NEW BEGINNINGS

Shake off the winter blues with fresh spring wedding vibes

Images courtesy of Leah Marie Photography

Something old, meets something new in this inspiring photo shoot. Set against the backdrop of Hampshire’s historic Stansted House, local suppliers created a showcase of seasonal wedding newness to reflect the beauty of an al fresco spring wedding.

Photographer and organiser Leah explains, “The idea came from my love of outdoor weddings, especially in the spring. It’s such a wonderful season, but is often overlooked in this country. The unpredictable spring showers can make planning difficult, but I wanted to change the narrative and prove to couples that, no matter the weather, an al fresco wedding in springtime can be just as beautiful as in the summer.”

True to the Great British weather, it poured with rain on the day, but between the showers pockets of sunshine burst through creating a magical warm glow. “I originally wanted to use the fields in front of Stansted House, but when the rain started we made a snap decision to adapt to the change in weather by setting up on the porch. With the Edwardian house, grand steps and Italian marble columns, it was an unexpected setting but possibly the best newly discovered place for an outdoor dining experience. As we set the table, we were all in awe of the magical space that had been chosen for us by the rain. We sat beneath so much beauty and history feeling so incredibly lucky to have created such a moment,” adds Leah.

“The shoot was planned to encourage couples to think outside the box with their dinner setups and not to be afraid of the weather, to plan a day truly unique to them and consider all the possibilities that a spring wedding has to offer.” – Leah

THE LOVE LIST

Photography, Leah Marie Photography, www.leahmariephotography.co.uk | Venue, Stansted House, www.stanstedpark.co.uk Dresses, Andrea Hawkes Bridal, www.andreahawkes.co.uk | Veil, Unveiled by Sophie, www.unveiledbysophie.co.uk | Jewellery, Kiri & Belle, www.kiriandbelle.com | Suit, Moss Bros. Hampshire, www.moss.co.uk | Cake, La Bohème, www.labohemecakes.com | Flowers, Camilla’s Creations, www.camillascreations.co.uk | Stationery, Made by Wood & Wood, www.madebywoodandwood.com | Furniture, Academy Furniture Hire, www.academyfurniturehire.co.uk | Tableware and linen, Neptune, www.neptune.com | Videography, Hanh Made Films, www.hanhmadefilms.co.uk | Celebrant, Maxine Clara, www.instagram.com/maxineclara_familycelebrant | Model couple, Yinsey & Han, www.instagram.com/tornandpolished