Bride in a long sleeve Atelier Pronovias wedding dress with the groom in black tie

Fitted Atelier Pronovias Wedding Dress

Photography by Sam Docker

Aoife & Michael wanted to design their special day to reflect who they are as people and as a couple. With an incredible Atelier Pronovias wedding dress and an elegant glamourous vibe, this day is beautiful and was captured by the incredible Recommended supplier, Sam Docker. Aoife & Michael kept the guest list relatively small to emphasise an intimate day. It was important to the couple to give their guests a day out while also spending as much time together as possible, so they could truly feel in the moment and absorb it together. They planned the wedding from start to finish in 7 months and loved it! The couple spent their day at Recommended venue, Cripps Barn, and had Recommended supplier, Ambassador Band playing for their reception.


Atelier Pronovias laser cut lace wedding dress for Cripps Barn wedding

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There's no such thing as 'normal' and you both owe it to yourselves to live the best day of your lives. We kept the details of our wedding a secret to avoid any opinions and for our loved ones to have lots of surprises on the day. This worked a treat. Everyone respected our wishes for privacy. It also allowed us to focus on one another and what meant a lot to us. Choose flexible and creative suppliers. You may be surprised by how refreshing your ideas are to them!

Aoife & Michael

Bride in long sleeve Pronovias wedding dress having confetti exit with the groom in black tie
Bride in long sleeve beaded lace sleeve Atelier Pronovias wedding dress with groom seated for ceremony
Groom in black tie turns to look at the bride as she enters with pampas grass decor and tall gold candelabras
Cute confetti moment for the bride and groom in black tie
Rustic luxe pampas grass cloud with winter decor with the bride in a long sleeve wedding dress walking down the aisle
Bride in a long sleeve beaded wedding dress with the groom in black tie sharing a drink and intimate moment
Bride in delicate detailed Atelier Pronovias wedding dress with a train
Cripps Barn wedding venue with pampas grass and foliage decor with plenty of candles for a winter wedding
Bride and groom walk back down the aisle as a married couple with pretty winter wedding decor
Groom stands as he gets ready for the wedding day in a classic black tie
Bride in fitted wedding dress with long sleeves and a custom veil walking down the aisle
Groom looking smart in a classic black tie suit and gold watch
The bride and groom share their first kiss as a married couple
Hurricane vases filled with water and floating tea lights with foliage for aisle decor
Bride holding a wintery bouquet of white and red flowers in an Atelier Pronovias long sleeve lace and beaded wedding dress
Close up of the detail on the bride's sleeve with lace and beading
Glass baubles, pampas grass and foliage hanging up at Cripps Barn
Scoop back design with buttons on the bride's wedding dress
Smiling groom in a custom black tie suit and the bride in Atelier Pronovias exit their ceremony as a married couple
Gold mirror wedding order of the day sign

Atelier Pronovias

Aoife wore an Atelier Pronovias wedding dress with a custom-designed veil with applique pieces directly from Pronovias. The hair accessories were also from Atelier Pronovias. Aoife's earrings were given as a gift on the morning of the wedding by the groom. They were designed by Michael and handmade to match her engagement ring that the groom had also designed! So cute! Aoife also had a blue button from her Nana's 'Button Box'. The button was sewn under the dress as the something blue.

Cheese and Coffee Stations

Aoife & Michael chose their venue based on the food. They presented a feast of six starters, six mains, and six desserts on bespoke menus worked on by the couple and the chefs. The couple also served non-alcoholic champagne throughout the day. For the evening time, they had a full cheese buffet with over 30 cheeses(!), chutneys and bread, all served on personalised slate pieces. Aoife & Michael had six different types of speciality coffee bought in for guests to choose from after the feast, including decaffeinated and a mixture of herbal teas.

Bride and groom reading out and holding hands
Bride and groom cheers together and sip some champagne to celebrate their wedding
Bride in Atelier Pronovias wedding dress with a train shares a kiss with the groom in black tie during golden hour
Bride in a long sleeve fitted wedding dress and groom in custom suit stand holding hands together
Cripps Barn wedding reception room with white and green classic flower decor for a rustic vibe
Laser cut lace and beaded detail on the bride's wedding dress embracing the groom in a custom suit for their winter wedding
Romantic soft candlelight in gold candelabras
Classic wedding tablescapes with green foliage, floating tea lights and white flowers
Bride and groom spend time alone together as they walk around Cripps Barn
Hurricane vases full of water and a floating tea light with green foliage on a tree trunk slice for the table centrepieces
Bride in a long sleeve fitted wedding dress sits laughing during the wedding speeches
Cute couple portrait of the bride and groom for their rustic winter wedding
Rustic silver candelabra with lit melted white candles
The bride wears an Atelier Pronovias long sleeve wedding dress walking with the groom for their classic style wedding
Groom stands holding a microphone as he reads out his wedding speech
Bride and groom share their first dance together with light up letters decorating the dance floor
The bride and groom share an intimate moment under the pampas grass and foliage cloud with winter baubles
Unique cheese tower alternative to a wedding cake
Smiling bride with dark hair in an updo wearing a lace and beaded long sleeve Atelier Pronovias wedding dress
Bride and groom share an embrace as they smile on their special wedding day

Don't have a sweet tooth? Make your evening all about cheese and coffee like Aoife & Michael!

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We really focused on getting the ceremony and dining experience right through the eyes of our guests. We designed the flowers, lighting and even the chair positioning so our guests would feel comfortable. The venue was incredible to work with. They allowed us to be as creative as we wanted including using a different bridal entrance than previously used and bringing trees with fairy lighting into the barn. The string quartet outdid themselves in composing and performing bespoke versions of our special songs. We both agree that designing the bride's veil and the groom's dinner suits were out-of-this-world experiences.

Aoife & Michael


If you're wanting a bridal look that will work, again and again, you cannot go wrong with Atelier Pronovias. Aoife's custom veil is also incredible. We've got all your questions covered in the ultimate wedding veil guide. Are you a lover of cheese? Why not try a cheese tower for your wedding day as an alternative to cake? It'll go down a treat.


Venue & Food: Cripps Barn |
Photographer: Sam Docker |
String Quartet: Nero String Quartet |
Band & DJ: Ambassador Band |
Florist: Go Wild Flowers |
Cheese Buffet & Tower: The Cotswold Cheese Co |
Hair Stylist: Lauren Gosling |
Makeup Artist: Emily Tarrant |
Wedding Dress & Hair Accessories: Atelier Pronovias |
Earrings: Eric Ross |
Bridal Boutique: Eden Manor Bridal |
Bridesmaid Outfits: Folkster |
Groom & Groomsmen's Suits: Louis Copeland |
Groom & Groomsmen's Shoes: Loake |
Bride's Shoes: Jimmy Choo |
Wedding Invites: TwistStationery |
Thank You Cards: LittleBooDesigns |
Table Numbers: WeddingLuxShop |
Real WeddingEnglandCotswoldsWinterBarns and FarmsRusticCivil CeremonyClassicRusticBlack TieWhitesGreensOver £60k