By Louise Baltruschat Hollis
Photos by Lottie Topping
It’s such a treat to be sharing these natural outdoor wedding ideas with you, brought to us by Lottie Topping and Amelia Florence who really created an outdoor wonderland.
I just adore the wild outdoor table, complete with abundant, pretty flowers, candles and delicate touches. The whole look is totally stunning. Then there are the beautiful dresses and stylish bridal beauty looks. Also, keep an eye out for the statement cake and cute favours.
I have a feeling you are going to get all the summer vibes after viewing these sumptuous images.




We shot on a beautiful sunny April afternoon nested in the North downs. From the crumbling wall with exposed Victorian plaster and original fireplaces to the overgrown grounds and rolling hills surrounding the old rectory. We brought the love story out of the bricks and into the shoot.

Amelia, from Made by Amelia Florence, wanted to inspire couples planning natural outdoor weddings. To show you can create elegant and luxurious flowers using sustainable floristry techniques. She was inspired by what would have once been growing in the immaculate Victorian gardens at Bramble Park.
Amelia created two separate bridal bouquets, one loose and wild and the other flower heavy to show couples the different styles possible. We used the surrounds of the North downs and the overgrown garden at Bramble Park the home of Forgotten Victorian Rectory.

Through the imagery Lottie Topping wanted to emulate the richness of the location and styling. Lottie kept the tones warm and soft with a nod to the feeling of nostalgia when looking back at memorable days. She wanted to capture emotion and personality with Selina, weaving a narrative into the shoot to compliment the venue. Embracing movement, injecting a cinematic feel.

Lauren Louise Hair and Makeup styled the hair and makeup for both looks. The first makeover to be simple, clean and chic. Lauren create a twisted pony tail which added an extra touch to the simple hair to allow the sparkling, Jessica Coutures, dress to shine.
The final look was soft, fresh, modern meets Hollywood glam to compliment the softness of the second dress by Zavana Bridal. Both dresses are from Sevenoaks Bridal shop, Dress Dreams Bridal who hold an array of unique dresses.

The reclaimed tables and chair from The Little Wedding Warehouse was placed amongst an opening in the woods to emulate the abandonment of the house and grounds. We created a flower explosion on the table and filled it with clear and coloured cut glass glassware to add class and elegance. The orange candles added a pop of soft colour.
Hanna from Hannas Cake Creations designed a simple yet elegant cake to fill the table, she added veins running through the cake to work with the ‘Westminster Abbey’ roses placed on the cake. She also added frills to add a 3D element.

We hope our shoot has inspired couples wanting an elegant and timeless wedding that they can keep their wedding sustainable while being everything they want.







































Just so pretty. Thanks so much to the creative team below for sharing this mesmerising natural outdoor wedding inspiration with us.
Credit where credit is due
Photographer Lottie Topping
Florist and Styling Amelia Florence
Makeup and Hair Lauren Louise
Bridal Shop Dress Dreams
Model Selina
Table & Chairs The Little Wedding Warehouse
Venue & Inside Furniture @forgotten_victorian_rectory
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