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romantic wedding inspiration at Bishop's Palace Wells, Somerset

Bishop's Palace Wells Romantic Inspiration

Photography by Kate Cullen

The Lady of the Lake is a mythical enchantress, and we are certainly feeling enchanted by this inspiration at Bishop's Palace Wells. An ancient backdrop, modern sustainable fabrics and pure fairytale vibes. What's not to like? Add stylish bridal accessories from Recommended supplier Clare Lloyd Accessories, as well as seasonal flowers and decor, and you won't be able to get this inspiration out of your head.


Romantic inspiration at Bishop's Palace Wells wedding venue with sustainable wedding dresses and seasonal flowers

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Our Daughter of Moon Lake inspiration is a modern retelling of an Arthurian legend loosely based on 'The Lady of the Lake' poems. It is heavily influenced by the myths and legends of the era, with a layering of romance.

Kate Cullen - Photographer

vintage style wedding stationery suite with gold scrip font and design
Bride in a wedding dress with long sleeves at Bishop's Palace Wells in Somerset
two layer sustainable fabric wedding dress with long sheer sleeves and delicate bridal necklace
Eco bride in a sustainable fabric wedding dress with two layers and gold leaf jewellery
Bride in a sustainable fabric wedding dress with two layers and gold leaf jewellery at Bishop's Palace Wells
Bride with pinned up do wearing a gold leaf bridal crown headpiece
Bride with wearing matching gold leaf headpiece, necklace and cuff with a two-layer wedding dress
Bride wearing a gold leaf headpiece holding an oversized bridal bouquet with green foliage and white and yellow flowers
Bride wearing a sheer long sleeve wedding dress and gold leaf headpiece holding an oversized bridal bouquet with green foliage and white and yellow flowers
Bride with natural makeup wearing a wedding dress with sheer top layer and delicate gold necklace
Bride with wearing a wedding dress with sheer top layer with buttons and long sleeve with a chic wedding hairstyle
Oversized wedding bouquet with foliage and yellow and white flowers
Seasonal flowers in the gardens at Bishop's Palace Wells in Somerset
Bride with red hair sitting on a step at Bishop's Palace Wells in a two layer wedding dress and gold leaf crown holding a handed wedding bouquet
Bride in a gold crown looking over a veranda at Bishop's Palace Wells wedding venue in Somerset
Flat lay of vintage style wedding stationery suite with calligraphy and aged paper
Bride wearing a gold leaf bridal necklace and matching cuff bracelet with a sheer long sleeve wedding dress
Wedding invitation and calligraphy love letter wedding stationery designs

Bishop's Palace Wells

Steeped in history The Bishop’s Palace and gardens sits in the heart of the medieval city of Wells, Somerset. Take your seats in the atmospheric banqueting hall boasting a magnificent, vaulted ceiling and stained-glass windows for a memorable candlelit wedding breakfast. The Palace boasts 14 acres of beautifully kept gardens perfect for couples' portraits, with the moat surrounding the Palace offering a tranquil sound of flowing water. The stunning backdrop of Wells Cathedral, the picturesque willow bridge, and seasonal flowers in the gardens add to the Palace's beauty. It is the most timeless and beautiful space for you, your friends and your family to gather for your wedding.

Historical Bishop's Palace Wells wedding venue in Somerset
Beautiful bride with long hair and natural makeup sitting in the moat at Bishop's Palace, Wells
Sustainable bride in a two layer wedding dress and flower crown holding a foliage bridal bouquet in the gardens at Bishop's Palace Wells
Beautiful bride with long hair and natural makeup sitting in the moat at Bishop's Palace, Wells
Beautiful bride with long hair and natural makeup sitting on the grass with her green, white and yellow flower and foliage wedding bouquet
Bride in a wedding dress with sheer layer wearing a foliage flower crown standing in the gardens at Bishop's Palace, Wells
Bride with long wavy red hair and natural wedding makeup wearing a green flower crown holding a giant wedding bouquet
delicate leaf necklace and earrings resting on the vintage-style wedding stationery
Barefoot bride with long wavy red hair in a linen midi wedding dress holding a green foliage bridal bouquet
Gold cuff bridal bracelet, earrings and necklace resting on the wedding stationery suite
Bride with long wavy red hair and natural makeup wearing a green foliage flower crown
Wedding menu on the day stationery with gold font and wax seal design
Eco-bride standing in the gardens at Bishop's Palace, Wells, Somerset
Bride in a wedding dress with sheer top layer wearing a foliage flower crown standing in the gardens at Bishop's Palace, Wells
Bride in a wedding dress with sheer top layer and long sleeves wearing a foliage flower crown and holding a foliage bouquet standing in the gardens at Bishop's Palace, Wells
green leaf and foliage flower crown
Bride in a sheer long sleeve wedding dress holding an oversized green foliage, white and yellow flower wedding bouquet
oversized green foliage, white and yellow flower wedding bouquet resting on a tree

Making sustainable choices doesn't mean you have to compromise on style.

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Returning the balance between man and nature and following sustainable practices was at the forefront of this Bishop's Palace Wells inspiration. There were locally grown flowers, ecologically friendly and sustainable materials (fabric and metal-working) and handmade papers. Plus the breathtaking ancient landscapes and buildings at Bishop's Palace Wells.

Kate Cullen - Photographer


Have you fallen in love with this Bishop's Palace Wells wedding venue and inspiration? We can hardly blame you. For more enchanting wedding venues' search our supplier directory full of our favourites. You should also check out our sister site, Recycle My Wedding. There you will find preloved wedding dresses, accessories, decor and more because making sustainable choices has never been so important.


Photography & Creative Director: Kate Cullen |
Hairpieces & Leaf Jewellery : Clare Lloyd Accessories |
Gold Jewellery: Fired Rose |
Floral Design: Bramble & Wild |
Dress Designer: Jess Turner Designs |
Stationery: Laura E Patrick |
Hair & Makeup: Leanna Biggs |
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