Hawarden Castle Pavilion Wedding with Off the Shoulder Wedding Dress

Photography by Michael Maurer Wedding Photography

When your family home just so happens to be Hawarden Castle in Wales there really is no doubt in your mind where you'll have your wedding. Bride India looks every bit the princess in a stunning fitted wedding dress with off the shoulder detail, and her groom David by her side, the dashing prince in a traditional morning suit. Together they made all their wedding fairytale dreams come true.

Bride and bridesmaids each hold a glass of champagne and say a toast for the day ahead

Bride's mother smiles at sister of the bride

Father of the bride and bride hold hands as he sees her in her dress for the first time

Bride holds hands and smiles at two sister in excited anticipation for the wedding ceremony

Bride in off the shoulder wedding dress going to the church

Bride in Savannah Miller wedding dress getting into a vintage wedding car

Bridesmaids hold bouquets and smile at bride, off-frame, as she enters her wedding car

Bride's car passes under fortified gates at Hawarden Castle in Wales, UK

Vicars patiently await arrival of the bride outside of the village church in Hawarden, Wales

Mother of the bride and bridesmaids stand, smiling, underneath umbrellas as they wait for the bride to exit her car

Bride and father of the bride arrive at the front of the aisle and hug the groom

Bride and groom, and bride's family listen attentively to vicar's sermon and smile while doing so

Bride and groom's mother look at each other and exchange a moment of happiness as they walk towards the signing of the register

Bride and groom hold hands and walk back down the aisle as husband and wife while smiling at their guests ]

Bride and groom exit the church and walk down the pathway as guests throw confetti at them

What Made Our Day Unique
We were so lucky to be able to do the wedding at my family home, somewhere that has meant so much to me, and to be able to tap into my parents incredible staff in the farm shop and the pub who were just incredible. We were so lucky. We also had my dad and brothers DJ some of the night which was AMAZING. I loved taking moments with David and just standing back and just reflecting what was happening and looking at all of our loved ones. I LOVED the ceremony more than I anticipated and I absolutely loved the moment when we walked into the marquee and saw all of our loved ones.
India & David

Hawarden Castle

Real Bride India is the former Prime Minister William Gladstone's great-great-granddaughter which means the historic Hawarden Castle in Wales is her family home. The emotional wedding ceremony took place at a church in Hawarden, not far from the castle, then guests walked from the church to the castle grounds for a champagne reception inside. Following that, there was a sit-down dinner in an elegantly dressed, festoon lit marquee reception including speeches, confetti bomb moments and bouquet tosses that look like a hoot. India is an incredibly beautiful and smiley bride and everything about this classic wedding will warm your heart.

Inspiration & Styling
We wanted it to be really us, we didn't want anything incredibly OTT that just wouldn't feel like us. We wanted the marquee and the room and everything to just reflect us as a couple and our individual personalities.
India & David

Guests and family walk across the lawn towards Hawarden Castle for the drinks reception

Smiling photograph of bridesmaids and bride holding bouquets with Hawarden Castle in the background

Posed family photograph of bride, groom and bride's family with Hawarden Castle in the background

Bride's veil flies out of her hair as bridesmaids look on in amazement

Bride in off the shoulder wedding dress and groom in traditional morning suit standing in front of Hawarden Castle in Wales

Bride in off the shoulder wedding dress holding a cream rose and foliage wedding bouquet

Bride and groom walk towards camera with Hawarden Castle in the background

Three-tiered, white wedding cake with yellow and pink roses as decoration

Marquee reception with wooden tables, greenery table runners and hanging festoon lights

Hanging festoon light installation with foliage decor

Close-up of placecard and decoration on wooden table to be used for wedding breakfast

Bride and groom laugh and smile, holding hands, while fathe of the bride delivers wedding speech

Father of the bride delivering his speech as guests listen attentively inside marquee at Hawarden Castle, Wales

Sister of the bride smiles graciously during groom's speech

Bride embraces groom, as he takes a drink of wine, after he has completed his speech

Bride and groom smile as they cut the wedding cake with a sword

Marquee during dusk as the moon illuminates the sky at Hawarden Castle in Wales

Sister of the bride and guests smiling and cheering as confetti explodes over the dancefloor

Bride smiles in front of dancefloor as she is wearing her second outfit of the day

Bride throws bouquet into crowd of keen guests on the dancefloor

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