We recently welcomed our Gold trusted stylist Sophie from Idyllic & Co to The Harty Estate to create a gorgeous barn wedding look, exploring what editorial wedding styling can look like in Kent right now. She spent the morning building a layered, atmospheric wedding breakfast in Spring Barn. Here, Sophie talks us through the florals, the styling details and the trends she’s seeing couples move towards right now.
Sophie explains:
“The overall styling direction for the shoot centred around creating a layered, editorial feel that still felt relaxed and natural within the venue. We wanted the spaces to feel immersive and atmospheric rather than overly ‘set styled’.”
“The floral designs focused heavily on texture, movement and tonal layering rather than very structured traditional arrangements. We incorporated a mixture of green and white florals with softer seasonal textures to complement the architecture of the venue and keep the overall look feeling timeless. Pops of deep wine through the Cala Lilies added interest, and each rose and tulip was reflexed to show them off in a modern style, rather than classic.”
Varieties used in the shoot included:
“The floral styling intentionally avoided overly tight or symmetrical arrangements. Instead, we leaned into a more architectural and naturally gathered style, which is something we’re seeing couples increasingly drawn towards.”
Sophie’s approach centred on depth and layering throughout:
“Rather than everything matching perfectly, the aim was to create a collected and curated feel with contrast in materials and texture. This helps wedding styling feel more personal, editorial and immersive.”
Sophie shared the styling trends coming up most often with couples at the moment:
“One of the things we loved most about styling Spring Barn at The Harty Estate was the balance between the clean architectural backdrop and the warmth that the styling elements introduced. The scale of the space worked beautifully for larger visual moments like draping and statement tablescapes, whilst still allowing intimate details to stand out on camera.”
Huge thanks to Sophie and the team at Idyllic & Co for bringing this shoot to life at The Harty Estate. Idyllic & Co is a Gold Approved supplier, and you can find more of their styling work at www.idyllicandco.com and on Instagram @idyllicandcohire.
Thank you also to Steve Barber Photography for his beautiful photography.
The Harty Estate is an exclusive, waterside barn wedding venue, beside the Swale estuary in Kent. Between the setting and the architectural beauty of the barns, it’s spectacular inside and out. Our couples can lean into that backdrop and keep their styling simple, embrace the venue’s natural features and rustic elegance, or make the most of our flexibility to style the space exactly as they want, perhaps working with a trusted styling partner like Sophie.
If you’re planning a barn wedding and would like to talk through styling, dates or anything else for your own day at The Harty Estate, get in touch below. We’d love to hear from you.