Breathtaking Wedding Inspiration At Blenheim Palace In Full Bloom

The Planning
The Inspiration

The historical grandeur of Blenheim Palace meets the vibrant hues of Spring/Summer florals for a modern and fresh design. We wanted to showcase regal luxury infused with a breath of pastel modernity. We brought a contemporary touch to the iconic historic location of Blenheim Palace. In such a grand setting you cannot have an understated design so we leant into maximalism with an abundance of florals, bold patterns, and a vibrant colour palette. A palace wedding for the modern couple.

The Venue

The wedding took place at Blenheim Palace.

The Fashion
Wedding Gown

A selection of gowns from UK Atelier Lyn Ashworth. Gowns featured: Kesha with floral coat and Maya Amber Mable.

Wedding Party

Groom's attire and accessories were all provided by luxury Italian brand Banderari and was flown in specifically for the shoot.

The Details
Florals & Decor

We wanted to create a flirty floral spring/summer setting. The season gave us the benefit of gorgeous pink spring blossom trees, but also summer roses which were just coming in. We made the most of being on the cusp of both seasons with an incredible array of classic English flowers. We took inspiration from the table linen for our floral design and used beautiful English garden roses in pastels alongside ranunculus and sweetpeas to give a heavenly scent. The bold patterned linen gave a contemporary and playful look to our dining table and paired beautifully with the romantic floral design. Teal highlights were brought in through the chairs to contrast with the pink of the linen and the florals, and to mirror the clear blue spring sky. For the ceremony we knew we had to create a large floral design as the backdrop so that it was in keeping with the scale of the room. We tied the colour of the giant floral urns in with the teal tone of the chairs to keep a seamless design thread. We contrasted the wild and natural looking floral blossom trees with the more structured regal swags of flowers in front of them bringing the modern and more traditional styles together seamlessly. We also used these classic swags of flowers to line the aisle and used a pop of ochre here as a nod to the gold tones and gilt work within the Palace. It was a fun coincidence that Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story (filmed at Blenheim Palace) aired just after our editorial and we saw the traditional use of floral swags used throughout their sets too.

Favorite Design Element

The teal chairs were a bold choice, and most brides and grooms would understandably shy away from them. They really do make a statement! But this is exactly why it was so fun to play with them within the context of our design. Hopefully these gorgeous chairs will inspire couples to be brave with their own wedding designs, and to pick details that really reflect them, rather than making decisions based on what they think they should have.

Tips To Pull Off The Look
Every element of our design was considered within the context of our location. We chose flowers which you would find in an English garden and which would therefore not look amiss within the landscape of Blenheim Palace. We took into account the gravitas of the Palace structure and ensured that the florals we installed were of large enough proportions to stand up against the grandeur of the architecture. We wanted to give our design a contemporary edge but still have a synergy with the setting so with our modern floral designs we also included some floral swags for a regal feel. Don't fight with your surroundings, lean into them and give them your own unique twist.
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Cinematography: Carlo Galassi | Floral Design: Paula Rooney Weddings & Events | Wedding Dress: Lyn Ashworth | Wedding Dress: Vivi Embellish | Cake: By Yevnig | Groom's Attire: Banderari | Beauty: Olivia Todd Make Up | Rentals: Options Great Hire | Beauty: Viktoria S Toth Hair