Winter weddings are becoming a more popular choice for many couples – and a wedding in Devon at this beautiful time of year certainly stirs the senses. Our imaginations went wild during this styled shoot – this is definitely the season to be inspired.

The bride and groom
Our bride was dressed in a tiered cotton lace dress from Pirouette teamed with vintage knitwear and velvet ribbons. This gave a mix of heavy textures alongside the strong hair and makeup created by Jai at The Event Studios, whilst the bespoke delicate antlers transcend her to an ethereal era.
The hair was braided and teased to bring the whole look together. The silhouette of the antlers, perfectly suspended in the canopy and used throughout accompany the décor and feel of this shoot.
Our groom wears tweed supplied by Evolution, plus handmade tie to complement the green hues of the surroundings.

The styling
The feasting table was decked with trailing greenery and deep red blooms arranged by Poppys, as were as the stunning bouquet and boutonnière.
Autumnal fruits and white pumpkins were strewn along the place settings offering an opulent yet rural vibe. Wood, slate and quirky accessories all tumbled together give the whole theme a relaxed feel. The cake by Claire Makes Cakes was draped with an abundance of blooms and looked amazing set against the dark undergrowth and palette. Twighlight appears early at this time of year and candlelight and lanterns  can be used to full effect to guide your guests back indoors for roaring fires, comforting food and mulled wines.

The venue
Deer Park near Honiton offered us the perfect backdrop for our moody take on a romantic and passionate shoot.
A tangle of brooding branches, almost cathedral-like, served as the canopy to our images, which were expertly captured by Venetia Norrington.  The heady autumn colours, dappled golden sunlight and the rustle of leaves were captured in the outdoor ceremony area and enjoyed by the wedding party with a woodland walk through the varied romantic trails across the park.

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Shoot as featured in the current edition of Wed Magazine issue 26 – we have a styled shoot featured in every issue of this fabulous magazine.

The amazing wedding pros on this styled shoot:
Venue   Deer Park Hotel
Photography   Venitia Norrington
Styling/direction/table accessories   Blue Fizz Events
Dress   Pirouette, Exeter
Groomswear   Evolution, Barnstaple
Make up   Eve Ashby, Exeter
Hair   The Events Studios,
Flowers   Poppy’s of Exeter
Cake   Claire Makes Cakes, Honiton
Table and bench by The Plank Company
Models   Natalie Perkins, Ed Knight