This afternoon's inspiration shoot is brimming with pretty gowns and florals, and if you're not already holding your ceremony outside...it may well make you wish that you were!

Styled by Sweet Dream Events, this romantic and dreamy shoot showcases some of the magical and idyllic locations managed by new venue company - Cottonwood Weddings. They specialise in outdoor weddings in the New Forest. And by the looks of the shoot, already have some fabulous go-to suppliers.

As far as I'm concerned, any floral display that uses blackberries is a total winner - so I'm in LOVE with the bouquet and table centre piece you see below.

There are also some gorgeous Jenny Packham and Claire Pettibone dresses to swoon over. And quite possibly the sweetest little flower fairy you ever did see.

Hannah From Sweet Dream Events: I'm Hannah, the owner of Sweet Dream Events and now the newly launched sister company Cottonwood Weddings. We are undertaking a fresh new approach to wedding planning which will ensure that our locations are tailored to become the beautiful, bespoke outdoor wedding venue that you've been hoping to find.

Our stunning portfolio of private estates in the New Forest, each with their own individual charm, allows us to be flexible and creative to match the perfect venue for you. This includes a private home with its own woods and outdoor stage which was the location of our styled shoot.

The inspiration for the shoot was romance. I wanted it to be flowing, soft and romantic, showcasing how stunning and flexible the styling of an outdoor wedding can be.

It was helped along massively by our very beautiful real couple Hannah and James (who are yet to be married!) but their love shows within these photos.

The tables were set within the woods containing the soft hues of blush and peach complimenting the Jenny Packham dresses beautifully. Then onto the rustic, wooded ceremony with Claire Pettibone dresses. The sun was streaming through the trees at the end of the day for our beautiful fairy in her flower laden tipi.

We managed to fill the day with diverse styling ideas within one setting that equally compliment one another. I am so lucky to have my family of suppliers who understood and worked with the brief perfectly.

Photography by Carrie Bugg
Styling Sweet Dream Events | Venue Cottonwood Weddings | Dresses Jenny Packham & Claire Pettibone | Boutique Exquisite Bridal Couture | Hair & Make Up Farida Ghwedar | Stationery Paper Magpie | Cake Miss Ingredient | Florist Bo Boutique