ARTY ELEGANCE

Arty The creative juices were flowing at brand new wedding and events venue Palais des Vaches ELEGANCE in Hampshire Images courtesy of Melissa Megan Photography

Inspired by the stunning transformation of what was once an old cow barn and goat pen, this stunning photo shoot paints a perfect picture of bridal elegance. Set at new Hampshire wedding venue Palais des Vaches Gallery in Lower Exbury, the beautiful surroundings and one-of-kind backdrop provided a unique canvas for local suppliers to work their magic.

Overlooking the Solent and Isle of Wight, the venue launched in July 2021 in all its art-gallery glory offering a wealth of standout spaces for weddings with a difference. Shoot and wedding coordinator Hampshire-based Natasha Gilchrist said, “It was obvious the styling should incorporate the artwork and to make a feature of the gallery, as well as the beautiful location by the Beaulieu River. Combining sculptures with paintbrushes and picture frames draped in florals, as well as an art-inspired wedding cake and stationery, it all worked perfectly within the gallery setting. We wanted the colour scheme to feel warm and soft not only to suit the autumnal, wintry time of year, but also to give it that sense of grandeur. Choosing mustard, sage and rust as our main colours, mixed with a hint of blush pink, tangerine and gold, gave the shoot the arty bridal opulence we were aiming for.”

THE CREATIVE CREW

Photography, Melissa Megan Photography, www.melissameganphotography.co.uk | Venue, Palais des Vaches, www.facebook.com/ palaisdesvaches | Coordination, Tasha Mae Wedding Coordinator, www.tasha-mae.co.uk | Styling, Linen & Lace, www.linenandlacehire.co.uk | Dress, Zaneta Burnett Designs, www.zanetaburnettdesign.co.uk | Headcrowns and jewellery, The Lucky Sixpence, www.theluckysixpence.co.uk | Hair and make-up, Bournemouth Bridal Hair & Make-up, www.bournemouthbridalhairandmakeup.com | Suit, Charles Gale Formal Hire, www.charlesgalehire.co.uk | Cake, Bonita Bakes, www.bonitabakes.co.uk | Flowers, Dorset Flowers, www.dorsetflowers.co.uk | Tableware and furniture hire, Allen’s Catering Hire, www.allenshire.co.uk | Stationery, Confetti Designs, www.confettidesigns.co.uk | Catering, Lemon Stone Events, www.lemonstone.co.uk | Living trees, Whitestem, www.whitestem.co.uk | Handcrafted rings, Georgina Ettridge Jewellery, www.georginaettridge.co.uk | Sculptures, Long Ly Sculptor, www.longly.co.uk | Handcrafted bowties, Gwenllan Country Crafts, www.gwenllancountrycrafts.co.uk | Videography, Lovecrafted Wedding Films, www.lovecrafted.co.uk | Models, Jo and Jamie Watts