The Call of Autumn

Turn inland from Cornwall’s staggering seascapes and, in a tucked-away corner of the Lizard Peninsula, you’ll find the wooded valleys, pastures and open spaces of Trelowarren Estate which offers an atmospheric setting for this autumnal styled shoot. “Despite the rain, we shot against the moody backdrop and marshes of the venue’s unique bucolic landscape which offered a refreshing alternative from Cornwall’s popular seascapes,” explains photographer Sarah Porteus of Lyra & Moth.

“The vibe was very rich and earthy but also romantic,” she continues of the autumnal scenes where the floral design captures the vivid hues of the season: shades of ochre, russet and warm yellow styled with abundant foliage. A striking floral installation beckons you into New Yard Restaurant at the heart of the estate. A charm-filled setting warmed by a log fire, rustic tables are dressed simply with natural textures, candles and flowers and ferns in earthenware pots and vintage bottles.

Flanked by mini cakes topped with berries, a tiered cake styled with richly coloured florals and accents of gold leaf makes a striking focal point, while letterpress stationery echoes the atmosphere and colours of the surrounding landscape.

With a love of nature and the changing seasons at its heart, sustainability was central to the shoot’s ethos. “We used lots of thrifted items to decorate, antique jewellery and slow fashion to appeal to eco-conscious brides and grooms,” explains Sarah. The sustainable fashions complete the enchanting picture: the groom wears a a linen shirt and green suit while the bride looks ethereal against the barren canvas of mossy green, earthy brown and skeletal trees in a blue Cinderella dress, handcrafted in Cornwall.

Venue New Yard Restaurant newyardrestaurant.co.uk
Photography Lyra & Moth lyraandmoth.co.uk
Dresses & styling Ailsa Munro ailsamunrodressmaker.com
Styling Alexandra Holyer, New Yard Restaurant newyardrestaurant.co.uk
Groom’s outfit Heart & Dagger from ASOS asos.com
Flowers Green Rabbit Flowers greenrabbitflowers.co.uk
Cake Oona’s Cakes oonascakes.co.uk
Stationery Tpel Paper & Press tpelpaper.com
Jewellery Amy Potter Antiques
Models Fin, Jamma