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VINTAGE HERTFORDSHIRE WEDDING | HENRY MOORE STUDIOS AND GARDENS | WHITE HORSE | JOJO & ALEX

Writer: Purple Kite Photography
Purple Kite Photography
Aug 17, 2022
3 min read

Updated: Jan 27


Henry Moore Studios and Gardens - Bride and Groom standing under The Arch Sculpture

IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR A VINTAGE, SUSTAINABLE WEDDING USING LOCAL SUPPLIERS, WITH A SMATTERING OF MODERN ART, THEN THIS WEDDING IS FULL OF INSPIRATION!


The dress was a gorgeous vintage find from Rock the Frock Bridal Pre Loved and Jojo's stunning bouquet and hair crown was made entirely from dried flowers and grasses grown locally in Hertfordshire and lovingly put together by Ellie, flower farmer and floral designer at Wilt Studios, so they would be everlasting mementos of the day. The vintage VW camper van as stylish retro Wedding Transport completed the theme and was a great dramatic touch!

Jojo and Alex thought it important to support the wealth of local businesses that we're lucky enough to enjoy here in Hertfordshire, so chose lots of lovely local suppliers for all other elements of their day.

  • Floral crown by Wilt Studio, being pinned into the hair of a blonde lady on her wedding day
  • Close up of a dried flower and grasses bouquet in natural and pink/peach tones
  • Blonde lady reflected in an ornate mirror fastening her necklace
  • Lady having the back of her wedding dress fastened by her maid of honour
  • Father and Bride with arms linked, standing next to a cream VW camper van dressed with a pink ribbon
  • Bride and flower girl raising glasses to each other in the backseat of a camper van on the way to a wedding

WEDDING CEREMONY IN THE 16th CENTURY AISLED BARN, HENRY MOORE STUDIO AND GARDENS

Jojo travelled with her father and daughter in style, in the VW Camper Van, to the Henry Moore Studios and Gardens for the Wedding ceremony held in the stunning aisled barn, surrounded by unique tapestries commissioned by Henry Moore of his work. The ceremony was a real family affair, with Jojo and Alex's two children both involved. Their daughter made a very pretty flower girl, scattering rose petals from a basket as they walked down the aisle, wearing a dried flower crown to match her mum. Their son looked handsome in his bowtie and waistcoat, proudly guarding the wedding rings until they were needed.


  • Henry Moore wedding - Bridesmaids walking down the aisle
  • First look. Bride arm in arm with her father, smiling as the groom turns to look at her. Henry Moore Studio and Gardens Aisled Barn Wedding
  • Young Page Boy clutching pink ring box - Henry Moore Studio and Gardens Aisled Barn Wedding
  • Henry Moore Studio and Gardens Aisled Barn Wedding. Groom placing ring on Brides finger. They laugh. Guests seated behind all smiling.
  • Smiling Flower girl with long brown hair and dried flower crown
  • Henry Moore Studio and Gardens Aisled Barn Wedding - Bride and Groom share their first kiss. Guests and beamed barn in the background
  • Bride and Groom, just married, stand at the front of the aisle facing their guests with their hands held together and raised aloft in celebration. Henry Moore Studio and Gardens Aisled Barn Wedding

PORTRAITS AMONGST THE IMPOSING SCULPTURES AT THE HENRY MOORE STUDIOS AND GARDENS, CONFETTI, GATE VAULTING AND EPIC SAUSAGE ROLLS.

After the ceremony the guests enjoyed refreshments courtesy of the Rocking Horse Mobile Bar, including delicious sausage rolls from Soka Food. Meanwhile I was able to explore the grounds with the Bride and Groom to get some portraits amongst the sculptures. Jojo and Alex were extremely game - our photo session included a hike through a sheep field and they even scaled a fence to get to the hilltop sculpture - wedding dress and wedge heels notwithstanding! Maybe not too surprising from the couple who had the most incredible wedding proposal atop the Norwegian Kjeragbolten (Google it!!)



  • Rocking Horse Mobile Bar behind. Bride and Groom laughing with champagne glasses in foreground
  • Bride and Groom being showered with confetti at Henry Moore Gardens
  • Bride and Groom Portrait with bronze metal statue background. Man wears tweed suit and pink bowtie, Bride has lace cap sleeves and a dried flower crown.
  • Henry Moore statue archway standing tall in a green field edged with trees. Bride and Groom stand inside the arch.
  • Bride holding Dried Flower bouquet by Wilt Studio
  • Groom standing casually reclined against a Henry Moore bronze statue
  • Henry Moore statue on hill in background. Bride and Groom walk towards it hand in hand.
  • Henry Moore reclining statue on hilltop. Alongside the Groom holds the Bride in his arms. She reclines with her leg and arm outstretched
  • Field with a wooden gate. Groom lifting Bride as if she has climbed the fence. They are both laughing.

ON TO THE WHITE HORSE, HERTINGFORDBURY FOR THE WEDDING RECEPTION AND SPEECHES

After the ceremony and formal photographs, we returned to the White Horse Hotel in Hertingfordbury for the reception. Jojo and Alex made quite an entrance returning in the VW camper van waving through the sunroof! The guests were able to make the most of the outside bar and hog roast in the sunshine before the speeches.


  • Cream vintage VW camper van drives past country pub with bride and groom waving out of the sunroof
  • Cream coloured Vintage VW camper van with pink ribbons and the bride and groom standing up through the sunroof
  • Man with his back to camera facing an audience of wedding gests. All raise their glasses in a toast.
  • Bearded groom smiling with a glass of beer raised to his mouth.
  • Three women laugh together. Bride in centre with a dried flower crown. The friend to the right also wears a flower crown and a pale green dress, the friend on the left wears a bright pink shawl.
  • Lady in a red dress stands on the left, holding papers, giving a wedding speech. The bride and groom are seated in the background, the bride holds her hand to her forehead in embarrassment while the groom laughs.
  • Man in blue blazer holds papers and reads a speech. Seated bride raises her glass in a toast.

DECORATIVE TOUCHES AND DETAILS

Jojo and Alex managed to incorporate lots of personal touches into their day, which made it extra special. Jojo's russian style wedding ring of three intertwined bands, was made using gold from her parents' wedding rings. She, her sister and her daughter also wore matching simple gold heart pendants made from her grandma's melted down gold jewellery.

The cake was a traditional Norwegian celebration cake called a Kransekake - Rings of almond cakes stacked into a huge tower - to incorporate Alex's Norwegian heritage.


  • Close up of dried red flower surrounded by smaller white flowers and a 3 intertwined band wedding ring
  • Dried flower wedding bouquet in cream and red tones lies on a white table next to a dried flower crown and black jewellery box holding a gold heart pendant and chain
  • Extreme close up of 3 intertwined bands wedding ring on a turquoise table surrounded by dried grasses
  • Bride and groom biting into the top of a towering kransekake
  • Bride and groom cutting into the top of a towering kransekake
  • Bride and groom embrace in a first dance in a dimly lit room
  • Bride and groom dance hand in hand in a dimly lit room

WHAT THE COUPLE SAY:

'Sarah’s ability to slip into the day and be present in all the perfect moments without overpowering any moment is a skill that is hard to master, but she did it perfectly.Her smiley, calm presence was a wonderful addition to the day. And the photos are just beautiful, we have had nothing but wonderful comments from our guests about Sarah and her photos.I cannot recommend her enough to be part of your big day!'

Jojo and Alex

SUPPLIERS

Flowers: Wilt studio

Hair: Studio 66

Catering: Soka Food

Band: Get Carter

This wedding has been featured in Your Herts and Beds Wedding Magazine

by Sarah Whyte, Purple Kite Photography

Female wedding photographer based in Hertford, Hertfordshire


If you’re getting married and are looking for a wedding photographer, please get in touch - I would love to chat to you about your plans.

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