Butley Priory Wedding Inspo & Blush Pink Details

Butley Priory is a fairytale wedding venue located in the Suffolk countryside. And although the Abbey is refined and steeped in history, the fashion, flowers and accessories at this elegant inspiration shoot couldn't be more modern and refreshing. With crowns and headbands, plus, floor-length and thigh-skimming gowns we're spoilt for choice. Now, if we could steel the floral centrepieces for our Easter tablescape, we'd be very happy indeed!

Elegant English countryside inspiration at Butley Priory with blush pink flowers, stylish wedding dresses and bridal accessories.

All of the florals used throughout this editorial were grown by Emma from Passion Flowers By Emma Spowage at home in her garden and allotment plot. We wanted the florals to be seasonal and sustainable. This very much led the way for our colour palette. Although there were pops of colour in the florals we wanted to keep the overall colour palette soft and romantic, in keeping with the neutral stone and interiors at Butley Priory.
Natasha - The Wildflower Wedding Planner

Bride with naturally curly hair putting on her lace wedding shoes in the wedding morning

Bride in a sheer sleeve wedding dress and cathedral length veil walking down the stairs at Butley Priory, Suffolk

Wedding shoes with appliqué flowers, suede heel and ribbon handle strap

Bride wrapped in a sheer veil lounging on a chair holding a blush pink and peach seasonal wedding bouquet

Grey velvet ring box with diamond engagement ring

Black bride with naturally curly hair in a sheer sleeve wedding dress at Butley Priory wedding venue in Suffolk

Elegant pink and white wedding stationery suite with vellum, tassels and wax seals

Black bride in a plunging V neck wedding dress with naturally curly hair and cathedral length veil

Black bride with shivering brown eyeshadow and naturally curly hair looking at her blush pink and peach wedding bouquet with dahlias an roses

Bride on the wedding morning with naturally curly hair in a white satin getting ready robe

Floral stamps and white wax seals on a plate

Black bride with half up half down wedding hair holding a blush pink and peach seasonal wedding bouquet in the gardens at Butley Priory

Traditional wedding stationery suit with RSVP card and envelope with wax seal

Bride in a white wedding dress with embellished hem and sheer sleeves looking out the window at Butley Priory holding a blush bouquet

Bride on the wedding morning in a satin getting ready robe drinking coffee and eating pancakes

FINER DETAILS AT BUTLEY PRIORY

The stationery provided by Peonies and Paperclips bought everything together, featuring soft neutrals, a pop of pink and luxurious details such as the hand-torn cotton paper, delicate wax seals, foiling, vellum and tassels. Fen from Mon Annie Cake Design took inspiration from the architecture at Butley Priory and the flowers used by Emma which she replicated in the form of sugar flowers to create the most jaw-droppingly stunning 3-tiered wedding cake.

TABLESCAPE

The tablescape design featured multiple bowls of beautiful blooms taking centre stage, with a dramatic installation around the fireplace, creating a statement backdrop to the wedding breakfast. We used luxury linen from Just 4 Linen, and tableware carefully curated by Hélène Millot. Including vintage French glassware and gold cutlery which oozed timeless beauty and refined elegance.

Beautiful bride in a black headband with gold embellishment holding a blush pink wedding bouquet at Butley Priory

Romantic blush pink and peach wedding table flower with roses and dahlias

Elegant wedding table with gold cutlery and floral centrepiece in a vessel

Iced wedding cake with intricate design on a glass cake stand with floral decor

Black bride with naturally curly hair, winged eyeliner and beige nail polish resting her hand on her sheer sleeve wedding dress

Romantic pink and white floral centrepiece with pompom dahlias

Bride in a short wedding dress with puff sleeves at Butley Priory wedding venue

Romantic blush pink and peach flower centrepiece arrangement with dahlias and roses

Black bride with naturally curly hair wearing an embellished crown headdress

Wedding cake table on a vintage dresses at Butley Priory with romantic blush pink wedding flowers

Birdseye view of the place settings at a romantic tablescape with pink flower centrepiece, gold cutlery and name place settings with tassels

Black bride in a Kate Edmondson Bridal Couture wedding dress with sheer sleeves wearing a cathedral length veil and holding her romantic bouquet standing at the fireplace decorated with green and white flowers at Butley Priory

Black bride in a Kate Edmondson Bridal Couture wedding dress with long sheer sleeves standing in the gardens at Butley Priory

Black bride with bridal up do, red lipstick and winged eyeliner wearing a black and gold headband with matching droplet earrings

Bride in a short wedding dress with puff sleeves, plunging neckline and button detail wearing a black headband

Bride with naturally curly hair wearing a delicate crown headdress

Butley Priory intimate tablescape with pink flower centrepieces, white chairs and green fireplace arrangements

Stylish bride in a shirt wedding dress with long sleeves wearing a black headband and shoes with ribbon ankle straps

Individual wedding cake on a plate with green and white icing decoration

Bride in a puff shoulder wedding dress wearing a black headband and red lipstick at Butley Priory

Place setting with patterned tableware, gold cutlery and tassel name place card

Elegant place setting with white patterned china, gold flatware and pink tassel name place card surrounds by blush flowers

Fireplace at Butley Priory with green and white flower arrangement

FASHION & ACCESSORIES

Our Bride wore two couture gowns, designed and hand made by Kate Edmondson. The first look featured an embellished gown with sheer sleeves, paired with hand-crafted heels by Diane Hassall. Beautiful diamond jewellery was provided by Lily Arkwright who specialise in moissanite, lab-grown diamonds. And romantic accessories from Hermione Harbutt including the Cordelia tiara, which finished off the stylish and graceful look.

HAIR & MAKEUP

Our HMUA, Charli Smith via BOTIAS, was unable to apply makeup due to COVID-19 restrictions at the time of the shoot. But, coached our bride to create a fresh and dewy look for the romantic daytime celebrations, and created a simple half-up hairstyle accentuated by the beautiful Hermione Harbutt tiara. Our second look was more striking. With our bride transforming to an up-do and a bold red lip, accessorised with an embellished black headband and black drop earrings by Hermione Harbutt to set-off the short and sultry dress. Again, designed by Kate Edmondson, for her party-ready look.

Bride in a white sundress and straw hat golding a giant hoop

Grazing platter with cheese, meats, olives and stuffed tomatoes

Bride sipping cocktails at the day after the wedding lunch from a coupe glass

You'll be forgiven for thinking you've been transformed on to a Bridgerton set at this refined Butley Priory inspiration shoot.

Our final setup for this editorial was designed to replicate an informal gathering on the grounds. The day after the main event, where couples can revel in that newlywed glow over a grazing table and cocktails with their nearest and dearest and make the most of what their stunning venue has to offer.
Natasha - The Wildflower Wedding Planner

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