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Two brides stand outside the entrance to Dunwood Hall Estate, Stoke on Trent for a Dungeons and Dragons Styled wedding shoot

Dungeons & Dragons Styled Wedding Shoot.

Dunwood Hall Estate, Stoke on Trent.

"A Natural 20"

I won’t lie, I’ve never played Dungeons & Dragons in my life but when I heard Plan-it Pixie was organising a Dungeons and Dragons styled wedding shoot, I just had to put my hand in the air to be photographer. I may not know much about the game but I new it would mean loads of quirky, geeky and bespoke stuff to shoot. I was not disappointed!

To say that the team of suppliers were well into it is an understatement, many of them were gamers themselves and there was lots of jargon being used in the group chat in the run up to the shoot that went well over my head. Really displaying an unhealthy knowledge of the game was Celebrant, Natalie from Velvet Moon Ceremonies who wrote some fantastic themed vows which were read in the order determined by a dice roll.

The venue Pixie had found for the shoot was just perfect. Dunwood Hall Estate is a private home that has been in the same family for generations. They let the amazing space out for weddings. The grade II listed building dates from the 1800s and is in the gothic style, complete with gargoyles, three acres of gardens and a stunning mosaic floor that just begged to be shot from above.

This shoot was jam-packed with bespoke items which were so exciting to photograph. Not least of all, the stunning gowns by Felicity Westmacott who created two historical and ethereal designs for the modern bride. One for the ‘elven bride’ in pale ivory crepe with low back cape neckline and gold detail to shoulders and waist and a second for the ‘human bride’ in ivory lace sheath dress over grey satin with grey tulle full skirted overdress and long lace sleeves.

Other bespoke items included the amazing bouquets by Maddison Rocks who doesn’t just do flowers but floral sculptures. One featuring a dragons head and the other an illuminated moon. The three tiered cake by Kitchen Witchery was festooned with dice which she painstakingly arranged for the ultimate roll. Not forgetting the amazing scrolls  and name tags by The Cheshire Calligrapher and bespoke stationery by Prim and Glad. Pixie and Becky from Foxglove and Black tied everything together with luxurious styling in Burgundy tones with antlers, drapes and natural wood. Pixie even organised a gaming table complete with merch from Critit.

The shoot was a massive success with some great feedback from alternative couples online who were so excited to see a wedding done differently. The shoot has been featured in Pretty and Punk, The English Wedding Blog and was on the cover of Issue 9 of Outrageous Bride magazine.

Creative Team

Planner and visionary: Plan-it Pixie

Stationery: Prim & Glad

Cake: Kitchen Witchery

Calligrapher: The Cheshire Calligrapher

Photographer: Doodah Photography & Designs

Arch: Beautiful Arches

Celebrant: Velvet Moon Ceremonies

Dresses: Felicity Westmacott Bespoke Bridal

Hair & Makeup: Derbyshire Bride

Stylist and venue flowers: Foxglove & Black

Little Bottles: Little Bottles UK

Velvet linens: The Pretty Accessory

Bouquet: Maddison Rocks Floral Sculpture

Models: Carousel Hart and Lux Diloux

Videographer: KS Photography & Videography

Merch: Critit.

Rings: Bespoke Wedding Rings BWR-London

Venue Dunwood Hall Estates

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A illuminated moon shaped bouquet hangs from a doorknob against a dark wood door as part of a Dungeons and Dragons styled shoot at Dunwood Hall Estate, Staffordshire
Bespoke wedding stationery featuring antlers and D20 dice is pictured against burgundy velvet as part of a Dungeons and Dragons styled shoot at Dunwood Hall Estate, Staffordshire
An alternative bouquet in purples with a dragons head and D20 dice is pictured as part of a Dungeons and Dragons styled shoot at Dunwood Hall Estate, Staffordshire
A wedding dress with gold leaf decoration hangs against a mahogany wardrobe as part of a Dungeons and Dragons styled shoot at Dunwood Hall Estate, Staffordshire
A bride is pictured from behind as she gets ready with the back of her dress hanging open showing tattoos of birds on her back as part of a Dungeons and Dragons styled shoot at Dunwood Hall Estate, Staffordshire
A close up of a tatto of a bee shown through a cutout in the middle of the front of the brides dress as she holds a hand mirror as part of a Dungeons and Dragons styled shoot at Dunwood Hall Estate, Staffordshire
A bride looks back over her shoulder as she is laced into a mauve wedding dress as part of a Dungeons and Dragons styled shoot at Dunwood Hall Estate, Staffordshire
A bride in mauve with a walking stick looks up at a blue and red stained glass window as part of a Dungeons and Dragons styled shoot at Dunwood Hall Estate, Staffordshire
Two brides stand symmetrically in front of two doors waiting to go into their wedding ceremony as part of a Dungeons and Dragons styled shoot at Dunwood Hall Estate, Staffordshire
Two brides take turns to put dice into a jar as they read their vows which are held up by their celebrant as part of a Dungeons and Dragons styled shoot at Dunwood Hall Estate, Staffordshire
A close up of a celebrant holding a jar with role playing dice in it as part of a Dungeons and Dragons styled shoot at Dunwood Hall Estate, Staffordshire
Close up of two brides hands with tattoos and a hand fasting rope as part of a Dungeons and Dragons styled shoot at Dunwood Hall Estate, Staffordshire
Two brides stand with their celebrant in a wood panelled room as part of a Dungeons and Dragons styled shoot at Dunwood Hall Estate, Staffordshire
Two brides sit either side of a wooden bay window with a table with a black wedding cake on it between them as part of a Dungeons and Dragons styled shoot at Dunwood Hall Estate, Staffordshire
A long table is styled with burgundy velvet, pillar candles, moss and antlers as part of a Dungeons and Dragons styled shoot at Dunwood Hall Estate, Staffordshire
Two brides sit next to each other at a top table inspecting the wedding favours as part of a Dungeons and Dragons styled shoot at Dunwood Hall Estate, Staffordshire
A bespoke designed menu is shown being held b a bride with a wooden table behind as part of a Dungeons and Dragons styled shoot at Dunwood Hall Estate, Staffordshire
Two brides are pictured from above against an intricate tiled floor with a banqueting table behind them as part of a Dungeons and Dragons styled shoot at Dunwood Hall Estate, Staffordshire
A four teired black cake has colourful role playing dice tumbling down the side of it as part of a Dungeons and Dragons styled shoot at Dunwood Hall Estate, Staffordshire
Two brides stand in a gothic doorway with their dresses spread down the steps as part of a Dungeons and Dragons styled shoot at Dunwood Hall Estate, Staffordshire
Two brides stand at the front of a large gothic property as part of a Dungeons and Dragons styled shoot at Dunwood Hall Estate, Staffordshire
Two brides sit amid foliage with a dragon gargoyle on a pinth beside them as part of a Dungeons and Dragons styled shoot at Dunwood Hall Estate, Staffordshire
Two brides walk away from the camera on a gravel path through a garden with their dresses billowing in the wind as part of a Dungeons and Dragons styled shoot at Dunwood Hall Estate, Staffordshire
Two brides sit on a bench by an outdoor pool as part of a Dungeons and Dragons styled shoot at Dunwood Hall Estate, Staffordshire
Two brides touch each others shoulder in a woodland setting as part of a Dungeons and Dragons styled shoot at Dunwood Hall Estate, Staffordshire
An elfin style bride poses by a pond in a woodland glade as part of a Dungeons and Dragons styled shoot at Dunwood Hall Estate, Staffordshire
Colourful role playing dice tumble out of a wooden box on a tabletop set for gaming as part of a Dungeons and Dragons styled shoot at Dunwood Hall Estate, Staffordshire
Two brides and a celebrant play a game of Dungeons and Dragons as part of a styled shoot at Dunwood Hall Estate, Staffordshire
A tabletop is set for a game of Dungeons and Dragons as part of a styled shoot at Dunwood Hall Estate, Staffordshire
Two brides cut a 4 tiered black cake with a giant sword in front of a window as part of a Dungeons and Dragons styled shoot at Dunwood Hall Estate, Staffordshire

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