A Real Wedding With True Country Style and Charm

Welcome to the simply stunning Wedding of Melissa and Sam. Classical notes of country life have been styled with such understated charm and the details that have gone into the design show such personalised flair. Melissa and Sam's photographs are just so fabulous that it was so hard not to show them all!

Make your own bunting with our Bride de Force DIY Bunting Video.

 

Thanks goes to the wonderful John Alexander Photography for the fantastic photographs.

SPOILER ALERT! Downton Abbey - Wedding Style

Downton Abbey fever has struck again with the start of season 3 this past weekend! As a huge fan myself, I just couldn't resist featuring the stunning Wedding styling that featured in Episode One. Season 3 is yet to air in the US (and elsewhere around the world!) so if you're worried about spoilers, click off now!

Lady Mary looked absolutely amazing in her 1920's ivory gown with a beautiful headpiece and classic veil.  The house was adorned with so many beautiful flowers, in a very classic green and white theme that is actually extremely popular at the moment. I was surprised to see that she had a bouquet of white Calla Lillies (actually what I had on my wedding day I have to say!). The white bunting throughout the whole village was a lovely touch, such an effective way to decorate large areas.

Why not take inspiration from The Downton Abbey Wedding for your own Wedding day... 

The Dress: The Vintage Wedding Dress Company have a great selection of vintage 1920's Wedding dresses to choose from.

The Flowers: Follow this classic and elegant green and white theme in your floral arrangements, reminiscent of The Duchess of Cornwall's choice for her Wedding. With a very simple hand tied bouquet of white Calla Lillies.

The Flower Girls: Lady Mary's flower girls looked absolutely gorgeous in 20's style nude dresses. Monsoon have a great selection of dresses for little flower girls.

The Accessories: A gorgeous headpiece and classic veil really does add the perfect finishing touch to your wedding ensemble. Jenny Packham has an amazing selection online.

The Bunting: White bunting is avaiblable on Not on the High Street but why not get creative and make some yourself?

The Venue: If you are really looking for that real Downton wow factor, why not get married at the home of Downton Abbey. Highclere Castle is licensed to hold civil ceremonies and has a selection of rooms available to hire for your Wedding Reception.

Wedding Theme A-Z: A is for Afternoon Tea

I am starting a new blog series called 'Wedding Theme A-Z'. Giving ideas for new themes every Thursday. I am really excited to share my ideas with you, so I hope you enjoy them. x

A IS FOR Afternoon Tea so quintessentially British and delicious, is such a perfect theme for a beautiful summer wedding. Think antique china tea sets, soft powder coloured roses, vintage lace, garden games, bunting, cupcakes and cream tea. But why not trade in that tea and serve cocktails in the tea cups!

Vintage tea cups and saucers are available to hire from a number of companies however I think it is much more fun to scour local antique markets and find your own. There are some real treasures to be found out there and you will get to keep them at the end of your Wedding Day or give them to guests as their wedding favour. Vintage inspired food flags are perfect for afternoon tea party treats.  Or why not serve baskets full of gorgeous marshmellows, with outdoor fire pits in the evening and have a marshmellow toasting session. A great alternative to the 'sweetie table'. The vintage icecream tricycle looks absolutely fantastic and I am sure would be adored by your guests.

Vintage style confetti cones filled with real rose petals add a rustic charm to the day and these amazing natural wheatsheaf bouquets would look fantastic as table centrepieces or as decoratation for your bar accompanied by sprigs of English grown lavender. Vintage inspired Country bunting and Old school milk bottles would complete the look. Bride De Force are currently working on a 'how to make your own bunting video' so watch this space! If you are looking for an original invitaiton designer with a classic edge take a look at In the tree house.

If you are also looking for a beautiful quintessentially English style wedding dress, this stunning antique lace dress would be perfect. And add a timeless pearl and diamond bracelet and matching earings to complete the look.