designer, Eliza Jane Howell.

Ainsworth Jewellers, based in Darwen Street, is one of the longest-established businesses in Blackburn, opening in 1870.

Helen said: “Alison was so incredible to work with, right from the start with the brilliant mood board she created, it was clear to see that she perfectly understood the age of glamour that encapsulates the Eliza Jane Howell collection at Inspired Bridal and the style of the 1920s which for me personally is my favourite era.  

“Modelling is really quite daunting, but with her make-up and styling I was delighted with the look achieved as she expertly put me at ease and her dynamic approach was in turn so inspiring.”

To complete Helen’s look and with a nod to royalty, Helen chose to wear an emerald tiara, her all-time favourite item of jewellery complemented with matching earrings and a bracelet on loan from Emdico worth more than £150,000.

Phil wore a dinner suit on loan from Whitfield and Ward of Wilmslow in Cheshire, the team who made his wedding suit; as well as a three-piece dinner suit from renowned craftsman, Joshua Kane from Three Taylors.

Phil added; “Alison has achieved a technical masterpiece, with the exacting lighting highlighting the mood of a bygone age, the angles she created with guided poses and placing us against the beautiful features of our iconic Ainsworth Jewellers store.  

“We are thrilled with the images taken, it has truly captured a special time for us and the two businesses.”

Alison McMath added: “To be invited to collaborate on such a special shoot was a huge honour for me.

"I know how much this truly meant to both Helen and Phil and I am delighted with the end result.  

"The quality and detail from the new collection from Inspired Bridal really is something that needs to be seen to be believed but hopefully with the photos we have captured, we are doing them the justice they thoroughly deserve.”