An opulent April Spring wedding
Ellie came to me by recommendation which is always great! They had chosen Orchardleigh House because of how many guests you can have to stay overnight. They originally wanted to marry in the Church within the grounds but their guest list soon grew and so they changed to Lullington Church instead.
Ellie changed her mind quite a few times about the scheme. Infact I think she completely changed about three times and when I say changed, I don’t mean added a flower or colour, I mean dramatically changed from bright colours to deep colours to eventually Whites and Greens! It can make for a tough decision when you like so many things and Pinterest shows so many options but I often say to look at your home. Is it full of minimal chic styles? Is every room a different colour? When you look at paints are you more drawn to Greens? What about the seasons? Which is your favourite?
She wanted lots of decoration and we were able to also add in some beautiful textures from the garden like Solomans Seal which have a lovely arching shape. They didn’t want to spend too much money in the Church but wanted a statement piece for photos so we opted for a simple delicate arch for them to marry under. As it was late April, the days were getting longer but they could still be dark at times so we included tealights within the table flowers to feel atmospheric and cosy.
Ivy garlands on the pillars and big statement fireplace arrangements helped to bring the room in because she wanted lower arrangements on the tables. The Gold mercury vases matched the opulence of the room and the decor.
They were such a fun and lovely couple to work with and I completely enjoyed being a part of their wedding.
Planning
Roses were mixed with Ranunculus, Lilac, Viburnum and Spirea
They had bouquets, buttonholes, table flowers, staircase installation, Ivy garlands on the pillars, fireplace arrangements and a Church arch. Budget required approx £2700 - £3000.
All the stunning photos below are by Lucy Tanner
