Di Hassall

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! 

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.


A beautiful photoshoot from a talented group of wedding suppliers at Pynes House in Devon, sent in by Jennifer Jane Photography

Set at at the stunning Pynes House, a Grade II listed, Queen Anne-style mansion that oozes charm and history. This wedding editorial was inspired by the serene beauty of Monet’s Waterlilies, the timeless elegance of Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility, and a dash of Shakespearean romance. Let’s embark on a journey through this remarkable wedding photoshoot, where nature and art merged to create a day of timeless love.

Pynes House, an architectural gem nestled in the heart of the English countryside, was the perfect backdrop for this extraordinary event. With its meticulously maintained gardens and stately interiors, it exuded the kind of timeless elegance that would make Jane Austen herself proud.

Bella, the model bride, was adorned in a designer dress that was nothing short of a masterpiece. The Caroline Castigliano gown, from Carina Baverstock Couture was adorned with delicate embroidered petals, meticulously placed to mimic Monet’s waterlilies in a breathtaking display of artistry. The petals flowed down the gown, creating an illusion of floating on water, much like the impressionist’s paintings.

Alex, dressed in a classic black tie suit, was the perfect embodiment of Mr. Darcy. His timeless attire lent an air of sophistication and matched the romantic ambiance that permeated the day.

The heart of the photoshoot was the ceremony setting beside a tranquil fountain. Beneath a Romeo and Juliet-style balcony adorned with beautiful fresh flowers by The Flower Sessions, the couple read from vow books created by Rose and Grace Design. The white water lilies floating on the fountain added a touch of Monet’s magic, giving the ceremony setup a surreal quality.

The grand hall of Pynes House was transformed into a dreamy haven for a wedding breakfast. Two large crystal chandeliers hung over the breakfast table casting a warm, romantic glow over which to dine. The table, covered in a free-flowing chiffon tablecloth, looked like a canvas for a watercolour painting.

Urns of tumbling flowers ran down the centre, bringing the charm of a summer garden indoors. The table settings featured pale pink lace-detailed plates, adding a touch of delicate femininity, while lilac serviettes fanned across them, creating a harmonious blend of colours. The colour palette of the flowers and table setting was drawn from the serene blues, pastels, and greens of the Waterlilies painting, creating a harmonious blend of nature and art. Wedding favours were whimsical, colourful lollipops that adorned each plate, offering a sweet ending to a perfect day.

Inspired by Monet’s Waterlilies and Sense and Sensibility, this wedding editorial was a harmonious fusion of art and love. Against the backdrop of the stately mansion and its picturesque gardens, this wedding shoot was carefully curated to reflect the intertwining inspirations of Monet’s artistry and Austen’s timeless stories. And serves as a reminder that, just like Monet’s lilies and Austen’s novels, love is a thing of timeless beauty that can continue to inspire and captivate the hearts of generations to come.

SUPPLIERS
Concept & Photography @jenniferjanephotography
Planning & Styling @elisabethshellevents
Hair & makeup @leannehart_hmua
Floral styling @theflowersessions
Bridal boutique @carinabcouture
Dress designer @carolinecastigliano
Cake designer @carscottcakedesign
Tableware, linens & styling @lauralouisehallweddings
Jewellery & rings @sarahgauci
Menswear @nextofficial
Stationery @rose_and_grace_design
Venue @pyneshouse
Bridal shoes @di_hassall
Chandeliers @crescent_moon_events
Lollipops @lovelylolliesuk
Models @bellaglanville and @alexlesnevski
Bridal hairpiece @thelucky6pence
Videography @sparks_film_weddings