Our last wedding of the year is a beauty. I’m thrilled it’s turned out this way – we’ve been sharing weddings by London photographers York Place Studios for years and they always, always light up the blog. Faye and Mark are stunning, their day is beautiful and I love that it’s so bursting full of family and joy and playfulness and excitement.
It’s been a year. This wedding happened in safer times before masks and distancing and is both a memory of how gloriously normal things used to be, and a reminder of everything we have to look forward to, when the pandemic is finally over.
As we come to the end of the year, we have some of our most beautiful weddings to share with you. I’ve been excited to publish Chris and Sarah’s day – the romance and love are just amazing, and the images that capture their day are outstanding. This is a London wedding which will stick in my mind for a long time to come for so many reasons. I really do hope you love it too. 
This beautifully styled wedding inspiration was sent in by our friends and English Wedding members Younger Photography. We love the elegant styling touches and all the foliage in the arrangements – the cake is fabulous and the setting is breathtaking. You’ll LOVE both dresses featured in this shoot – Kelly is absolutely stunning in both, and they’re perfect for the timeless setting of magnificent Welbeck Manor.
Welbeck Manor Sparkwell
Venue: Welbeck Manor in Sparkwell ( https://welbeckmanorandgolf.co.uk) is a newly refurbished wedding venue outside Plymouth
Flowers and table flower arrangements are by Hannah Burnett Florist (https://hannahburnettflorist.co.uk)
Welbeck Manor Sparkwell
Winter’s classic colours are timeless and beautiful. Reds teamed with soft whites and green accents can be brought right up to date with softer, complementary colours. Adding a splash of gold is genius; playing with shades from pale reds to deep burgundies gives scope for stunning displays and gorgeous design. This colour palette works wonderfully for weddings throughout the winter season all the way through to Valentine’s Day. We’ve taken inspiration from our lovely friends Amanda Karen Photography to share some of our favourite ideas with you today.
A guest article by our friends at Truly Experiences.
A traditional wedding has a flower girl to sprinkle petals before the bride enters, and a young boy to be the ring bearer. But there’s no reason why a wedding in the 21st century has to follow these traditions. In fact, you could forego these roles entirely if you want your big day to be clean and simple.
However, maybe you like the idea of giving a nod to tradition, but you don’t have a girl or boy in your life of the appropriate age. On the flip side, you might have several little cousins, godchildren or nieces and nephews. Choosing one over another could cause a major rift!