Secret Garden Vibes at Beaumanor

Photoshoots

4 Oct

If you’re a lover of all things wild and whimsical then you’re going to fall head over heels for this beautiful woodland shoot. With a dream team of wedding suppliers who all worked together to create a dreamy scene, we spoke with wedding planner and stylist Samantha from Willow & Rust Weddings to discuss the concept and how they created such a stunning result;

“Helen from the Venue Experts originally approached me as they manage Beaumanor and asked if I would put together a shoot for them, I’d had something like this in my head for a while so I said yes! The shoot was definitely 'Secret Garden Vibes' as the ceremony was hidden in the woods under a beautiful old oak tree and the dining set-up was hidden in a gorgeous little spot in the grounds that was surrounded by shoulder height bushes and lilac Rhododendrons, perfect for the colour theme!

The flowers were all locally grown and ethically sourced and we reused elements throughout the shoot as always trying to reduce waste and be sustainably minded. We had a very talented mix of suppliers involved and I think you’ll agree the outcome was just beautiful.”

Meet the Suppliers

Venue Beaumanor Weddings

The Organiser The Venue Experts
Design, Concept & Styling Willow and Rust

Photographer Sam Bennett Photo

Stationery Inviting Writing

Chairs Bradgate Events

Cake Tree House Cakes

Hair Accessories: Something New Florals

Gowns Pearl and Eve Bridal
MUA & Hair Alison Jenner

Florist Fox and Lavender Floral

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