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08.04.2020

Sassi Holford Wedding Dress for a Rustic Blue Wedding in France

Written by Lorna Shaw
Photography by Marine Marques Photographe

What Made Our Day Unique

Definitely the venue - Maison de la Vaure is a former cognac estate and was the perfect size for our 60 guests. We married in a beautiful, rustic barn draped with festoon lighting before moving into the courtyard at the back for the wedding breakfast. Everyone commented on how amazing the food was; big rustic sharing platters and the most delicious wine; our floral designer, Faith created hanging garlands across the tables with hanging Edison lights, which looked stunning and really made use of the space.

Sam & Ben

Inspiration & Styling

More than anything, we wanted our guests to have a very French experience. The barn we married in was pretty rustic, and we wanted our styling to reflect this throughout, but in a super-chic way. Ajna, our stylist, was just incredible to work with. She very patiently listened to my rambling vision and somehow brought it to life in the most magical way. Ajna really sweated the small stuff - I knew we were in safe hands but what she created was just, wow.

Sam & Ben

Written by

Lorna Shaw

Second Shooter:

 Audrey Morisson | 

Wedding Dress:

 Sassi Holford - Cordelia | 

Bridal Boutique:

 The Harrogate Wedding Lounge | 

Bridesmaid Dresses:

 Penelope Floaty by Maids to Measure | 

Groom Suit:

 Reiss | 

Day Bridal Shoes:

 Charlotte Mills | 

Evening Bridal Shoes:

 Kate Spade - Keds | 

Drink:

 Le Chai au Quai | 

Florist:

 Le Coeur Sauvage | 

Hair Stylist:

 Gareth Vance | 

Makeup:

 Claire Jones | 

Stationery:

 Papier | 

Calligraphy:

 Edie Rose Ashley | 

Entertainment:

 Charlie Tyrrell-Smith | 

Stylist:

 Oui, Mon Coeur | 

Decor & Hire:

 Le Petit Pichet | 

Celebrant:

 Sandie Smith | 

Favours:

 Yorkshire Tea | 

Lighting:

 Lights4Fun | 

Dried Flowers Decor:

 Helston Street | 

Jewellery:

 OhGoshSilver via Etsy | 

Flower Girl Skirts:

 Six Stories | 

Flower Girl Bodies:

 Mini Megan Turner | 

Gift List:

 The Wedding Shop