Elegant Grove House Roehampton wedding, Korean bride

Seojin and Jeremy first met as colleagues in London and formed a friendship. It wasn't until two years later, they bumped into each other in New York and their friendship blossomed into romance. Jeremy planned the proposal at Blue Hill in Stone Barn, a beautiful restaurant outside of New York. After Seojin said yes and they were officially engaged, Jeremy had organised a surprise for Seojin by having their friends there to celebrant together.

Although living stateside, they planned their wedding with the help of Illy Elizabeth wedding planner. It was a joy to see all their friends and family come from the US and South Korea to celebrate their wedding, with a church service in South London followed by the reception at Grove House in Roehampton. It was an elegant and luxurious wedding with Seojin looking chic in her Newhite gown. She wowed her guests with a second dress in the evening in a gorgeous sparkly dress.

There were beautiful pastel florals decorated all through the venue, a string quartet during cocktail hour and Korean inspired gift bags for all their guests.

The day was filled with music and heartfelt speeches, including video messages from Seojin’s family in South Korea. The bride and groom even sang a song together during their speeches, much to their guests delight!

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Suppliers

Venue - Grove House Photographer - Nina Wernicke Wedding planner - Illy Elizabeth Weddings Florist - Lavender Green Flowers Dress - NeWhite Bridal Cake - Claire Lune Cake Stationery - The Lovely Little Details Band - The Heights Props - Wedhead and The Little Wedding Warehouse

Chic London surprise wedding, Chelsea Old Town Hall

When Kay first got in touch and told me she and her fiance Charlie were planning a surprise wedding in Chelsea London, I was so excited to capture their special day and their guests reactions on the announcement! The couple had invited their family and closest friends to their engagement party at The Phene restaurant in Chelsea, all the while the couple were actually secretly getting married down the road at Chelsea Old Town Hall!

Myself and photographer Lynn was there with the couple to capture them with their families pre ceremony. I then arrived at The Phene where Kay’s best friend Kendra annouced to their guests the suprise. It was so fun to capture their joy and reactions! We all then made the short walk to the town hall to wait for the newly weds to come out to congratulate them and throw confetti. Kay had organised an addtional surprise for Charlie, by organising music by Joey Clarkson who sang “love is all we need” on the steps of the town hall. It truly was a special and intimate moment to capture and witness.

The couple and their guests continued the celebrations back at The Phene with speeches and the couple’s first dance. It was wonderful to see Kay's family join them from Canada and also their cute dog Boris join in the celebrations. The couple looked super chic and I'm obsessed with Kay's elegant Eva Lendral dress.

Their surprise wedding is a great reminder to follow your own rules when planning your day, to have fun and celebrate your wedding - your way.

This wedding is featured on Rock My Wedding.

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Venue - Chelsea Old Town Hall Videographer - Hanh Made Films
Photographer - Lynn Shapiro
Musician - Joey Clarkson music
Florist - Hidden Botanics
Hair stylist and makeup artist - Yi Beauty London
Bridal gown - Eva Lendal
Bridal boutique - Love Bridal London

Modern Asian wedding inspiration, Core Clapton London

At the beginning of the year Heather asked if I wanted to collaborate on a Modern Asian wedding shoot in London. I was so excited to plan this shoot together and was very passionate about representing Asian culture and faces in the wedding industry as well as work with other Asian wedding suppliers. We wanted to showcase an Asian wedding in a contemporary way to inspire couples to firstly feel seen as well as create a stylish and special shoot to inspire couples planning their own fusion wedding!

Our modern Asian wedding shoot brings a sophisticated, fresh and updated approach on traditional elements you would expect from a Chinese or Vietnamese wedding. Martha from Anemone helped us style our shoot, we use peach, mauve and pinks instead of the traditional red for a modern and romantic look, we also used gold for a luxurious and 'lucky' feel and this is woven in the stationery from Jo Studio Design, embroidery from Tabitha Textiles, cake from Amalina Bakes and contemporary furnishings.

We created and styled the Chinese tea ceremony set up using the traditional components such as the 2 chairs, cushions and tea set but with unexpected elements such as florals on the frame by Catherine Short florals, a bamboo screen and a hand written sign with a Chinese proverb by Bewilderly. We wanted to inspire our couples to embrace an age-old traditional of exchanging tea with their elders on their wedding day by making it feel pretty and romantic.

The Chinese double happiness symbol seen throughout the shoot represents double the joy and happiness for the newlyweds as they begin their marriage. It can be seen on the embroidery items such as the groom's socks and pocket square, as well as the invitations and menus. It's a positive reminder of the journey our couple are taking together as well as inspiration on different ways to use this symbol for themselves on their wedding day.

The geometric ceremony backdrop from Rock the Day, paper lanterns orbs and arch cake added a dynamic yet cohesive feel with the unique shapes and lines. We feel these bold designs really add the wow factor! The hand painted fan cookies, personalised napkins and lanterns add a sweet nod to Asian elements that we know and love.

Thank you to our wonderful suppliers who worked so hard with their creativity.

We are thrilled to have our shoot featured on Junebug wedding blog and Rock My Wedding!

Images - Heather Sham photography

Suppliers:

Photographer and concept - Heather Sham
Videographer and concept - Hanh Made Films
Venue - Core Clapton
Planner and stylist - Anemone
Florals - Catherine Short Floral Design
HMUA - Julie W hair & makeup
Stationery - Jo Studio Design
Signs - Bewilderly
Bridalware - Love Spell Design
Embroidery - Tabitha Textiles
Cake and biscuits - Amalina Bakes
Origami paper artist - Storyigami
Furniture and cutlery - Yahire
Backdrop and bamboo props - Rock The Day
Metal frame for sign - Wilderness Prop Hire
Suit - Suit Direct
Couple - Ling and Daniel

Modern city wedding, Ecology Pavilion London

I’ve got a fun and colourful wedding shoot to brighten up your day - a vibrant Palm Springs inspired intimate city wedding held at the Ecology Pavilion in Mile End London. This fun shoot was created by Michelle and Philip from Kernwell Photography and planner Katrien from South Events Specialists, who wanted to explore a fun and modern couple making their own traditions on their wedding day against a fun backdrop and colourful styling. The venue was clean and simple with lots of glass walls for beautiful natural light.

The tablescape was stylish and modern decorated with florals and palm leaves from Catherine Short, menus from Grania at Ink & Paper design and sweet treats from and breezeway block inspired cake from Meera. Our gorgeous real couple Chish and James look super chic - Chish rocked a white Reiss jumpsuit and James in his Keye London 3 piece blue suit, which suited our intimate City wedding vibes.

I hope this vibrant London wedding inspired couples especially those who can't travel right now and want a slice of paradise, through this Palm Spring inspired styling.

This shoot is featured on Love My Dress.

Want to book me as your videographer for your intimate city wedding? Contact me here, I would love to hear your plans!

Images - Kernwell Photography

Suppliers:

Concept & Photography: Kernwell Photography
Concept & Planning: South Event Specialists
Stationery: Ink & Paper Design
Videography: Hanh Made Films
Makeup Artist: Makeupology
Humanist: Caroline Lambie
Cake & biscuits: Meera Makes Wedding Cakes
Models: Chish K & James
Florists: Catherine Short Floral Design
Bride attire: Reiss
Veils and bridal cape: Sash and Veil
Groom Attire: Keye London
Balloons: Bubblegum Balloons
Large Furniture & Rentals: Yahire

Chic and modern bridal editorial, Mortimer House London

Mortimer House in Fitzrovia London is a stunning art deco venue and was the perfect backdrop for this chic and elegant bridal editorial shoot organised by makeup artist Abi Taylor. It has a loft space with large windows and balcony space with lots of natural light.

Abi wanted to showcase 3 bridal looks and our gorgeous models were spoilt for choice with bridal wear from Charlie Brear, Constellation Ame and Lovely Bride London. Each chic and minimal outfit highlighted the girls effortless beauty with the gowns flattering silhouettes. The girls natural makeup and sleek hair styles were styles with modern gold jewellery pieces by Paige.

A stunning green and white floral arrangement by Spring Hill Florals created a beautiful fresh backdrop and Callie Pettigrew styled the tablescape to complete our minimal chic bridal wedding shoot. Rica from Alchelmy of Sugar created an elegant cake and biscuits with gold foiling.

I hope this shoot inspired brides to embrace chic silhouettes and separates for a totally stylish City wedding!

This shoot is featured on https://www.lovemydress.net/blog/2021/09/modern-bride-minimalism-charlie-brear-prea-james.html.

suppliers:

Images and photography: Alba Turnbull
Planning and Styling: Callie Pettigrew Stylist
Venue: Mortimer House
Videography: Hanh Made Films
Flowers: Spring Hill Florals
Bridalwear: Charlie Brear, Constellation Ame and Lovely Bride London
Stationery: Abbie Worton Design
Cake and biscuits: Alchemy of sugar
Concept, Planning and Make-up Artist: Abi Taylor Bride
Hairstylist: A Bridal Edit
Veils: Rebecca Anne Design
Jewellery: Piece of Paige
Models: Alua Kis, Jada O’Neill, Harriet Samuel Gray