Here's Your Blueprint for a Perfect English Country Garden Wedding

Raise your hand if you've ever dreamt of an English countryside garden wedding... I'm seeing at least half of you with both hands up shouting, hell yes! As Zosia Zacharia and Kim Balasubramaniam put it—there’s nothing more quintessentially English than a walled garden and the beautiful example at Turvey House was the setting for this most floral of editorials. It was indeed. Get your floral fix below!
Fragrant roses climbing crumbling stone walls, bushes of lavender full of nectar-gathering bees and wild flowers blooming where they wish. There’s nothing more quintessentially English than a walled garden and the beautiful example at Turvey House was the setting for this most floral of editorials.

Set against the backdrop of the grand Grade 1 listed house the shoot took inspiration from the floral surroundings of an English country garden. Kim Balasubramaniam and photographer Zosia Zacharia are both at their happiest and most inspired when working in country estates like Turvey House and believe that England has some of the finest architecture and most beautiful landscapes in which to hold your wedding celebrations. This particular editorial was designed to be a flower lovers dream with each element carefully curated to be placed in this unique setting.

The invitation suite, beautifully hand lettered by Lizzie Mathews, set the tone for this understatedly elegant wedding. Tones of grey and touches of white and blush ensured the look was romantic but grown up. The stationery continued throughout the day with personalised menus, placement cards and signage. A bespoke petal bar was designed to encourage guests to scatter fresh confetti after the ceremony.
The florals had to be natural, to feel like they were part of the garden, and the incredibly talented Ali from Bloomologie hand picked a selection of English seasonal blooms to perfection. From a dramatic entrance archway to the fragrant and full bouquet, to the adornments on the stonework and the living table, the floral design was key to this inspiration and is simply gorgeous.

Kim wanted to incorporate a sweetheart table to the shoot, envisaging the bride and groom enjoying their wedding breakfast a deux. She designed a living table; the crockery and cutlery set upon a natural cushion of flowers and foliage. Delicate glassware and simple flatware completed the look alongside the bespoke stationery.

The incredible wedding cake was designed by Krishanthi Armitt who makes the most realistic sugar flowers I have ever seen. Mirroring the natural feel of the flowers, Krishanti created peonies, garden roses and jasmine skilfully placed against the palest blush lace background. The cake was a real feature and looked beautiful set in the walled garden itself.
Our beautiful bride looked divine in a bespoke gown and cape by Naomi Neoh. Featuring delicate lace, silk organza and tulle, the gown felt like it was out of a fairytale. The fabrics had such wonderful movement to them and subtly carried through the floral inspiration. Her outfit was finished with heirloom head pieces and jewellery from Agnes Walker and shoes from LK Bennett.

Turvey House is an elegant neo classical home set in over 250 acres of parkland. Available for hire for weddings and special events, it has an incredible feeling of history and elegance. The breathtaking grounds are the perfect setting for a marquee wedding, whilst the house itself is simply stunning for bridal preparations. The drawing room and spiral staircase are particular features which made for the most beautiful portraits.

The Walled Garden inspiration shoot was designed to create a look that was floral-filled but not flouncy; an elegant, simply beautiful celebration in the most natural of settings.
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Photography: Zosia Zacharia Photography | Event Planning: Kim Balasubramaniam | Floral Design: Bloomologie | Wedding Dress: Naomi Neoh | Cake: Cakes by Krishanthi | Invitations: Lizzie Matthews | Shoes : LK Bennett | Hair and Make Up : Clare Pinkney | Hair accessories: Agnes Walker | Table Top: White House Event Crockery