Craig & Stevie at Norwood Park
We’ve fallen head over heels for Craig & Stevie’s stunning summertime wedding at Nottinghamshire’s Norwood Park. With photos by Boda Wedding Photography.
Timeless Beauty at Somerley House
This styled photoshoot at Somerley House is inspired by the breath-taking beauty of autumn, serving as a backdrop to emphasise the inherent romance of weddings during this enchanting time of year.
Lucy & Laurence at Cleaver & Wake
Lucy & Laurence’s wedding is an absolute dream from start to finish. After an intimate ceremony at West Bridgford Registration Office, the couple celebrated with their loved ones at Nottingham’s contemporary venue, Upstairs at Cleaver & Wake. Take a peek inside their modern-meets-vintage luxurious wedding...
All White Everything at The Kedleston Country House
This group of Midlands creatives took the term ‘white wedding’ and added a truly stunning, ethereal twist for this styled shoot at The Kedleston Country House.
Sustainable Soiree at Dunston Hall
Nestled amongst the stunning landscapes of Derbyshire, Dunston Hall and its stunning grandeur offers a picturesque setting for this styled shoot. Blending timeless beauty with contemporary sustainability practices - from locally-sourced flowers from a British flower farmer, to styling with recycled materials - this shoot perfectly captures the essence of eco-friendly elegance. Concept and planning by Eilish Shepherd of Peak Patisserie, here’s Eilish to tell us more:
Discovering ‘Faux-ever’ Flowers
As the world moves forward and trend patterns shift, we’re seeing an increasing amount of wedding couples look at sustainable options for their weddings. From DIY décor, to second-hand style, one of our favourite trends that’s making a comeback is faux flowers.
The Rise of the ‘Sten Party’
We’re all well versed in hen parties and stag do’s; traditional pre-wedding celebrations, often containing gender-segregated activities. But in recent years, we’ve seen the rise of ‘Sten Parties’ - joint hen and stag parties. So we’re asking, should you have a Sten Party, and if so, what are the best activities for organising one to suit both parties in the happy couple?
Preparing Your Skin for Your Wedding Day
Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life: it’s natural that you’ll want to look your best. Glowing, healthy skin will be the perfect foundation to your wedding day makeup, and will be a great confidence booster too! Take a look at our top tips for preparing your skin for those upcoming nuptials:
Something Blue, at the Folly
In the picturesque countryside of Derbyshire lies The Folly - a stunning wedding venue based at The Farmhouse in Mackworth. With a blend of rustic charm and understated elegance, it made for the perfect location for this Bridgerton-inspired styled shoot, bringing together opulent fashion, romance and sophisticated details.
The Rise of the Wedding Content Creator
If there’s one thing we’ve seen a ‘rise’ of in this century that didn’t exist in the last one; it’s content creators! Taking the social media world by storm, and now available for your very own wedding day - what exactly is a ‘wedding content creator’ and why do you need one for your wedding day?
Styled Shoot at Wildersley Farm
We just love discovering new Derbyshire wedding venues, and if you’re looking for somewhere beautiful and intimate for your nuptials, or somewhere to stay before your special day, Wildersley Farm has all the charm.
Heritage Muse
Something truly magical happens when a curated selection of wedding industry professionals get together - and that magic is evident in these photos. The concept was dreamed up by Jen of Jen Gilbert Bridal - designer and creator of unique and luxury bridal accessories…
Whimsical Romance
When the lovely Anna of Pure Love Weddings sent over this gorgeous styled shoot at Dunston Hall, we immediately knew our readers would love it. It combines all of our favourite wedding trends of the year - just LOOK at those bows on the candles! - and features an incredible selection of the Midlands’ finest wedding suppliers.
Spring Elegance at The Kedleston Country House
The Kedleston Country House is a beautiful Georgian house in the heart of the Derbyshire countryside. But don’t let its elegant grandeur fool you - it’s an extremely versatile backdrop for a wedding celebration. With its bright, airy Orangery lending itself beautifully for this styled shoot, it made the perfect setting for a bunch of Midlands’ creatives to get together for a styled shoot.
The Woodlands at Hothorpe Hall
Calling all brides who dream of a super stylish outdoor wedding: this is the real deal! The Woodlands is a secluded & tranquil forest setting nestled in the gorgeous grounds of Hothorpe Hall, Leicestershire. The team have kindly shared this stunning real wedding with us, to give you a glimpse into their beautiful venue.
Tying the Knot at Norwood Park
Norwood Park has always been a firm favourite of ours here at Save the Date magazine. An elegant country home, tucked away in the Nottinghamshire countryside, with grand features and the most stunning grounds. With thanks to the weddings team at Norwood Park, here’s a look at a recent Summer wedding to give you all of the heatwave wedding inspiration..
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.
How to find your dream venue
To help make your search as easy as possible, we’ve teamed up with the award winning wedding team at The Kedleston Country House in Derbyshire to create a wedding venue guide and a shopping check list to help you along the way. Here the events team have shared their top tips and advice…