Fashion industry figures Gabrielle Katz and Owen Beaufort-Zeal celebrated their wedding on May 23, 2026, at Belcombe Court in Bradford-on-Avon, England, with a unique theme blending cinematic influences and high fashion. The highly anticipated event, detailed in Vogue, drew inspiration from Sofia Coppola’s "Marie Antoinette" and the 1995 cult classic "Clueless," alongside references to early 2000s Oscar de la Renta. The bride, founder of PR firm Accent Projects, also took on the role of wedding planner to bring their distinctive vision to life.
The couple's international courtship, which began on the dating app Raya, culminated in a lavish weekend of festivities. Gabrielle Katz described the overarching aesthetic as "Sofia Coppola’s Marie Antoinette meets Clueless," a creative fusion that permeated the decor, wardrobe, and overall ambiance. This dual inspiration allowed for a blend of Rococo opulence and vibrant, preppy 90s style, reflecting the couple's discerning tastes.
A highlight of the celebration was the bride's meticulously curated wedding wardrobe, featuring three distinct designer ensembles. For the ceremony, Katz wore a custom gown by Christy Rilling of Guild of Hands, drawing inspiration from a 2006 Roberto Cavalli design, Galliano, and Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy’s iconic wedding dress. Her second look for the reception was a blush gown inspired by Simone Rocha for Jean Paul Gaultier's spring 2024 couture, incorporating elements from a 1997 Chanel couture piece.
The final ensemble for the barn dance party was a white minidress from Givenchy’s fall 2025 collection, Sarah Burton's inaugural show for the esteemed French house. Groom Owen Beaufort-Zeal, who heads the American division of Slowear, complemented his bride's fashion choices with a custom midnight navy herringbone suit by Fitzgerald Bespoke and a Connolly tuxedo by Marc Audibet for the evening's disco. The ceremony itself included a Welsh male choir, a nod to the groom’s heritage, and a unique touch saw the newlyweds departing in a vintage NYC taxi cab.
