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I’m very proud to be able to share with you this gorgeous collaboration from a fantastic team. The vision of Amie, of Amie Jackson Weddings and captured so perfectly by the very talented Claire Graham Photography.

Another wedding at the gorgeous Botleys Mansion - a firm Peonies & Paperclips favourite venue!

For the wedding stationery I chose to concentrate on a white and gold palette with accent tones used to complement Amie’s vision.

Handmade paper became the chosen material for pieces throughout - not just the wedding invitation suite, but also for hand written love letters and as name place settings.

Peonies featured within the bouquet, table scape and venue floral installations and so the addition of a bespoke peony illustration sat beautifully alongside the other stationery details - any excuse to draw more peonies!!

The beautiful florals were curated and installed by the lovely Clare of Clementine Floral Design. I always love working with Clare’s designs, she has such a delicate, feminine aesthetic. The bouquet in this editorial truly wowing with some breathtaking peonies! It certainly deserved it’s moment in the spotlight, being captured alongside some stunning bridal portraits.

The ornate features of Botleys Mansion lend themselves to a variety of wedding looks. Not just because of the ornate details, but also because of the colours used throughout. Amie chose to concentrate on the beautiful aqua room and use this along with blush accents, in the hope of evoking romantic memories of summer hues.

For my part I paired hand made paper place cards, hand lettering and sumptuous blush tassels. These were displayed on top of fabric menus with hand embroidered peonies in pale pink and green. Pretty and practical!

The wedding dresses featured throughout were created by the truly talented Cynthia Grafton-Holt Couture.

Each dress was a showstopper, but I have to say my favourite was the last dress used for the couple’s exit and my goodness the lace and embroidery details are so beautiful - enjoy!!

I’m thrilled to be able to share with you the story in more detail through the eyes of Keeley Wedding Films.

B O T L E Y S M A N S I O N E D I T O R I A L T E A M

Planning, Design & Styling - @amiejacksonweddings

Photographer - @Clairegrahamphotography

Videographer - @Keeleyweddingfilms

Venue - @Botleysmansion

Floral Design - @Clementinemoon-floraldesign

Stationery - @Peoniesandpaperclips.uk

Cake & Biscuit Design - @Monikakossweets

Wedding Dress Designer - @Cynthiagraftonholt

Hair & Makeup Artist - @Charlismithhairandmakeup

Bridal Accessories - @botiasaccessories

Ring Designer - @rosie_clayden

Bridal Shoes - @Emmylondonofficial

Bridal Shoes - @Paradox_london

Linen - @Just4linen

Furniture & Crockery - @allens_hire

Grooms Attire - @Duckersstyle

Car Hire - @Ultimate_classic_car_

Couple - @Asweetromance @Tomcoulstonofficial

Assistant - @Celebratinglovebylucia

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C H E L S E A W H I T E P H O T O G R A P H Y W O R K S H O P

This truly elegant gallery came from a stunning photography workshop hosted by Chelsea White Photography. With planning, styling and design by Melinda of Luxus Events, I knew this would be stunning! Having worked with Melinda before I know her creative talents curating a shoot produce beautiful stories!

“Our vision for this workshop was to create a fairy tale romance complimented with romantic Milla Nova gowns to get you inspired. A wedding dress full of ruffles is one of our favourite classic looks; it’s ultra feminine, stylish and dramatic” - Melinda, Luxus Events

All the beautiful details captured in beautiful flat lays! “These play an important role in telling your love story and capturing elements of your wedding day. Flat lay photographs are great keepsakes, these photos will be passed down through generations along with the stories behind those details” - Melinda

The pieces a bride chooses to wear on her most special day are probably the most reflective of her taste and mindset. It is sad to think these things can so easily be forgotten when they are the result of months, if not years of planning, shopping and coordinating.

Dainty shoes such as these by Bella Belle Shoes, floral accents and bridal accessories by Botias Accessories definitely deserve a flat lay moment!! This bridal look is so very classically formal, the large layered silhouette of the skirt and it’s train, and the dreamy veil all create a truly timeless look.

“Dramatic elegance is oozing out of every single wedding dress in the new Milla Nova In The Name Of Love Collection. This stylish, dreamy wedding gown crafted from layers upon layers of pleated tulle brings fierce feminine aesthetic and utterly gorgeous style. No doubt it will leave your guest speechless.” - Melinda

The stunning architectural details of Wotton House are breath taking backdrops in these images. When designing the wedding stationery suite it was the Italian gardens that was to be the key venue feature, celebrating the ceremony surroundings. The suite was to have a classic aesthetic, with soft white hand made paper as the base and gold hot foil pressed details reflecting from it’s surface. Delicate Peonies & Paperclips floral inclusions such as the rose envelopment liner help add to a classic feel and echo the wedding flowers in a subtle way without detracting from the overall minimal outcome.

The Italian gardens were framed in gorgeous florals by Early Hours Ltd. With trailing florals wrapping around the epic pillars. Arriving as a guest to this ceremony decor would feel truly magical.

The groom is not to be forgotten during the preparations of the wedding day - masculine flat lays are definitely a thing too as proved here! They too have debated over options for their outfits and accessories and had sentimental pieces included, these all deserving of their own five minutes of fame!

The classic groom style here from TuxLux London and Duke Dexter Bespoke

“When designing the ceremony and reception set-ups for this beautiful wedding workshop we wanted to highlight the key features of the breath taking Wotton House, such as it’s mesmerising gardens with a real Italian influence. The fairy tale like secret garden offers the perfect setting for an elegant outdoor reception for both intimate and larger numbers. We turned this space into a ‘Chandelier Garden’ to add a wow factor to the scenery.” - Melinda (Luxus Events)

For this stunning table scape Melinda and I spoke about longer in length indulgent menus. With so much to feature on the tables I knew I wanted to keep the design very simple and minimal, I loved the idea of using vellum. The almost see through effect and the layering to the eye these creates. Each place setting has it’s very own scroll menu. Not only are these practical to be rolled up and out of the way whilst eating, but they are also very chic keepsakes of the day. They can be finished with coordinating ribbon, or sealed with twine and a wax seal; they are great little pieces easily adapted to any scheme.

There were a few bridal looks showcased at this workshop and a huge variety of talented suppliers involved, creating far more than I have shown here, in fact probably enough looks for a few journal posts!! These were just my favourites - so if I have you intrigued please do be sure to look at the other suppliers in the team and the images they showcase, it will continue to be this elegant fairy tale vibe - you wont be disappointed!

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Photography- @Chelseawhitephotog

Planning, Design & Styling - @Luxus_events_

Venue - @Wotton_house_hotel

Videography - @jakeburgessfilms

Florals - @Earlyhoursltd

Dresses - @Theweddingclubofficial

Suits - @Tuxtuxlondon

Men’s shoes - @Dukedexter @Dukedexterbespoke

Bridal Shoes - @Bellabelleshoes

Accessories - @Botiasaccessories

Stationery - @Peoniesandpaperclips.uk

Cake - @Uniquecakesbyyevnig

Models - @abi__uk @abbierichards @callumcichon @laurentrent_ @oliverandrosi

MUA - @Laurahulbertcreative

Hair - @Treats4hair

Furniture & Tableware - @Optionsgreathire

Linen - @Just_4_linen

Chandeliers - @Crescent_moon_events

Styling mats - @Oliveandoakmat

Harpist - @Soraya_says