A Wedding Fair, Reimagined: Inside the Wedchella Shoot

15 Jan

Wedchella has always been about doing things differently, and our styled shoot was the very first taste of what that truly means.

This shoot wasn’t about following rules, ticking boxes or recreating what you’ve already seen a hundred times on Pinterest. It was about energy, connection, creativity and freedom. A celebration of weddings as they should feel… joyful, personal, expressive and completely unapologetic.

From the moment we arrived, the atmosphere was electric. A group of wildly talented, like-minded suppliers coming together with one shared goal: to create something fun, colourful and full of heart. No egos. No pressure. Just collaboration, laughter and a whole lot of creative magic.

And honestly? That’s exactly the energy Wedchella is bringing to life this April.

Why This Shoot Mattered to Us

This styled shoot wasn’t just about pretty images (although we love them). It was about capturing the spirit of Wedchella, the feeling you’ll experience when you walk through the gates at our first-ever wedding festival.

Here’s what mattered most to us:

🌈 Colour without apology

We leaned into bold, joyful colour because weddings don’t have to be neutral to be timeless. Colour is emotion. Colour is personality. Colour is fun.

😊 Smiles over poses

Nothing stiff. Nothing forced. Real laughter, real movement, real moments. Because your wedding and Wedchella, should feel relaxed, welcoming and full of joy.

🎶 Fun at the forefront

Music playing. People chatting. A sense of freedom in the air. This shoot was about vibes, not perfection, just like the event itself.

✨ Freedom to be yourself

Wedchella exists for couples who don’t feel represented by traditional wedding spaces. This shoot celebrated individuality, creativity and doing things your own way.

🌍 Diversity & uniqueness

Different styles. Different stories. Different perspectives. Because weddings are not one-size-fits-all and neither is Wedchella.

No trends. No “rules”. Just people creating something exciting together.

More Than a Shoot: A Preview of What’s Coming

This styled shoot was our visual love letter to Wedchella.

If you loved the energy in these images, you’re going to love the event.

In April, Wedchella will bring that same atmosphere to life, on a bigger, bolder scale. Think:

Festival-style spaces you can explore at your own pace
Creative wedding suppliers who actually get your vision
Music, styling inspiration and interactive experiences
A relaxed, welcoming environment where wedding planning feels fun again

It’s not about being sold to.
It’s about discovering suppliers you genuinely connect with.
It’s about inspiration without pressure.
It’s about enjoying the process.

Exactly like this shoot, but with a drink in your hand and a whole day to soak it all in.

Meet the Suppliers Who Brought the Vision to Life

This shoot wouldn’t have been possible without the incredible suppliers who poured their talent, creativity and energy into it. Every detail you see was created by people who truly believe in doing weddings differently and many of them you’ll be able to meet in person at Wedchella.

👉 Check out the full list of suppliers involved below and give them all the love they deserve.

Venue: @wickfarmbath

Organiser: @wedchellafestival

Planner & Stylist: @scarlettroseevents

Photographers: @freyasteelephotography & @hannahsharpephotog

Florist: @jmfloraldesigns

Cake: @clairehansencakes

Makeup: @gillianrachelelizabethmua

Hair: @susannahmariabridal

Dresses: @louisajacksonbridalstreet

Suits: @slatermenswear

Large flowers: @grandeurblooms