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Nostalgic English Countryside Wedding Inspiration with a Cinematic Twist

August 20, 2025

This styled shoot was dreamt up around real-life couple and wedding photographers, Elspet and Pistol: two free spirits with a passion for vinyl, vintage treasures, wild countryside escapes, and living life by pure feeling. See all the magic below, as photographed by our Guide Member, Maddie Mellott and designed by HONEY Events and Design

English countryside wedding portrait

From the earliest stages of creative direction, the vision was to marry English countryside nostalgia with a touch of Laurel Canyon soul…raw, cinematic, and deeply textural. Every detail drew from their imagined backstory: a rustic farmhouse morning with intimate vows, a stripped-back ceremony framed by trees, and an earthy, rock’n’roll tablescape layered with tonal textures and moody florals.

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We can’t imagine a more magical backdrop for an intimate countryside wedding, than this!

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From the team: “Rather than curate a picture-perfect editorial, we focused on realism, romance, and atmosphere. Think hand-torn paper goods, mismatched place settings, film-style portraiture, and floral design that feels like it’s been growing there for decades. It’s a story-first shoot, one meant to resonate with couples who want their wedding to reflect not just their style, but their soul.”

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Nothing says love quite like riding off into the sunset together on a vintage motorcycle. Thanks to the team below, for sharing this gorgeous rustic inspiration with us!

Planning and Design: HONEY Events and Design | Venue: Green Acres Farmhouse | Photography: Maddie Mellott Photography | Super 8mm Film: Maddie Mellott Photography | Content Creator: Curl Media | Table Florals: Nunc and Thistle, Ceremony & Bridal Florals: August Tree Flower Farm | Officiant: A Divine Affair | Hair & Makeup: The Artist Collective | Catering: Often Catering | Bar + Furniture Rentals: Travelling Boho Bar | Rentals: Classic Party Rentals Inc. | Stationery: Sunday Creative | Styling Support: Atelier Viv | Cake: JTM Cake Studio & Cafe | Jewelry: Not Your Mother’s Jewellery | Couple: Howdy Pictures