Your Herts and Beds Wedding - December 2020/January 2021 (Issue 83)

49 REGIONAL SHOOT Here at Your Herts & Beds Wedding we adore this shoot created by local suppliers I mages courtesy of Victoria Mitchell Photography O n a balmy evening in July, a small number of wedding creatives from the Herts and Beds area embarked on an inspirational styled shoot in the beautiful Hitchin Lavender fields, coordinated by Victoria Mitchell of Victoria Mitchell Photography. “With COVID-19 having changed the way we conduct our weddings, albeit short term at the very least, it was important to portray a new, but equally as charming, outdoor wedding space,” shares Victoria. “Rachel Sokhal Bridal Accessories wanted a striking outdoor setting to launch her new capsule pearl accessory collection Serenity. The new collection was designed and created to offer Rachel’s brides the timeless, classic pieces that she’s renowned for, but with added modernity. Pearls have long been adored at weddings and they will always be an elegant choice that you can wear long after the big day and keep as heirlooms. We are so blessed in Herts and Beds with so many stunning venues and outdoor spaces, I just wanted a space that enhanced the purity and beauty of the pearls and Hitchin Lavender sprung to mind – as you can see from the images, I wasn’t disappointed! “For the model’s hair Kim Sandford created two looks, one emphasised the beauty of loose waves and the other rocked a modern ponytail. Her expertise and understanding of what style to design for a shoot makes everything come together effortlessly.” And finally, Kirsty from The Flower Mill adds, “I wanted to create a bouquet that complemented the pearl accessories and took inspiration from the surroundings. Using mostly British-grown seasonal flowers, the palette consisted of pearl-toned David Austin roses, dancing cloud alliums, succulents and plenty of foliage for a timeless romantic-style. The look was topped off with elegant trailing silk ribbons in lavender and white, with textures enhancing the sleeve material on the bridal gown.” FIELDS OF mauve 