This editorial at Pippin Hill Farm took a modern approach to the English garden aesthetic, romantic, effortless, and beautifully cinematic, with subtle nods to the dreamy, nostalgic mood of The Summer I Turned Pretty running through every frame.
The visual story took shape around Pippin Hill's landscape and its iconic hydrangeas. Their rich, almost unreal shades set the natural palette for the entire shoot, tying together everything from soft morning moments and fashion portraits to a ceremony overlooking the rolling hills and mountains.
Fashion played an important role in bringing a more elevated, contemporary dimension to the romantic setting. Delicate details, beautiful movement, and expressive silhouettes felt right at home among the gardens while giving the imagery a distinctly editorial, fashion-forward character.
At its heart, the concept centered on that almost magical feeling of an unforgettable summer, beautiful, fleeting, and a little cinematic, an English garden romance reimagined through a modern wedding lens. The ceremony captured that mood perfectly.
The entire shoot chased one very specific idea of summer romance: lush gardens, statement fashion, afternoon cocktails, dinner beneath the hydrangeas, and countryside views that never seemed to end. It landed somewhere rare, romantic without slipping into tradition, nostalgic without turning vintage, editorial while still feeling genuinely warm and alive.
One of the central moments of the shoot was an intimate dinner set along Pippin Hill's iconic hydrangea-lined alley. Surrounded by abundant blooms, the tablescape layered thoughtful stationery, refined place settings, and carefully considered details, sophisticated yet wonderfully natural, as though the guests had simply gathered for a long summer dinner in the garden.
A stylish bar with signature cocktails brought a playful, social energy to the story, helping create the feeling of a real celebration unfolding throughout the day. The narrative continued through beautiful cake moments, intimate couple portraits, and atmospheric details that made the editorial feel lived-in rather than staged.
This editorial was about the whole feeling of a season, gardens in full bloom, fashion with real movement, a long dinner that never wanted to end. Somewhere between the hydrangeas and the golden afternoon light, Pippin Hill gave this story exactly what it needed: a summer worth remembering, and a romance that felt just as cinematic in person as it does now, looking back.
EDITORIAL for WedVibes Media | VENUE Pippin Hill Farm | PLANNER I Do Weddings With Love | EXECUTIVE PRODUCTION WedVibes | LEAD PHOTOGRAPHY Lauren Fair | VIDEOGRAPHY Alice Wants Dessert | CONTENT CREATOR Unplugged Bride & About Last Night | BTS Jannet Photo | FLORIST Steel Cut Flower Co. | RENTALS Curated Events Collective | DRESSES Rara Avis Group | BRIDESMAIDS DRESSES Mac Duggal | MAKEUP, MAIN COUPLE Marina Dubrovina Beauty | HAIR, MAIN COUPLE Polina O Beauty | MAKEUP & HAIR, GUEST COUPLES Lana Beauty LA | STATIONERY Every Little Something | STYLIST El Delgadillo | CAKE Commonwealth Cake Co. | BAR Wild Rose Bevs | CAR Trak Transportation | MAIN COUPLE Gwendolyn Carson & Michael Zanderigo | GUEST COUPLE Haley + Hayden | GUEST COUPLE Ben and Ashton
