If you’re feeling all the summer vibes and dreaming of a coastal, beach wedding look, today’s blog is for you. I’m so excited to share this wedding editorial photoshoot inspired by the laid-back ruggedness of the rocky cliffs and softly rippled sand of North Devon, and the olde worldy elegance of the Watersmeet Hotel.

The styling is perfect and the images are divine. And you know what? I adore wedding inspiration where the model couple have had fun. On this occasion, you will have to scroll all the way to the bottom of this blog (reading as you go, obvs – you don’t want to miss anything!) for those amazing sand in their toes moments. As beach wedding editorials go, this one’s pretty damn special. It’s also utterly gorgeous. (More on instagram later too! @englishweddingblog)

The stunning North Devon coastline and sun kissed skies make a breathtaking backdrop for any wedding. If coastal vibes and old world decadence are your thing, we have everything to inspire your wedding style right here, brought together by a talented group of Devon wedding creatives and captured beautifully by Freeform Images.

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Photographer Freeform Images
Venue Watersmeet Hotel
Hair styling Hair from the heart
Make up Makeup by Romi
Accessories and jewellery The Lucky Sixpence
Florals Bluebell Flowers
Stationery Emma Louise Castle
Cake Peboryon
Suit supplier Devon Bridal
Suit designer Marc Darcy
Wedding dress from Bridal Reloved
Celebrant Celebrate with Jade
Wedding rings Erin Cox

To inspire couples looking for that extra something, this talented group of local creatives joined forces to blend luxury and natural beauty in equal measure. With soft sand, cream tones, and subtle hues of blue they added touches of warmth and sophistication with subtle hues of mauve.

The floral design strikes a balance between modern elegance and natural charm, perfectly complementing the luxurious ambiance of the breathtaking Watersmeet Hotel.

Drawing inspiration from the coastal surroundings, a palette of blue and white echoes the sea, featuring striking delphiniums and lush statement roses. Subtle accents of apricot ranunculus and antique blush carnations offer a soft nod to the sandy shoreline. The bridal bouquet is a lavish composition, rich in blooms and artfully layered with foliage chosen to mimic the gentle sway of seaweed beneath the waves.

With luxe at the forefront of the design tables are kept simple and elegant with white linen cloths and cascading beige runners. The hammered antique candlesticks add a bit of rocky texture and are mounted with pops of blue and cream candles to coordinate with the water themed wedding aesthetic.

A showstopping floral installation graces the fireplace, creating an unforgettable focal point for the ceremony. Thoughtfully designed with versatility in mind, this arrangement transitions beautifully into a grounded floral arch for a romantic beachside celebration.

The stationery captures a luxe coastal feel with a modern twist and a little sea shell fun on the side.

Emma Louise Castle created a suite using soft blue watercolour washes with hand drawn sea shells, soft edges and textured paper for stationery which calls out to the ocean. To add in a modern and fun twist alongside the more traditional feel she used a clam shell template to cut the menus and save the date and added a little hint of a classic beach deck chair stripe in the background as well, giving a serious nod to the stunning coastal location.

The hairstyling for this styled shoot was a nod to modern, refined elegance. Two looks were created, the first a half-up half-down with a Hollywood wave incorporated. Soft, face-framing pieces cascaded around Coral’s face to enhance her natural beauty. The highly polished top section pulled back tightly to complement the modern look. Accessories are kept simple yet sophisticated with a simple pearl headband by The Lucky Sixpence. This works beautifully with a bespoke pair of simple floral stud earrings with pearl drops.

The second hairstyle was starkly different, a far more whimsical high bun with lots of Tendrills cascading to create dimension and to pick up on the adorning accessories, a statement pearl art deco / nouveau pair from The Lucky Sixpence’s latest collection.

For the groom’s look taking inspiration from the coastal colours and textures, the Marc Darcy stone suit, with its cool tone and texture was the perfect choice to blend with the location and theme.

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Sirens of the sea

By Claire Gould, 6 monthsJuly 18, 2025 ago

A vibrant, relaxed micro wedding with just two witnesses – and all the fabulous details to make the day look amazing. Jade and Richard had to rethink their Nigerian wedding because of the pandemic, and downsized their plans to this intimate and romantic celebration of their love. With a gorgeous bride and groom, a stunning pixie dress and funky suit, summer meadow wildflowers and a home made cake, this is exciting and inspiring – the perfect little wedding. Special thanks to lovely Laura from Freeform Images for sharing her images with us today.

Wedding photographer’s website

Free form images Laura farmer https://www.freeformimages.co.uk

How did you choose your photographer?

She was recommended through the venue and we just absolutely loved the feedback on Laura’s previous work

Were you pleased with your wedding photographer? Do tell… we love a brilliant review!

Photos were absolutely dreamy. Laura was really fun and relaxed on the day and felt like a guest and friend more than a photographer

Tell us about your venue – what made this place special for you?

Beautiful venue at millbrook estate. Private and intimate for a relaxed wedding just us.

Did you love wearing your outfits? How was the dress / suit shopping experience?

Really relaxed experience we really didn’t have any stress at all, I felt amazing in my pixie dress. Richard chose his funky suit relatively easy and off we went 🙂

Did you hire a florist? Tell us about any floral amazingness

I did just for a bouquet for myself and two button holes. Flowers were amazing summer meadow wildflowers which really complimented the vibe of the day.

As cake lovers here at English Wedding we’d LOVE to know who made your cake, and how delicious it was?

I made my own cake 🙂 small and simple with two wooden characters and flags with nigerian prints

What was your first dance song? Why did you choose it?

Whitney Houston your love is my love – always a song we put on in the kitchen whilst cooking together

How did the pandemic affect your wedding plans? Do you have any advice to share with couples planning their weddings right now?

We initially were looking at a wedding with lots of guests which is traditional in Nigerian culture, however the pandemic made us reevaluate our plans and opened up the possibility of a more intimate day with just us which we were more fond of. We got engaged in Croyde the year before so returning to Devon to get married was just perfect. We got married and moved into our first purchased home in the same week