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PHOTOSHOOTS

2024 - Bridestowe Hall

SEPTEMBER

Okay so technically this was not a photoshoot, but it was my wedding (eeek!) which featured A LOT of my work, most of which I can recreate for other weddings ;) and some of which I don't offer (i.e. florals and cake). Anyway, I thought I would sneak this in as I thought it was all beautiful, and it is a wonderful way to show off all the wedding elements (and I just love re-living it!).

 

I knew this was a great opportunity to showcase some of my work, and I think it is fair to say I used it well! Plus I did really want to and I enjoyed making it as personal as we could.​

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So what did I actually do? Well, here's a rough breakdown:

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  • Save the dates and invitations (including hand-lettered envelopes)

  • Hand engraved perfume for myself and as gifts

  • Hand engraved bottle of whiskey as a gift

  • Hand-painted jewellery boxes and hand engraved bracelets for my bridesmaids

  • ​Hand engraved pocket watches

  • Hand lettered his and hers sunglasses

  • Venue illustration guestbook

  • Welcome sign, seating chart and sweets area sign (handwritten on mirrors, those are also available for hire!)

  • Reserved seat signs and other signage around the venue (including a crossword puzzle for the guests)

  • Hand painted leather jacket and shoes (for the evening)

  • Vow booklets

  • Custom shot ski and hand engraved shot glasses​

  • Place-cards and table names

  • Hand engraved cake knife and server

  • Hand lettered foam lights

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I also did my own flowers - I used fake so I could keep them, plus I wanted really bright colours which would have been difficult (if not impossible?!) to find; I did my own cake (I do love a challenge, can you tell?), and I also had an audio guestbook which I am now also hiring out for weddings and events too!

 

It was an amazing day and I don't think it could have gone any better than it did, and I love that now I can relate even more with other couples planning their own big day. Whilst it seems like I did a lot myself, I did work with some suppliers that I have credited below. 

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Credits:

Venue: www.bridestowe.org.uk

Bouncy Castle Hire: www.whiteeventsdevon.co.uk

Chair hire: www.westerneventhire.co.uk

Catering (day): www.clockworkkitty.uk

Catering (evening): www.ofcpizza.co.uk

DJ and MC: www.perfectweddingdjs.co.uk
Photographer: www.leahk.co.uk

Dress: www.devlinbridalcouture.co.uk

Alterations: Instagram @ayeshasews​

Hair & Make-Up: www.weddinghairplymouth.co.uk

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2024 - Orchardleigh House

APRIL

​Another stunning, this time at Orchardleigh House. We had such a great time! I was showcasing my live engraving services and we got some fabulous pictures. I even got to help out being a runner girl with some smoke bombs to get the perfect shot - it was so much fun! â€‹

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Credits:

Venue: www.orchardleigh.net

MUA: Instagram @wezleywebber
Photographer: www.infinityphotography.co.uk

Photographer: www.emmagormanphotography.com

Photographer: www.naomibarkerphotography.com

Hair: Instagram @elizabethjarrett_hairdressing

Live Hand Engraving: www.odetabcalligraphy.co.uk
Dresses: www.louisajacksonbridal.com

Live Illustration: www.inkandlace.co.uk â€‹

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2024 - Crowcombe Court

MARCH

​A wonderful shoot in the stunning Crowcombe Court! I had the pleasure of not only providing a selection of stationery and signage (welcome and selfie hand-lettered mirrors, menus, table names, vow booklets and a shot ski), but also had my live engraving set up. A dreamy collection of suppliers on what ended up being a dreamy day!​

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Credits:

Venue: www.crowcombecourt.co.uk

MUA: Instagram @wezleywebber
Photographer: Instagram @calum_bradley_photography

Photographer: www.victoriaweltonphotography.com

Videography: www.kbweddingvideography.com 
Stylist: www.creativecollections.uk
Hair: Instagram @elizabethjarrett_hairdressing

Hair pieces: Instagram @tessastiaras

Embroidered Jackets: Instagram @tessasembroidery
Flowers: Instagram @parish.petals
Stationery & Signage: www.odetabcalligraphy.co.uk

Live Hand Engraving: www.odetabcalligraphy.co.uk
Dresses: www.louisajacksonbridal.com

Live Illustration: www.inkandlace.co.uk â€‹

Vintage Campers: www.vintagecamperbooths.co.uk

Pizza: www.ludacrust.com

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2023 - Yalham Hayes

AUGUST