Sitting in the heart of a valley where rolling meadows meet pockets of mature trees, The Great Barn offers breathtaking natural beauty and away-from-it-all romance within eight miles of Exeter. Captured amidst the soft pink spring blossoms of the venue’s idyllic gardens and luxe on-site accommodation, this styled shoot is a celebration of the joy, glamour and sisterhood of the bridal preparations.
“We wanted to showcase the magic of getting ready with your closest friends by your side,” explains Ella Vooght of The Great Barn. “The shoot was crafted by an incredible team of female-led wedding creatives – each contributing their own talent to a morning full of laughter and elegance.”
The mood is relaxed yet chic. Think a slow, sunlit start with a glamorous bridal brunch, prosecco flutes clinking and intricately piped floral cupcakes passed around as the beauty team create soft waves and effortlessly elegant hairstyles paired with glowing, editorial-inspired make-up.
Later, the bridal party steps out of their satin pyjamas into soft chiffon bridesmaids’ dresses and dreamy wedding dresses – stopping for artisan coffees and colour-rich grazing boxes served from a charming mobile cart.
“Every frame celebrates the glamour of the moment – the fun, the anticipation, the quiet excitement – and above all, the power of women supporting women on one of life’s most memorable days,” says Ella. “This shoot isn’t just about bridal prep – it’s a love letter to the wedding morning experience.”
Photography Louise Eleanor louise-eleanor.com
Venue The Great Barn thegreatbarndevon.co.uk
Dresses Creative Stitches by Heidi creativestitchesbyheidi.com
Hair Cindy Beddard Bridal Hair cindybeddardbridalhair.co.uk
Codie Symons instagram.com/codie_symons_bridal
Make-up Emma Roberts emmarobertsmakeup.co.uk
Hannah May instagram.com/hannahmaymakeupartist
The Bridal Corner thebridalcorner.co.uk
Flowers Hollyhocks Florist hollyhocks-shop.co.uk
Coffee & grazing boxes Sorella Barista sorellabarista.com
Cupcakes Fancy Pants Cakes & Bakes instagram.com/fancypantscakesandbakes
Models Helen, Megan, Millie, Molly
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