Nestled amidst a leafy valley in a tranquil corner of south Devon, the setting of The Great Barn is nothing short of idyllic. Flanked by a pretty courtyard and picturesque gardens abloom with a carnival of colour in the warmer months, the restored 15th century barn is spectacular on the outside – and breathtakingly beautiful on the inside. The dramatic vaulted ceiling, vast scale and atmospheric lighting make for a stirringly romantic setting for a wedding – and a dream canvas for this modern styled shoot with elegant keynotes.
“I had an idea for a ceremony backdrop that was made entirely from greenery to frame the couple and make them centre stage without taking away the grandeur of the breathtaking doors that lead into The Great Barn. The vision grew from here,” explains Natalie Hyland of Hyland Weddings & Events, who styled and coordinated the shoot alongside Stacey Gray of Glas Events.
“Using greens as a base colour and layering this up with black and accents of gold made the overall look super modern, illustrating that darker colours can absolutely be used in weddings,” she continues. The waxy green of the monstera leaves and foliage, together with bamboo chairs and orchids, adds an exotic edge.
The rich combination of textures at the venue also provided inspiration for the details. “I love using different textures and wanted to include a variety through the veil and dresses as well as the fabrics on the table, the charger plates, candlestick holders and rippled wine glasses,” explains Natalie. “The surface of the cake also added to the textural element of the shoot”.
Paired with a bouquet combining clusters of orchids and roses framed by greenery, the dresses exude contemporary elegance, from the delicate lace and cap sleeves to the full skirts. The earthy hue of the groom’s suit, meanwhile, pairs perfectly with the rich textures and tones of the setting, completing a captivating scene in this enchanting rural idyll.
Concept Hyland Weddings & Events hylandweddingsandevents.co.uk
Styling & coordination Hyland Weddings & Events hylandweddingsandevents.co.uk
Glas Events glasevents.com
Venue The Great Barn thegreatbarndevon.co.uk
Photography Katy Jones katyjonesphotos.co.uk
Videography Sparks Films sparks-film.co.uk
Flowers Brompton Buds bromptonbuds.com
Silks & runner C Fleurs Design instagram.com/cfleursdesign
Cake Claire Arscott Cake Design clairearscottcakedesign.co.uk
Props, tableware & napkins Glas Events glasevents.com
Glassware, cutlery & leaf dishes Maison Margaux maisonmargauxltd.com
Hair EV Hair evhair.co.uk
Make-up Laura Le Page lauralepagebridalmakeup.com
Dresses Sassi Holford sassiholfordtaunton.co.uk
Bridal shoes Harriet Wilde harrietwilde.com
Jewellery Erin Cox erincox.co.uk
Rings Molten Wedding Ring Co moltenweddingringcompany.com
Table linen Special Occasion Linen specialoccasionlinen.com
Stationery Newport & Sage newportandsage.co.uk
Veil Rebecca Anne Designs rebeccaannedesigns.co.uk
Groom’s outfit Sharif Tailoring shariftailoring.co.uk
Groom’s shoes Twisk twiskshoes.com
Seating Virginia’s Vintage Hire virginasvintagehire.co.uk
Candles Candle Flair candleflair.com
Models Lauren instagram.com/laurenmariehill & Ben instagram.com/benmartingol
