It strikes me more and more often that wedding blogs are ALL about the pretty. We’re doing weddings a disservice. Weddings are full on, crazy emotional days where normal life is amplified by a million percent. There’s love, and more of it in one room than at any other occasion ever in our lives! There’ll be tears and joy and laughter and that feeling you get when you see a friend you’ve not caught up with for years. There’ll be speeches with stories in to make you burst with happiness. Your best friends and parents will say amazing things about how proud they are. All of those moments are huge – and yet we’re all guilty of focusing a tad too much on the florals. It’s not just me, is it?
I’ve been excited to share Emma & Paul’s Pynes House wedding with you today. I’ll say this first: Emma’s dress is incredible! But this is a wedding where everything else mattered more.
The connection with people, the chance to catch up and hug and have all of the newlyweds’ favourite humans together in one space – that’s what this amazing Devon wedding was all about. Scroll through Emma & Paul’s images with me and you’ll totally get it. They chose documentary wedding photographers York Place Studios, who say on their blog:
“When these guys contacted us they made it immediately clear that they didn’t want to spend their day performing for the camera, they just wanted to dive in and have fun with their friends and family and live, feel and love every last second of their wedding.”
York Place Studios travel around the UK capturing weddings in this most natural and authentic of wedding photography styles. They’re respected London wedding photographers specialising in reportage photography: the art of capturing moments as they unfold, with no awkward posing of couples. This year they’ve launched Is This Something?, the definitive go-to book for documentary wedding photographers, to rave reviews from around the world. York Place Studios’ wedding photography is instantly recognisable and resonates with down-to-earth, modern couples who are looking for photography that captures the atmosphere of their day over and above the flowers and frills!
York Place Studios and York Place Films are members of English Wedding
Web: www.yorkplacestudios.co.uk
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
