PHOTOSHOOTS

2024 - Bridestowe Hall

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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