Original Source: Chasin’ Waterfalls. A Styled Elopement Shoot in Yorkshire
Photographer Nina and wedding planner Ellen of UNVEILED Network Member LND Events came up with the concept of finding a ‘natural cathedral’ and this enchanting, mountainside waterfall is the perfect remote and unique destination for a crazy elopement – if you can find it!
Wild times make people in love do wild things and I doubt any of us can remember a time when the world was more topsy turvy than it is now! But we’re still seeing weddings going ahead and we’re still being absolutely blown away on the daily by the beauty of the elopement and micro weddings that come across our desks. Today’s styled shoot really takes the wedding cake though!
With the styling kept to a minimum, the moody and atmospheric setup really sings, and with a remote and tricky location like this, minimal is as practical as it is beautiful. These images certainly aren’t lacking though. The dramatic impact of the statement gown’s light, white skirt blowing in the wind in front of the fountain is nothing short of stunning.
Ellen wanted to tell a tale of luxurious romance, rolling with the punches of the times and encouraging couples to consider alternative locations which wouldn’t perhaps be an option in a normal wedding situation with say, 100 guests. Sometimes it’s okay to just be about the bride and the groom (in this case played by a real recently engaged couple!) and the special moment they’re sharing, and then you can always do the big celebration further down the line.
We’ve been chatting to Ellen to find out how it came together, and how it felt to relinquish control on the day due to the Covid restrictions on numbers!
With images by Nina Emily Photo & Film
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