Teenage Cancer Trust: The Shoot
- Stefanie
- Jun 15
- 4 min read
INSPIRED?
Have you ever, like, ever been inspired by the mindless Facebook scroll?
Perhaps it was a recipe video, or a Ikea hack; well mine was a post from the Teenage Cancer Trust promoting their #wearabandtshirtday campaign.
It sparked this insane thought…. ‘hey, it would be cool if the groom wore his favourite band tee on this wedding day. I wonder if anyone has ever done that?...’
BAM. The idea was there, and I was on Canva creating a moodboard.
I was going to put together a Styled Shoot with a band t-shirt/music theme as my own way of taking part in the fundraising efforts to say thank you to the charity; and in honour of Jacob, my late brother-in-law.
I dropped the idea to my husband James, asking if he’d think it would even have fundraising potential. And sent the design plan to Rosie - Both immediately said that it was an out of the box, brilliant idea.
I then sent off an email to the charity itself, asking permission if this sort of thing would be allowed. Thankfully they were all for it!,
Breaking The Fear… The of Fear of Judgment
Obviously, we’re still new to the industry and myself and Rosie are finding our feet. So I decided that the best way to see if the idea was going to be laughed at was to pop out an insta story, asking any vendors who would like to hear my crazy idea to get in touch.
We had an overwhelming response.
Best response was from Kate though
“LOOOOOOVE IT! … What a fucking awesome idea stef xx”
Some of the suppliers had connections to the charity too.
Some are currently being supported by the Teenage Cancer Trust.
This felt amazing. It was like we were all giving back.
The Models!
These guys deserve their own section as they both are just incredible people.
Connor and Erika have modeled before, and have always brought this amazing energy to shoot day.
But, why I HAD to have them part of the shoot is because Connor was Jacob’s best friend. And I couldn’t think of anything more special.
'Teenage Cancer Trust: The SHOOT' Planning Stages…
Rosie was a legend during the weeks that followed. Getting all of my irritated, stressed out, imposter syndrome DM’s. Honestly, she’s this rock that I’ve had since we were 16. I wouldn’t have the business any other way.
This shoot came together fast. Just like how the moodboard was made-before-breakfast fast.
The colour palette was pulled straight from Teenage Cancer Trust’s bold logo, and we tied it all in — confetti, stationery, even the cake screamed the brand and music theme.
The seating chart was a tribute to loved ones affected by cancer, with real names from our team’s own families.
SHOOT DAY!
Honestly? One of the best shoot days ever.
The vibe was unreal. The team? Incredible. Some were familiar faces we’d worked with before, others we met for the first time — but everyone just got it.
I roped my husband in too. I really wanted him to feel part of it, especially since the whole shoot was for Jacob. So I handed him the job of capturing behind-the-scenes clips — and yep, our Instagram Stories probably looked completely unhinged for a day. But I loved it. He somehow managed to bottle the exact energy of the day in every clip.
It’s true — I went a bit manic making sure everything was perfect before Katie started shooting. I honestly don’t think I could’ve lived with myself if I hadn’t fully thrown myself into it. All in, all heart - that’s just how I do things.
The Outcome
The photos? Insane. Katie captured it perfectly — the energy, the emotion, all of it. The whole team absolutely smashed it. And the response? We’re just shy of hitting our £500 fundraising goal. It’s had loads of attention already — and even got featured on Rock n Roll Bride, which was wild.
So thank you, thank you, thank you to all of these amazing suppliers.
Suppliers
Photography: Alt Wedding Co.
Planner & Stylist: Un-Traditional Wedding Stylists
Hair: Katie Gale Bridal
Make-Up: Rosie Roberts Beauty
Skirt: Juno Bridal
Leather Jacket: Niamh Designs
Jewellery: Spellwear Jewellery Design
Cake: The Tempest Baker
Flowers: Harlequin Florals
Stationery: I Like Pens Studio
Banner: The Huffing Dog
Confetti: Your Confetti
Celebrant: Sarah O’Connor Celebrant
Models: The Mulryans
Location: The Craufurd Arms, Wolverton
Just a Note from Me...
We’ve all got that one tee — probably a bit faded, slightly ripped, doesn’t fit right anymore. But we’ll never throw it out. It reminds us who we were – carrying all those memories of gigs, friendships, and finding our place. It’s a nod to individuality and nostalgia.
Beyond the music and the style, when you wear a band tee there’s a sense that none of us are alone.
So many people are going through hard things, or have loved ones who are. We all don’t realise, sometimes, just how many of us the Teenage Cancer Trust quietly supports. This shoot is a reminder that there’s a whole network of people sharing the same struggles — and you’re not on your own.
So no, it wasn’t your typical styled shoot. Not just because it looked different - but because it was different. It was honest. Personal. A way to use what we do best to give back to something bigger.
We haven’t been in the wedding industry that long, but we’ve already seen how much of it is honestly a snooze-fest, and how quickly anything a bit different gets shut down. That’s exactly why we’re here. To celebrate the weird. The wild. The “wait… is that allowed?”
Yes. It is.
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