Your Bristol & Somerset Wedding - April/May 2022 (Issue 88)

AS SETS the sun This shoot explores the latest trend in wedding ceremonies, intimate occasions taking place in the great outdoors Images courtesy of Beautifullight UK Photography Captured in Dairy House Farm’s orchard, this shoot depicts an intimate outdoor ceremony conducted at sunset complete with picnic vibe. Shoot coordinator and photographer Emma J. Smith explains, “We wanted the theme and story to reflect changes to wedding ceremonies caused by the pandemic. Specifically, the increase in couples planning outdoor celebrant-led ‘I dos’ that are fun, personal and intimate.” Here, the couple literally tie the knot during a hand-fasting ceremony and later jump the broom. Sustainability and absent family also featured, with individual grazing boards and cakes, an heirloom dinner service and pre-loved wedding dress. The decorative items were all handmade by small local businesses and framed pictures of family members hang from the orchard’s trees. 44

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