Craig & Stevie at Norwood Park
We’ve fallen head over heels for Craig & Stevie’s stunning summertime wedding at Nottinghamshire’s Norwood Park. With photos by Boda Wedding Photography.
Timeless Beauty at Somerley House
This styled photoshoot at Somerley House is inspired by the breath-taking beauty of autumn, serving as a backdrop to emphasise the inherent romance of weddings during this enchanting time of year.
Lucy & Laurence at Cleaver & Wake
Lucy & Laurence’s wedding is an absolute dream from start to finish. After an intimate ceremony at West Bridgford Registration Office, the couple celebrated with their loved ones at Nottingham’s contemporary venue, Upstairs at Cleaver & Wake. Take a peek inside their modern-meets-vintage luxurious wedding...
All White Everything at The Kedleston Country House
This group of Midlands creatives took the term ‘white wedding’ and added a truly stunning, ethereal twist for this styled shoot at The Kedleston Country House.
Sustainable Soiree at Dunston Hall
Nestled amongst the stunning landscapes of Derbyshire, Dunston Hall and its stunning grandeur offers a picturesque setting for this styled shoot. Blending timeless beauty with contemporary sustainability practices - from locally-sourced flowers from a British flower farmer, to styling with recycled materials - this shoot perfectly captures the essence of eco-friendly elegance. Concept and planning by Eilish Shepherd of Peak Patisserie, here’s Eilish to tell us more:
Discovering ‘Faux-ever’ Flowers
As the world moves forward and trend patterns shift, we’re seeing an increasing amount of wedding couples look at sustainable options for their weddings. From DIY décor, to second-hand style, one of our favourite trends that’s making a comeback is faux flowers.
The Rise of the ‘Sten Party’
We’re all well versed in hen parties and stag do’s; traditional pre-wedding celebrations, often containing gender-segregated activities. But in recent years, we’ve seen the rise of ‘Sten Parties’ - joint hen and stag parties. So we’re asking, should you have a Sten Party, and if so, what are the best activities for organising one to suit both parties in the happy couple?
Preparing Your Skin for Your Wedding Day
Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life: it’s natural that you’ll want to look your best. Glowing, healthy skin will be the perfect foundation to your wedding day makeup, and will be a great confidence booster too! Take a look at our top tips for preparing your skin for those upcoming nuptials:
Something Blue, at the Folly
In the picturesque countryside of Derbyshire lies The Folly - a stunning wedding venue based at The Farmhouse in Mackworth. With a blend of rustic charm and understated elegance, it made for the perfect location for this Bridgerton-inspired styled shoot, bringing together opulent fashion, romance and sophisticated details.
Styled Shoot at Wildersley Farm
We just love discovering new Derbyshire wedding venues, and if you’re looking for somewhere beautiful and intimate for your nuptials, or somewhere to stay before your special day, Wildersley Farm has all the charm.
Heritage Muse
Something truly magical happens when a curated selection of wedding industry professionals get together - and that magic is evident in these photos. The concept was dreamed up by Jen of Jen Gilbert Bridal - designer and creator of unique and luxury bridal accessories…
Whimsical Romance
When the lovely Anna of Pure Love Weddings sent over this gorgeous styled shoot at Dunston Hall, we immediately knew our readers would love it. It combines all of our favourite wedding trends of the year - just LOOK at those bows on the candles! - and features an incredible selection of the Midlands’ finest wedding suppliers.
Spring Elegance at The Kedleston Country House
The Kedleston Country House is a beautiful Georgian house in the heart of the Derbyshire countryside. But don’t let its elegant grandeur fool you - it’s an extremely versatile backdrop for a wedding celebration. With its bright, airy Orangery lending itself beautifully for this styled shoot, it made the perfect setting for a bunch of Midlands’ creatives to get together for a styled shoot.
The Woodlands at Hothorpe Hall
Calling all brides who dream of a super stylish outdoor wedding: this is the real deal! The Woodlands is a secluded & tranquil forest setting nestled in the gorgeous grounds of Hothorpe Hall, Leicestershire. The team have kindly shared this stunning real wedding with us, to give you a glimpse into their beautiful venue.
Tying the Knot at Norwood Park
Norwood Park has always been a firm favourite of ours here at Save the Date magazine. An elegant country home, tucked away in the Nottinghamshire countryside, with grand features and the most stunning grounds. With thanks to the weddings team at Norwood Park, here’s a look at a recent Summer wedding to give you all of the heatwave wedding inspiration..
SETTING THE SCENE | With Tara Knott
Ever see a showstopping wedding, styled to perfection on Pinterest and wonder how on earth they pulled it off? Well, we will let you into a little secret, they probably hired an event stylist to seamlessly pull their ideas together into a cohesive look and bring their visions to life. Read more about Tara on our new blog.
| Gemma & Amelia | At The Carriage Hall
Housed in the former Plumtree railway station goods shed, this beautiful Victorian building has been lovingly restored into a stunning and unique venue. Tucked away within its own grounds with wonderful rural views, The Carriage Hall provides an idyllic setting for intimate wedding receptions up to grand ceremonies and celebrations. So it is no surprise that Gemma &Amelia picked The Carriage Hall for their wedding.
| PRETTY PREFECT WEDDING | Hannah and Ben
Part of our Cream of the Crop directory, Bloom Wedding Photography never fail to make our hearts flutters with their emotive, documentary style imagery. True romantics, this husband and wife team will be sure to capture those extra special, passion-soaked images, which evoke an unforgettable moment in time. As you can tell, we are huge fans so when Annie and Chris shows us Hannah and Ben’s big day, we knew you’d love it too; super delicate, loads amazing details and seeping in love!
| REAL WEDDING | Lucy and Matt
If you are after some insta-worthy inspiration for your wedding styling, then look no further; this stunning shoot has it by the bucket load! Those showstopper pampas installations are just a dream and set off the dusky pink palette perfectly.
Pulled together by a super talented team of East Midlands wedding suppliers, we get the behind-the-scenes low down from the shoot from organiser, Kim, from Dreamboats and Carousels.
| REAL WEDDING | Louise and Tristan
If you are after some insta-worthy inspiration for your wedding styling, then look no further; this stunning shoot has it by the bucket load! Those showstopper pampas installations are just a dream and set off the dusky pink palette perfectly.
Pulled together by a super talented team of East Midlands wedding suppliers, we get the behind-the-scenes low down from the shoot from organiser, Kim, from Dreamboats and Carousels.