This shoot was designed to mirror its setting’s eclectic collection of antique furniture, paintings and books Images courtesy of Jake Janes VIBES Hurds Hill is an elegant Regency-period country house with Victorian and later additions. It was once home to Langport’s most famous resident, Walter Bagehot, who is widely regarded as one of the 19th century’s most influential writers on government, the constitution, banking and finance. He was editor of The Economist for 16 years from 1860 to 1876. The house is set in five acres of tranquil private grounds with far-reaching views over the Somerset Levels. Shoot coordinator, local celebrant Jen Whitworth, met owner David a few years ago and the two have been discussing weddings ever since. “David is keen to offer micro weddings where friends and family come together for the ceremony, enjoy drinks on the lawn and a meal in the evening,” Jen explains. “The house does have a sophisticated, vintage vibe, which would appeal to those planning a small, intimate wedding, who would appreciate the eclectic collection of art and furniture.” So, the idea of doing a shoot to showcase the house dressed for a wedding came to life and Jen assembled a team of local wedding aficionados to do the honours. “As the house was full of gorgeous, antique furniture, we opted to do a classic vintage shoot using a pastel palette of green, pink, purple and lilac,” Jen shares. Vintage 43 LOCAL SHOOT
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