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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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Eve & Joe here’s a few more pics from your @stub Eve & Joe here’s a few more pics from your @stubtonhall wedding!⚡️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ How has it been over a month since this iconic day?! I’ll be working on your photos soon guys!! I can’t wait for you to see the full gallery! 📸 P.S I loved that you clinked glasses before the ceremony without actually seeing each other, don’t miss photo two for that special moment! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Supplier love - ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Venue - @stubtonhall Wedding gown - @missstellayork Bridal boutique - @georginascottbridal Suits - @mossbros Photographer - @philipjamesphotography Mua - @sharpefaces Flowers - @glenesk.flowers Decor - @bradgateevents Balloons - @partyballoons_events Cake - @leicestercakecompany ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #bridetobe2026 #bridetobe2027 #stubtonhall #nottinghamwedding #creativeweddingphotographer #stellayorkbride #editorialwedding #editorialweddingphotographer #newarkweddings #westmidlandswedding #weddingdressideas #luxuryweddings #summerwedding #blacktiewedding
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