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In light of the recent return of weddings, a team of local suppliers worked together to create this magical styled shoot. The lead event planner, Tutu Ojo from Prime Violet Events, tells us: “With summer in full swing, the days staying brighter and things looking up, I’m reminded of the quote that says ‘love is a springtime plant that perfumes everything with its hope.’ We collaborated with some amazing suppliers to deliver a styled shoot that captures the glimmer of hope we’ve all been handed. As a Surrey-based wedding planner, I know first-hand how much of a roller coaster the past 15 months have been for couples and fellow industry suppliers, which is why the idea of hope was a no brainer. The shoot took place at The Old Rectory Estate, a stunning Georgian house set in Italian- inspired gardens in Surrey. I wanted to showcase something attainable and achievable for real couples that would encourage them to keep their hopes up for their special day because no matter what, it will be beautiful when it comes around. For the suppliers, it was an opportunity for them to express their imagination and demonstrate their abilities.”
Contributors to the shoot
Concept, planner and stylist, Prime Violet Events, www.primevioletevents.com; Styled by PV, www.instagram.com/styledbypv
Venue, The Old Rectory Estate, www.oldrectoryestate.com
Photographer, Kelsie Scully Photography, www.kelsiescullyphotography.com
Videographer, Gtruly Weddings, www.gtruly.com
Couture bridal gown, Felisiti Greis, www.felisitigreis.com
Accessories, Saint Beth Official, www.instagram.com/saintbethofficial2
Hair and make-up artist, Amaona Creative, www.instagram.com/amaona.creative
Hand-carved eggshells, Hatchfully Yours, www.hatchfullyyours.com
Flowers, Lux B Flowers, www.luxbflowers.co.uk
Cake, Love from Lila xx, www.lovefromlila.co.uk
Celebrant, Amanda's Beautiful Ceremonies, www.amandasceremonies.com
Stationery, Penelope Margot Design, www.penelopemargotdesign.co.uk
Certificate calligraphy, Calligraphy by Michala, www.facebook.com/calligraphybymichala
Tableware, AB Event Hire, www.abeventhire.co.uk
Models, www.instagram.com/morwenna_hocken and www.instagram.com/_basil_dsouza_