Spier Wine Estate | Styled Shoot

A muted Wilderness | Wedding Inspiration

I love being part of styled shoots.

It creates a platform for a few wedding service providers to come together and just have fun with a new trend, theme or look – with no rules or boundaries. This shoot was no exception and I was so privileged to have been invited by Spier Wine Estate to photograph this beautiful muted wilderness that was put together by some of the industry’s best.

This shoot has also recently been featured on The Pretty Blog.

The story:

(words by Lana Fredericks, MYŪZU )

The historic buildings that depict the Spier wine farm’s heritage are set on a crisp green lawn and surrounded by the view of our muted wilderness.

A view that might seem monotonous at a first glance is brought back to life through textures, tableware, glassware, textiles and gradients. Striking to the eye, the symphonic arrangement of mismatched ceramic and metal stools, white ghost chairs and other white perspex seating invite guests to a nomadic table.

The table’s elements are easily perceived as ordinary wedding decor from afar. But the monotone colour palette is contrasted with shattered unglazed clay plates, farm-like crockery, luminescent copper cutlery, ruffled linen napkins and sectioned glassware with golden rims. Chalky fossilised blooms arranged in a series of vases are scattered precisely to add a modern futuristic look to the table. Untreated wood finishes, “Tolbos” and acacia thorn are placed meticulously with horns on the table to ground the earthy look.

For the formality of the occasion, the bride is in an ensemble inspired by Audrey Hepburn; a simple bow accent and fossilised floral clip in her hair.

After an abundant meal the bride will reveal her alter ego – dressed in a tight tailored lace dress, perfectly adorned with a striking red lips. Her groom offers the ideal counterpart. A sophisticated man in camel, white and grey shades with tan leather details.

The afterparty area is composed along a cobbled walkway and its backdrop is mirrored by gabled thatched monuments.It meets a lush setting with an adornment of silver tables, de-buttoned grey ottomans and graphic armchairs that make the transition of the night that much more comfortable.

Here a beautiful bridesmaid dressed in chic white waits to welcome the newlywed couple.