Beck + Amanda


When Sarah from Wild Ivy invited me to take part in a styled shoot at one of the Lake District's newest and most stylish wedding venues, it was an immediate yes from me. Set in the heart of Cumbria, Holesfoot is a beautiful Lake District venue. A renovated manor house with plenty of personality and character, Italian gardens, a cosy barn and a gorgeous boating lake, it really has it all and has been lovingly designed by it's owner Liv. It was amazing to have the place as my playground for the day, and use this beautiful setting as a backdrop for a moody, but modern editorial.


Beck and Amanda are a real couple, also modelling for my next workshop at The Giraffe Shed, and they perfectly brought the editorial to life - we wanted romance but contemporary, and they were naturals in front of the camera. They both wore outfits from Jean Jackson Couture, a Manchester bridal powerhouse, with Beck wearing brand new Rue De Seine bridal, with metres and metres of flowing romantic pleats, whilst Amanda wore custom Jean Jackson, with a structured corset, neck scarf and chic minimalist flowing skirt. For their second looks, Amanda opted for a super gorgeous sleek suit, whilst Beck was in custom Jean Jackson lace - super modern and high fashion.


Sarah and Willow and Fig had transformed the barn into a romantic and moody renaissance still life. With burgundy florals and styling, I loved using the light coming into the barn to play with shadows and light and depth. White Orchid Print and Design had created beautiful menus adorned with a velvet bow, and matching draped seating plan. As the girls got into their second outfits, we headed outside into the Italian gardens for a romantic sweetheart table set up, complete with draping and burgundy and pink candles. The cake by Kelly at Wren Cake Design was a moody work of art, with sugar flowers and fine art detailing.


I loved getting to visit Holesfoot in the Lake District, and this will definitely be a new favourite Lake District venue for me. I'm so obsessed with these images, the vision really came to life and it just felt like a dream. It's always a joy to showcase LGBTQ+ weddings and representation and create beautiful, diverse wedding imagery that everyone can see themselves in.


Photography - Esme Whiteside Photography

Venue - Holesfoot

Florist - Wild Ivy Penrith

Dresses - Jean Jackson Couture, Rue De Seine

HMUA - Nala + Knot

Styling - Willow + Fig in the Lakes

Stationery - White Orchid Print and Design

Furniture - Narrative Hire

Cake - Wren Cake Design

Accessories - Megan Therese Couture + Moon and Sixpence

Two elegant white wedding dresses hanging on wooden hangers against a dark background in rustic interior setting.
Elegant living room corner with bay window, floral curtains, vintage wooden furniture and warm sepia tones.
View through a bay window looking out at bare winter trees and a winding path on overcast day.
A delicate white wedding dress hangs near a sunlit window in a dark rustic room creating a dramatic contrast.
A romantic black and white wedding scene shows a couple silhouetted by window light in a vintage interior setting.
Two women in elegant white gowns stand together, one holding a dark red bouquet with flowing ribbons in moody lighting.
Two brides in white gowns pose for a moody portrait against a dark background with a red bouquet.
Two figures in elegant white dresses stand close together in a moody indoor setting with red floral accents.
A dramatic wedding scene with a dark red floral bouquet featuring cascading amaranthus against white dresses in moody lighting.
Two brides in white wedding dresses share an intimate moment while one holds a bouquet of deep red roses.
Two brides share a tender moment in elegant white gowns with a dramatic burgundy floral bouquet.
A romantic black and white photograph of two figures in flowing white dresses by a large window in an elegant room.
A bride in a white wedding dress and veil holds a dramatic bouquet of deep red roses against a dark wooden door.
A strapless white gown wedding look features a bouquet of pink and burgundy flowers against a dark wooden door.
A moody bridal bouquet with burgundy and pink roses against a white dress and dark background.

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