Avant-Garde Outdoor Wedding Breakfast
A Contemporary Styled Photoshoot
With my first complete year as ‘Tasha-Mae’ in full swing my aim was to introduce myself to new wedding suppliers and to visit as many different wedding venues as possible. Through social media I had discovered many local suppliers who I was keen to meet with, one in particular was Jacky from Sunninghill Weddings. After chatting online we arranged a convenient day I could go on a little road-trip to see for myself what Jacky offered her couples when they booked her venue for their wedding.
During our conversation Jacky mentioned she had seen some of my
photoshoots I had previously organised and asked if I would like to organise
one at Sunninghill. With the majority of my weddings being outdoor DIY weddings
and Jacky keen to show off her grounds we realised that a shoot would be of
great benefit to us both.
Organising and co-ordinating photoshoots allows me to show my creativity
and hopefully inspire couples to try different ideas when planning their own DIY
wedding...
I mean why do the 'NORM' when you can do what you like with an outdoor space!
With this in mind we decided to set up a complete wedding breakfast on the lawn with a flower shaped seating plan. Using this layout meant the newlywed couple could sit in the heart of their friends and family rather than looking down on them all, like you would from a traditional head table.
Using high end crockery and rose copper cutlery from Hospitality Hire with stylish place settings designed by Pastel Designs...
...perfectly matched with top quality blush pink table runners and napkins from Special Occasion Linen, our tables looked stunning.
Five Star Celebrationsadded some matching chair sashes and bows...
...and Old Chapel Flowersdecorated the tables with beautiful flower arrangements.
With the contemporary styled champagne bucket...
...the exquisite dried flower parasol...
...and not forgetting this cascading waterfall flower arrangement which was an absolute beauty!
Of course, you need food at your wedding breakfast so Loose Moose Cateringfilled the cake stands from Hospitality Hire with this selection of colourful sweet and savoury nibbles.
Not only did Charlotte from Pastel Designsdesign the place settings, she also designed this luxe style stationery set...
...and this individually framed table-plan which she hung on the trunk of a beautiful old tree. This is such a great way to catch your guest’s eyes and at the same time take advantage of the natural environment around you.
It was important to Jacky to have a contemporary feel to the shoot and if you have seen my other shoots you will know I always like to include something that little bit different.
Having worked with Angela from Mon Bel Amour Cake Craftbefore, I knew she would create a masterpiece to WOW the wedding guests...
...and she cracked it again!
If anyone can hang a cake upside down Angela can and with this stunning old walnut tree on the lawn, it made the perfect hanging tree!
Sara from Musicalous played her outdoor piano so beautifully alongside the wedding breakfast set-up. Having a pianist is such an...
'elegant and classy'
...way to add some background music whilst you and your wedding guests are eating.
Don’t worry, I haven’t forgotten our beautiful bride and handsome groom...
Katie’s dress was supplied by Wedding Time, as was Dans tailored suit with a choice of waistcoats.
Dan’s bow ties, the ‘Majestic’...
...and the ‘Debonair’...
...were supplied by WINGS Bow Ties.
...so dapper and sophisticated!
Katie was made up by the fantastic make-up artist, Jess from Model Makeovers...
... and Katie’s hair...well what can I say?!
Tracy from Brideshair styled Katie’s hair then created this incredible head crown which she arranged directly into her hair using delicate dried flowers from Old Chapel Flowers. Truly beautiful!
At Sunninghillthere are a variety of outdoor areas you can use, such as the tennis courts...
...the shepherds hut...
...the swimming pool...
...and the children’s play area (who says it’s for kids!).
With Greg from TP Photographyas our photographer he captured this exceptional gallery of photos and thanks to the very talented team involved I managed to get our shoot featured on Plans and Presents Wedding Blog.
I do love receiving a new ‘Featured On’ badge!
The simple moral to this photoshoot is NOT to be scared to make the most of your outside space ...BUT always have a contingency plan in case the weather isn’t kind to you!
Lots of Love
Suppliers involved in this Photoshoot:
Venue: Sunninghill Weddings
Shoot Co-ordinator: Me! Tasha-Mae Wedding Co-ordinator
Photographer: TP Photography
Dresses and Suits: Wedding Time
Bow Ties: WINGS Bow Tie s
Hair: Brideshair
Make-Up: Model Makeovers
Cake: Mon Bel Amour Cake Craft
Caterer: Loose Moose Caterering
Stationery: Pastel Designs
Outdoor Piano: Musicalous
Crockery, Glassware and Cutlery: Hospitality Hire
Linen: Special Occasion Linen
Chair Sashes: Five Star Celebrations
Florist: Old Chapel Flowers
Bride Model: Katie Jackman
Groom Model: Dan Pryke
