1.The budget planning
Jake + Lucy were able to take advantage of suppliers reduced weekday service charges by marrying in the winter, on a Sunday. Most suppliers consider a Saturday in the summer months, prime wedding season. Make sure to ask your suppliers if they have an off peak rate. (I do!)
Jake + Lucy also had an elopement style wedding where the two of them were married and then threw an evening party for their friends and family. Without the cost of a sit down meal, dramatically reducing the cost of their reception.
2. The setting
This luxe elopement was set in the grounds of the Ashdown Park Hotel, in the heart of East Sussex. With imagination drawn from the elegant surroundings, we wanted to create a feeling of intimacy, youth and unity. Including Rafa the Australian Labradoodle pulling together that family feel.
3. What they wore
The bride was dressed in an exquisite Pronovias gown, Albiorix. A semi-illusion mermaid gown with gorgeous star motifs that erupt in streams of glittering embroidery along the spaghetti-strap bodice, fitted waistline, and ornate skirt.
Our groom was handsomely dressed in ASOS DESIGN wedding attire, the slim cut of the suit creating a sharp, strong outline to compliment the brides fitted silhouette.
Bouquet by The Oak and The Owl Florist
Lucy’s bouquet styled by Chloe of the Oak and the Owl who used an abundance of seasonal foliage’s which are great in the winter, Chloe chose deep luxurious reds to create a romantic yet wild look to the flowers.
Make up by Becca Gray
Becca created a wedding day makeup look for Lucy that fitted the time of year as well as was flattering and suited her skin tones. Lucy has lovely olive skin and dark hair so we could go for strong smoky eye, Becca used browns to give warmth with black eyeliner to define and make her eyes really stand out. Using a deep red lip to give colour to this cold winter’s day, and matching it to the beautiful bouquet. Lucy’s dress and hair style were very glamorous, so Becca kept the same theme with her dramatic make up look.
Hair by Roxy Farrier
Placement is key to ensure a flattering style that suited Lucy. This is achieved by following her cheekbone structure.
Roxy used a 32mm wand to create soft curls which were pinned to padding for a larger bun.
Leaving a few tendrils softened her hair style and keeping body at the front ensures her hair looks stunning from all angles. Using sgx_nyc do it all texture spray to add body at the root and redken wax blast for definition and to tame small fly always. Finished off with Morocanoil medium hold hair spray.
Key elements to creating this look, were winter warming reds in the bouquet, a matching dramatic lip for the bride and bleached foliage for the bridal hair accessories.
The Dream Team that made this all possible!
Florist
The Oak and the Owl
Make up Artist
Becca Gray
Hairstylist
Roxy Farrier
Second Shooter
Phoebe Cornish
Wedding dress
The Bridal Room
Jewellery
Penny Farthing Jewellers
Venue
Ashdown Park Hotel
Bridal Veils
Bespoke Veils
Videographer
BeingMrBrown
