Are you a bow lover who is dreaming of a barn wedding with a contemporary spin? Then we know you’ll swoon over today’s modern and romantic wedding shoot which is brimming with beautiful bow styling ideas. Curated by Kate of Little Fashion Finds and featuring a mega line-up of talented creatives, this inspirational photoshoot is ideal for couples who want the rusticism of a barn celebration mixed with ethereal vibes, plenty of texture and a neutral palette with dashes of black.
Exquisitely lensed by Emma Pilkington Photography, it features fashion-forward bridal style, relaxed and black-tie groomswear, a treasure trove of bow accessories, hand-drawn stationery, delicate (and hanging) flowers, a pretty pleated cake, a champagne tower and much more. Spoiler alert: contains the prettiest wedding day accessory for pooches!
The shoot took place at the renovated barn at The Oaks, the woodland wedding venue in the heart of picturesque Staffordshire in the UK. Bows were the jumping off point for Little Fashion Finds designer Kate who creates stunning made-to-order bridal bows and accessories.
For the bride who wants a timeless gown with a fashion-forward edge, they’ll find oodles of inspiration here, including a breathtaking drop-waist wedding dress with romantic ruching handmade by Jean Jackson Couture.
Louise at L27 Weddings devised the stunning tablescape with a neutral palette featuring striking pops of black with the table lights, cutlery and satin bows tied around candlesticks. With scalloped plates, unobtrusively elegant ghost chairs and bow-knotted napkins, the accessories were feminine and all about delicate detail.
Bows are a forever wedding favourite and this editorial shows the many (and very pretty) ways they can be incorporated into the wedding day aesthetic. Like with the monochrome and minimalistic stationery by Olivia at Ten Story which boasts hand-drawn bows and lettering which were complemented with uber-cute bow-shape table number cards.
Grooms who want a wedding suit that is formal yet relaxed, take notes. Tonal shades of cream will be wonderful for spring weddings and summertime nuptials.
Dahlia and Dot and freelancer Irene the Flower Fairy were on floral duties delivery contemporary and simplistic bouquets and tablescape display featuring anemone, cala lillies and sweat pea. Single stem vases added to that clean-look vibe of the table.
If you’ve flower clouds pinned all over your Pinterest board this is your sign to go for a baby’s breath one. It will bring a distinct dreamlike quality to your celebrations. Helen at T.ink draped organic white muslin cloth overhead to bring an unmistakable air or etherealness.
The second bridal look comes from Saint Bridal Couture and it blends opulence, refinement and Renaissance-inspired allure. It comprises of the Josephine corset boasting contoured lines styled with the Oriene satin skirt featuring a gentle train and the mesmerising Madeleine pleated organza and soft tulle detachable sleeves with silk ties.
The bow, the bow, the bow! For brides who want to add a demure pop of monochrome magic to their wedding day look, a black balletcore satin ribbon bow is just the ticket.
The bride looked utterly radiant with makeup artist Sarah Morten’s fresh and glossy approach aiming to make her natural glow shine even brighter. Sarah opted for a textured bun hair look which complemented the bride’s natural curls while also allowing to spotlight the timeless, handmade gold and pearl drop earrings by Moon & Sixpence.
It’s not only brides who can rock a second look on their big day, grooms can instantly jazz up their tuxedo by slipping into a white dinner jacket.
White wedding cakes are back in a big way and if you believe they’re boring, think again. Laura at Cakes by Yolk was inspired by the plisse sleeves of this bridal look to dream up the pretty pleating for this three-tier textural masterpiece.
For the bride who desires a free-spirited fairytale gown, the Aspen Dress by Rish Bridal is regal with a subtle sexiness. The fit and flare gown has a corset bodice, puffed sleeves, botanical and geometric lace print, and a voluminous skirt with a blush tulle lining.
Nothing makes us swoon more than seeing how couples dress their beloved pooches on their big day. We can imagine all the awww-ing that would be going on over this bowed cutie!
Looking for an alternative to a veil? Consider an oversized organza bow with serious wow-factor stitched in. The boxy, bow-adorned bridal bags by Rianna Phillips would be a seriously chic (and roomy) carryall for wedding day essentials too.
The square neck mini dress with a flowy skirt by Jean Jackson Couture is dancefloor-approved, an ideal after-party dress! If you want to get your locks up and out of the way to dance the night away, a chunky bridal scrunchie is a stylish must.
If it’s a sleek aesthetic you’re going for, round plinths are wonderful for displaying a champagne tower and they’ll offer a simple yet statement way to take on the wedding cake meadow trend.
A huge thanks to Kate at Little Fashion Finds, Emma Pilkington Photography and the rest of the talented team for sharing this beautiful barn wedding shoot with us. Hit the gallery pronto to see even more stunning images.
Want more ideas for the big day? Check out our section dedicated to Inspirational Photoshoots!