Introducing Twig & Vine Photography
Your wedding day is a day filled with precious moments that you'll want to cherish forever. As a wedding photographer, your role is not just to take pictures but to capture the essence of these moments in beautifully authentic images that tell the story of your special day. Courtesy of Mamad at Twig & Vine, here are some tips to ensure that your wedding photos reflect the true spirit and emotions of the day:
For the Love of Pink
My heart did skip a beat when For the Love of Pink landed in the inbox. This collaboration has given me serious wedding envy with this iconic look. Save the Date Magazine exists to help make planning your special day easy by sharing new ideas, trends, inspiration and introducing you to independent venues and wedding creatives that we love. Without further ado, here’s Alrewas Hayes to tell us more about this insanely stunning collaboration...
Sustainable Elegance
We can be forgiven for wanting to float off into our dreamworld of idyllic weddings and not considering the environmental impact of our decisions for that one day. However, what if we told you that you could have your “green” cake and eat it; a sustainable wedding with all the latest trends. Sounds good, right?
Finding the perfect photographer
Where do I begin looking for our perfect photographer, we hear you ask!
Here’s some top tips and trustworthy advice from the experts…
Damson Opulence
The variations of deep purple give real depth of colour and are a welcome change from the usual burnt orange and brown we see this time of year. Teamed with the hunter green, these colours are perfect for both indoor and outdoor as highlighted in the final images.
Smashing Body Confidence
Amy Steed is a professional curve model who has made a name for herself modelling with some of the industry’s very best and she contributes her success to keeping her self-care and body-positive mind-set at the forefront of her career. Having worked for so many bridal companies, we couldn’t think of anyone to talks to us about Bridal Confidence. Amy, take the floor…
Secret Garden Vibes at Beaumanor
If you’re a lover of all things wild and whimsical then you’re going to fall head over heels for this beautiful woodland shoot.
An Old-World Romance | With Decoris Weddings
With an exquisite blend of soft fabrics, delicate florals, and a colour palette featuring peach, dusky blue, and coral, every detail was meticulously designed to create a timeless look. Join us as we delve into the magic of this gorgeous collaboration.
DUTCH BARN DAYDREAM | With Green Gate Blooms
Talk about perfect timing…When this styled photoshoot landed in our inbox, the sun that we had all longed for (seeing as it is August!) began to shine too. It’s was as if the universe knew that we needed something to brighten our day and remove the clouds away. This styled photoshoot is certainly a ray of sunshine.
SETTING THE SCENE | With Tara Knott
Ever see a showstopping wedding, styled to perfection on Pinterest and wonder how on earth they pulled it off? Well, we will let you into a little secret, they probably hired an event stylist to seamlessly pull their ideas together into a cohesive look and bring their visions to life. Read more about Tara on our new blog.
A SNEAK PEEK | Inside Alrewas Hayes
Alrewas Hayes is a picturesque country estate which offers the unique fusion of historical grandeur with a contemporary twist. Dating back to the 18th Century, the Manor House has been the residence of the Williams family for five generations, with the current owners being the first to host their wedding at Alrewas Hayes! From your very first step through the doors, to your big day becoming the newly-weds, the small but very passionate team will bring you the welcoming warmth of a family home.
REFINED ROMANCE | With Willow & Rust
There are pearls, cork poppings and all kinds of prettiness so where do we start? The venue, of course; Hodsock Priory is a historic country house wedding venue set in 800 acres of countryside on the border of Nottinghamshire and South Yorkshire. This carefully restored family home is an award-winning luxury wedding and event venue, surrounded by breath taking views and presented within luxurious gardens and rolling fields and offers the most spectacular backdrop for the shoot. Hodsock Priory’s epic proportions require some equally epic styling to hold its own and Samantha at Willow and Rust did not disappoint.
| STYLED SHOOT | Summer Glamour
A floral romance at Bourton Hall has a timeless glamour feel, with each of the suppliers contributing to the sense of elegance. Making the florals the star of the show, this style shoot is prefect for couples looking for a mix of luxury and colour. Using a colour palette of rich pinks, corals and oranges paired with softer peaches and blush filling. This complimented the venue perfectly.
| STYLED SHOOT | Soft and dreamy blossoms
With a soft and dreamy colour palette and using a selection of delicate seasonal flowers, the team created a romantic shoot filled with unique inspiration for Spring Brides. Using newly formed blossom buds and soft natural sunlight together really encapsulate the season of Spring. Held at The Elm tree which offers exclusive use, prefect for intimate weddings nestled beautifully in the Lincolnshire Wolds. Not forgetting their picturesque gardens. Exclusive hire of the venue includes the use of it's 4 beautifully designed ensuite Bedrooms for the wedding night, which come with luxurious cotton robes and toiletries. Sounds pretty prefect to us!
| DISCUSSING DÉCOR | With Rent for your Event
| Gemma & Amelia | At The Carriage Hall
Housed in the former Plumtree railway station goods shed, this beautiful Victorian building has been lovingly restored into a stunning and unique venue. Tucked away within its own grounds with wonderful rural views, The Carriage Hall provides an idyllic setting for intimate wedding receptions up to grand ceremonies and celebrations. So it is no surprise that Gemma &Amelia picked The Carriage Hall for their wedding.
| MEET THE CREW | With CW Campers
If you want to arrive in style for your wedding day, then is there quirkier choice than a vintage VW? From a cool Camper to an iconic Beetle, CW campers offer chauffeur driven, vintage Volkswagens throughout the East Midlands. Meet the crew at CW Campers and learn more about their wedding transport options
| STYLED SHOOT | Pure elegance at a Sussex Manor House
It consists of a beautiful floral arrangement, cascading over a rustic/antique staircase all put together by 'Bud and Flower'. A bride wearing a selection of dresses, handmade by Emma Tindley. Makeup by @charlottewestmakeup and stunning hair styles by @bridalbybeckah. The mix of embroidered dresses, soft and simple looks and a stunning setting make for a completely unique set of images.
| 5 MINUTES | with Kate Beaumont
Within the red brick walls of the undeniably characterful BeehiveWorks (a cutlery works within Sheffield City Centre), you will find bespoke bridal designer, Kate Beaumont; most likely sketching or sewing and in the process of creating understatedly beautiful wedding gowns.
| GETTING TO KNOW | 9 Hole Event Hire
It is no wedding planning secret that keeping your guests entertained for a full day and night is no mean feat! Between the canapés and wedding breakfast, while photographs are being taken or before the band strike up there can be pockets of downtime that can feel flat so it is always good to have some time-filling fun. Here at Save The Date HQ, we are huge fans of 9 Hole Event Hire and we think you might just be too. To give you the inside scoop, we have joined together to give you all the deets on this unique wedding entertainment company.