Lilac Bridesmaid Dresses & Pastel Bouquets

Photography by Camilla Andrea Photography

These beautiful lilac bridesmaid dresses aren’t the only gorgeous thing about this wedding. Dean & Cecely, were married at Godwick after a postponement due to Covid. The vibe of their day was just ‘one huge party’ and we love it! Complete with neon signs, incredible florals and that beautiful barn aesthetic we love, each aspect works perfectly together. Focusing on the finer details, Cecely was sure to put her stamp on this incredible venue. Filling their space with The White Company ‘Fireside’ candles, tables named after loved ones they had lost, and incredible dried floral installations. All perfectly captured by videographer and Recommended Supplier, Race Wedding Video.

Lilac bridesmaid dresses for barn wedding

Having my mum walk me down the aisle was always something I felt so strongly about. Despite having uncles, best boy mates and a step dad I love dearly, I knew she was the only person for the job. It was a bitter sweet moment. She did us all proud.

Cecely

Wooden table complete with white pillar candles, white florals and neon light saying "Till Death Do Us Party"

Rustic aisle at Godwick Great Barn complete with dried floral installations

Bridesmaids wear lilac dresses in differing styles whilst holding pastel bouquets and looking toward bride

Bridesmaids hold pastel coloured bouquets

Bride & groom sit under neon sign at wooden table in barn complete with brick wall behind them

Wedding stationery sits on wicker chair complete with dried confetti

Reserved sign for bridesmaid hangs off chair

Large dried floral bouquets in clear vase complete with pampas grass next to window

Bride walks down the aisle with her mother

Grey suede Jimmy Choo wedding shoes complete with embellishment to the strap

Order Of The Day on black board next to pink florals

Neon wedding sign in front of wooden table complete with florals

Mother Of The Bride walks outdoors wearing long gown complete with glittered floral embellishment and dusty pink hue

Dried floral pampas grass installation in Godwick Barn Hall

Groom walks with his groomsmen outdoors on wedding day

Bride & groom walk through confetti on their wedding day at Godwick Barn

Bride & groom walk through confetti as wedding guests throw around them

Godwick Barn complete with pampas grass installations and bright window behind

Bride holds floral bouquet in pastel colours as she walks with her groom

Neon lighting in Godwick Barn complete with wooden table

Bride gets ready on the morning of her wedding day

Bride looks down at her feet as she holds her grooms hand on her wedding day

Bride holds floral bouquet as her bridesmaids stand around her

Wedding guest throws confetti over groom

THE DETAILS

For me, a wedding is remembered by the finer details. I wanted to ensure there was a point of difference, hiring the neon sign which shone ‘Till Death Us Do Party’ long into the night. The tables, named after lost ones who couldn’t join but we wanted to acknowledge. Confetti, which I had made during the first lock down, carefully picking during never-ending walks. Every guest was greeted by a huge cinema sign I hired reading ‘WORTH THE WAIT’. A reminder that everything happens for a reason. We were just so happy to finally be able to say I-do.

VIBE

The vibe was just one huge party. By July 2021 everyone was just so desperate for ‘normal’. Our photographer captured every single one of these moments so perfectly. Every expression of joy and love after 18 months apart. The faces of our guests first chance to dance, hug friends and listen to music. This wasn’t just a wedding, but a celebration of everything Covid had taken, now slowly coming back. In terms of styling; having a backdrop as beautiful as Godwick, I knew the venue would take centre stage - I just needed to put my mark on it.

Bride walks through field on her wedding day as her veil trails behind her

Bride leans into her groom as he kisses her forehead on wedding day

Mason Jars for shots after wedding ceremony against wooden board complete with white wording

Groom stands with his groomsmen on wedding day

Bride drinks cocktail with her bridesmaid on her wedding day

Wedding guests stand outside of cocktail van on wedding day outdoors in field

Groom wraps his arm around wedding guest on his wedding day

Wedding guests sing during wedding reception party

Bride wears white Nike trainers after wedding ceremony

Godwick Barn complete with rustic wooden tables, green foliage and festoon lighting above

Godwick Barn complete with dried floral pampas grass installations and festoon lighting with wooden tables

Wedding guests dance across the field at Godwick Barn

Cecely and her white Nike’s with her wedding gown? A vibe. A mood. A necessity.

As soon as Whitney Houston ‘I wanna dance with somebody’ came on, everyone just lost it. Screaming, dancing and hugging each other. It was like every missed moment over the past 18 months we made up for it there and then. I remember looking at my bridesmaids, friends faces, family and my new husband just completely overcome with happiness. I just sobbed screaming ‘WE DID IT’ - I don’t think I will ever forget that feeling.

Cecely & Dean

Lilac bridesmaid dresses are the perfect addition to any wedding. They work perfectly with any season, and the colour doesn’t just work with bridesmaid dresses… check out Nina in her beautifully embellished sari. Or, if it’s bridesmaid inspiration you’re looking for, head on over to our Planning section, where you’ll find a whole host of dress roundups you don’t want to miss.