PHOTOSHOOT - DEEP IN THE WOODS!
As a wedding co-ordinator so many of the weddings I co-ordinate are in the
summer, which means the majority of my imagery are of bright sunny weddings.
For that reason, I thought it was about time I showed everyone that winter
weddings can be just as beautiful and somewhat mystical!
Having
previously organised several photoshoots at the wonderful DIY wedding venue The Old Milking Parlour at Cavokay House
, I knew that within their 12 acres they had the perfect
location to create my wintery wedding vision.
Down at the bottom of their
grounds is a Christmas tree clearing which is the most idyllic space to bring
a winter inspired wedding to life. Along with a team of very creative Dorset
and Hampshire wedding suppliers I was so excited to be given the opportunity to
make this 'Winter Woodland Wedding'...
COME ALIVE!
Our
photographer Rachel Elizabeth Photography
never fails to impress me with her
incredible photography skills. The richness and clarity of the colours in her
images were absolutely perfect for this shoot, so she was our girl!
Of course, I
should mention our fabulous shoot featured in the November/ December edition of Your Hampshire & Dorset Weddingmagazine and guess what?
We only went
and got ourselves on the...
FRONT COVER!!
Originally this
shoot was planned for early spring of 2020, however, with Covid rearing its ugly
head this wasn’t meant to be! It was then moved to November 2020, but once again
Covid put a spanner in the works!
I was determined not to let Covid
beat me so I moved the shoot date again, now to April 2021 once hair and make-up
were allowed back to work.
At last, our shoot could go ahead and with so many
changes along the way I was somewhat relieved!
With our winter
themed moodboard in place this gave Blooming Marvellous Creationsa small
challenge to tackle. Although we wanted wintery florals it was now spring and
the daffodils were coming up. However, this didn’t get in Laura’s way, she
created the most beautiful deep and wintery floral arrangements using what she
could get her hands on. The black baccara rose and blue eryngium in the bouquet
worked perfectly and matched the floral table centrepiece and the cute little side
arrangements too. Everything worked together perfectly complimenting the
styling of the table by Tiger Lily Occasions.
I don’t know
about you but when I think of winter and Christmas I think of wreaths. With the
enchanted little wooden door wedged between two Christmas tree trunks it was
the perfect place for Blooming Marvellous Creationsto showcase a winter and
naturalistic door wreath!
Working hand in
hand, Laura and Lisa discussed how they wanted to style the woodland clearing
with florals and props. Tiger Lily Occasions
grabbed the brief by the horns
and styled a rich voluptuous table setting. Using a deep green crushed velvet drape,
decorated with brass candlesticks and scattered moss and pinecones from Laura,
it all looked right at home in amongst the Christmas trees.
PARDON THE PUN!
With their
variety of coloured glassware and unique crockery and cutlery, it couldn’t have
been a better match to fit with the style of this shoot.
In order to
create the right atmosphere the lighting was very important to me. In my head,
winter isn’t winter without twinkling lights! Maidmans Marquees
supplied the
festoon lighting which we draped across the tree trunks and the fabulous
chandelier which we hung from the centre of the clearing. Putting all this
together was such hard work and a feat in itself, but seeing the final gallery made it so worthwhile!
Not only did Maidman Marquees
supply the lighting but they also supplied the rustic trestle
table and crossback chairs. If you want something a bit different and more
rustic looking, then these are the answer you have been looking for...
AND YOU DON'T NEED TO HIRE CHAIR COVERS AND TABLE CLOTHS!
Some people may
disagree, but to me a wedding isn’t a wedding without a cake!
Helen Jane Cake
Design
never ceases to amaze me and once again worked her wonders with this
spectacular three tier wedding cake with matching biscuits and macarons. Matched to
the colour scheme of gold, navy and deep red and using glitter for some serious
sparkle, this cake had winter and woodland written all over it!
WHO SAYS YOU CAN'T HANG YOUR CAKE AS A CENTREPIECE?!
We can’t forget
our stunning bride model, Roxy. I don’t have to tell you how absolutely
beautiful she looked as you can see that for yourselves!
When
choosing a dress for Roxy I knew I wanted one with long
sleeves to fit with the winter theme. I can always rely on Minster Bridal
Design
to have a dress perfect for my shoots and of course, they did!
To create the magical wintery 'Wed-mas' bridal look, Nikki used a Berry lip and autumnal shimmery eye, enhancing it with gems and sparkles.
The headcrown by Tracy at White Designs Bridal
was handcrafted using bronze leaves with Swarovski
crystals and pearls in green and gold tones. Worn with gold
hoop earrings with dainty leaf detail and freshwater pearl drop, they
looked absolutely beautiful together.
Tracey didn’t
stop there, she gave us the choice of two headpieces, with the other one made
using antique brooches and Swarovski pearls. Not only that but we had a choice
of earrings, gold hoop earrings with a dainty leaf detail and a freshwater
pearl drop, as well as gold hoops adorned with pearls.
EVERY BRIDE DESERVES TO WEAR PEARLS ON THEIR WEDDING DAY!
If you are
getting married then you need rings and Georgina Ettridge Jewellerycouldn’t
have fitted the brief any better. With Georgina’s love for nature and wildlife,
her bespoke handcrafted rings relay her passion by using oak leaves, acorns and
anything nature inspired within her work.
For our winter
shoot Georgina designed the ‘Oak Leaf & Curling Tendril’ ring using an
ethically sourced Australian green sapphire. Set in 18ct yellow gold and 18ct white
gold detail it was beautifully unique and perfect for someone who wants a
bespoke wedding ring. Alongside this ring Georgina also crafted the ‘Two Mini
Leaves’ ring and the 'Leaf & Two Tendrils’ ring.
WHICH WOULD YOU PICK?
If you are
planning a winter wedding then you need to shout it from the rooftops and
invite your guests. If you need some help then what better way than to ask I
Do Event Stationeryto design it for you. Sonya focused her wintery stationery
set on the forest green colour which sat perfectly amongst the trees. Edged
with gold it gave a sophisticated and luxurious feel with a touch of class!
This is one
shoot I am so happy to share with you and hope that it will inspire you to
consider a winter wedding when you are planning yours.
SUMMER WEDDINGS ARE BEAUTIFUL BUT WINTER WEDDINGS CAN BE JUST AS BEAUTIFUL!
Whenever and
wherever you decide to hold your wedding, if you are planning a DIY wedding,
have you considered a wedding co-ordinator?
If not, then
let me take your worries away by ensuring your special day runs just as you
would like it to. With so many jobs that need doing on your big day, you don’t
want to be giving your friends and family a spreadsheet of jobs to do!
If you would
like to find out more, I would love to hear from you, so don’t hesitate to get
in touch. We can chat through your
wedding plans ready for me to write up your tailored time-plan, so you don’t
need to worry about a thing!
HAPPY WEDDING PLANNING!
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