Your Hampshire and Dorset Wedding - Page number 66 - July/August 2021 (Issue 87)

D ownsizing your wedding doesn’t have to mean compromising on style and even though many people are wanting to spend more time outdoors at the moment, you don’t have to be limited to a rustic theme either. You can have an intimate al fresco wedding oozing with elegance, without a haybale in sight. Gemma Hinze from Moon Flower Events organised this stunning shoot to show anything’s possible with the right finishing touches. Set within the grounds of a private family home, with the help of talented local suppliers she transformed the space into a magical big-day set-up. “I wanted to create an elegant, micro, garden wedding, to show that you don’t have to have a huge amount of space to be able to hold a beautiful celebration,” she explains. “When it came to the styling, I didn’t want to go down the predictable rustic route just because we were using the bell tents. I decided therefore to make it feel as elegant as possible.” The tents provided an inviting cosy atmosphere with the largest decked out with a multitude of fairylights and elegant floral arrangements for the wedding breakfast. Crisp white bedding and a mix of navy and pink accessories gave the romantic bridal suite the feel of an upscale hotel. In keeping with a small intimate gathering, a few extra bell tents were also added for guests to stay in. “To help tie all the elements together, I used festoon lights and the outdoor dancefloor and mobile bar completed the scene,” adds Gemma. 66