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Sophie & Adam had two and a half years to plan their magical day. We're so glad they had all that time because their day turned out to be just gorgeous! Sophie's Phillipa Lepley wedding dress with a sheer balloon sleeve overlay is so pretty. Her look was completed with shoes from Recommened supplier, Rainbow Club. Recommended supplier, Steph Newton Photography captured the special day and the couple also had Recommended supplier, The Wedding Shop, for their gift list.

Phillipa Lepley wedding dress with sheer balloon sleeve overlay

We chose our suppliers from Rock My Wedding and other supplier recommendations. Being one of the first of our friends to marry meant we really didn’t know where to start with supplier recommendations, but we found Rock My Wedding's inspiration and supplier directory invaluable. The podcast is really useful for planning advice and also using “Wedmin Wednesday” helped us really nail all the admin.

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Bride in a Phillipa Lepley wedding dress with a sheer balloon sleeve overlay for Sprivers Mansion wedding

Bride puts in her earrings wearing a white satin robe for her classic country house wedding

Bride in a Phillipa Lepley wedding dress and veil getting into her classic black vintage wedding car

Bridesmaids in pale blue dresses with the bride at the classic Sprivers Mansion country house wedding venue

Bridesmaid stands smiling holding the bride's train and veil out of the way

Bride in a delicate Phillipa Lepley wedding dress with a sheer balloon sleeve overlay

Bride holding a pretty and delicate pink and white wedding bouquet

Gold and diamond trinity engagement ring in a leather ring box with her perfume

Sprivers Mansion country house wedding venue with a classic black vintage wedding car parked outside

Bride with curled brown hair gets her veil put in holding a pink and white wedding bouquet

Mother of the bride in an off the shoulder white gown helps the bride into her Phillipa Lepley strapless wedding dress

Bridal party shot with the bridesmaids in pretty pastel blue dresses and bride in a balloon sleeve dress with pink and white wedding flowers

Bridesmaids in pastel blue dresses get their first look at the bride

Pink and white wedding bridal bouquet tied with white satin ribbon

Bride in a classic strapless fitted wedding dress with a sheer balloon sleeve overlay

Bride in a strapless Phillipa Lepley wedding dress puts on a sheer overlay

Bride in a puff balloon sleeve wedding dress standing at Sprivers Mansion country house wedding venue

Bridesmaids in satin patterned robes standing with the bride in a white satin robe

Bride walks down the stairs after getting ready for her wedding day on the way to the ceremony

White gypsophila and roses with a white beaded Bride clutch bag and plain white heels

phillipa lepley wedding dress

Sophie really made her Phillipa Lepley wedding dress her own with a sheer overlay. All of Sophie & Adam's suppliers were absolutely amazing and completely exceeded their expectations but the couple wanted to give their florist, Recommended supplier Made by Amelia Florence, a special mention for all the beautiful displays. The couple had a few readings during their day including Union by Robert Fulghum and had their first dance to an acoustic version of 'Latch' by Sam Smith.

sprivers mansion

The vibe of the day was relaxed and romantic English countryside. Sprivers Mansion captured everything the couple wanted in their day. The couple wanted to encompass everything they love about where they live. The florist used as many locally grown flowers as possible and of course the Kentish hops! The food was also locally sourced and the couple enjoyed some bubbles from the local vineyard. Sophie & Adam went with their gut on so many details that all came together beautifully on the day. Just look at these gorgeous pictures!

Groom in a morning suit with a pale blue tie and light grey waistcoat walking holding hands with the bride

Bride and groom exit the church after their traditional church wedding ceremony

Bride and groom share an intimate embrace in front of Sprivers Mansion country house wedding venue

Bride in a strapless Phillipa Lepley wedding dress with half up half down style wedding hair

Bride and groom look at each other as they sign hymns for their church wedding ceremony

Groom in morning suit with a pale blue tie, grey waistcoat and pinstriped trousers for the classic wedding

Groom in a morning suit kisses the bride on the forehead who wears a strapless Phillipa Lepley wedding dress

Bride and groom pose for cute couple portrais in the grounds surrounding Sprivers Mansion

Bridesmaids in pale blue dresses with a flower girl in a blue dress and the bride in a balloon sleeve dress

Bride and groom stand next to their classic black vintage wedding car outside of their country house wedding venue

Bride and groom share their first kiss as a married couple at their church wedding ceremony

Bride and groom rest their foreheads against each other for a cute couple portrait

Bridesmaids in pale blue dress congratulate the bride and groom on their marriage

Groom in a morning suit with a pale blue tie embraces the bride from behind as they pose in front of the country house venue

Bride in a strapless wedding dress with a balloon sleeve sheer overlay greeting a young wedding guest

Bride, father of the bride, groom and best man stand at the altar for the beginning of the church wedding ceremony

Groom with groomsmen in morning suits, light grey waistcoats and pale blue ties for the classic English wedding

Bride and groom have a confetti exit after their wedding ceremony

Personal Touches

Sophie & Adam had two and a half years to plan the day and really made the most of putting personal touches into every element. From the handmade wedding favours (containing lavender from Sophie's parent's garden) to the menu which the couple chose based on happy childhood memories of holidays and foraging for ripe tomatoes in grandparents' greenhouses. The couple loved that so many details of the day were sentimental and personal to them and their families. Plus, their gorgeous cake was created by Recommended supplier, The Little Cake Company. All of the pretty stationery was also completed by Recommended supplier, Rose & Beau!

Bride in a Phillipa Lepley wedding dress walking with the groom in a morning suit with a pale blue tie

Groom in a light grey waistcoat and pale blue tie kisses the bride as they stand at their marquee wedding reception

Bride and groom share a kiss while holding hands on their wedding day

Groom in a morning suit kisses the bride on her forehead in a balloon sleeve wedding dress

Bride and groom cut their white iced three tier wedding cake decorated with pink and purple wedding flower decor

Groom with two of his groomsmen in a morning suit, light grey waistcoat, and pale blue tie

Bride in a fitted strapless wedding dress stands up as she delivers a bridal speech

White marquee decorated with foliage with pretty white tablescapes

Bride and grooms share their first dance as a married couple together at their marquee reception

Mini arrangement of pink and white flowers decorating the tables with white taper candles and touches of gold

Mother of the bride in a pale pink hat and off the shoulder white wedding dress laughs at the reception

Classic and romantic white and pink wedding tablescape with taper candles and small flower arrangements

Bride and groom enter their white marquee wedding reception

Pink and white mini flower arrangement decorating the white tables

Three tier white iced wedding cake with ribbon and glitter borders decorated with pink and purple flowers

The pastel colour palette and Phillipa Lepley wedding dress complete the classic English countryside vibes!

Our favourite moment of the day was walking out of the church as newly proclaimed husband and wife. Walking past all our loved ones beaming back at us, the organ playing, and church bells ringing. We knew we had such a special, fun day planned and a whole lifetime of love. The start of our next chapter!

Sophie & Adam

We're obsessed with the classic English countryside style of Sophie & Adam's day! For some more country house inspiration, we have a whole roundup of country house venues in the UK. Love Sophie's Phillipa Lepley wedding dress? We recently shared a real wedding with another gorgeous applique Phillipa Lepley wedding dress!

Written by Leah Blundell

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