Disco and Daydreams at Fonthill Estate

PHOTOSHOOTS

Disco and Daydreams at Fonthill Estate

DATE 15 July 2025

VENUE Fonthill Estate

PHOTOGRAPHY Hughes Photography

A visual festival-themed wedding celebration bursting with playful twists on tradition and of modern femininity, curated and styled by wedding planner Elegance Unlimited. Designed to inspire bohemian and free-spirited celebrations - this photoshoot concept blends soft romantic textures with bold, confident silhouettes.

From ethereal fabrics to striking accessories as well as bold styling, it is a seamless harmony of creative colour pop and fun festival vibes.

Speaking to wedding planner Abby, owner and founder of Elegance Unlimited, she details the creation and curation of this shoot, the concept and furthermore the fabulous collective of suppliers.

What was the concept behind the shoot?

This shoot was crafted with the non-traditional couple in mind. I started with the blank canvas of the Fonthill Estate and set out to create something fun, bold, and bright.

THE MOODBOARD

I opted for a polished, modern festival theme, bursting with playful twists on tradition. We balanced classic festival elements like food trucks and flags with disco balls, statement florals, and non-traditional wedding dresses (think sequins galore and an embroidered cape!) to achieve that relaxed, joy-filled feel. We injected bright fuchsia and pops of orange to elevate the sensory feel of the shoot.

Every detail was chosen to reflect personality and freedom — celebrating how magical a wedding can be when it truly feels like you. It’s the perfect inspiration for modern couples wanting to do things their own way, while still keeping it stylish, elegant, and full of meaning.

Why did you choose this particular venue?

This was the perfect venue to turn a blank space into something beautiful. Deer Park Barn at Fonthill Estate near Salisbury features a small, rustic style wedding barn and courtyard, surrounded by fields and open spaces.

BELLE LOVES

A citrus celebration because nothing brings the summer vibes more than a tablescape set with oranges. Colour bursts and vibrancy nailed in one!

Do you have a favourite image from the shoot?

It is so hard to choose just one image from this shoot because there are so many photographs that I love. I think the picture of the ceremony captures my vision for the shoot perfectly. The sparkly dress, the bright flowers and the disco balls, it's exactly what I was hoping for.

Credits & Creatives: Planning, Styling, Coordination & Concept - Elegance Unlimited @eleganceunlimiteduk|Photography & Videography - Hughes Photography, @hughesphotographydorset, |Venue - Fonthill Estate, @fonthillweddings (Deer Park Barn)| Florist - Milston Flower Barn, @milstonflowerbarn | Wedding dresses - Studio 41, @studio41bridal |Bridal Accessories & Jewellery - Garter and Veil, @garterandveil | Hair & MUA - Ria Rosen Hair, @riarosenbridalhair | Stationery - Different Day Studio, @differentdaystudio |Cake Design - Bonita Bakes Cakes, @bonitabakescakes |Groom Suits, Shoes & Accessories - Dobell, @dobellclothing |Marquee & Furniture - DP Marquees, @dpmarquees |Barn Furniture - Copper Mill Hire, @coppermillhireco |Lighting - SB Audio Solutions, @sbaudiosolutions | Pizza Truck - Hidden Pizza, @hiddenpizzauk | Crepes Truck - Posh Crepes, @poshcrepes |Drinks Truck - The Horseless Bar, @thehorselessbar |Ice Cream Trike - Treats on a Trike, @treatsonatrikeuk |Cocktails - Whimsical Forager, @whimsicalforager |Graze Platters - Rhubarb and Ginger, @rhubarbandginger.somerset |Outside Grills - Epula Dining, @epuladining |Celebrant - Amanda the Celebrant, @amanda_the_celebrant |Ceremony Tipi - Primrose Marquees, @primrosemarquees | Naked Tipi - Southern Tipis, @southern_tipi_co | Festival Flags & Bunting - Event Flag Hire, @eventflaghire |Napkins & Runners - The Knotted Napkin Company, @theknottednapkinco |Plates, Crockery & Glasses - Prestige Hire, @prestigehirebristol | Models - Charlotte & Taylor, @charlotteandtaylor