The Bridal Look
Halfpenny London provided us with the most glorious bridal fashion. The first look was truly romantic; Heloise wore a decadent frill skirt paired with the backless Laura Drape Top. We still wanted some statement jewellery, so to counter the high neckline we opted for the Estella back necklace by
Tilly Thomas Lux.
Gianvitto Rossi have created a modern-day version of the glass slipper shoe, however we also loved styling this look with barely-there strappy heels. Make up was kept fresh and dewy, with the softest of nudes.
The Flowers & Decor
Jay Archer Floral Design created an all British flower ombre bouquet for this first bridal look. The double tulips, often mistaken for peonies, create a striking focal point but because they're multi-coloured, they blend with the other, smaller flowers without looking too blocky.
Our ceremony scene was set at the front of the house and we wanted to create something bold and inspirational to compliment, without distracting too much from the architectural details.
Jay says, “One of the most striking things about Pynes House is the drive up and, as you pass each tree, more of the grandeur is revealed...I wanted to create something that dressed the venue, but didn't mask or cover, but rather enhanced it. The idea behind the ceremony installation, was to create something that could almost have looked like it grew there”.
To ensure the focus remained on the house and the installation, we added simple Ghost Master Chairs from
Wedhead, a new twist on the Louis ghost chairs we love.
The Wedding Breakfast
Our Wedding Breakfast scene mirrored the floral extravagance at the Ceremony with a striking ‘floating’ installation above our Top Table. “I wanted the 'hedgerow' to appear to be floating, yet by having that barrier of the vases, it creates a whimsy and cosiness for the people behind, without them being blocked from view from their guests” says Jay, “Traditionally, a long table would be dressed with a 'long and low' arrangement, so you could take this hedgerow effect and place it on the floor, to appear to be growing up the table and knocking back that empty space”.
Again, Jay created an ombre effect and she used longiflorum lilies which, when placed against the soft, round-petaled British flowers created a striking and modern juxtaposition. Scent was important here too - all flowers but especially wedding flowers should smell - it creates another layer of memory for guests and the happy couple, unlocked only when they catch a similar fragrance in the future. Lilac, blossom and roses provided said fragrance here... the epitome of Spring!
Our table was dressed with luxurious dinnerware by Churchill, glassware by Vera Wang for Wedgewood and cutlery by Robert Welch, all provided by
Prezola. White Master Chairs from Wedhead and simple candlelight completed the tablescape.
To reflect the muted undertones of this Wedding Breakfast, our cake table was draped in a yummy hue of dove grey linen thanks to
The Linen Works and atop sat an all-white ruffled cake by
Edible Essence Couture Cake Co, flanked by candlelight and decorated with trailing foliage. Simple and elegant.
For those wanting something a little more, why not opt for a trio of cakes, adding in a slightly more modern look like this concrete effect single tier cake on a black plinth. We definitely had fun playing with the many options, but the final look made use of the incredible installation at the front of the house. One simple cake on an acrylic plinth equals a superb and luxurious focal point!
Moving into the evening celebrations, it was time for our bride to change into her second outfit and nothing says party like a trouser and leather jacket combo.