'When I get home I shall write a book about this place.... if I ever do get home' Alice in Wonderland Shoot The Shoot by Chris Milner Photography

Well we did it again - bright, glorious sunshine for a shoot when days either side had been raining. Apparently that's not the best thing for photographers though - they like a little bit of cloud or grey sky but for the rest of the talented team that we pulled together, it was bliss! The fantastically clever Chris Milner was assigned to do the Shoot The Shoot on this occasion - Alice in Wonderland at the beautiful Scampston Hall near Malton.

People seem to like our 'Shoot The Shoot' concept and we love it. It's our opportunity to give you an insight into our world. It takes a phenomenal amount of work to organise a shoot of this calibre and to bring together a team who are so incredibly talented and hard working. We are always so amazed at the lengths people will go to in order to help us bring our visions to reality.

'It would be so nice if something would make sense for a change' (Alice)

It is hard work - we promise! As it was such a glorious day, we brought a picnic for the team to enjoy by the lake.

'If I were looking for a white rabbit, i'd ask the Mad Hatter.......' (Cheshire Cat)

'Would you like a little more tea?' (Mad Hatter)

It's always about the detail for us, right down to the placement of a flower or the sourcing of a particular product and Chris has certainly captured that with these fantastic images. Whilst he was only assigned to take 'Shoot The Shoot' pictures, it's natural for photographers to keep pointing the lens and as a result he has ultimately achieved some beautiful images that had to be included in the blog.

Anyone who is involved in our photoshoots knows that we always have something very particular in mind - we produce mood boards prior to the shoot and have meetings (or very lengthy telephone calls!) with the people involved. With this in mind there were a number of props introduced at the Alice shoot, including a smoke machine. As you can see from these pictures, the results are outstanding.

We'd like to thank everyone involved in making this shoot such a success, for giving us many laughs on the day, and for contributing to such stunning images. Huge Wedding Affair hugs to you all!

Location - Scampston Hall www.scampston.co.uk
Shoot Organiser - The Wedding Affair www.theweddingaffair.co.uk
Lead Photographer - Annemarie King www.annemarieking.co.uk
Shoot the Shoot Photographer - Chris Milner www.chris-milner.com
Wedding Attire - Plush Bridal Boutique www.plushweddingboutique.com
Jewellery - HF Couture www.hfcouture.co.uk
Alice in Wonderland Cake - Cakes For All Occasions www.cakesandsweets.co.uk
Florist - Elise Flowers www.eliseweddingflowers.co.uk
Hair and Make Up - Alison Clegg & Camilla of Beauty Call www.beautycall.co.uk
Wedding Stationery - I am Nat www.iamnat.co.uk
Fabulous models Amy, Adam, Kay and Charlotte
Event Props - Event Prop Hire www.eventprophire.com