A winter wedding can be more than a match for the easy beauty of a balmy summer’s day. Frost-flecked landscapes, dark brooding skies and wind-whipped waves offer endless romance and drama, while hosting an off-season celebration can also set the style factor to a new level of wow-worthy. Think luxe accents, rich tones and eye-catching elements for a look layered with interest, depth, decadence and ambience.
Here, Rockbeare Manor provides the stunning backdrop to a wedding styled in the new monochrome: navy and white. Classic, contrasting, fresh and opulent, the colour scheme allows a flexible way for couples to adopt the look to individual effect. An open fire, show-stopping chandeliers, gorgeous period features and jaw-dropping views of the surrounding countryside all contribute to the magical atmosphere of this soul-stirring setting.
“The shoot was inspired by an iconic luxury watch brand, combining masculinity and femininity with frosty whites, deep blues and lustrous silvers,” explains Laura Dalton from Kept Weddings with Laura, who styled and coordinated the editorial. “Keeping the aesthetic crisp like a winter's day, couples can visualise why winter should not be overlooked as a season for their wedding.”
From the modern design of the stationery to elegant table settings, the scene is understated yet lavish. Clear glassware, a scattering of crystals and tapered candleholders complement mini vases adorned with a handful of white blooms for a clean tablescape with a petal-soft edge that sit in stark contrast with the striking midnight blue tablecloth.
The statement cake sits atop a flower-filled glass case, evoking a sense of the fairytale, which is exaggerated by sparkly, pearl-studded detailing and blousy snow-white blooms: the feature that stitches every vignette beautifully together.
Then there’s the bride. Clutching an all-white bouquet, she’s a vision of modern chic in an off-the-shoulder A-line gown and satin shoes, the overskirt glinting in the low winter sun alongside her bespoke floral crown and free-flowing curls. In the evening, she ups the glamour with a sleek ponytail, floral headpiece and seductive backless satin sweetheart frock complete with side slit, giant back bow and the final flourish: a classic berry-red pout.
Concept, styling, coordination & stationery Kept Weddings with Laura keptweddings.co.uk
Venue Rockbeare Manor rockbearemanor.co.uk
Photography & wedding day content creation Danielle Veitch danielleveitch.com
Videography Flow Motion Studios flowmotionstudios.co.uk
Hair Cindy Beddard Bridal Hair cindybeddardbridalhair.co.uk
Make-up Sophie White sophiewhitemua.co.uk
Cake Cake Design by Holly Miller cakedesignbyhollymiller.com
Dresses Nicola Anne nicolaanne.com
Flowers Bud Floral Design budfloraldesign.uk
Hair accessories & earrings Claire Austin England claireaustinengland.com
Car Devon Classic Wedding Cars devonclassicweddingcars.co.uk
Rings BWR London bwr-london.co.uk
Linen & décor Unique Designs by Tina uniquedesignsbytina.com
Robe & veil Lady in Bianca facebook.com/ladyinbianca
Ribbon Designaribbon designaribbon.co.uk
Shoes Becci’s Bridal Designs beccisbridaldesigns.com
Model Charlotte Moore instagram.com/charlotteamymoore_
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