The Giraffe Shed Wedding Editorial


A Wildly Beautiful Day at The Giraffe Shed: Untold Moments in Full Color

Tucked away in the rolling Welsh countryside, The Giraffe Shed isn’t just a wedding venue — it’s a vibe. Bold, raw, and unapologetically cool, this hidden gem is where industrial grit meets wild heart. The Giraffe Shed, nestled in the Welsh countryside, is not your traditional wedding venue — and that’s the point. Raw corrugated iron, dark industrial walls, wide skies, and wild fields. It’s a space with edge, but somehow still intimate. Light moves beautifully through it, and with Han and Neilo as the perfect and most accomodating hosts, it's truly a space you can make your own. Usually styled with bold colour and something more alternative, I wanted to bring some classic elegance to the shed, and marry the industrial vibe of the building with an elegant and editorial styled shoot.


The Styling

Everything was stripped back — intentionally.

Earthy tones, undone florals, and tactile details.

Linen. Rust. Soft cottons. Smoked glass and flickering taper candles.

The ceremony backdrop was minimal: a simple arch, raw space, and that incredible light.

Florals by the talented team at Mary Mary Florals added warmth — deep reds, soft blush, and dried elements. Sarah at Stories of Events created the showstopping draping which acted as the ceremony area, as well as the dramatically draped tables, with paired back crockery and cutlery, and fine art stationery by Rumeet at The Lovely Little Details. I wanted everything to be moody and luxurious, stylish and chic and that's exactly what we got.


Our two couples, Abi and Mike and Beck and Amanda, and our editorial bride Fern, all wore either custom Jean Jackson Couture pieces, or brand new Rue De Seine and Saint Bridal gowns. I wanted all the models to look high fashion and editorial, without being too traditional. Daniella our hair and makeup artist complemented this with modern but glowing makeup and soft, flowing hair looks for the girls. Jo from the Orchid Kitchen created the iconic cake display, with cherry red draping by Sarah, which was definitely such a statement piece - modern but artistic, and one of my favourite vignettes of the whole shoot!


I love working at The Giraffe Shed, it's one of the most unique wedding venues in the UK and it was really lovely to bring my own vision to life in the space.


Venue - The Giraffe Shed

Styling - Stories of Event

Florals - Mary Mary Florals

Dresses - Jean Jackson Couture

HMUA - Daniella Makeup and Hair

Cake - The Orchid Kitchen

Stationery - The Lovely Little Details

Accessories - Debbie Carlisle, Alabaster Dream

A moody still life with a green book titled 'Forever My Sweetest' and dark purple flowers against white fabric.
An elegant table setting with a menu card and dark floral arrangements casting dramatic shadows in warm lighting.
Small white bundt cakes with dark garnishes displayed on silver plates against luxurious deep red velvet fabric.
Elegant floral arrangement with deep red and burgundy blooms against white draped fabric backdrop near a sunlit window.
Elegant wedding menu cards with white silk ribbons and decorative details arranged on a dark rustic surface.
Elegant display of champagne tower and meringue sculptures on red velvet draped table with decorative foliage.
Elegant place setting with menu card on beige linen tablecloth featuring neutral tones and minimalist styling.
Elegant table setting with wine glasses, menus, and cream-colored place settings in moody lighting with floral accents.
A romantic moment between newlyweds at their wedding reception with a champagne tower and white tiered cake.
A wedding celebration table with a champagne tower display and decorative arrangements against a deep red velvet backdrop.
An intimate wedding photo with a couple posing by their champagne tower against a red velvet backdrop.
Elegant wedding dessert display with champagne tower and white balloon arch against dramatic red velvet curtain backdrop.
Elegant couple poses against red velvet curtain backdrop with tropical anthuriums and champagne glasses in foreground.
Evening wedding reception setup with red velvet curtains, white floral cake, roses and crystal glassware on elegant table.
A romantic moment with vibrant red bouquet of flowers against a white dress and dark background.

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