Relaxed and fun-filled wedding gown and bridesmaid dress styled shoot at Eden Leisure Village

The best thing about being a woman is the prerogative to have a little fun – and that’s exactly what we did at country-and-western-influenced barn venue, Eden Leisure Village, showing off a rootin’ tootin’ crop of relaxed wedding gowns, bridesmaids’ dresses and cute lil’ numbers for flower girls. Yeehaw!

a flowergirl poses in a white dress with a floral crown; a flower girl twirls in a white dress; a flower girl poses in a white dress and headband
Above left: Izzy wears: Adelynn flower girl dress, £175, and pearl headband, from a selection, Carriage and Castles. Primula Scotica petite cubic zirconia pendant in hot pink enamel, £90, Sheila Fleet; Above inset: Daniella flower girl dress, £155, and silver pearl headband, from a selection, Carriage and Castles; Above right: Elisha flower girl dress, £209, Carriage and Castles. Flower crown, made to order, Olive Flowers Glasgow.
a bride, flowergirl and bridesmaid hold hands; a bride holds a bouquet and smiles to the camera, standing in front of a flower wall
Above left: Grace (left) wears: Calanthe floral embroidered plunging V-neck dress with scoop back and overskirt sheer train by Morilee, £POA, Sarah Louise Bridal. Athame necklace, £POA, and Realm rings, £POA, Katie Lees Jewellery. Gold hair combs, £120, Saint Beth Official; Kelsie (right) wears: Blush draped wraparound V-neck dress by True Bridesmaids, £POA, Sarah Louise Bridal. Seasons Gold Leaves dress pendant in winter enamel, £337, Sheila Fleet. Lana headband, £195, Scarlett and Wolfe Headwear; Izzy (middle) wears: Camille flower girl dress, £150, Carriage and Castles. Bumblebee small pendant, £71, Sheila Fleet.
Above right: Grace wears: Kristel ethereal boho dress with sheer lace bodice and keyhole back by Modeca, £POA, Reflections Bridal Boutique. Snowdrop 18ct yellow gold drop earrings in opal white enamel, £1,118, and Cosmos Constellation ring in 9ct yellow gold (just seen), £2,424, Sheila Fleet. Gold hair combs (just seen), £120, Saint Beth Official. Dahlia bouquet, made to order, Olive Flowers Glasgow.
a bride holds a bouquet and poses in front of a flower wall; a bridesmaid in a pale blue dress poses in front of a flower wall
Above right: Grace wears: Calanthe floral embroidered plunging V-neck dress with scoop back and overskirt sheer train by Morilee, £POA, Sarah Louise Bridal. Athame necklace, £POA, and Realm rings, £POA, Katie Lees Jewellery. Dahlia bouquet, made to order, Olive Flowers Glasgow.
Above left: Kelsie wears: Draped pleated off-the-shoulder maxi-dress in willow, £POA, Reflections Bridal Boutique. Eva headband made from pre-loved elements, £95, Scarlett and Wolfe Headwear. Rowan necklace with moonstone, pearl and cubic zirconia in sage enamel, £368, and Rowan dress ring in frost enamel, £213, Sheila Fleet.
A bridesmaid in a red dress poses with a bride in a custom painted leather jacket that says 'bride'; a bridesmaid in a red dress and a bride in a dress with a low back pose together
Above left and right: Grace (right) wears: Kristel ethereal boho dress with sheer lace bodice and keyhole back by Modeca, £POA, Reflections Bridal Boutique. Snowdrop 18ct yellow gold drop earrings in opal white enamel, £1,118, and Cosmos Constellation ring in 9ct yellow gold, £2,424, Sheila Fleet. Gold hair combs, £120, Saint Beth Official. Shown (left) with customisable floral embroidered faux leather bridal jacket, from £153, Beth Wilson Bespoke Embroidery; Kelsie (left) wears: Halter-neck dress with convertible straps and front slit in amber by Dessy, £POA, Reflections Bridal Boutiques. Frida crown, £145, Scarlett and Wolfe Headwear. Sealeaf and Landscape bangles in silver, £POA, Islewear.
a bride in a beaded top poses in front of a flower wall and holds a bouquet of flowers; a bridesmaid in a pink dress and a bride in a long-sleeved dress pose in a barn-style outdoor area
Above left: Grace wears: Wide-legged georgette palazzo pants worn with strapless bodice and hand-beaded crop top, £POA, Joyce Young Design Studios. Sealeaf wreath drop earrings in silver, £POA, Islewear. Autumnal bridal bouquet, made to order, Love to Flower.
Above right: Grace (right) wears: Agatha gown with sweetheart bodice and flowing silk skirt, and floral sheer button-back top by Sassi Holford, £POA, Anne Priscilla Bridal. Bluebell two-flower ring in pinkbell enamel, £133, and matching drop earrings, £150, Sheila Fleet; Kelsie (left) wears: Amelia floaty sleeve posey petal gown by Motee Maids, £POA, Anne Priscilla Bridal. Monroe headband, £95, Scarlett and Wolfe Headwear. Seasons Gold Leaves bracelet in winter enamel, £443, Sheila Fleet.
A close-up of a bridesmaid: she has her hand to her hand, showing off her rings and headband, which is decorated with stars; a bridesmaid in a pale green dress poses in front of a trailer
Above left and right: Kelsie wears: Classic bridesmaid dress with V-neck and strappy back by Sorella Vita (style 9400), £POA, The Finer Detail. Selene celestial crown, £135, Scarlett and Wolfe Headwear. Realm ring with stacking rings, £POA, Katie Lees Jewellery.
A close-up of a bride in a cream hat and beaded top; a bride in cream hat, beaded top and trousers and a bridesmaid in a deep blue dress pose seated on some hay bales
Above left and right: Grace wears: Wide-legged georgette palazzo pants worn with strapless bodice and hand-beaded crop top, £POA, Joyce Young Design Studios. Sealeaf wreath drop earrings in silver, £POA, Islewear. Cream hat, £170, Saint Beth Official. Dried flower pin, £POA, Olive Flowers Glasgow.
Above right: Kelsie wears: Lux chiffon bridesmaid dress in midnight blue, £198, Joyce Young Design Studios. Rowan sterling silver dress ring in sage enamel, £213, Sheila Fleet. Selkie statement necklace in silver and freshwater pearl, £POA, and Selkie drop earrings, £POA, Islewear.
a bride in a white sequinned dress and a bridesmaid in a pink velvet dress pose in a barn venue
Above: Grace (left) wears: Full sparkle A-line dress with spaghetti straps by Berta, £POA, Opus Couture. Seafoam pearl necklace, £74, and Selkie drop earrings, £80, Islewear.
Kelsie (right) wears: Pink velvet midi-dress with side split by Sorella Vita, £POA, The Finer Detail. Wild Grasses necklace in 9ct yellow gold, £583, Sheila Fleet. Bespoke stacking rings, £POA, Katie Lees Jewellery.
a bridesmaid in a mustard yellow dress and a bride in a white dress and knee high cowboy boots pose against some stable doors; a bride in a long-sleeved fringed dress sits in a rustic photobooth, whilst a bridesmaid in a deep purple dress looks on, holding a bouquet of flowers
Above left: Grace (right) wears: Boho spaghetti strap dress with floaty chiffon skirt with side slit by Essense of Australia, £1,399, Kudos Bridal Boutiques (Dunfermline). Snowdrop petite sterling silver pendant in crystal enamel, £91, matching ring, £122, and seven-flower bracelet, £259, Sheila Fleet. Boots, model’s own; Kelsie (left) wears: Romantic chiffon bridesmaid dress with sweetheart neckline and ruffle details in mustard by Sorella Vita, £249, Kudos Bridal Boutiques (Dunfermline). Snowdrop 18ct yellow gold slender pendant in opal white enamel, £1,438, Sheila Fleet. Orla crown, £150, Scarlett & Wolfe Headwear. Autumnal bridal bouquet, made to order, Love to Flower.
Above right: Grace (left) wears: Frankie scrolled lace gown with detachable beaded jacket by Allure Bridals, £POA, Glasgow Gowns. Sealeaf drop earrings, £POA, and platinum, sapphire and diamond landscape textured engagement ring, £1,800, and platinum landscape band, £480, Islewear; Kelsie (right) wears: Raisin coloured strapless dress with floaty chiffon sleeve drapes by True Bridesmaids, £POA, Glasgow Gowns. Primula Scotica two-flower diamond necklace in 9ct yellow gold, £866, Sheila Fleet. Zinnia crown, £145, Scarlett & Wolfe Headwear. Autumnal bridal bouquet, made to order, Love to Flower.

Creative director Beth Forsyth
Photography Kirsty Anderson
Photography assistant Bethany Breslin, The Whole Picture
Styling Nicola Cameron
Hair and makeup Lisa Blishaa (hair) and Nicola Denham (makeup) at Honey and Violet Weddings 
Models Grace Dempsey (bride) and Kelsie Standen (bridesmaid) at Colours Agency
Flower girl model Thank you to Izzy (and her mum Emma) for dancing to Lizzo with us
Shoot assistants Olivia Simpson and Nicole Conner
Shot on location at Eden Leisure Village, near Cumbernauld, Glasgow. Thank you to Janet and the team for their kindness and hospitality.

Eden Leisure Village is a hidden gem set in beautiful Lanarkshire countryside with stunning views and woodlands near Cumbernauld, just 20 minutes from Glasgow. This one-of-a-kind venue has a magical atmosphere and is full of country, rustic charm.

Eden Leisure Village offers a wedding to suit your own personal wishes and can be as relaxed or as formal as you desire. Either way, the place will be reserved exclusively for you and your guests on your big day with capacity for 100 during the day and 120 in the evening.