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Zara & Ed // Hawkstone Hall

Zara & Ed // Hawkstone Hall

by Phil | Feb 3, 2023 | Wedding Stories

Zara & Ed’s winter wedding was throughly magical. So much glitz and glamour, a truly memorable day!

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Amber & Richard here’s your @themillbarnsvenue sne Amber & Richard here’s your @themillbarnsvenue sneak peek!⚡️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It was so nice to be back at this gorgeous venue and we got the weather, which I know was a big one for you both! 😀 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Amber I don’t think I saw you without a smile on your face, I just loved the energy you guys brought to the day, my kind of wedding!! 💯 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Have the most amazing mini moon and here’s a few pics to help keep that wedding bubble going for a bit longer! I am so excited for you to see the full gallery! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Supplier love - ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Venue - @themillbarnsvenue Bridal gown - @essenseofaustralia Bridal Boutique - @weddingbelles_4oaks Photographer - @philipjamesphotography Mua - @jessicaavamakeup Hair - @thestableshairandmu Venue stylist - @theweddinghouse_droitwich Florist - @loveflowersfloraldesign Videographer - @c_jweddingfilms Wedding singer - @lilykerbeymusic Live illustrator - @myownillustrator Cake - @laurajanecakedesign ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #bridetobe2027 #shropshirewedding #editorialwedding #luxuryweddings #themillbarns
Nicola & Evan it’s time for your sneak peek!⚡️ ⠀⠀⠀ Nicola & Evan it’s time for your sneak peek!⚡️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ WHAT A DAY! I think we had every season over the 11 hours! You guys were amazing and thanks for being so relaxed about the British weather! We got some sun in the end, which I’m so chuffed about for you both! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ From the moment I arrived it was high energy and I knew we were in for a great day, regardless of what Mother Nature would throw at us! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Have an amazing mini moon you two and I can’t wait to show you the full gallery! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Here’s a few of my favourites! 📸 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Supplier love - ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Venue - @thewaterfrontbartonmarina Bridal prep - @thehedgehoglichfield_ Photographer - @philipjamesphotography Wedding gown - @madilanebridal Bridal boutique - @carolinebaileybridal Mua - @meganmew_hair.mua Hair - @emma.louhair Video - @cjl.films Venue decor - @rentforyoureventderby Suits - @charlestyrwhitt DJ - @weddingsounds ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #bridetobe2027 #staffordshirewedding #editorialwedding #luxuryweddings
Lucille & Ben here is your @hazelgapbarn sneak pee Lucille & Ben here is your @hazelgapbarn sneak peek!⚡️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Now this wedding was a VIBE!! From the moment I arrived, until the second I left the craziness on the dance floor, just wow!! 🔥 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It was so good to be back at Hazel Gap, certainly one of my favourite venues, it really does have it all! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ L + B thanks for bringing the energy and trusting me to capture your day! You chose your bridal party and guests well, it was honestly the most amazing day! It’s taken me a good few hours trying to pick just twenty images!! 📸 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I’m so excited for you to see the final gallery, it’s going to be special! For now here’s a few of my favourites! Have the best time in Italy 🇮🇹 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Supplier love - ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Venue - @hazelgapbarn Chain - @crippsandco Bridal prep - @cuckneyhouse Photographer - @philipjamesphotography Bridal boutique - @shadesofwhitestives Wedding gown - @maggiesotterodesigns Suits - @peterposhsuit Mua - @thecostachic Florist & stylist - @thecountrygardenflorist Video - @inhausmediaco Hair - @hairbyoliviajames DJ - @benmatthewsdj Cake - @bake_ashbourne ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #bridetobe2027 #hazelgapbarn #nottinghamweddings #editorialwedding #luxuryweddings
Here’s a few more from this awesome wedding!⚡️ ⠀⠀⠀ Here’s a few more from this awesome wedding!⚡️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Olivia & Ashley this is a wedding that lives rent free in my head!! What a day, pure vibes!! 🔥 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Supplier love - ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Venue - @dorneycourt Photographer - @philipjamesphotography Wedding gown - @essenseofaustralia Bridal boutique - @andshelovesbridal Florist & stylist - @holly_tree_flowers Video - @video4aday Hair - @brushbeautyco Mua - @elysiaxgrace & @makeupbyelise_x Bongos & percussion - @king_konga_percussionist Sax - @lizsax Mini golf - @weddingminigolfandgames ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #bridetobe2027 #dorneycourt #londonwedding #editorialwedding #luxuryweddings
Lucille & Ben here’s a sneak peek from your engage Lucille & Ben here’s a sneak peek from your engagement shoot!⚡️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I had an amazing time with these two a few weeks back, when we had that gorgeous weather! It’s a week today until their wedding at the gorgeous @hazelgapbarn I can’t wait!! 📸 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I’ll send over the full gallery tomorrow guys! Can’t wait for you to see them all! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #bridetobe2027 #engagementphoto #nottinghamweddings #editorialwedding #luxuryweddings
Heather & Niall here is your @alrewashayes sneak p Heather & Niall here is your @alrewashayes sneak peek!⚡️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Wow, these two were incredible!! The energy from the moment I arrived, until I left that crazy dance floor was on point! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I’m so so happy the weather held out and we got to use the stunning grounds of the venue!! Seriously the wisteria there, is one of the best in the wedding business!! Have a flick through, there’s plenty of pics! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Thanks for trusting me and for being so up for anything I suggested, you guys smashed it! Have an amazing honeymoon and I’ll be posting more soon! 📸 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Supplier love - ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Venue - @alrewashayes Photography - @philipjamesphotography Bridal gown - @mwlbride Bridal boutique - @perlanovabridal Florist and decor - @thebloomeditnantwich Hair & MUA - @opalstudiosnantwich & @zoehughes_mua & @_hairbyemilyrose_ Videographer - @lavaletteproductions Musician - @matt_wilson_music ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #bridetobe2027 #alrewashayes #midlandswedding #editorialwedding luxuryweddings
Elle & Henry at the stunning @merrydalemanor ⚡️ N Elle & Henry at the stunning @merrydalemanor ⚡️ Not sure I’ll ever be over this wedding, seriously how was this even March?! Supplier love - ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Venue - @merrydalemanor Photographer - @philipjamesphotography Wedding gown - @maggiesotterodesigns Bridal boutique - @blushboutiqueweddings Makeup - @_ehbridalmakeup Hair - @charlotterosehair_ Venue dressing - @idoeventsliverpool Videographer - @jamestraceyfilms Suits - @mossbros Bridal Shoes - @stevemaddenuk Registrar - @yourceremony001 DJ - @matthydes ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #bridetobe2027 #merrydalemanor #cheshirewedding #editorialwedding #luxuryweddings
Fiona & Matt here is your @whistlebarnsvenue sneak Fiona & Matt here is your @whistlebarnsvenue sneak peek!⚡️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Wow, what a day at this gorgeous venue! My first time there and it didn’t disappoint! I first saw the venue nearly two years ago when it was still being built, what an incredible transformation! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Fiona & Matt, you were awesome! Thanks for embracing everything I threw at you. Honestly you both smashed it! The weather too, can we just take a moment to appreciate how good that was last weekend! I’m over the moon it worked out for you! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I hope you’re having the most amazing honeymoon and I’ll be in touch with the full gallery soon! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Here’s a few of my favourites! 📸 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Supplier love - ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Venue - @whistlebarnsvenue Photographer - @philipjamesphotography Wedding gown - @morileeuk Bridal boutique - @fancyfrox Hair & Mua - @carly_h_a_i_r_ Florist - @tinekefloral Event styling - @foxandbarker Videographer - @fuzfilms String quartet - @signaturestringquartet Cake - @the_melbourne_cake_company DJ - @proweddingdjs ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #bridetobe2027 #whistlebarns #midlandswedding #editorialwedding #luxuryweddings
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