Your Kent Wedding - July/August 2020 (Issue 91)

71 LOCAL SHOOT T he idea of a young bride who grew up in the countryside, but now lives and works in the big city, lit the spark of creativity for this styled shoot. “This is her vision of a perfect, modern wedding day,” explains make-up artist Laetitia Rix. The Oak Barn in Benenden provided the team with a perfect backdrop – an exquisitely restored ancient barn with chic industrial touches, all surrounded by rolling fields dotted with sheep. Crisp white, natural green hues found in foliage and subtle tones of copper reflecting an industrial edge, paired with vibrant pops of teal to create the team’s colour palette. Strong, structural foliage ties in beautifully with the modern refurbishment of the venue, and phalaenopsis orchid heads, ornithogalum, and ivory roses look stunning against the contrasting metal elements of the styling. On-trend festoon lighting and the ethereal glow from ground-level candles set an atmosphere of romance. The bride herself embraces a natural radiance with lit-from- within skin, and softly swept-up brows. Shades of gold and copper were used to enhance eye colour, and defined with eyeliner to pop on camera – a top tip for your own big-day look. Her hair is styled to complement each style of dress from boho to structured elegance. We love every attention to detail such as the stationery, which is printed on 100 per cent recycled paper made from post- consumer waste, and the thoughtful touch of the place cards featuring a personalised greeting to remind guests how much their presence is valued. So, without any further ado we hand you over to these talented Kentish suppliers. An edgy, urban style combined with a love of the countryside and all things rustic sums up this delightful showcase Images courtesy of John Knight Photography  TOWN M E E T S COUN T R Y