I’m thrilled to share this beautiful Devon wedding for stunning couple Emma & Matt. They were married at Burrow Farm Gardens and chose Devon Wedding Photographer Snapdragon Photography to capture their day! Special touches include hired trees which make the styling really natural and sustainable – and Emma’s Rosa Clara dress is an absolute beauty!
Wedding photographer’s website
Snapdragon Photography – https://www.snapdragonphoto.co.uk/
Wedding photographer review
Kayleigh has been wonderful to work with from day one. Her relaxed and friendly approach paired with such professional and high quality work makes for a dream combination.
Your best wedding moment or memory
Our ceremony had to wait a few minutes whilst Matt ran from the church to move our getaway car since it was blocking the road for a tractor… I had to hide to avoid being seen but it broke the ice and makes for a good story to tell! Matts mum, Sarah, also found several 4 leaf clovers the morning of the wedding which were in a little vase on the top table for us when we sat down – they are being pressed with some of our flowers for us to keep.
Tell us anything you did differently – we love hearing about NEW traditions (or none at all!)
We had a cheese cake (cheddar, brie etc) instead of a wedding cake and guests were invited to try their hand at welly throwing to add a spot of country competition to the day!
We hired trees from Wild trees in Langford to add to the marquee, they looked magical and helped us keep a simplistic nature theme without hundreds of flowers.
Venue name + review
Burrow Farm Gardens – Absolutely beautiful and a dream to work with. We were incredibly lucky with the weather and our guests loved being able to explore the gardens during the afternoon.
Tell us a little about your outfits – both of you!
Bride – Rosa Clara, Namir – totally fell in love with this dress the moment I put it on.
Groom – Hugo Boss suit
Dress or suit shop name + review
The White Collection – Portishead
A wonderful experience from start to finish, knowledgeable and friendly staff with no feeling of being hurried or pushed to make a decision not to mention an absolutely stunning selection of dresses.
Florist name + review
Busy Bee Florist, Axminster
Ali is incredibly talented, she sat and made lots of notes as I described my vision. I was absolutely blown away when the bouquets arrived on the day, they were everything I had hoped and the additional flowers for the church/reception looked wonderful too.
Any crafty projects or homemade styling touches?
We had name places made from shotgun cartridges and our tables were all named after mountains we have climbed together with matching stationery.
Wedding rings
We made our wedding rings (Matt made mine, and I his) with Carole in Cornwall several months before the wedding – a really special experience and one I would recommend to anyone! https://www.caroleallenjewellery.co.uk/product/make-wedding-rings-cornwall/
First dance song? Playlist recommendations?
I See The Light, Tangled – Matt is a huge disney fan and the song was particularly appropriate for us.
Hair + makeup name + review
Laura Le Page
I absolutely loved every minute of having my make up done, my skin felt so natural and fresh whilst achieving a really special look for the day. Despite it being the hottest day of the year it lasted well and Laura helped me prepare with a few essentials for topping up throughout the day. My bridesmaids were also delighted with their look.
Jessica Faye
Jess is an all round gem to have involved in your wedding, she’ll bring the energy and fun and effortlessly creates such lovely styles. A last minute change of plan due to the weather was no problem and Jess helped me create a look I think I like even more than my plan A!
String quartet
Obligato String Quartet – such a special addition to our ceremony and a beautiful way to set the scene for our drinks reception.
Aside from this wedding being beautiful, there’s an important side to it, and that’s the lucky wedding sausage. With storms and gales forecast for their big day, Ruby and Paul buried a sausage in the garden the night before for good luck… and it made the sun shine instead. Take that as you will… then join me in falling head over heels in love with all the images of their amazing wedding! I just LOVE the colourful streamers and smoke bombs (these never get old!), the cake and dried flowers, and the chilled out, loved-up vibe of this gorgeous couple’s day! Images are by super lovely Kayleigh at Snapdragon Photography in Devon who gets a fab review from the happy couple.
Wedding photographer’s website
Snapdragon photography- https://www.snapdragonphoto.co.uk/
Wedding photographer review
Kayleigh was amazing, she captured our whole day so beautifully. We couldn’t have asked for a better photographer and we will treasure the photos forever.
More from Snapdragon Photography (Devon)
Your best moment or memory
The whole day was wonderful. I loved our smoke bomb photo shoot after the ceremony. We had all our close friends join in and let off smoke bombs on the lawn- it was really fun and the photos looked great too!
Tell us anything you did differently – we love hearing about NEW traditions (or none at all!)
The forecast for our wedding day was gale force winds and storms…We had our wedding at Tapeley Park in Instow, which has amazing grounds and we really wanted to be outside a lot! I had read somewhere online that if you bury a sausage in the garden the night before it will guarantee sunshine on your wedding day! – Sounds like a crazy idea, but worth a try? So the groom and his best men buried a sausage in the garden. Our wedding day turned out to be beautiful and the sun came out in time for drinks and photos on the lawn!!
Venue name + review
Tapeley Park in Instow. It was the perfect venue for us, it has beautiful grounds, a large grand house where we had our ceremony leading to a nice big lawn for drinks. We used their barn for our dinner and drinks, It was the perfect blank canvas for us to add our own style and decor.
Tell us a little about your outfits – both of you!
My dress was by WToo Watters, I found it online and had it amended, I also added some boho sleeves myself.
Paul had a blue suit jacket from Antique Rogue, which he matched with chinos and a floral shirt.
Florist name + review
One flower Worthing- we had some beautiful dried flowers which I still have and they smell amazing!
Cake maker name + review
My sister-in-law made our delicious wedding cake, ‘Frantaffstic Bakes’.
Any crafty projects or homemade styling touches?
Our table plan was done on a one of Paul’s old surfboards which worked really well and everyone loved it.
First dance song? Playlist recommendations?
We had our first dance later in the evening- about 10pm- untraditional, but it worked well for us as the party was well underway by then and everyone loved it. We danced to Jet – Are you gonna be my girl.
Hair + makeup name + review
Beauty By Cathy, our make up was done by Cathy, she did an amazing job, making us all look and feel incredible on the day.
We always ask our couples to share their best wedding moment, and Steph’s is lovely… but I have my own from this amazing wedding. It’s absolutely the moment the groomsmen picked Steph up for that classic photo – and in this case, it was carnage. Brilliant Devon wedding photographer Kayleigh at Snapdragon Photography captured every slip, and it’s guaranteed to make you grin!
Of course, wedding blogs are about magical moments, and this incredible day is full of love, beautifully styled and fabulously creative. We adore that it’s sustainable too. Scroll to see all the images and to read the happy couple’s reviews of their favourite suppliers for their Hallsannery House wedding.
Wedding photographer’s website
Devon wedding photographer Kayleigh – Snapdragon Wedding Photography
Wedding photographer review
Kayleigh was fantastic! So calm, she instantly put everyone at ease and snapped away without anyone noticing. She ensured we could maximise time with family and friends at our reception as we requested but still managed to get our full shot list.
Your best moment or memory
Being met at the church gates with a surprise bottle of champagne (following the service!) then Visiting our favourite spots in Instow, North Devon for photos inbetween the church and reception. We even stopped for some champagne while watching the cricket!
Tell us anything you did differently – we love hearing about NEW traditions (or none at all!)
Aimed to be as sustainable as possible – sourced nearly everything locally, encouraged guests to hire outfits, bought items second hand and utilised as few “one use” items as possible.
Videographer name + review
Danny Hollywood – Danny was so much fun and the life and soul of the party, he brought such a great vibe. Yet to see the results (at time of writing in November 2023!) but we are very excited!
Venue name + review
Hallsannery House, Bideford. We are just so glad we picked this venue! It was our second home for the wedding weekend and we were left to manage everything as we wished. If you are looking for a venue you can make your own, and not an “out of the box” wedding package with beautiful views and loads of accommodation then Hallsannery is perfect. Hannah, the owner made everything so easy, she was fantastic.
Tell us a little about your outfits – both of you!
Steph – simple, fitted, satin finish backless dress with bow Nick – 3 piece white tie
Dress or suit shop name + review
Dress – Always and forever, Bideford. Lovely shop, lovely people and had all my fittings done here too! Emma & Gail picked the dress I ended up buying and knew exactly what would suit me, much better than I did!
Florist name + review
Sweetpeas and Sunflowers – I was thrilled to find Harriet who grows all her own flowers just a mile or so from the church. I gave her the colour theme and she picked the best flowers on the day. They hit the brief spot on and were absolutely stunning! So nice to know that they were grown so locally and to support small local businesses.
Cake maker name + review
Nick’s mum Jenny. Delicious 4 tier cake – Fruit, Chocolate, Orange & gluten-free sponge!
Any crafty projects or homemade styling touches?
Steph – hand written place names, home made orders of service, menu cards & seating plans. Table decorations largely comprising bay leaves from the garden!
Wedding readings?
“All I really need to know I learned in kindergarten” – Robert Fulghum Poem written and read by a close friend
First dance song? Playlist recommendations?
Jack Wilson – Higher & higher All the 60s/70s soul / R&B classics
Hair + makeup name + review
Makeup – style sister
Hair – Carrie snell
Both fantastic ladies to have around on wedding morning! Everyone loved their looks and were very happy
Today’s wedding ticks every box for me: a stunning couple who have been super generous with their supplier recommendations, glorious florals, thoughtful styling touches and amazing images. Kezia & Peter’s wedding was out of this world! All photos by our lovely friend Kayleigh, Devon wedding photographer at Snapdragon Photography.
Wedding photographer’s website
Kayleigh Lee, Snapdragon Photography (www.snapdragonphoto.co.uk)
Wedding photographer review
Kayleigh’s timeless and natural photography style partnered with her friendly, professional approach immediately stood out to us when we discussed our wedding photography. Typically our photos involve us standing side by side with an awkward smile; yet with Kayleigh it’s different. We felt completely relaxed and enjoyed every moment with her. Kayleigh has an incredible talent for capturing all the little details without you realising she was even there. As a result, our photos are a beautiful reflection of our day which we will treasure for decades to come. We loved having Kayleigh as part of our day and have no hesitation in recommending Snapdragon Photography to future couples!
Tell us anything you did differently – we love hearing about NEW traditions (or none at all!)
Kezia walked down the aisle with her mother and father. Words reflecting the joining of two families were used in place of the presenting/handing over the woman to be married. Our wedding readings included “Planet Caravan” by Black Sabbath. Our recessional song for walking back up the aisle was Bang a Gong by Marc Bolan and T. Rex.
We spent the day after our wedding in our swimwear, enjoying the pool at Walton Castle with our close family and friends. It was a glorious day so we made the most of the sunshine and our beautiful venue. And we used a QR code for guests to share behind the scene clips and wedding messages
Your best moment or memory
Seeing each other for the first time, at our wedding ceremony. A surprise a cappella performance from the groom’s family who sang “You’re just too good to be true”. Sitting in the bar together at the end of the night (and everyone had left), nibbling on Gouda cheese and giggling about the day’s events.
Venue name + review
Ceremony: Allsaints’ Church Wraxall Reception: Walton Castle Clevedon
Tell us a little about your outfits – both of you!
Dress: A bespoke Love Story Bride dress from Perfect Day Bride, Bath (www.perfectdaybridal.net). Beautifully altered by Sew Studio (https://sew-studio-clothing-alteration-service.business.site). Connie from Sew Studio totally understood my vision and created detachable, billowing sleeves. This allowed me to create two different wedding day looks. Suit Clifton Suits, Bristol (www.cliftonsuits.co.uk) A tailor made suit reflected the exact requirements of the Groom. The team were dedicated in their alterations, ensuring it fitted perfectly. It also had all of the Groom’s little details such as including the bride and groom’s initials on the inside jacket.
Florist name + review
Megan Lily Floral Design (www.meganlilyfloraldesign.co.uk) Meg blew us away with our incredible wedding flowers; transforming our vague ideas into reality with exquisite attention to detail. I will never forget seeing and smelling the bridal flowers for the first time, they were simply beautiful.
Cake maker name + review
The Mother of the Bride made meringues which our caterer, The Hogfather (www.hogfathercatering.co.uk), used to create a tower for us to cut. This was then transformed into Eton Mess for our guests to enjoy.
Stationery maker’s name + review
The stationery illustrations were created by the Groom’s cousin. Menus and place names were hand written by the Bride. The seating plan was created by the Bride.
Any crafty projects or homemade styling touches?
Photos from our favourite beaches were used for the table names. The Bride grew and dried lavender for the place settings and included dried rose petals from the garden within the confetti. The Father of the Bride grew herbs for the table decorations and made the table photograph stands from shells and pebbles. Our record player and vinyls filled the bar with our favourite tunes.
First dance song? Playlist recommendations?
We kicked off a Ceilidh – Bowreed (www.bowreed.co.uk) were fantastic, they got everyone dancing and filled the tent with laughter and cheers, even my 86 year old gran got involved!
Wedding planner name + review
The bride plus help from family and friends – I think we smashed it!
Hair + makeup name + review
Evie Smith (www.eviesmakeup.com) Evie was a pleasure to spend the morning with and nailed my brief completely; creating a natural, effortless look which held in from morning until the early hours.
Other Walton Castle wedding supplier recommendations from Kezia & Peter
Oleg Zaremskyi (https://ozaremskyi.business.site) created a lovely, fun atmosphere in the tent during cocktails.
Prickly Pear Stretch Tents provided us with much needed shelter from the Great British summer rain. They were really supportive throughout the planning process, providing different options and ideas. They also liaised with the venue to ensure everything ran smoothly. They were extremely professional during the setup and take down operation, creating us a beautiful indoor but outdoor setting within the beautiful castle walls which we enjoyed all weekend. (www.pricklypearstretchtents.com)
Virginias Vintage Hire provided the furniture for the event. During the planning process they shared ideas and alternatives to help us create an ‘english garden party’ vibe.
Danny Conetta (www.dannythefireperformer.com) provided us with an evening fire show. The weather forecast was not at all favourable for Danny’s performance however he worked tirelessly in the days leading up to the event to create and agree an alternative performance with the venue to enable his show to continue. He provided non stop entertainment for the entire show – it was captivating! I cannot emphasise enough how lucky we were to have such supportive, creative and flexible suppliers.
The wedding industry moves fast – I find I’m giving my calligraphy website a complete overhaul at least every couple of years! Keeping up with trends in the media and keeping everything looking peachy is a fantastic challenge and a huge task for wedding suppliers in every field from photography to floral design, wedding venues and every other service you can think of!
I asked lovely Kayleigh, the fabulous wedding photographer behind Snapdragon Photography, about her rebrand earlier this year, and I loved the story behind it.
You know when things just ‘work out’ for you? This is how my rebrand happened – and I feel very very lucky!
I had been considering undergoing a rebrand for my business for the last year or so. The last time I purchased my USB boxes I decided that would be the last batch and I wanted to move into something more elegant like glass boxes or faux leather pouches. I didn’t feel like I could do this with my current logo as it felt so dated, and unfortunately I just wasn’t in the financial position to invest in this side of my business.
Kayleigh specialises in timeless, elegant and natural photography that will stand the test of time.
“I love to shoot moments you won’t have seen, have fun with you guys and capture the real YOU in the most natural way possible. The day is alllll about you and my aim is to ensure your spending the day with all your family and friends and not staring at me!!”
With timeless images in her wedding galleries, it was a natural step to rebrand the business, and Kayleigh had a stroke of luck finding a creative studio in Devon to bring her dreams for her new brand to life!
My original logo was designed in 2017 when I set up Snapdragon Photography and I LOVED it. It was just what I had imagined it to look like but over the years, I felt like myself and my work had grown and moved on but my branding had not. I was getting in a rut with social media etc, there is so much choice out there with templates etc, that my stuff wasn’t looking consistent and quite disjointed…. enter Adele from ‘Designer in Devon‘ who was running a competition for a free VIP branding session. I was in there like swimwear, on it like a car bonnet. I wanted that prize, and guess what? I WON! I was ecstatic!!
My brief to Adele was that I wanted something elegant, timeless, natural and clean as I feel these words really represent my work. The vision was to create a look and feel that puts people at ease and make people really feel the value in their photos. Something to treasure for a lifetime.
“Kayleigh is super friendly, trustworthy, approachable and professional – all of these aspects had to come through in her brand tone of voice. Something I think we have encapsulated beautifully in her new brand package.” Adele
So off to work on the brand went Adele and a few days later she delivered a nailed down colour palette, social media pack, logo colour ways, fonts, website template.. the whole shabang! and I’m so happy with the results.
I hope you like it too!!
Kayleigh x
Kayleigh’s new website is gorgeous and inspiring, elegant and full of beautiful Devon weddings and happy reviews! You can check it out at https://www.snapdragonphoto.co.uk/
