Your West Midlands Wedding - Oct/Nov 2019 (Issue 64)

59 LOCAL INSPIRATION This photo shoot showcases the beauty of new Staffordshire wedding venue Standon Hall Images courtesy of Ragdoll Photography J o Richardson owner of Iris & Belles Bridal Boutique shares her inspiration behind this shoot. “Having been open for a few months, I was often asked by brides who I would recommend for other wedding services,” says Jo. “As I never tied the knot locally, I hand on heart didn’t have anyone in mind. So, I put a message on Eccleshall business Facebook page and was pleasantly surprised with how many varied and talented local wedding suppliers there was in the area. Wanting to showcase these fellow industry professionals and their amazing customer service is how this styled shoot at Standon Hall came about. The new owners of the hall Jo and her husband Andre – and also owners of Buttercup and Daises With Love – were keen to show off their property and thought it would be fitting for the country- glamour theme we were looking to create. “As a proud country town our brides are looking for luxury and elegance yet want a homely, family feel and we believe the setting, along with the dogs, reflected this perfectly.” P WS for thought