Inspiration

We shot at Elmley Nature Reserve, a beautiful, natural venue. We wanted to show how important different venue areas are for special moments. At Elmley, couples have the whole of Kingshill Farm and have the pick of many beautiful locations to celebrate in. There is SO much more to a wedding than the classic bits. We particularly wanted to capture those moments that we don’t always get to see... Like being silly when they’ve snuck off together. Or at the end of the night with a cup of tea and a cuddle!

silver sparkly wedding dress 

We wanted to tell the story of the wedding day and those crazy emotions...The bridal preparation nerves, the ‘we’ve just got married!!’ giggles, the end of the night tired contentment, and all the tender moments and joy throughout. The styling gave a special backdrop to this love story, creating gorgeous, natural and romantic moments. The styling was therefore traditional and natural, romantic and earthy. That, with a vibrant, modern thread reflecting a beautiful, fun venue, and complementing the couple's emotional connection. The natural ceramic bud vases were a gorgeous touch. The seasonal flowers gave elegance with the freshness and pop of Spring.

For styling, we were going for beautiful and elegant, with a modern vibe adding some fun. The dresses were chosen to enhance the feeling at each moment of the day. Simple and elegant, yet carefree. Perfect for bridal preparations in the elegant farmhouse wedding suite and silly moments between the couple. The beautiful feather veil complemented the looks and the Nature Reserve ideally. We particularly loved the twist of the oversized satin bow against the sequins. The sparkles & glam worked brilliantly with the black rustic barn! the playful, party feel was just right for that end-of-the-night feeling. We also wanted to show how powerful and emblematic jewellery is for a marriage celebration. Chloe May's timeless jewellery added simple, sophisticated luxury that just worked with any styling and setting.