Karmacations Wedding Venue

Not long ago, I had the exclusive privilege of being invited to craft a cake for a truly exceptional styled shoot at a pristine garden wedding venue in Dorset. 

Karmacations, nestled just outside Dorchester, is a sight to behold. Its opulent transparent marquee and a luxurious on-site Bridal Villa, set amidst a Japanese garden, is a captivating addition to Dorset's landscape. 

It was an honor to collaborate with some of the most esteemed wedding suppliers in Dorset. This shoot was a testament to meticulous planning, featuring everything from opulent wedding stationery to breathtaking floral arrangements, all in a carefully curated palette of soft golds, apricots, and coral. 

​The photography, as you can see throughout the images in this blog—and no doubt the many I will soon share on my social media—was sublime. Thank you so much, Holly, for your hard work capturing this day.

To complement this beautiful colour scheme, I created a pure white cake in a hexagonal shape, leaning into the calm serenity that Karmacations offer their couples. I then decorated the wedding cake with delicate wafer paper and isomalt florals to echo the beauty of this astonishing venue.  ​

​The wedding table, a masterpiece of minimalist and modern design, was beautifully styled. It featured tall candlesticks, copper string lights, and a simple yet highly effective floral garland. This tablescape was a testament to the beautifully collaborated effort of some of the best in the industry-Mary Jane's Wedding Styling, White Orchid Print and Design, and Dorset Dried Flowers.

​The flowers from Dorset Dried Flowers were a triumph. Cath went all out, creating a bouquet, table flowers, a stunning floral chandelier, and a deconstructed arch and floral crown.

​The models, Freya and Sam, were the epitome of elegance in their Bridal Reloved dresses from the Dorchester shop. Their soft, ethereal looks, created by the talented Kirsten Sare Makeup Artist and Kate Eliza Hair, added a touch of magic to the shoot.

Photographer: @hollyhockphotography | hollyhockphotography.co.uk
Cake: @atcakeartistry | atcakeartistry.co.uk
Make Up: @kirstensaremakeupartist | kirstensare.co.uk
Hair: @kateelizahair | kateelizahair.co.uk
Venue: @karmacations | 
Florals: @dorsetdriedflowers | dorsetdriedflowers.co.uk
Styling: @maryjanesweddingstyling | maryjaneseventstyling.co.uk
Dresses: @bridalreloveddorchester | bridalreloved.co.uk
Stationery : @white_orchid_print_and_design | whiteorchidpd.com

Models:
@freya_morse
@Solomon_Bain_
@Samantha_portfolio