Colourful Wedding at Kingston Estate, Devon Wedding Photography || Laura & Matt

I am so excited to share my first wedding of 2017, and what an amazing start it was! I met Laura & Matt at a wedding fair at the beginning of 2016, and had the privilege of being their photographer for their colourful, fun & relaxed wedding at Kingston Estate, Staverton and ceremony at Marldon Church in February 2017.

The wedding they planned was a true reflection of them, a big celebration that was laid back and fun, with lots of colours, DIY touches and music, as they met performing in a band.

1 Relaxed, Fun, Colourful Wedding at Kingston Estate Devon Wedding Photography - Aster Floral Design red, purple and pink bouquetsThe beautiful bouquets & table flowers were done by Laura’s best friend and bridesmaid Hayley, of Aster Floral Design. Combining purples, red & pinks, they brought all the colourful elements of the day together. Blue Geranium, Totnes, supplied the beautiful rose and lavender buttonholes.2 Relaxed, Fun, Colourful Wedding at Kingston Estate Devon Wedding Photography - bridesmaids on bed drinking champagne3 Relaxed, Fun, Colourful Wedding at Kingston Estate Devon Wedding Photography - brides Benjamin Adams wedding shoes and purseLaura’s shoes were from Benjamin Adams and her beaded box clutch bag from Accessorize. Handmade veil by De Voice and her Ivory & Co wedding dress were from Browns of Totnes, who source the most beautiful range of sample dresses; stylish, traditional and classic designer gowns.

For the bridesmaids, they went for two completely different dresses as another way to inject some fun and colour into the wedding! The lilac dress was from Kelsey Rose and the Purple dress was from Monsoon.4 Relaxed, Fun, Colourful Wedding at Kingston Estate Devon Wedding Photography - Browns of Totnes wedding dress hanging up5 Relaxed, Fun, Colourful Wedding at Kingston Estate Devon Wedding Photography - make up by Jade Isla Jade Isla beautifully did all the ladies make up. Melissa Hood Hair Artistry did Laura’s amazing hair; with brushed out curls to one side and a loose plait to the other, incorporating a hair vine she found at a vintage market. Glamorous & laid-back!6 Relaxed, Fun, Colourful Wedding at Kingston Estate Devon Wedding Photography - bride moments getting ready7 Relaxed, Fun, Colourful Wedding at Kingston Estate Devon Wedding Photography - bride helping bridesmaid into dress8 Relaxed, Fun, Colourful Wedding at Kingston Estate Devon Wedding Photography - bridesmaids homemade gifts from bride9 Relaxed, Fun, Colourful Wedding at Kingston Estate Devon Wedding Photography - bridesmaids laughing together11 Relaxed, Fun, Colourful Wedding at Kingston Estate Devon Wedding Photography - bridemaid putting brides bracelet on12 Relaxed, Fun, Colourful Wedding at Kingston Estate Devon Wedding Photography - bride hugging flower girls13 Relaxed, Fun, Colourful Wedding at Kingston Estate Devon Wedding Photography - Bride getting shoes on, Aster Floral Designs bouquet14 Relaxed, Fun, Colourful Wedding at Kingston Estate Devon Wedding Photography - beautiful bridal portrait getting ready15 Relaxed, Fun, Colourful Wedding at Kingston Estate Devon Wedding Photography - bridal party portrait in room at Kingston Estate16 Relaxed, Fun, Colourful Wedding at Kingston Estate Devon Wedding Photography - bride spinning around in dress17 Relaxed, Fun, Colourful Wedding at Kingston Estate Devon Wedding Photography - flower girls playing with veil18 Relaxed, Fun, Colourful Wedding at Kingston Estate Devon Wedding Photography - bride walking down stairs19 Relaxed, Fun, Colourful Wedding at Kingston Estate Devon Wedding Photography - bridal party walking down stone steps at Kingston Estate20 Relaxed, Fun, Colourful Wedding at Kingston Estate Devon Wedding Photography - beautiful group portraits with Aster Floral Design bouquets21 Relaxed, Fun, Colourful Wedding at Kingston Estate Devon Wedding Photography - homemade wedding sign, bride arriving to Marldon Church22 Relaxed, Fun, Colourful Wedding at Kingston Estate Devon Wedding Photography - bride and father in wedding car at Marldon Church23 Relaxed, Fun, Colourful Wedding at Kingston Estate Devon Wedding Photography - group walking to ceremony24 Relaxed, Fun, Colourful Wedding at Kingston Estate Devon Wedding Photography - happy guests waiting for bride to arrive to Marldon Church25 Relaxed, Fun, Colourful Wedding at Kingston Estate Devon Wedding Photography - stunning walking down aisle photos at Marldon Church26 Relaxed, Fun, Colourful Wedding at Kingston Estate Devon Wedding Photography - Marldon Church ceremony, documentary photography27 Relaxed, Fun, Colourful Wedding at Kingston Estate Devon Wedding Photography - god daughter reading in ceremony at Marldon Church28 Relaxed, Fun, Colourful Wedding at Kingston Estate Devon Wedding Photography - bride and groom laughing at ceremony at Marldon Church29 Relaxed, Fun, Colourful Wedding at Kingston Estate Devon Wedding Photography - ceremony first kiss at Marldon Church31 Relaxed, Fun, Colourful Wedding at Kingston Estate Devon Wedding Photography - musicians playing at Marldon Church CeremonyTwo of Matt’s band mates took up their guitars and sang ‘I feel fine’ by the Beatles and ‘I’m a believer’ by the Monkees, making their ceremony a real celebration as everyone sang along. They walked out of the church to Stevie Wonders ‘For Once In My Life’.32 Relaxed, Fun, Colourful Wedding at Kingston Estate Devon Wedding Photography - walking down Marldon Church aisle to applause33 Relaxed, Fun, Colourful Wedding at Kingston Estate Devon Wedding Photography - happy bridemaids hugging bride and groom34 Relaxed, Fun, Colourful Wedding at Kingston Estate Devon Wedding Photography - bright vibrant happy confetti throw36 Relaxed, Fun, Colourful Wedding at Kingston Estate Devon Wedding Photography - couple portraits outside Marldon Church37 Relaxed, Fun, Colourful Wedding at Kingston Estate Devon Wedding Photography - just married couple walking down stone steps in Marldon38 Relaxed, Fun, Colourful Wedding at Kingston Estate Devon Wedding Photography - just married couple arriving to Kingston Estate39 Relaxed, Fun, Colourful Wedding at Kingston Estate Devon Wedding Photography - pianist playing at drink reception40 Relaxed, Fun, Colourful Wedding at Kingston Estate Devon Wedding Photography - candid natural guests photos41 Relaxed, Fun, Colourful Wedding at Kingston Estate Devon Wedding Photography - couple portraits in front of blue door42 Relaxed, Fun, Colourful Wedding at Kingston Estate Devon Wedding Photography - couple portraits in gazebo in grounds of Kingston Estate43 Relaxed, Fun, Colourful Wedding at Kingston Estate Devon Wedding Photography - natural couple portraits in Kingston Estate grounds44 Relaxed, Fun, Colourful Wedding at Kingston Estate Devon Wedding Photography - relaxed couple portraits45 Relaxed, Fun, Colourful Wedding at Kingston Estate Devon Wedding Photography - bride walking through hedge46 Relaxed, Fun, Colourful Wedding at Kingston Estate Devon Wedding Photography - couple on steps at Kingston Estate47 Relaxed, Fun, Colourful Wedding at Kingston Estate Devon Wedding Photography - funny couple portrait groom using veil as reins48 Relaxed, Fun, Colourful Wedding at Kingston Estate Devon Wedding Photography - relaxed portraits outside Kingston EstateAs soon as they saw Kingston Estate, they knew it was the right place for their wedding. A beautiful Georgian house just outside Totnes in Devon. It was stunning, even on a grey February day! The owners Jamie and Sarah did everything to make sure that their wedding day ran smoothly and was as beautiful as they’d hoped it would be!49 Relaxed, Fun, Colourful Wedding at Kingston Estate Devon Wedding Photography - children at window adorable portrait50 Relaxed, Fun, Colourful Wedding at Kingston Estate Devon Wedding Photography - hens and stags group portraits51 Relaxed, Fun, Colourful Wedding at Kingston Estate Devon Wedding Photography - guests taking a selfie with bride54 Relaxed, Fun, Colourful Wedding at Kingston Estate Devon Wedding Photography - relaxed natural photos of guests55 Relaxed, Fun, Colourful Wedding at Kingston Estate Devon Wedding Photography - funny bouquet throw56 Relaxed, Fun, Colourful Wedding at Kingston Estate Devon Wedding Photography - stunning colourful bridal portraits with Aster Floral Designs57 Relaxed, Fun, Colourful Wedding at Kingston Estate Devon Wedding Photography - bridal portrait photobomb69 Relaxed, Fun, Colourful Wedding at Kingston Estate Devon Wedding Photography - homemade seating plan, band names for tablesLaura made the seating plan with a glue gun and bit and pieces sourced from the Range and Hobbycraft. They knew straight away that they would name the tables after their favourite bands as music is a big part of their lives!58 Relaxed, Fun, Wedding at Kingston Estate Devon Wedding Photography - coffee nut, lemon, chocolate cake, with truffles, macarons, cupcakesTheir amazing 3 layer cake of coffee and hazelnut, lemon and gooey chocolate was a gift made by their fiends Sam & Polly Higgins. It was covered in truffles and macarons and cupcakes and I really want some cake now!59 Relaxed, Fun, Colourful Wedding at Kingston Estate Devon Wedding Photography - band table names, colourful room set up61 Relaxed, Fun, Colourful Wedding at Kingston Estate Devon Wedding Photography - wedding breakfast table set up with band names60 Relaxed, Fun, Colourful Wedding at Kingston Estate Devon Wedding Photography - wedding breakfast room set up62 Fun, Colourful Wedding at Kingston Estate Devon Wedding Photography - log ring centre pieces with candles, vases, flowers and music quoteOn the natural wood slices from Laura’s brother were gorgeous jam jar & vintage vase arrangements by Aster Floral Design with a variety of candles in glass tealight holders. Each table was named after one of their favourite bands and the centrepieces included a little card with a special lyric from one of their songs. They laid the place settings and centrepieces themselves, so it was a real labour of love.63 Fun, Colourful Wedding at Kingston Estate Devon Wedding Photography - tables named after band with gold quote, candles, flowers, log rings64 Fun, Colourful Wedding at Kingston Estate Devon Wedding Photography - Cockington Chocolate Company wedding favours name customisedTheir favours were from local Cockington Chocolate Company. They produced little chocolate bars with each guests name piped on the top.65 Relaxed, Fun, Colourful Wedding at Kingston Estate Devon Wedding Photography - florence and the machine table name centre piece66 Relaxed, Fun, Colourful Wedding at Kingston Estate Devon Wedding Photography - band centre pieces with log rings, candles, flowers67 Relaxed, Fun, Colourful Wedding at Kingston Estate Devon Wedding Photography - song quote in centre piece68 Relaxed, Fun, Colourful Wedding at Kingston Estate Devon Wedding Photography - wedding breakfast centre piece70 Relaxed, Fun, Colourful Wedding at Kingston Estate Devon Wedding Photography - natural documentary photos of guests71 Relaxed, Fun, Colourful Wedding at Kingston Estate Devon Wedding Photography - happy guests in rain72 Relaxed, Fun, Colourful Wedding at Kingston Estate Devon Wedding Photography - little girl playing with pom poms73 Relaxed, Fun Wedding at Kingston Estate Devon Wedding Photography - happy bride and groom entering wedding breakfast to cheers74 Relaxed, Fun, Colourful Wedding at Kingston Estate Devon Wedding Photography - funny cake cut75 Relaxed, Fun, Colourful Wedding at Kingston Estate Devon Wedding Photography - funny documentary photos of guests76 Relaxed, Fun, Colourful Wedding at Kingston Estate Devon Wedding Photography - father of the bride speech, laughter and tears77 Relaxed, Fun, Colourful Wedding at Kingston Estate Devon Wedding Photography - happy guests at wedding breakfast78 Relaxed, Fun, Colourful Wedding at Kingston Estate Devon Wedding Photography - groom speech, laughter from guests“We met Holly Collings at a wedding fayre in Torbay and I loved her pictures as soon as I saw them. She was easy to talk to, understood what we were after and went out of her way on the day. The fact that she arrived early and left late on the day didn’t go unnoticed! Her stayed is very much on the candid side, rather than the stiff and formal. She captured moments throughput the day that expressed how happy and joyous it was! We can’t thank her enough and I would recommend Holly to any couple!”

 

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