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Ethereal wedding dress and inspiration at Mapledurham House and Estate with two brides and romantic flowers by Katherine And Her Camera

Ethereal Wedding Dress And Inspiration

Photography by Katherine And Her Camera

Who is ready to be transported into a fairytale? Two heroines wear an ethereal wedding dress and princess gown surrounded by romantic flowers, drapes and candles all set in the most picturesque location. Told you it was good. Capturing all the style and romance was, Recommended Photographer, Katherine And Her Camera whose light and airy editing style really complement this inspiration at Mapledurha House in Reading. We're also eying up the cake by Recommended Cake Designer, Olivia Bakes. It's no wonder it takes pride of place on a barrel as it's a real showstopper and focal point.


Ethereal wedding dress and inspiration at Mapledurham House

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Our vision for this shoot was to feature a real-life same-sex couple for a soft, ethereal and romantic feel.

Olivia Roper - Olivia Bakes

Bride in an ethereal wedding dress with sheer sleeves embracing her bride in a princess wedding dress with puff sleeves and flower crown
Bride in an ethereal wedding dress with long sheer sleeves and natural bridal makeup
Bride with a pinned up do and flower crown with blush eyeshadow and lipstick
two brides in ethereal wedding dresses at Mapledurham wedding inspiration shoot
Outdoor wedding ceremony at Mapledurham with bride in an ethereal wedding dress waiting at the altar with drapes and foliage decor
delicate hair vine resting on a tree slice
Wooden frame altar with drapes, roses and foliage decor
Bride in an ethereal wedding dress with tulle skirt, spaghetti straps and sheer sleeves
LGBTQI+ couple at ethereal style shoot at Mapledurham with flower crown and hair vine hair accessories
cascading wedding bouquet bush pink and peach roses, stocks and berries
Bride in a strapless wedding dress with V front and puff sleeves holding a pink rose and carnation wedding bouquet
pinned fishtail wedding hairstyle
bride in a princess wedding dress with puff sleeves holding a pink David Austin rose and carnation wedding bouquet
Bride in an ethereal wedding dress with long sheer sleeves laying on her brides lap in a strapless wedding dress with V front and puff sleeves
LGBTQI+ Ethereal wedding inspiration at Mapledurham with bride in a princess wedding dress and floaty gown
Bride in a floaty wedding dress with detachable sleeves embracing her partner in a strapless wedding dress with puff sleeves and flower crown
Bride in a floaty wedding dress with detachable sleeves sitting on the floor with her bride in a strapless wedding dress with puff sleeves and flower crown
Two brides in ethereal wedding dresses at outdoor wedding ceremony at Mapledurham wedding venue in Oxfordshire with wooden frame decorated with drapes and flowers
Bride wearing a pink rose and carnation bloomsy flower crown
loosely pinned bun with hair vine wedding accessory
Two brides on the bridge at Mapledurham in ethereal wedding dresses with flower crown and hair vine bridal accessories
Bride in a strapless wedding dress with plunging neckline and puff sleeves wearing a pink flower crown

Inspiration

Our inspiration for the shoot was the naturally stunning backdrop of the Mapledurham Estate and the ethereal paintings of “The Lady of Shalott” by John William Waterhouse and John Everett Millais’ pre-raphelite “Ophelia”. We wanted the styling to be soft, romantic and muted with delicate peaches, creams and dark greens. Plus, lots of light, flowing fabrics and chiffon.

Ethereal Wedding Dress

To emphasise the whimsical look we focused on one floating, ethereal wedding dress with delicate sleeves paired with heavy boots, a loose updo with a long flowing veil and a hair vine. As well as a billowing, hooped princess wedding dress, paired with a bold off-centre flower crown and a loose fishtail plait. Together the brides looked stunning.

Flower wedding cake topper decoration
Bride with a loosely pinned fishtail braid wedding hairstyle
Two brides sitting at their outdoor sweetheart table decorated with drapes, pink flowers and lanterns
wooden step ladder seating chart idea with hanging chandelier from the tree at Mapledurham
Two brides in ethereal wedding dresses wearing a pink flower crown and gold hair vine bridal accessories
Two brides sitting at their outdoor sweetheart table decorated with drapes, pink flowers and lanterns in a floaty wedding dress with spaghetti straps and strapless wedding dress with puff sleeves
Two brides in floaty wedding dresses with boots at Mapledurham wedding venue in Oxfordshire
wedding makeup with peach eyeshadow and lipstick and smokey eyes and barely there lipstick
Two brides sitting at their outdoor sweetheart table decorated with drapes, pink flowers and lanterns in an ethereal wedding dress with tulle skirt and a strapless princess wedding dress with puff sleeves
Wedding decor including drapes, foliage, candles and wooden stumps and hurricane vases filled with pine cones
black hanging chandelier from a tree with white taper candles, pink roses and foliage decor
Draped blue fabric tied with pink rose wedding chair back decor
Bride in an ethereal wedding dress with sheer sleeves kissing her bride in a strapless wedding dress at their sweetheart table
Intimate portrait of a bride in an ethereal wedding dress with sheer sleeves with her bride in a strapless wedding dress and flower crown at their outdoor sweetheart table
three tier wedding cake with flower cake topper on a wooden barrel cake stand at Mapledurham wedding venue n Oxfordshire
gold glass lantern filled with pink flower stems wedding table decor
Green foliage table runner, white fabric and gold glass lanterns filled with pink flower stems wedding table decor
three-tier buttercream wedding cake with gold detail and drip design topped with fresh pink flowers
Place setting with white tableware, gold cutlery and grey menu card
Outdoor wedding reception table at Mapledurham with white drapes and a foliage and pink flower table runner
Two brides in ethereal wedding dresses sitting at their utdoor wedding reception table at Mapledurham with white drapes and a foliage and pink flower table runner
Place setting with white tableware, linen napkin, gold cutlery and grey menu card

Step ladder seating chart decor will never go out of style

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Makeup looks included a high fashion look with bold peaches and striking eyebrows combined with delicate pale lips. As well as a pale base with smoky eyes and a pale lip. It was a great contrast and complimented both brides.

Olivia Roper - Olivia Bakes


There are so many styles to consider when it comes to your wedding dress. Do you have an ethereal wedding dress, a boho gown or a coloured wedding dress to name but a few? To help you decide we have a wedding dress guide full of all the silhouettes available plus lots of round-ups for inspiration. Don't worry, we got you!


Photographer & Organiser: Katherine And Her Camera |
Cake & Organiser: Olivia Bakes |
Stationery: Love Flora |
Flowers & Organiser: Flowers By Becky |
Models: Becca and Bella |
Venue & Planning: Taylor-Made Weddings |
Hair: Alida K Hair |
Jewellery: Bish Bosh Becca |
Wedding Dresses: Nortier Shallow
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