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Crowning Ceremony Wedding

Crowning Ceremony Wedding at Mapperton

Photography by Liz Baker Photography

This crowning ceremony wedding doesn’t just look stunning… it also includes dogs. Now, we could leave it there, but, we should probably mention other aspects of this gorgeous day! All planned by Recommended Supplier, Rosie Barrett. Wanting a natural wedding in an outdoor setting, complete with plenty of foliage and flowers, Eve & Tom ensured this was an intimate day, with plenty of personal touches. Their ceremony incorporated Bulgarian traditions and elements of their life together, along with a string quartet! We just love the rustic yet elegant vibe this entire day emulates… and the dogs, don’t forget the dogs.


Crowning ceremony wedding with string quartet 

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We wanted a very intimate wedding. Complete with personal elements and details that were important to us. Including custom music choices, unique decoration pieces, and a beautiful garden setting on a rare hot summer day.

Eve & Tom

Couples dogs attend wedding as one wears floral collar
Dogs attend wedding both wearing floral collars being held on leads covered in foliage
Grooms wearing powder blue suits walk down the aisle with bridesmaids wearing pale pink dresses
Bride & groom walk arm in arm through wedding guests who through confetti
Bride & groom hold hands and look lovingly at one another during wedding ceremony
Bride & groom during crowning ceremony wedding
String quartet play during wedding ceremony outdoors on summers day
Bride & groom hold hands during wedding ceremony in black & white image
Outdoor seating area complete with bar cart for outdoor wedding ceremony during summer at Mapperton House
Bride looks at her hair on the morning of her wedding day whilst wearing white dressing gown
String Quartet play during wedding ceremony
Bride laughs with wedding guests as she holds champagne outdoors on her wedding day
Bride laughs with wedding guests on her wedding day as she wears her dark hair in tight curls
Wedding stationery complete with pastel colours and floral designs
Bride & groom stand with their dogs on their wedding day outdoors
Bride & groom walk arm in arm together outdoors through Mapperton grounds
Bride wears long veil and her dark hair in curls on the morning of her wedding day
Bride walks down the aisle with her father whilst holding white floral bouquet
Navy bridesmaid dress
Wedding guests sitting on benches at outdoor drinks reception
Groom in a navy three-piece suit and white tie with the mother of the groom in a white and navy dress
Mapperton wedding venue with outdoor wedding ceremony
gold drinks trolley at outdoor wedding
Wedding guest seated at outdoor wedding ceremony
Fire pit for outdoor wedding

VIBE

We wanted a very natural wedding. A garden setting with a lot of space and a lot of foliage and flowers. We're both nature and animal-lovers! Our dogs walked down the aisle and spent the day in the garden with us. We had pictures of our parrots incorporated in the stationary design and table settings and decorations.

CEREMONY

The ceremony was very special to us as it was entirely personalised by our Celebrant, Fan of Fanfare Ceremonies. Anecdotes from our story, elements of our life together a, and incorporating some Bulgarian traditions into the ceremony. We had also worked with the string quartet on custom music choices and adaptations of songs that were meaningful to us that featured throughout the ceremony.

Rustic wedding reception complete with floral installations and festoon lighting
Rustic wedding reception complete with wooden tables and pastel florals
Bride & groom walk through the grounds of Mapperton House whilst the sun shines
Groom dips his bride in front of vines as the sun shines through the trees
Bride & groom walk through floral archway at Mapperton House
Wedding cake complete with 3-tiers, floral decoration and white frosting
Rustic wedding reception setting complete with wooden tables and pastel florals
Bride & groom dance on their wedding day
Bride leans into grooms chest on her wedding day as the sun shines around them and they both smile lovingly
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Bride & groom stand within the lush grounds of Mapperton on their wedding day
Black & white image of bride & groom on their wedding day before cutting their cake
Groom wraps his arms around bride as they stand outdoors
Black & white image of bride on her wedding day
Bride looks back across her shoulder on her wedding day whilst stood outdoors
Bride & groom in black & white image for post-wedding pictures
Bride & groom walk across green grass as the sun begins to set
Bride & groom stand with one another on their wedding day outdoors
Bride in an appliqué wedding dress groom dance during the marquee wedding reception
Romantic wedding flower arrangement in an urn with pink, white and green flowers including roses
rustic barn wedding centrepiece with foliage, white and pink flowers
rustic romance wedding decor with clear glass charger plates, pink flowers, foliage and festoon lights on wooden tables
Rustic barn wedding reception with hanging festoon lights and clear glass charger plates
Barn wedding reception with foliage and festoon light wedding decor
Groom in a navy suit and bride in an appliqué wedding dress with flower in her loosely pinned her standing during the wedding reception speeches

We love the floral installations within the reception room complete with festoon lighting - so beautiful!

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Find ways to make the day personal to you and prioritise what matters most to you as a couple.

Eve & Tom


If this crowning ceremony wedding with a rustic vibe is what you’re looking for, then stay tuned for more inspiration! Take a look at this English country garden wedding, complete with pastel pink and green colour scheme. If you’re looking for rustic venues, head on over to our Recommended Suppliers. Here you’ll find plenty of incredible options available. 


Videographer: Wild Love Films |
String Quartet: Exe Valley String Quartet |
Band: Quikbeat |
Catering: The Hungry Mule |
Wedding Cake: Angel Cake Company |
Hair Stylist: Sarah Roberts |
Makeup Artist: Sam Basham |
Bridal Gown: Kenneth Winston |
Bridal Boutique: Confetti & Couture |
Bridesmaids Dresses: Babaroni |
Fashion Accessories: Sarah Roberts |
Grooms Suit: Neil Marengo |
Groomsmen Suit: Moss Bros. |
Wedding Planner: Rosie Barrett |
Linen: Linen & Lace |
Celebrant: Frances Cave
Real WeddingEnglandSummerCountry HouseCivil CeremonyRusticOutdoorIntimateWhitesPeaches & Corals£50k - £60k