Strawberry Hill House & Garden served as the exquisite backdrop for this stunning styling project, orchestrated by Lucy Meehan Events Ltd.
Together with a talented team of suppliers, including Love My Dress recommended cake designer, Louise Hayes, Lucy transformed this 18th-century Gothic treasure into an intimate wedding day scene, brimming with modern floral and decorative elegance – thanks to floral designer Johanna Pedrick. Every thoughtful detail was designed to complement and highlight the venue’s breathtaking, storied architecture and rich interior design, creating a seamless blend of old and new.
This editorial not only showcases a masterclass in wedding day styling that considers pattern, colour, print and texture, it also demonstrates how sophisticated touches can dramatically redefine and elevate a venue.
Lucy’s words follow.
Flowers were grouped at different heights to create lines and structure to complement the unique Gothic architectural details on the floor to ceiling bookcases. The texture and shape from the grasses and Amaranthus in shades of biscuit and hazel subtly pick up the leather tones of the antiquarian books to enhance the ambience of the room.
The bride’s hand tied asymmetrical bouquet used a selection of seasonal flowers and foliage in soft autumnal tones. Flowers included: Golden Mustard Roses, Playa Blanca Roses, Dahlia, Majolica spray rose and Biscuit Ornamental Grasses which included Pennisetum. Rosemary was also added for remembrance.
Styling Notes
Starting with a base of the subtle tones from your colour palette on linen and stationery you can layer the full range of complementary colours, reflecting the room, in details such as floral designs and long tapered candles.
The key to creating your own unique look and identity is then to layer in textural elements such as a luxurious napkin (or coloured bow), ornate crockery contrasted with elegantly simple place settings.
By balancing these elements with the rich and historical features of a unique property, such as Strawberry Hill House & Garden, this offers couples the opportunity to create a truly individual and stylish look to celebrate their special day.
