This is the second part to our Art Inspires Life series shoot at Hotel Endsleigh with styling from Elle at Inspire Hire. You can see the first part HERE For the final look we wanted a stronger and more dramatic Pre-Raphaelite look. Rebekah at The PopUp Salon created lots of strongly defined curls while Claire added definition to the make-up. We used both a delicate … [Read more...]
Coombe Trenchard Spring Shoot
Here's a little inspiration for anyone planning a Spring wedding. Imagine a decadent banquet on the lawn with rustic furniture, vintage crockery and delicate champagne saucers.....complete with edible floating flowers! Sugar Mamas, provided two amazing cakes. They mixed classic iced tiers with fresh blooms and intricate handmade iced flowers and vines, finished with delicate … [Read more...]
River Cottage HQ
It was just below freezing when I walked out this morning. Now I love a clear, frosty day but all this rain has made me pine for warmer, sunnier times. I’ve started to crave the soft, hazy glow of a late summers afternoon with the sweet smell of honeysuckle in the air and ripe fruit hanging from the trees. So in an attempt to warm us all up, I’m re-visiting one of my favourite … [Read more...]
Alex and Lucy’s Marshwood Wedding
Just over 6 years ago Alex and Lucy met for the first time at a cricket game, which’s ironic as Lucy has no interest in sports. After the game, they attended a party and “something clicked.” Fast forward to 2014 and the couple were as happy as ever but decided they both needed a change in their lives. They felt that living in London had run its course, and they were excited to … [Read more...]
A boho beach-inspired Shilstone wedding
Naomi and Anthony got married at Shilstone earlier this year in an absolutely stunning, boho beach-inspired wedding. They choose to have a First Look on the rugged slopes of Dartmoor prior to the ceremony, making sure that their incredibly gorgeous red toy poodle was very much part of the whole proceedings! Later in … [Read more...]
Pynes House
Have you ever walked into a house and felt as though you have been transported straight into a storybook. There is something about Pynes House that is dreamlike…..maybe it’s the large windows that flood each room with a gentle light, the chandeliers that hang opulently from the ceilings or the soft, muted tones of each room that make you never want to leave. I can honestly say … [Read more...]
An Autumn wedding at Haldon Belvedere
There is something so beautiful about an Autumnal wedding and this one is no exception! Filled with warm ambers and dark blues, fabulous tweed and a completely bespoke wedding dress, there is so much to love about it! There is also so much to adore about this very gorgeous couple! Sabrina and Ross met back in 2011; he took her for lunch at The Hourglass - the rest, as they … [Read more...]
Wedding Florist Devon – Laura Hingston
I have had the great pleasure of working with Laura Hingston many times over the past few years. Every single time, without fail, her creations leave me in an absolute state of awe and amazement. She is not only one of the most talented floral designers in the industry but she is also one of the nicest people you will ever meet! Contact me for your … [Read more...]
Loseley House Wedding
There’s just so much that I love about this wedding!! Firstly, Tarnia and Fred are one of the loveliest couples that you could hope to meet. Secondly, they chose to hold their wedding at one of the most beautiful and historic venues in the UK, Loseley House in Guildford. However, what made the day so special and unique was that every aspect of their wedding (except me!) was … [Read more...]
Mia & Adam’s Wedding at Dodford Manor
“Everything happens for a reason!” A famous quote that could not ring more true as this tale of romance has an unexpected beginning. Although Mia and Adam have known each other for a long time their story really begins on a cold winters day when Mia broke her collarbone whilst walking in the snow! Incredibly that dark cloud had a very silver lining. Adam knew from personal … [Read more...]