Cowdray House

Cowdray House Fairytale Wedding

Photography by Lucy Dracott Photograhy

It’s time to fall directly into the pages of a fairytale at Cowdray House. From the bride's Suzanne Neville princess wedding dress to the stunning setting that encapsulates this glorious day. Wanting a classic and traditional day, Cat & Bryan opted for soft styling, lots of pastel colours and a Gift List provided by Recommended Supplier, Prezola. Their wedding flowers were divided up at the end of the night and taken home in homemade decorated jam jars. Cat looked flawless, with hair and makeup provided by Gemma Sutton! Their photographer and Recommended Supplier, Lucy Dracott also stole the show with her incredible captures throughout the day. Oh, and don’t miss the on-trend bridesmaid dresses… we just love different styles to ensure your girls are comfortable! 


Cowdray House fairytale wedding 

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The vibe of our day was quite classic and traditional but also laid back at the same time. The music and the personal touches made it feel very relaxed even though the setting was very grand. The styling of the day was very soft and romantic with lots of pastel colours.

Cat & Bryan

Bride wears minimalistic makeup on the day of her wedding and her blonde hair in loose curls pinned back with blue hair accessories
Cowdray House wedding venue complete with large fireplace filled with candles surrounded by pastel florals
Bride wears Suzanne Neville princess wedding dress with sweetheart neckline whilst kissing her groom wearing morning suit and floral buttonhole
Bride holds pastel bouquet whilst wearing Suzanne Neville wedding dress and linking arms with her father who wears morning suit
Bride wearing sweetheart neckline wedding dress & groom wearing morning suit walk through colourful confetti at Cowdray House
Bridesmaids wearing green bridesmaid dresses in different styles and holding pastel bouquets become emotional during wedding ceremony
Bride gets ready on the morning of her wedding day in black & white image
Bride & groom during wedding ceremony at Cowdray House complete with pastel florals and princess wedding dress
Bride wears sweetheart neckline Suzanne Neville wedding dress with full princess skirt whilst walking with her groom in traditional morning suit
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Bridesmaids wear green bridesmaid dresses in different styles for Cowdray House wedding
Bride wears princess wedding dress and floor-length veil whilst looking lovingly at her groom who wears morning suit and floral buttonhole
Floor-length veil complete with appliqué flowers
Groom wears morning suit with blue tie and floral pastel coloured buttonhole
Bride walks down the aisle with her father at Cowdray House in front of tapestry wall hanging
Bride walks down staircase whilst veil trails behind her
Groom smiles as he sees his bride for the first time walking down the aisle
Bride wears sweetheart neckline wedding dress with ruched front whilst walking through confetti with her groom
Bride & groom during personal wedding ceremony at Cowdray House in front of pastel florals
Bride & groom leave wedding ceremony surrounded by friends and family as bride holds pastel floral bouquet
Bride wears Suzanne Neville wedding dress with full princess skirt and sweetheart neckline
Embellished peep toe bridal shoes with ankle straps

CEREMONY

The most important part of Cat & Bryan’s day was the ceremony, and with the help of friends and family, they were able to make it really personal. Surrounded by incredibly talented people, there were friends who sang, a family member who read Cat’s favourite Sonnet, and a friend who wrote them a poem finished with a group rendition of ’Stand By Me'. Cat & Bryan also wrote their own vows, which made the moment particularly special. Music played a huge part in their ceremony and made it incredibly memorable and personal to them. 

ADVICE 

Cat & Bryan’s advice rings true for all our brides & grooms; “enjoy it and don't get stressed about the little things, because they really don't matter on the day. We had to plan our wedding five times due to Covid, so unfortunately it did get rather stressful for us in the end. I would say just think about a few things that would make it personal to you and have some fun with it. We almost didn't get a videographer, but we are so glad we did in the end as it is so lovely to look back on now. I would definitely say do it if you can!”

Guests sit at banquet tables with white tablecloths and lights hanging above for Cowdray House reception
Small pastel florals and green foliage bouquets on table complete with pink pillar candles
Bride wearing Suzanne Neville princess wedding dress looks lovingly at her groom outdoors on their wedding day
Bride & groom stand outdoors for classic fairytale wedding at Cowdray House
Groom wears pastel coloured floral buttonhole and morning suit whilst giving speech during wedding reception
Bride wearing Suzanne Neville princess wedding dress holds pastel floral bouquet and walks through gardens at Cowdray House
Bride is held by groom and his groomsmen outdoors for fun wedding picture
Bride wears her blonde hair in loose curls and low backed dress whilst walking alongside her groom
Bride & groom laugh during first dance in black & white image
Little girl plays oversized garden games outdoors at Cowdray House
Father of the bride gives speech during reception
Bride & groom look lovingly at one another during couples portraits outdoors on their wedding day
Bride & groom cut three tier wedding cake with white icing and decorative florals
Bride & groom stand with their groomsmen and bridesmaids in green dresses for fun wedding picture
Banquet tables during wedding reception covered with white tablecloths and small pastel bouquets and pink pillar candles
Groom wraps his arms around his bride who wears Suzanne Neville wedding dress with sweetheart neckline
Pastel coloured tablescape complete with different coloured pastel napkins and small bouquets
Three tier white frosted wedding cake with floral decoration
White tablecloths across banquet tables finished with small pastel floral bouquets and pink pillar candles
Bride & groom cheers during wedding speeches at Cowdray House
Bride stands with her bridesmaids who wear green dresses in different styles and hold pastel bouquets
Bride greets wedding guests outdoors in Cowdray House gardens

Cowdray House gives us all those regal vibes!

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The flowers were absolutely stunning so it was really nice for them not to go to waste and a great way to do wedding favours.

Cat & Bryan


If you love Cowdray House and all it has to offer, then don’t miss Kim & Otaso’s wedding for more inspiration. We also love the fact the bride and groom divided up their wedding florals as favours into homemade jam jars. A great little DIY idea!


Venue: Cowdray House |
Videographer: Magic Promedia |
Hair Stylise & Makeup Artist : Gemma Sutton |
Wedding Dress: Suzanne Neville |
Bridesmaids Dresses: Jenny Yoo |
Shoes: Emmy London
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