Local shoot - Romance under canvas

Let's take a moment to appreciate this gorgeous shoot again from the Sept/Oct 20 issue of Your Cheshire & Merseyside Wedding, with even more stunning images that we just didn't have space for in the magazine feature.

Bride dramatically lit inside a tipi holding a bouquet

"Tipis are incredible spaces," says shoot coordinator and owner of Bouquet & Bells Claire Boon. "The canvas backdrops and handmade rustic furnishings just cried out for an autumnal styled shoot," she continues. So, Bouquet & Bells set about gathering together a fabulous team of wedding suppliers, capable of bringing the vision to life. The palette sings of the season with plenty of muted oranges, beautiful foliage and copper finishing touches. Claire says, "Those involved went above and beyond to ensure every last detail was covered."

Images courtesy of Kate Mayo Photography

rose gold charger with wedding breakfast menu
metallic gourds used for venue styling
bride reclining on a sofa with a flame in the foreground
bride in a tipi in front of cake and wedding tablescape
pink and ivory candles in glass candleholders
bride looking over her shoulder at the camera holding a bouquet
bride wearing lace sleeved dress and hair vine. Candelabra in the foreground
bride with blonde hair down holding lilac bouquet
bride outside sitting on wicker chair wearing flower crown
bride inside tipi with flower installation in the background

THE DREAM TEAM
Venue, Tipi Unique, www.tipiunique.com
Photographer, Kate Mayo Photography, www.katemayoweddingphotography.co.uk
Shoot coordinator and stylist, Bouquet & Bells, www.bouquetandbells.com
Dresses and accessories, Cherish Bridal, www.cherishbridal.co.uk
Hair stylist, Charlotte Elizabeth’s Hair & Beauty Room, www.facebook.com/charlotteelizabethhairandbeautyroom
Make-up artist, Sophie Chaplin Makeup Artist, www.instagram.com/sophie_chaplin
Cake, White Lace Cakes, www.whitelacecakes.co.uk
Flowers, Flowers at the Dutch Barn, www.flowersatthedutchbarn.co.uk
Stationery and signs, Luna June Paper Co., www.lunajunepaper.co.uk
Tableware, Whitehouse Crockery, www.whitehousecrockery.co.uk

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