Photoshoots

| STYLED SHOOT | Amour in the Abbey

17th November 2020

Introduction

| STYLED SHOOT | Amour in the Abbey

We just love the concept of this styled shoot - all about making micro magical and not compromising on style even if you have to on numbers! A more intimate wedding lets you concentrate on the small details and creating a beautiful space like this amazing bunch of local suppliers have in Newstead Abbey. Irenka, from Cakes by the Park, tells us more;

"In these changing times we are looking at weddings differently; smaller guest numbers, safety guidelines and regulations and smaller celebrations with our nearest and dearest. This doesn’t mean we cannot have a stunning, historic venue; beautifully decorated ceremonies and tablescapes; or the wedding of our dreams. We can still have that once-in-a-lifetime wedding dress, those gorgeous floral displays and stunning multi-tiered cake. With this shoot we remember why we love weddings, we remember why our wedding day is still important and we remember love is enduring."

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Tell us about the inspiration behind the shoot

We wanted to portray a luxury and elegant, yet small and intimate wedding with a strong emphasis on using small, local businesses. We wanted to keep our carbon footprint as low as possible and support small businesses: suppliers were based in the Midlands and those that didn’t need to be there on the day sent their wares by post; the florist used only locally-grown flowers; décor and tableware used by the stylist was reusable and the cake was made from re-usable dummies and sugar flowers. The models are a real couple engaged to be married themselves – they saw the shoot as a trial run of their perfect wedding while showcasing the amazing work of local creatives.

Tell us about the venue

Newstead Abbey is a stunning, grade 1 listed, medieval priory. It is set within beautifully landscaped formal gardens and presents an awe-inspiring, gorgeous venue for a wedding. With a beautiful chapel, romantic formal gardens and historical cloisters and orangery – it was a perfect choice for a wedding shoot full of romance and autumn-rich colours.