Secret Garden Inspiration Shoot
Okay, I am positively swooning over this styled shoot from Elissa Keno Events and shot by Kellie Kano, debuting a new wedding venue in the area called Stoneleigh Estate. Does it get much better than this rolling lawn, stunning architecture and peaches galore? And don’t even get me started on that breathtaking Jenny Packham gown.
From the photographer, Kellie Kano: This inspiration shoot is an editorial that was shot for a new wedding venue called Stoneleigh Estate. It’s a gorgeous historic mansion in the rolling hills of Virginia with gardens designed by some of the most famous landscape architects around. I love the reflecting pool & moss covered brick on the terrace… it has such an old-world feel to it.
Elissa & I pulled together a great group of talent for the shoot & loved what they created. Our inspiration came from the secret garden feel of the venue (also the location for ceremonies) and we decided to incorporate fresh fruit & succulents into the design to keep the southern-vintage feel. The linens, apple crates, glassware & silver are all vintage finds..even the table that was used is from one of my favorite vintage shops downtown.
Robin with Maxie B’s made 2 darling cakes for us to use in our peach & grey color scheme & Elissa and I hand stamped the kraft bags for the peach favor table. Rachael with Tre Bella brought a stunning Jenny Packham gown for our model Kelsey to wear, AND she created the beautiful florals for the shoot (such a talented, amazing gal!).
View all images from this shoot in the gallery
Wedding Vendors (Stanleytown, VA and Durham, NC):
Wedding Venue: Stoneleigh Estate / Wedding Photographer: Kellie Kano Photography / Event Design: Elissa Keno Events / Wedding Dress: Jenny Packham from Tre Bella Bridal / Wedding Hair: Salon Medusa / Wedding Flowers: Tre Bella Florist / Wedding Invitations: Paperwhites Press / Bakery: Maxie B’s Bakery
Very nicely done.
I love green, so I’m dying over the bouquet and table settings! So cute!
Well done. Colors are delicious! Pretty table settings.
Gown is unique for the shoot.
Joyce Goeppinger
Colorado
Beautiful images. I’m a big lover of wood and rustic textures and that table looks great. Liking the overall tone of the images, slightly muted, but not overdone like so many vintage shots.
I have a hard time picturing Sons of Anarchy’s Jax and Gemma Teller in such a fairy-tale environment. But I sure don’t mind trying. 🙂
This is a beautiful shoot! I love the soft color scheme, the light mint green incorporated by the dinner plates and succulents, the raw textures of the wood table, chairs, paper bags, and name cards, the linen table runner is gorgeous, the delicate boutonniere with the three studded pearls, and that bride bouquet is ever so lovely! Very nice work to all the vendors!
Three of my favorites all in one shoot! Elissa, Kellie, and Tre Bella have done it yet again. So lovely.
The Secret Garden is one of my all-time favorite childhood movies. 🙂 Love that ya’ll used it as inspiration for this shoot. So lovely. Someone has been watching “Sons of Anarchy”. I noticed the Jackson Teller placecards. 😉 My husband and I love that show. Happy Spring! 🙂
I really must have the two tier shabby chic cake! I love it….