Damson Opulence

Photoshoots

6 Oct

deep tones, gorgeous textures & a dreamy backdrop

Introduction

What a little corker this is! The lovely Emma of Tchin Tchin, (who offer a mobile bar service) teamed up with a handful of likeminded and talented wedding creatives to present you this collaboration. We see so many AMAZING styled photoshoots that raise the bar but sadly, they can sometimes be unrealistic for some couples to recreate or use as inspiration due to the complexity and affordability. What we love about this collaboration is that it is so achievable for so many no matter the colour scheme or theme. The contrasting green napkins that add a simple but effective pop of colour, the rich wild florals and the elegant charger plates that frame the stationery work perfectly in hand with one another to create style. We just love it!

Here’s Emma to tell us all about it…

How would you sum up the inspiration behind this submission in one paragraph? My aim was to create a rich autumn pallet that carried style and impact that could be used all year round if desired.

Tell us about the theme of submission? The variations of deep purple give real depth of colour and are a welcome change from the usual burnt orange and brown we see this time of year. Teamed with the hunter green, these colours are perfect for both indoor and outdoor as highlighted in the final images. The aim was to create a setting suitable for a black tie event, with classic style. Featuring antique furniture, the subtle use of gold and increasingly popular elegant statement bridal gowns these really help to achieve this.

Tell us about the venue? Hodroyd Hall is a grade 2 listed Georgian manor house. Set on the border of Wakefield and Barnsley in a small Hamlet of Felkirk.

Meet the Suppliers

Planner and Mobile Bar tchin tchin
Photographer Hannah Brooke Photography
Florist Leafy Couture
Stylist Ambience - Leeds

Gowns Bridal Reloved
MUA Lisa Cooper
Hair Ella Louise Hair Accessories Ida and Iris Venue Hodroydhall

Jewellery Cathy Sutherland Jewellery
Stationery Martina Rochaluz
Cake Rose & Jam
Models Eve

Grab some more Inspo...

Historic Elegance

This stunning country mansion, with its manicured gardens and breath-taking architecture, provides a picturesque backdrop for capturing enchanting moments. The grandeur of the Hall’s interiors, featuring intricate woodwork and period details, complements the delicate beauty of the tablescape décor and florals.

Your Wedding, Your Way!

Amy is a professional model and body positivity ambassador. We’re her biggest fans here at Save the Date HQ and admire her mission to inspire and change up the wedding industry to represent all body types. We spoke with Amy all about how to feel good on your wedding day. Here’s what she had to say:

Beauty in Sustainability

Sustainability in the wedding industry is gaining traction as couples seek to minimise the environmental impact of their special day. From using local, organically-sourced materials for decorations, favours and tableware, to choosing suppliers who share eco-conscious values. When this shoot landed in our inbox, we simply had to share for those of you who seek inspiration for sustainability on your own wedding day.

Introducing Twig & Vine Photography

Your wedding day is a day filled with precious moments that you'll want to cherish forever. As a wedding photographer, your role is not just to take pictures but to capture the essence of these moments in beautifully authentic images that tell the story of your special day. Courtesy of Mamad at Twig & Vine, here are some tips to ensure that your wedding photos reflect the true spirit and emotions of the day:

For the Love of Pink

My heart did skip a beat when For the Love of Pink landed in the inbox. This collaboration has given me serious wedding envy with this iconic look. Save the Date Magazine exists to help make planning your special day easy by sharing new ideas, trends, inspiration and introducing you to independent venues and wedding creatives that we love. Without further ado, here’s Alrewas Hayes to tell us more about this insanely stunning collaboration...

Sustainable Elegance

We can be forgiven for wanting to float off into our dreamworld of idyllic weddings and not considering the environmental impact of our decisions for that one day. However, what if we told you that you could have your “green” cake and eat it; a sustainable wedding with all the latest trends. Sounds good, right?

Finding the perfect photographer

Where do I begin looking for our perfect photographer, we hear you ask!

Here’s some top tips and trustworthy advice from the experts…

Damson Opulence

The variations of deep purple give real depth of colour and are a welcome change from the usual burnt orange and brown we see this time of year. Teamed with the hunter green, these colours are perfect for both indoor and outdoor as highlighted in the final images.

Smashing Body Confidence

Amy Steed is a professional curve model who has made a name for herself modelling with some of the industry’s very best and she contributes her success to keeping her self-care and body-positive mind-set at the forefront of her career. Having worked for so many bridal companies, we couldn’t think of anyone to talks to us about Bridal Confidence. Amy, take the floor…