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Light Blue Wedding Dress Inspiration

We've said it before, and we'll say it again, who says you have to wear white on your wedding day? Not us! This ruffled light blue wedding dress is giving us all the drama and romance we need. Set at the beautiful Newburgh Priory, anyone would be forgiven for thinking we're on location for Bridgerton. Especially with all the incredible floral decor by Fox and Flora. WOW. Complementing the couture look, were hair and makeup by Recommended suppliers, Lauren McCabe and Hair Creations by Colette. And behind the lens capturing all the inspiration was Recommended photographer, Gail Secker.

Ruffled light blue wedding dress and matching wedding cake inspiration at Newburgh Priory

A luxe styled shoot with an edgy Marie-Antoinette vibe full of frivolity and excess. Marie-Antoinette was a rule-breaker celebrating individuality and femininity. After two years of restrictions, we wanted to capture the spirit of couples everywhere that are ready to indulge in a wedding party like no other. In a love story like no other - their own. Featuring all the frills and luxe florals with rich styling and a cake to rival the ruffled Millia London dress at the stunning Newburgh Priory.

Fox and Flora

Bride in a ruffle light blue wedding dress at Newburgh Priory

Black tie wedding with groom in a tuxedo and bride in a ruffle light blue wedding dress and bow shoes

Newburgh Priory Marie Antoinette wedding inspiration with bride in a Millia London tulle wedding dress and groom in a tuxedo with horseshoe waistcoat

Newburgh Priory wedding venue in Yorkshire

Millia London light blue wedding dress with long ruffle train

Black tie wedding with groom in a tuxedo and bride in a coloured wedding dress holding a peach and cafe au late bridal bouquet

Bride in a blue wedding dress holding a peach and cafe au late wedding dress with roses, orchids and ranunculus flowers

Bride in a dramatic tulle wedding dress with full ruffle skirt and plunging neckline walking through the gardens at Newburgh Priory

Bride in a Millia London light blue wedding dress with long ruffle train at Newburgh Priory in Yorkshire

Frosted acrylic wedding seating chart hanging from a metal frame

Bride and groom holding hands at their black tie wedding with groom in a tuxedo and horseshoe waistcoat and bride in a blue ruffle wedding dress

distressed wedding stationery suite with acrylic name place signs, macaroons and blue flowers

Bride in a blue ruffle wedding dress with plunging neckline kissing her groom in a tuxedo during golden hour

dramatic fireplace floral arrangement with cafe au late roses, orchids and foliage and an acrylic seating chart hanging on a metal frame

wax seal stamp and macaroon favours on stationery flay lay

Bride with pinned wedding up do, subtle red lipstick and eye makeup

natural wedding day makeup with subtle red lipstick, brown blush and eyeshadow

Cafe au late, peach and pink wedding bouquet with roses, ranunculus, carnations and orchids.

Charlotte Mills wedding shoes with bow front detail

Acrylic wedding seating chart hanging on a white metal frame

Beautiful bride with a pinned up do and natural makeup up sitting in a window frame in a light blue wedding dress and jacket holding a blush wedding bouquet

LIGHT BLUE WEDDING DRESS

A Georgian woman’s beauty and couture was a powerful asset, used by clever ladies to cultivate a public image. Rulebreaker Marie-Antoinette led Rococo fashion with huge, poufy hairstyles, enormous pannier skirts and all manner of decorative frills, feathers and bows. The tumbling tulle in this statement light blue wedding dress from Millia London breaks all the rules of what we expect from bridal. It’s exuberant, over-the-top, romantic and delightfully feminine.

Newburgh Priory

Newburgh Priory is an exclusive-use country wedding venue in the idyllic village of Coxwold. Nestled in the rolling hills of the North Yorkshire countryside, it is just 15 miles from York and made the perfect location for this period inspiration. This versatile Grade I listed wedding venue originally dates to 1145 and is rich in period features. With three Georgian drawing rooms, a long gallery ruin with an optional marquee and stunning landscapes it offers an incredible backdrop for your wedding ceremony and reception. Steeped in history and political scandal, Newburgh Priory was a perfect backdrop for our rebellious bride Queen.

Styling

A luxe tablescape was created with layered textures, fabrics and materials to create a wedding party fit for a Queen. Ornate glass and gold candlesticks lay on pink velvet and silk fabrics surrounded by candlelight, luxe toffee and teal florals and acrylic place names. There was also an acrylic seating chart and statement ruffle cake to rival the Millia London light blue wedding dress. A luxe floral backdrop cascaded from the baroque mantelpiece to frame the couple, featuring toffee roses, peach orchids, ranunculus and delphiniums set in feathery silver and blue foliage.

Bride in a light blue ruffle wedding dress by Millia London standing in the window at Newburgh Priory with her groom in a tuxedo

Groom in a tuxedo caressing his brides face as she stands in a dramatic coloured wedding dress at Newburgh Priory surrounded by blush flowers

Bride in a light blue ruffle wedding dress laying in her grooms lap surrounded by cafe au late roses, pink orchids, ranunculus and carnations floral arrangement

Elegant wedding table decor with pink taper candles, gold candlesticks, cut glass goblets, and cafe au late floral arrangements

wedding flower arrangement on a metal frame with blush pink and peach orchids, roses, Ranunculus, carnations and foliage

bride in a teal wedding dress sitting on the floor being kissed by her husband in a tuxedo surrounded by luxury floral arrangements

Elegant place setting with glass charger plate, pink linen, macaroon favour, gold candlesticks and blue wedding flowers

Bride in a light blue wedding dress and bow front shoes holding her cafe au late wedding bouquet in the air as she sits with her groom in a tuxedo

Bride in a light blue wedding dress holding her cafe au late wedding bouquet as she sits with her groom in a tuxedo at Newburgh Priory

Bride in a light blue wedding dress holding a pink and cafe au late wedding bouquet with her groom in a tuxedo at Newburgh Priory

Light blue ruffle wedding cake on a blush pink table cloth surrounded by pilar candles in hurricane vases at Newburgh Priory

Luxe black tie wedding at Newburgh Priory with bride in a coloured ruffle wedding dress and groom in a tuxedo sitting at their wedding reception table full of candles and flowers

wedding table decor with gold candlesticks, taper candles, votives, blush flowers and a frosted acrylic wedding sign

Tall ruffle wedding cake by Poppy Pickering Cakes surrounded by blush pink, gold and cafe au late luxury flowers and table decor

Tall luxury ruffle wedding cake by Poppy Pickering Cakes

Intimate wedding reception in front of a fireplace with cafe au late, pink and peach wedding flowers and table decor

Birdseye view of a wedding reception table styling and decor with pink linens, gold candlesticks, glass charger plates, cut glass goblets and floral arrangements

Bride in a Millia London teal wedding dress and groom in a tuxedo standing in front of the windows at Newburgh Priory with metal stands decorated in flowers around them

blue ruffle wedding cake design by Poppy Pickering Cakes

beautiful bride with a pinned bridal up do with loose tendrils, and subtle wedding makeup with a light red lipstick

Cafe au late roses, pink carnations and blue astilbe wedding flower centrepiece decor

Place setting with gold rimmed glass charger plate, pink napkin, and macaroon wedding favour

Bride in a light blue wedding dress dancing in the drawing room at her luxury black tie wedding at Newburgh Priory

Romantic cafe au late roses, pink carnations, orchids and astilbe wedding flowers

Luxury wedding table decor with glass goblets, gold candlesticks and pink taper candles, plus pink linens and romantic flower centrepiece

Bride in a light blue wedding dress by Millia London kissing her groom in a tuxedo with horseshoe waistcoat as their cut their monumental ruffle wedding cake

A ruffle wedding cake to rival the layered tulle ruffle wedding dress.

Makeup trends were heavily influenced by the French court. They emphasised scarlet rouged cheeks and lips with dark brows and smoothed skin. My interpretation of this inspiration showcased these trends in a more delicate, modest manner. To soften, but also to modernise, appealing to stylish brides. I hope this chosen genre can showcase how makeup can be used to create bespoke, personalised looks unique to each individual

Lauren McCabe

This week has been the week of coloured wedding dresses on Rock My Wedding. We've shared Hannah in her black wedding dress, today's shoot features a light blue wedding dress and coming up on Sunday we have Mahisa in a vibrant red number. Each and every gown proves you don't have to wear white to your wedding. In fact, we love a coloured wedding so much we dedicated a whole article to all the different colours and styles available. You're welcome.

Written by Lorna Shaw

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