Minterne House wedding

Bow Wedding Dress For Minterne House Wedding

Photography by Joan Jellet Photography

Get ready to swoon over this real wedding! We’re taking you inside Robyn & James’ wedding at Minterne House in Dorset with a bright and bold red and pink theme, and bridal accessories that were straight out of a fashion fairytale. Think personalised touches galore! This isn’t your typical wedding story, it's a love-filled, personalised bash that'll have you grinning from ear to ear. 


Minterne House wedding with a romantic Valentine’s pink and red theme 

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It’s so hard to pick a favourite moment, but we would have to say German Jukebox, the marching band. We handpicked songs for them to play and they surprised our guests after the wedding speeches and led them to the lawn for our evening switch-around. We were conscious that after the food and speeches, there is often a bit of a lull between the evening, so we were desperate to avoid that. The band were incredible and continued the party ready for the evening DJ. 

Robyn & James

Confetti exit at Minterne House wedding venue
Groom in white shirt and black velvet bow tie getting ready for the wedding day
Bride in Sewn Right bow wedding dress with flower girls in bow dresses
Bride walking down the aisle with her son at outdoor wedding ceremony
Bridesmaid wearing a pink bridesmaid dress with bow detail
Bride wearing a floral diamond vintage engagement ring with pearl wedding nails
Groom wearing white suit with a orchid buttonhole and personalised pin
Two flower girls in white matching dresses with bows
Bridal party standing in pink bridesmaid dresses with bows at outdoor wedding ceremony in Dorset
Groom in white tux saying hello to his little girls in white flower girl dresses with bows
Bride in pink and red heart pyjamas getting her makeup done for the wedding
French tip pearl wedding nails for bride
Personalised embroidered cuff on shirt
Pink velvet ring box with gold rings
Flower girls wearing white dresses and veils getting ready with the bride
The groom and groomsmen have shotes of Fireball whiskey on the morning of the wedding
Personalised confetti pouches with a sticker of the bride and groom's face
Pink flower column decorations at outdoor wedding ceremony at Minterne House wedding venue
Outdoor wedding ceremony at Minterne House in Dorset

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Robyn & James’ Minterne House wedding was a Vogue Valentine’s extravaganza. The couple had a red and pink theme throughout the day from the table linen, to the cocktails to the carousel horses! If there’s one thing you should know about this stunning couple, it’s that they love things bold whilst still keeping things classic. Minterne House was the perfect venue because they gave the couple free rein to create their perfect day. Making people relaxed, intrigued and excited throughout the entire day was super important to the couple. This was achieved through small details like personalised cocktails and menus, a wedding logo, and custom guest-drawn faces on the placemats. What made it truly unforgettable was Robyn’s two jaw-dropping bridal looks. That reception dress change is something else! 

Bride in bow wedding dress wearing sunglasses and statement headband on pink carousel horse
Pink and red wedding theme tablescape at country house wedding
Ivory retro wedding cake with maraschino cherries on top of the cake
Summer wedding with guests sitting on deck chairs on the lawn
Purple, pink and orange pastel wedding flower decorations with anthuriums and gypsophila
Minterne House in Dorset wedding breakfast with pink and red theme
The bride and groom enter their wedding reception to one of their favourite songs
Outdoor marching wedding band plays for bride and groom
The bride and groom dance on the dance floor with their two little girls
Golden hour couple portrait with groom in black tuxedo and bride in pearl puff sleeve reception dress
Groomsmen wearing black tuxedos
Bride wearing statement headband and pearl jewellery with groom in white suit
Maid of honour delivers a wedding speech
The bride and groom cur into their retro wedding cake with ivory icing
Red and pink wedding tablescape with bows and personalised place names
Bride in short wedding reception dress with pearls and puff sleeves with the groom in a black tuxedo at Minterne House

Need some bridal accessories inspo? Robyn is your girl! A statement headband, birdcage veil and pearl hair pins. We’re obsessed!

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There is so much advice on do’s and don’t’s when it comes to wedding planning that it becomes a minefield between what you should traditionally do and what you want to actually do. Our best advice would be to make sure you’re doing whatever you want, even if this means taking out some of those traditional aspects of the day that just aren’t your cup of tea. 

Robyn & James


Minterne House provided the perfect backdrop for Robyn & James’ wedding! Take a look at our top country house wedding venues in the UK for some similar inspiration. Pearls are any bride’s best friend, check out our pearl wedding trend roundup for all the ways you can use them on your wedding day.


Wedding Dress & Accessories : Sewn Right |
Reception Dress: Christie Nicole Bridal |
Cake: Helle Cakes |
Marching Band: German Jukebox |
Sound & Lighting : Revolution Audio |
Makeup: Michaela Selene |
Hair: Jaimee Nancy |
Stationery: Little Pig Designs
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