This shoot day in collaboration with Photography Farm was inspired by vibrant and colourful folk art, aiming to bring the feel of a lux destination wedding to a traditional wedding location in England. The historical wedding venue of Chiddingstone Castle is set in 35 acres of stunning Kentish countryside and is home to a fascinating collection of Japanese, Egyptian, Buddhist and Jacobite art and artefacts.
This delicate balance of tradition and eclecticism made it the perfect backdrop for us to bring a vibrant palette of colour and new ideas to a traditional setting. I wanted the shoot to inspire future wedding
couples, and give them courage to paint outside the lines of traditional wedding themes and colour schemes. Destination weddings might be on hold right now, but you can always bring a taste of the wider world back home and inject colour into your day with your wedding dress, flowers and
accessories.
With styling by Pink Palm Events– Ashleigh is known for her use of colour and innovative and creative ideas for the modern wedding couple. Ashleigh, the stylist says: ‘I’m so inspired by colour, so when Rebecca Carpenter shared her vision with the initial moodboard it was right up my street! Colour is so important, it speaks to who we are – we’re all so individual and using colour turns a wedding from something you’re inspired by, to yours. I developed the moodboard, bringing the deep green to keep the palette grounded, a range of bright complementing colours through orange, pink & red and a pop of blue as a contrast. The tablescape has a deep, rich green as the table runner to elevate the colours in the tablescape and it works perfectly against the grey stone of Chiddingstone.
The colour palette predominantly of hot pink, red, orange and yellow inspired the flowers by My Lady Garden, who created a bespoke hanging garland for the ceremony area using fresh carnation flowers and palm leaves painted in pinks and oranges. The same flower theme adorned the flower crowns for the brides and table seating area in a variety of colours, textures and sizes.
This colour palette also influenced the hair and makeup by Zoe from ‘Knot your Average Bride’, Zoe consulted on the makeup for the brides, with strong eyebrows, bold lips and palette of blush and rose on the face.
Incorporating a mixture of modern furniture and accessories (supplied here by the amazing Hire Love) is a great way to enhance the style of your wedding day in any wedding venue.
The statement hand-painted wedding cake and tile-style biscuits by Nevie Pie Cakes continued the folk art theme with intricate detail.
With a hand drawn illustrations on the stationery is a wonderful way to treasure memories of your wedding venue by Aimee Willow Designs., complete with a tassel name place setting board.
Workshop Rebecca Carpenter
Photography Farm
Styling Pink Palm Events
Venue Chiddingstone Castle
Videography Rix Weddings
Bridal Gowns Emma Beaumont
Love in Lace Bridal
Floristry My Lady Garden
Makeup Consulted Knot Your Average Bride
Cake Nevie Pie Cakes
Stationery Aimee Willow Designs
Furniture Hire Love
Tableware Prezola
Jewellery & Accessories Hermione Harbutt
Models Abigail Johnson
Periesa + Willis Oromé
