Changes in the pipeline for old wedding laws

Times are changing when it comes to weddings with more and more couples wanting to tailor their day to suit their lives and loves.

Now a major overhaul of ancient wedding laws could see an even more relaxed approach to where you can tie the knot allowing more alternative and open-air venues to host nuptials.

Following the suggested change in legislation, a team of Hampshire and
Dorset-based bridal suppliers teamed up to bring the idea to life. Photographer Darren Lovell scouted an area of woodland with beautiful natural texture, including tall wispy grassland, quirky and white-bark leaning trees; the perfect backdrop to channel a relaxed, bohemian theme.

The bridal styling reflected the informal feel of an outdoor summer soirée featuring popular current looks, with dresses from Stephanie Frances Bridal a textured up do for the hair by Victoria Nightingale and coral tones on the eyes and face in a nod to this year's Pantone Colour of the Year Living Coral by make-up artist Charlee Hulbert.

Embracing latest floral trends, florist Naomi Joy Miller created natural
woodland-themed florals and installations to complement the setting. Cake maker Helen Jalim echoed the rustic theme with an intricate design for her three-tier showstopper. Models were Holly Drinkwater and David Beardall