Blackfriars Priory gothic wedding inspiration with drapes, dried flowers and a concrete wedding cake.

Modern Gothic Wedding At Blackfriars Priory

Photography by Jo Bradbury Photography

The high ceilings and distressed walls at Recommended venue, Blackfriars Priory really take your breath away don't they?! Dressed in dramatic drapes, minimalist wedding flowers and muted tones to really complement the historic venue. Adding a touch of elegance to this gothic inspiration are sequin and princess cut wedding dresses. Plus, a concrete wedding cake that looks so authentic you could almost mistake it for masonry from the building! And, behind the lens capturing all this beauty was, Recommended supplier Jo Bradbury Photography.


Modern gothic wedding inspiration at Blackfriars Priory with drapes and dried flowers.

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Nestled in the heart of the City of Gloucester, Blackfriars Priory is a stunning example of a 13th Century medieval Priory. Following renovations, the beautiful historic fabric has been retained and complemented with contemporary design features such as a full glass wall overlooking the ancient ruin.

Rebecca Marie Weddings - Planner & Stylist

Minimalist wedding table decor with pillar candle and dried flowers
Bride with naturally curly red hair holding a dried flower wedding bouquet at Blackfriars Priory wedding inspiration
Blackfriars Priory historic wedding venue in Gloucestershire
Groom in a wool suit kissing his bride in a princess wedding dress with red curly hair
Groom in a black suit with long hair dancing with his bride in a strapless wedding dress with naturally curly hair at the Blackfriars Priory wedding venue
Dried flowers, twigs and foliage wedding flower arrangement at gothic wedding inspiration
Groom with long hair kissing his bride with red naturally curly hair in a strapless wedding dress at Blackfriars Priory
Bride in a princess wedding dress with waffle design holding a minimalist dried flower wedding bouquet
modern gothic wedding inspiration at Blackfriars Priory with bride in a strapless wedding dress kissing her groom in a black suit in a giant fireplace
Stylish groom with long wavy hair and a beard wearing a dark wedding suit
Groom in a tuxedo and bride in an off the shoulder wedding dress with long sleeves at historic wedding venue Blackfriars Priory
Bride with long wavy hair in a sparkly wedding dress holding a dried flower wedding bouquet
Bride and groom portrait in the giant fireplace at medieval wedding venue, Blackfriars Priory in Gloucestershire
Bride red curly hair in a strapless princess wedding dress holding a minimalist wedding bouquet by a dried flower floral arrangement
Minimalist wedding bouquet with fragile dried flower stems
Bride with naturally curly red hair in a strapless wedding dress with Bardot sleeves and full skirt
Bride with naturally curly red hair standing in Blackfriars Priory in a cold shoulder wedding dress holding a dried flower bouquet
Elegant wedding at Blackfriars Priory with groom in a tuxedo and bride in an off the shoulder wedding dress with long sleeves
Bride in a sequin wedding dress holding a minimalist dried flower wedding bouquet
Minimalist wedding flower arrangement with twigs, vines, foliage and dried flowers
delicate dried flower wedding bouquet
neutral dried and fresh flower minimalist wedding bouquet
dried flower stem wedding bouquet in neutral and blush tones resting against a wall

Styling

The table-scape provided by Virginia's Vintage Hire was the main focal point for this wedding inspiration. The striking addition of Mia Sylvia's hanging fabric installations gives a modern (and very on-trend) twist to this ancient setting. The Marble Cake Company provided the stunning stone textured wedding cakes, perfectly adorned with faded blooms.

Flowers

The flowers were chosen to bring a sense of fragility between these monumental sandstone walls... Mirroring the dusty textures and muted tones of the forgotten shadows with delicate petals. Long elegant flower stems in misty shades ascended from rustic cream glazed finger bowls to create the table centrepiece decor.

Place setting with fabric table runner, pillar candles, dried flower centrepieces and modern on the day stationery
Minimalist wedding table decor with dried flower stems in ceramic vases, candles and natural linens
Modern gothic wedding table decor with long elegant flower stems ascending from rustic cream glazed finger bowls
Hanging fabric installations at modern Blackfriars Priory wedding
Hanging fabric installations in neutral tones at modern Blackfriars Priory wedding
Portrait of the groom in a tuxedo and his bride in an off the shoulder wedding dress and lace embroidered cathedral length veil at the Blackfriars Priory
Gothic wedding table decor with natural linens, pillar candles and minimalist wedding flowers
Tall dried flower stems in a wooden stand at the end of the wedding reception table
Bride and groom kissing in a medieval wedding venue corridor with a lace edge veil over them
Square tall concrete wedding cake with dried flower stem decor
Minimalist wedding reception at Blackfriars Priory with drape installations, dried flowers and candles
romantic wedding reception decor with drapes dried flowers and candles
dried wedding flower stems in ceramic finger bowls
minimalist wedding table decor with taper candles and long dried flower stems in finger bowls
Place settings with charger plate, natural linen napkin, bowl and gold cutlery
glass bottles with calligraphy, candles and dried flower stem wedding decor
taupe taper candle with wax running down the side
cathedral length veil with leaf appliqué design around the edge
Bride with sleek back hair in an off the shoulder wedding dress with long sleeves and a cathedral length veil with appliqué edge
tall dried flower stem wedding reception table centrepiece decor and end table display
Grey and white concrete wedding cakes with dried flower stems
Blackfriars Priory wedding table decor with blush pillar candles and flowers
minimalist place setting with charger plate, bowl, linen napkin, menu card and gold cutlery

Don't worry a concrete wedding cake isn't actually made of concrete - they look good though, right?!

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We gave Sonam sleek shiny, Hollywood waves for a modern bridal look. The second look was an effortless low pony, keeping it quite simple so as not to detract from the stunning dress she wore. Caitlin had naturally beautiful curls, so we just changed her parting slightly to add more volume.

Rebecca Marie Weddings - Planner & Stylist


When you think of gothic, you usually envision dark tones, moody photography and alternative fashion. But this fine art inspiration at BlackFriars Priory with muted tones and a subtle gothic theme couldn't be more romantic. And talking of romantic, did you spot the calligraphy inscribed glass bottles by Recommended suppliers, The Whole Caboodle? Definitely worth a second look if you didn't, because who can resist artistic-looking handwriting? We certainly can't!


Photographer: Jo Bradbury Photography |
Calligraphy Bottles: The Whole Caboodle Design |
Planner/Stylist: Rebecca Marie Weddings |
Workshop: Workshop By Lark |
Florist: Mille Fleur |
Textile Design and Fabric Installations: Mia Sylvia |
Ceramics: Every Story |
Stationery: Gray Starling |
Boutique: Ivy & White |
Accessories: Botias Accessories |
Accessories: Lori Muldoon |
Models: Sonam |
Models: Pardeep Panesar |
Models: Nadir Josi
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