A considered study in contrasts.
This styled editorial brings together the clean lines of modern design with the enduring allure of classic European romance. Set against the elegant backdrop of Hill House in North Carolina, the shoot channels a distinctive aesthetic, at once refined and contemporary, yet rooted in timeless charm.
At the heart of the concept was a desire to create a visual language that felt both elevated and emotive. Working closely with a curated team of creative collaborators, including the esteemed planners at Honey & Thyme, each element was thoughtfully composed to express layered elegance. From custom-designed place settings and carefully styled florals to a richly textured tablescape, the design plays with proportion and tone to evoke an immersive and intimate mood.
The palette, warm and nuanced, adds a sense of depth, while the use of drapery and natural textures introduces softness and movement. It is a balancing act where restraint meets richness, and every detail holds intention.
The bride’s look is a particular highlight. A modern silhouette infused with romantic detail, her styling encapsulates the duality at the heart of the shoot: bold yet delicate, classic yet current. It is a vision that speaks to the fashion-conscious bride who values timelessness but is unafraid of a striking, contemporary edge.
What emerges is more than a mood board. It is a lesson in thoughtful curation. This editorial captures how precision and poetry can co-exist, offering inspiration for couples looking to marry sophistication with sentiment.
A collaboration of true artistry, this shoot reimagines what a wedding can look like when design is allowed to speak with both clarity and soul.
STYLIST AND ON THE DAY COORDINATOR Honey and Thyme Events, @honeythymeevents PHOTOGRAPHER KT Preston Photography, @ktprestonphotography EDITORIAL HOST KT Preston Photography, @ktprestonphotography; Eloise Lake Photography, @eloiselakephotography MODELS Lauren Drake, @laurenedrake; Ryan Petnuch, @ryannuch FLORAL & LINEN (TABLEWARE) Meraki Blommor, @merakiblommor HAIR ARTIST & MAKEUP ARTIST Done by the Models VENUE Hill House – STUDIO 22, @hillhousedurham FURNITURE HIRE Curated Events – Charlotte, @curatedeventscharlotte GARMENTS: WEDDING DRESS Megan Kelly, @meagankellydesigns; VINTAGE ROBE Victoria’s Secret, @victoriassecret; GROOM SUIT Jos. A. Bank, @josabank ACCESSORIES: BRIDE SHOES Jimmy Choo @jimmychoo; EARRINGS Lelet New York, @leletny; GROOM SHOES Beckett Simonon, @beckettsimonon; RINGS Vivid Diamonds, @vividdiamonds PAPER GOODS (STATIONERY) Hannah turner Studio, @hannahturnerstudio CONTENT CREATORS Styled Memories, @styled_memories_content; Eloise Lake Photography, @eloiselakephotography
