Urban Jungle Suffolk Venue Inspiration

Photography by Gemma Giorgio Photography

Welcome to the Urban Jungle in Suffolk - a venue where the cool vibes of the city meet earthy botanicals for the perfect paradox in this shoot by The Wedding Planners. If you're looking for wedding inspiration a step away from the conventional, then we're happy to say this is it. We're talking disco balls, jumpsuits and a bold orange eye inspired by the exotic plants that is just to die for! Of course, an impeccably dressed bride and some cocktails don't go amiss, and we've definitely had our head turned by that neon sign...

Urban Jungle in Suffolk inspiration shoot where urban bridal meets jungle decadence.

We took the effortlessly cool beating heart of a city wedding, added three bold bridal looks, handmade jewellery, cocktails and neon 'good vibes' and threw it inside a jungle. I wanted to keep the looks strong and the details simple.
Victoria Ewing - The Wedding Planners

Bride sitting in White Lillian West bridal jumpsuit with red heels at Urban Jungle Suffolk

Bride sitting in White Lillian West bridal jumpsuit at Urban Jungle Suffolk

Bride's legs in White Lillian West bridal jumpsuit and red heels from Next

Bride with orange eyeshadow and pink lip holds jungle themed bouquet

Bride touches face and holds jungle themed bouquet from Southwold Flower Co

Bride in white jumpsuit and red heels sitting and resting hand on disco ball at Urban Jungle Suffolk

Bride in white jumpsuit walking past neon sign at Urban Jungle Suffolk

Bride in white Lillian West Jumpsuit and red heels kicking leg in front of neon sign

Bride in white Lillian West bridal jumpsuit and red Next heels sits on rattan throne

Pyramid wedding decor with disco balls, Persian rug and exotic flowers

Bride in minimalist Maddox wedding dress in the botanical garden at Urban Jungle Suffolk

Bride with orange eyeshadow, pink lip and Muted Luxe handmade earrings

Bride in sunglasses, Maddox wedding dress and Muted Luxe handmade earrings

Two big mirror balls wedding decor on Persian rug

Bride in white Maddox wedding dress holding jungle themed bouquet at Urban Jungle Suffolk

Bride sat in white Maddox wedding dress on Persian rug at Urban Jungle Suffolk

Bride with orange eye shadow sat in white Maddox wedding dress on Persian rug at Urban Jungle Suffolk

Bride with orange eyeshadow, pink lip and fern plant shadowing her face

STYLING

The style for the shoot was full of happy contradictions that are giving us all of the feels. Bridal luxe in a cactus house. Urban accents against exotic plants. Industrial triangular arches and disco balls juxtaposing Persian rugs. What's not to love? From the jungle-themed bouquet to the all-white three tiered textured cake, for this shoot it was all about the details. Even the simple stationery and centrepieces had a botanical twist, showing that paring back your decor doesn't mean it can't make a statement.

FASHION & BEAUTY

Big wedding day means big wedding dress right? Wrong. The first look of an 70s inspired Lillian West jumpsuit is the perfect example of a wedding dress alternative. It can bring a fresh edginess to your bridal look, not to mention the all-important comfort element. The second look was a one shoulder minimalist number from Maddox, which is bringing us the shoulder train we never knew we needed (but will now be coveting). A future bridal trend of bold square neck-lines can be seen in the final look from Rachel Rose Bridal. Sleek, and eye-catching couture that just oozes decadence.

Orange cocktail drink with botanical wedding flowers at Urban Jungle Suffolk

Man behind bar garnishes orange cocktail in front of 'Good Times' Neon Sign at Urban Jungle Suffolk

Red steaming cocktail on bar in front of 'Good Times' neon sign at Urban Jungle Suffolk

Smiling barman shakes cocktail in front of 'Good Times' neon sign at Urban Jungle Suffolk

Smiling bride in front of 'Good Times' neon sign at Urban Jungle Suffolk

Bride in white Forrest by Rachel Rose Bridal dress holding jungle themed bouquet at Urban Jungle Suffolk

Bride in white Forrest by Rachel Rose Bridal dress holding red steaming cocktail and jungle themed bouquet at Urban Jungle Suffolk

Barman throwing Bacardi bottle over his shoulder at Urban Jungle Suffolk

Bride in Forrest by Rachel Rose Bridal dress sat in botanical garden at Urban Jungle Suffolk

Bride in Forrest by Rachel Rose Bridal dress poses in botanical garden at Urban Jungle Suffolk

Bride in open back wedding dress poses in botanical garden at Urban Jungle Suffolk

Bride in open back wedding dress on yellow velvet yellow armchair in botanical garden

Bride in Forrest by Rachel Rose Bridal dress on yellow velvet yellow armchair in botanical garden

Smiling bride in Forrest by Rachel Rose Bridal dress on yellow velvet yellow armchair in botanical garden

Bride in Forrest by Rachel Rose Bridal dress on yellow velvet yellow armchair in exotic garden at Urban Jungle Suffolk

Bride in Forrest by Rachel Rose Bridal dress looks down sat on yellow velvet yellow armchair in botanical garden

Jungle themed bouquet on rattan throne at Urban Jungle Suffolk

Minimalist wedding stationery from Lucy McSpirit

Rustic jungle wedding decor with orange napkins, jungle centrepiece and gold dinnerware

Minimalist wedding stationery with leaf wax seal on rustic tableware

Bride in square neck wedding dress sat next to white three-tier textured wedding cake with leaf detail

White three-tier textured wedding cake on glass stand with leaf detail

Bride with bold orange eyeshadow and pink lip in square neck lace wedding dress

Inspiration came from the exotic plants for an editorial makeup look, boldy clashing orange, pink and red.

The focus throughout the shoot was contrasting elements. Our tableware was modern, clean and minimalistic. The introduction of the more rustic furniture from Urban Jungle Suffolk created a counterpoint to this, with the raw top tables and beautifully mis-matched chairs.
The Wedding Planners

This shoot has left tradition behind and shown us there is no right way to do a wedding. Nothing is off the table (especially not neon signs) and the more contrasts, the better! If you're dreaming of a botanical wedding in a white jumpsuit or getting married under a disco ball, who's to stop you popping off to Urban Jungle in Suffolk and doing it? Not us. In fact, we'd love an invite...