There are so many reasons I love this photoshoot – I hope you will adore it as much as I do! The Lake District feels like home to me. I can step outside my house and see the fells from where I live. I spend my weekends high in the mountains whenever I can. It’s the most beautiful place in the world.
Lindeth Fell is an exclusive use Lake District wedding venue for up to 26 guests. It has lush gardens and views of Lake Windermere, and feels secluded and welcoming – perfect for a boutique wedding with your favourite people in the world. Working with one of our favourite Lake District wedding photographers Tiree Dawson, Lindeth Fell became home for a day to this stunning editorial photoshoot, which I hope will inspire your own weddings and elopements.
Tiree’s photos from Lindeth Fell are out of this world. Tiree’s elegant and relaxed editing style goes hand in hand with intimate weddings and is a perfect match for my favourite Lakes wedding venues. The romantic colour palette with pinks and rust tones couldn’t look lovelier: Tiree is truly one of the best. (When she sent me the calligraphy photos back in May I looked at them over and over and over – I think I lost half a working day peeking and happy dancing around my kitchen!)
Gwyneth looks amazing in dresses from Windermere boutique Julia Tasker Bridal Couture. Julia’s dresses are always elegant, sophisticated and of the highest quality – Julia herself is the loveliest of people and I will recommend her to any bride!
I have to confess that I love this photoshoot even more because my calligraphy was a big part of it. Alongside luxury wedding dresses from Julia Tasker and breathtaking florals by Free Range Floristry, you’ll spot my personalised wedding vow booklets in calligraphy.
The beauty of this photoshoot is how understated and beautiful it is. It captures the romance in the quietness of an elopement, and the magic of a smaller celebration in a beautiful home away from home. Free Range Floristry’s bouquet is exquisite in soft pastels with delicate petals – pure springtime bliss!
Softness and cosy vibes come via Oubas Knitwear – the perfect gentle touch for English weddings! I adore Gwyneth’s cardigan in a gorgeous eri silk and undyed cashmere. It has a natural copper tone, the warmth of cashmere with the drape of silk – the perfect relaxed cover up for a countryside bride.
Do check out the full list of Lake District wedding suppliers below – they’re all lovely humans and highly recommended! And for more beautiful images and Jono Symonds’ video from this stunning styled (not real!) elopement, follow our instagram @englishweddingblog
The ring from Juni Jewellery is so delicate and modern – a fabulous piece for any bride-to-be!
Photographer: Tiree Dawson
Models: Gwyneth & Jack
Venue: Lindeth Fell
Video: Jono Symonds
Dresses: Julia Tasker Bridal Couture
Hair: Bowness Bridal Hair
Make up: Wedding hair and makeup by Heather
Flowers: Free Range Floristry
Knitwear: Oubas Knitwear
Celebrant: Love Louise Ceremonies
Jewellery: Juni Jewellery
Personalised Vow Booklets: By Moon & Tide Calligraphy
Confetti: Proper Confetti
Hair Accessories: Debbie Carlisle
This BEAUTY of a shoot landed in my inbox this morning. I’d been planning to write about my calligraphy for weddings today, but all the lush greenery and the connection between Rae and Grey just blew me away. I couldn’t wait to share this! If houseplants are your thing, and the thought of bringing nature inside for your big day sounds amazing, you will LOVE this styled photoshoot!
The amazing wedding suppliers who brought this photoshoot to life include lovely Mercedes from 4YaParty Weddings & Events and Eastbourne’s fabulous Thorn & Found Photography.
This stunning botanical disco wedding with a touch of rustic décor compels a new inspiration for modern weddings.
This beautifully designed concept by 4yaparty also creating décor and props for this styled shoot was a perfect match to Kingswood Arts, a not-for-profit arts centre and cultural hub venue dedicated to supporting its local community through creativity. Based in a stunning 32 room mansion this space was perfect to help create an ultimate rustic disco themed wedding.
Our models, real life couple Rae and Grey portrayed a romantic story within the old halls of this building, beautifully showcasing the designs from each wedding supplier.
Our bride was fashioned with two timeless dresses provided by Couturiosity, paired with inspiring jewellery from Bish Bosh Becca. Hair and makeup from Made up by Ruby was a match made in heaven to bring together our bridal look. Bridal accessories provided by Glorious by Heidi include a stunning crown piece to elevate a classic look and bridal sunglasses for a touch of untraditional styling.
Our beautiful maid of honour Elle Andrews modelled a gorgeous jewel crusted emerald piece by L’Amour Curves Bridal which tied in exquisitely with the theme and décor of this wedding.
Speaking of décor, the floristry by Harleys Flowers finished our couple’s look with a blooming and abundant bouquet and buttonhole piece.
Table stationery tied together the look with unique designs by Twenty Stationery.
The cake by Simply Irresistible Cakes London was a perfect addition for our ceremony, making a wonderful centre piece for the cake table. Matching with earth colours and rustic design it pulled the décor into one.
The light and airy photography style was key to the story that Nick from Thorn and Found Photography wanted to showcase. Finding a photographer to match a certain aesthetic is always important when thinking about how you want to remember your special day.
Concept and planning, Décor and Props – 4ya party. https://www.4yaparty.co.uk
Venue – Kingswood arts. https://www.kingswoodarts.com
Photography – Thorn and Found. https://thornandfoundeastbourne.info
Floristry – Harleys flowers. https://www.harleysflowers.co.uk
Cake- Simply Irresistible cakes London. https://simplyirresistiblecakes.com
Stationery – twenty stationery. https://www.twentystationery.co.uk
Crown and glasses – Glorious by Heidi. https://www.gloriousbyheidi.com
Jewellery- Bish bosh becca. https://www.bishboshbecca.co.uk
Hair and Makeup- Made up by ruby. https://www.instagram.com/madeupbyruby
Bridesmaid dress – L’amour curves Bridal. https://www.lamourcurves.com
Bridal dress – Couturiosity. https://couturiosity.com
Celebrant- The Childrens celebrant. https://thechildrenscelebrant.co.uk
A glorious styled shoot full of vibrant colour that says: be you. The couple in this stunning photoshoot are Jay & Sam, who inspire us with their thoughtful insta posts and their beautiful, brave and curious / adventurous outlook on life. The Stranger Things inspired cassette tape place names and 80s nostalgia in these images are fabulous and we’d love to see more of this at weddings! The cake is a real talking point – what better nod to the Upside Down could there possibly be?!
With amazing photos by lovely Hannah Hall Photography.
At Huntsmill Farm we are known for our 18th-century stone barn on our family farm, with rustic timber fences, and steel storage units. To create a contrast to our background, we created the styled shoot ‘Love is Strange’ heavily inspired by the hit TV show, Stranger Things. The concept was to create an ‘80s-themed editorial shoot, with a brief to include dark, moody elements.
We worked with stylist The White Emporium with the brief to create a dark, moody, theme with ‘80s elements, alongside photographer Hannah Hall Photography and videographer Gina Fernandes Photography.
When it came to a colour scheme, we wanted to focus our shoot around the Pantone colour of the year – Viva Magenta. We used this colour throughout our styling, and to complement this and the Stranger Things theme we also incorporated darker shades of black, purple, and navy, alongside highlights of pinks, oranges, and reds.
Our styling involved a lot of ‘80s-inspired décor, from disco balls to Walkmans, boomboxes and vintage cameras. The venue was decorated with a neon sign from Stardust Events and colourful lighting, alongside a rustic set up with a rattan table and chair set.
Our stationery took inspiration from Stranger Things, using the font and colours, designed by Peach Wolfe. The stationery was created with a bold colour scheme and incorporated the ‘80s elements such as cassette tapes as placenames.
The tablescape was set under a canopy of hanging disco balls, draped with dark fabric. The table itself was laid with draping fabric, and Wren Ark provided the tableware, a mix of blue, red, and black glassware. Jade Flower Boutique created the floral arrangements, incorporating the colour scheme and viva magenta Pantone colour within the flowers.
When it came to the cake, we wanted to play on the Stranger Things theme and create an upside down cake. J Bakes Cakes designed a bespoke upside-down black cake with various textures to complement the theme, adorned with disco balls and pink and red flowers from Jade Flower Boutique.
Our models Jay and Sam from Pulse is Racing wore outfits from ASOS incorporating the ‘80s theme and our colour scheme. We decided to feature a real same-sex male couple for our concept to represent the LGBTQI+ community in a true, authentic way, and to show that love is for everyone.
Credits
Venue and concept: Huntsmill Farm
Photography: Hannah Hall Photography
Videography: Gina Fernandes Photography
Styling: The White Emporium
Neon sign: Stardust Events
Flowers: Jade Flower Boutique
Stationery: Peach Wolfe
Catering: Portfolio Events
Tableware: Wren Ark
Cake: J Bakes Cakes
Models: Pulse is Racing
Outfits: ASOS
If this photoshoot from Sarah Brookes Photography doesn’t scream autumn then I don’t know what will! Beautiful burnt tones and oodles of luxurious velvet… it’s out of this world! Read on to find out how the talented team brought this all together, and check our instagram for supplier credits!
Supplier list
Venue @pryorshayesweddings
Photographer @sarahbrookesphotography
Videographer @ionefilmsandphoto
Florist @rosagabriella8
Styling @inkandalder_
Stationery @rose_and_grace_design
Cake @zigzagcakescheshire
Jewellery @thecourtyardworkshop
Make up @theglamgroupuk
Hair @harmonyweddinghairbyheather
Dress @sarahsweddingboutique_cheshire
Celebrant @celebrantjenwalker
Fabric for table @t.inkwedding
The venue was a joy to photograph with the beautiful open floor-length windows in the ceremony room to the beautiful leafy arch outside! Carly and Daley are very easy to photograph as they have such a natural and involved connection and they trusted me to capture their bond in a fun and yet beautiful way.
Styled shoots are great ways to show couples that they can take a colour and style that they love and allow it to influence all aspects of their day from cake to stationery.
Styling wise we wanted to keep it simple and let the warm tones of the orange and brass shine through! We incorporated some pomegranates to bring more jewel tones to complement the pops of colours brought in through the florals. We also brought vintage brass candlesticks and cut crystal glassware to align with the Downton abbey theme!
The floral designs were inspired by the glamour of the 1920s theme. The mix of colours from deep burnt orange to peach with an accent of burgundy gave an opulent feel. Roses are always a bridal favourite and we chose Bellini, Carpe Diem and Clarence varieties. These were complemented by delicate lisianthus and a vibrant pop of tangerine Cymbidium orchids and Euphorbia in a salmon shade. The floral lapel on the groom’s jacket provided a more contemporary twist.
I loved doing close up macro shots of the stunning jewellery! The art deco era is iconic for striking shapes and bold statement pieces of jewellery so I created these pieces to show off those elements first and foremost, in particular with the freshwater pearl fan necklace. Pearls were very much iconic to the time so that had to be something that was centre stage!
To give the pieces a more modern twist I arranged them in more modern styles such as the layered earrings and the backdrop blue topaz bomb with the layered necklaces. The blue topaz necklace and earrings could also be worn in a number of ways making them very versatile pieces, multi-wear jewellery was also something that was very popular in the 1920’s which rings right back to the Victorian times which provided a lot of inspiration. The rings consisted of a pear shaped Aquamarine with tapered baguette diamonds and a band of baguette diamonds in the wedding ring which really echoes back to those deco shapes of straight lines and structured angles, but by keeping the overall designs very simple it gave them a modern edge.
Stationery is minimalistic yet elegant. The invitation suite offers a modern twist on the 20s theme, including bold fonts and shaped stationery. Pops of colour are used throughout, looking especially striking on the bespoke Vow Booklets.
Both gowns offer sultry style and regal romance. Dauphine by Morilee features lace with elegant frosted embroidery, with the addition of detachable sleeves. Gown 7586 by Mark Lesley is a timeless Mikado gown, combining refined tradition with a contemporary edge.
The cake was a pleasure to photograph too with its Edwardian styled 5 tiered sponge wedding cake with vintage Lambeth style embellishments and an edible cake lace tier. The cake was decorated with silk peach apricot roses
The sun is shining and we wanted to treat you to something really beautiful today. We hope you’ll love this photoshoot as much as we do! Created by a super talented team of wedding suppliers, it’s dreamy and romantic with some fabulous styling touches. Huge thanks and much admiration for lovely Lisa at Ampersand Memories Photography for sending this beauty our way!
Your Matara Centre wedding suppliers list!
https://matara.co.uk/
https://www.fabulousfunctionsuk.com/
https://www.ampersandmemories.com/
https://www.cakesbymrsf.co.uk/
https://www.evelynandelliot.co.uk/
https://www.allenshire.co.uk/
https://www.joyscottlondon.com/
https://dianehassall.com/
https://www.cotswoldvintagepartyhire.co.uk/
We wanted to create a wedding look that inspire calmness and contemplation, that reflects the ethos of the Matara Centre and use a colour scheme that would complement that feeling and energy – the varying blues of the delphinium flower was perfect for this, which allowed us to create a monochromatic look that had interest and movement and that fit perfectly in the peaceful surroundings of the venue.
Sustainability was also an important factor in the choices for the shoot: all the arrangements were foam free with reusable mechanics such as wire structures, moss and reusable trays and vessels, and both outfits were borrowed for the occasion from friends and family.
The stationery suite was created with seeded paper so that it can be planted as a reminder of a beautiful occasion. This goes hand in hand with Matara’s ethos of sustainability, diversity and harmony.
We hoped to inspire couples to find moments of quiet to enjoy their precious moments and also wanted to capture the harmony and tranquillity of the venue by setting the chaise longue by the lake and enjoy the glowing light of golden hour, and finishing off with the rush, excitement and joy of the occasion with a champagne shower.
