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Eliza and Richard a sunny Devon Wedding at Oldway Mansion
Oldway mansion in Paignton was the setting for Eliza and Richard's beautiful wedding. It's a fabulous, listed old residence that was built for the founder of the Singer Sewing machine Company. The 17 acres of gardens have an Italian theme, and the building boasts a marble staircase, gilt panelling and mirrors. Their wedding is one of the last to be held there as it has been sold and will be converted to a hotel.
Eliza's inspiration for her wedding gown came from a felt and muslin dress she saw at Buddhafields festival, which included a hand felted bodice. Sally, Eliza's mum designed and made her wedding dress, using silk instead of muslin. She carefully selected a combination of bamboo, cotton and soya fibres to create detail within the felting. The wool was chosen from the speciality fibres available from the World of Wool in Huddersfield. The skirt was made from silk, with more felted edging. Sally hand pleated ribbon in a matching colour for the straps. 
Eliza wanted her dress to have a natural, organic feel which she enhanced with a simple but stunning tied bunch of sunflowers for her bouquet. All of the other flowers were Gerbera.
Eliza was a beautiful bride, it was a pleasure to capture her wonderful day. She felt very special to have a unique, one-off wedding gown. She said she was such a lucky bride, to be surrounded by talent and the kindness of family and friends who made her day so lovely. I wish them both every happiness in their married life.
This is just a small selection of Eliza and Rich's Wedding photos, guests may contact Eliza to request the password to their online gallery to view and purchase prints.
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Friday, 20 July 2012don't know what to say as I am in tears, seeing my beautiful daughter Eliza so happy with her husband Rich in these amazing photos - moments that a flustered Mother of the Bride just doesn't get to see on the day! Thank you my lovely friend, love you and love your work!
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Saturday, 21 July 2012
Such beautiful moments captured perfectly. Some of these photos gave me goosebumps!
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Saturday, 21 July 2012
Stunning photos Sharon... yet again I am left wishing I knew you nine years ago so that you could have captured my day as beautifully.
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Sunday, 22 July 2012
Thank you so much for your kind comments. They both looked beautiful...
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Monday, 23 July 2012
Beautiful photographs and the dress is stunning! Makes me want to have my wedding all over again, with you there of course!
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Tuesday, 24 July 2012
I started looking through this set and the venue looked fantastic.
But the picture of Rich just before the bride arrives stopped me in my tracks - he looks exactly how I felt just before my bride arrived on our wedding day.
A unique fleeting emotion, captured forever. -
Tuesday, 24 July 2012
Thanks Helen, how kind
and David, catching those real moments, is what I love. Thanks for your visit and comment
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Saturday, 29 September 2012
Great work Sharon - Luton Hoo in particularly was captured stunningly.
Great wedding Sharon. Looks such a stunning venue. You've captured it beautifully x