Fusion Wedding With Layered Tulle Wedding Dress

Photography by Harry Michael Photography

We don't really know where to begin with this Iranian-inspired wedding in the Cotswolds, but the show stopping layered tulle wedding dress seems as good a place as any! It was one of three, we repeat, three bridal outfits, and each one was more incredible than the last. There were also bold blooms, clashing colours and a sugar ceremony, all with the stunning backdrop of Recommended venue Elmore Court. Their guests were full of tears, laughter and love, and had all their carefully chosen gifts organised through Recommended supplier The Wedding Shop. There is a lot to see here, so it seems we can only sit back, enjoy the snaps from Recommended photographer Harry Michael and hope Elmore Court have some free dates next summer...

Fusion wedding at Elmore Court with layered tulle wedding dress.

It was an Iranian-inspired wedding in the midst of the English countryside - bringing together both sides of our upbringings.We LOVED the Rock My Wedding podcast and it proved super helpful in the early days of planning! I had two maids of honour, three bridesmaids and a bridesman (which I would recommend to everyone - so handy in the morning while the girls are getting ready!).

Melica & Jasper

Exterior of Elmore Court wedding venue in the Cotswolds

Bride with red nail varnish, bridal pyjamas and leaf motif ring sits before wedding

Red, pink and white mixed wedding bouquet in glass vase with ribbon detailing

Bride in white layered tulle wedding dress with plunging neckline and thin straps wearing veil walks down the aisle at Elmore Court with man in dark suit and striped tie

Large floral installation for wedding with red, white and pink mixed florals including roses and gypsophila

Bride in short sleeve bridal pyjamas and pearl necklace sits reading letter before wedding

Groom in white shirt and floral tie puts on shoes before his wedding

Lace and tulle wedding dress hangs from light fixture on red wall at Elmore Court wedding venue

Large floral installation full of white, pink and red wedding flowers at Elmore Court in the Cotswolds

Red, pink and white mixed rose bridal bouquet on window seat

Bride in short sleeve pyjamas wearing pearl necklace has her hair done before wedding

Interior of Elmore Court wedding ceremony room with white bamboo chairs, red wedding flowers and white classical statues on pedastals

Bride in short sleeve pyjamas and pearl necklace fastens buttonhole of her bridesmaid wearing blue suit before her wedding

Bride in low back layered tulle wedding dress with button detailing stands in bedroom whilst bridesmaid in pink bridesmaid dress fastens buttons

Bridesmaid in deep v wedding dress with pearl necklace stands in bedroom before wedding as bridesmaid adjusts the back fastenings

Bridesmaid in wedding dress with plunging neckline adjusts her veil as she gets ready before wedding

Man in dark blue suit with floral buttonhole and blue and white striped tie gets first look at bride in wedding dress with tulle skirt and veil before Elmore Court wedding

Bride in layered tulle wedding dress, pearl necklace and veil walks down staircase with man in dark suit, striped tie and buttonhole before wedding ceremony

Bridesmen in blue suits, baby pink ties and floral buttonholes walk down the aisle of Elmore Court wedding ceremony room

Bridesmaids in baby pink satin bridesmaid dress, custom dark pink headbands and pink, red and white bouquets sit in the front row of Elmore Court wedding ceremony

LAYERED TULLE WEDDING DRESS

It's known that we love a bridal outfit. We love two even more. We love three more than we can say! Especially when the third is a glittering pink number that stole the show on the Elmore Court dance floor. But Melica wasn't the only on turning heads in her layered tulle wedding dress... The bridesmaids were an absolute vision in pink satin bridesmaid dresses. Jasper also cut a suave figure in his Paul Smith suit and floral Gucci tie. (Sadly, his tie clip with wedding date engraved was lost to the fields of Elmore. But at least it had its moment!) Plus, we have to have a special mention for that pink waistcoat. Not only did it match the pink bridesmaid dresses and bold pink and red wedding flowers, but it was the perfect nod to summer wedding style.

FUSION WEDDING

There were so many beautifully fused elements in this wedding. The menu just for starters! It featured an okra and tomato stew, mini Yorkshire puddings and ice cream on the lawn, just to name a selection. Melica's aunt also brought the pieces required for a traditional 'Sofreh-ya-Aghd', an elaborate spread featuring objects that symbolise health, love and good fortune. They also had a sugar ceremony which involves happily married friends grinding sugar over a silk veil held over Melica & Jasper's heads. As a nice ending, it then gets thrown on the heads of all the single ladies for luck, caught perfectly by Harry Michael. We would highly recommend a look at those shots...

Bride in white wedding dress with plunging neckline, pearl necklace and veil sits with groom in dark suit and floral Gucci tie whilst wedding guest performs a wedding reading

Bride in layered tulle wedding dress and veil stands holding hands with groom in dark suit and floral buttonhole during Elmore Court wedding ceremony

Bride in tulle wedding dress, veil and feathered headband kisses groom in dark suit during wedding ceremony in the Cotswolds

Bride in feathered headband, pearl necklace and wedding dress with plunging neckline sits with groom in dark suit and floral Gucci tie at table with red and pink bridal bouquet during wedding ceremony

Small round wooden basket full of confetti cones containing white, red and pink dried petal confetti

Bride in A line tulle skirt wedding dress and veil holding mixed red, white and pink bridal bouquet looks at groom in dark suit, baby pink waistcoat and floral tie as they walk down the aisle together

Bride in feathered headband and layered tulle wedding dress holding beaded bag and pink, white and red bridal bouquet walks through petal confetti with groom in dark suit with pink waistcoat

Bride in layered tulle skirt wedding dress with plunging neckline, pearl necklace and veil stands in garden holding pink, white and red bridal bouquet and glass of sparkling wine

Chalkboard wedding sign for ice cream cart at Elmore Court wedding in the Cotswolds

Bride in feathered headband and pearl necklace stand with groom in dark suit, baby pink waistcoat and floral tie both holding ice creams in waffle cones

Bride in a line tulle skirt wedding dress holding beaded bag and pink, white and red wedding flowers stands with bridesmaids in pink satin bridesmaid dresses and bridesmaid in blue suit as they wave bouquets

Groom in dark suit, floral tie and sunglasses walks through grounds at Elmore Court after wedding

Small wedding flower pot centrepiece with gypsophila and mixed pink florals

Elmore Court wedding reception room with sage green table runners, pink and red florals and white bamboo chairs

Wooden wedding table with mini planter centrepiece filled with pink, white and red mixed florals, tableware and glassware for wedding breakfast

Three tier white wedding cake with ridged icing and mixed pink floral decor

Cotswold Ice Cream Co. cart with umbrella and bunting for Elmore Court wedding

Mixed Sofreh-ye-Aghd for Iranian inspired wedding in the Cotswolds

Bride in v neck wedding dress wearing feathered headband and pearl necklace sits with groom in dark suit, floral Gucci tie and floral buttonhole during traditional sugar ceremony

Bridesmaid in blue suit and bridesmaids in baby pink satin bridesmaid dresses with bow back take part in sugar ceremony outside at Elmore Court

Bridesmaids in pink bridesmaid dresses and wedding guests duck as sugar is thrown on them in traditional sugar ceremony at Iranian inspired wedding

Bridesmaids in baby pink satin bridesmaid dresses holding mixed bouquets and wearing bespoke bridesmaid headbands laugh during sugar ceremony

Bride in tulle skirt wedding dress and veil throws pink and red bouquet for bouquet toss into crowd of guests in the grounds of Elmore Court

Smiling bride in headband, veil and layered tulle wedding dress stands on outdoor steps holding railing

COTSWOLDS WEDDING

Now we know Elmore Court is a bit of a jaw dropper. But Melica and Jasper really made it their own for their Iranian wedding with an English twist. To bring in Melica's Persian heritage they even decorated pomegranate replicas (which symbolise abundance) which doubled as unique wedding guest favours! The romance of the venue really shone through the whole day. With Melica's layered tulle wedding dress killing it both in the stately ceremony room and golden hour. We always say, get yourself a dress that can do both... The florals were also a winner. The bold pinks and reds clashed in the most harmonious way, and don't even get us started on that cake! Bold, beautiful and you can bet it was pretty delicious...

Bride in a line wedding dress with tulle skirt and short layered veil holding beaded bag and pink and red bridal bouquet walks through gardens with groom after wedding

Bride in layered tulle wedding Dres with feather headband and pink and red bridal bouquet stands with groom in dark suit and floral tie for Iranian inspired wedding in the Cotswolds

Bride in wedding dress with plunging neckline in feathered headband holding pink and red bridal bouquet walks through gardens with groom in dark suit and Gucci floral tie

Bride in wedding dress with layered tulle skirt, feather headband and pearl necklace holds beaded bag and pink, red and white mixed bridal bouquet

Bride in low back wedding dress with burrow detains and tulle skirt walks into wedding reception with groom in dark suit as she holds up pink and red bouquet

Simple white wedding table plan for wedding at Elmore Court sits next to pink and red wedding flowers

Bride in layered tulle wedding dress and feathered headband sits on wooden bench with groom in dark blue suit and floral tie as they both wear sunglasses

Laughing bride in wedding dress with plunging neckline and feathered headband cuts three tier white wedding cake with groom in dark suit and floral buttonhole

Laughing bride in pearl necklace and feathered headband sits with groom in dark suit and floral tie during Elmore Court wedding breakfast

Groom in dark suit holding mic makes speech during wedding breakfast in the Cotswolds

Bride in layered tulle skirt wedding dress and pearl necklace holding microphone makes speech at wedding reception

Bride in thin strap wedding dress with tulle skirt and feathered headband kisses groom in dark suit after talking speech during wedding breakfast

Wedding guests sit on bamboo chairs at long tables at Elmore Court wedding breakfast during golden hour

Bride in layered tulle skirt wedding dress with train and low back walks through grounds at Elmore Court during golden hour

Bride in princess wedding dress with layered tulle skirt and feathered headband walks through grounds with groom in dark blue suit and floral tie during golden hour

Bride in princess wedding dress with layered tulle skirt and feathered headband walks through grounds holding hands with groom in dark blue suit and floral tie during golden hour

Bride in low back wedding dress with large tulle skirt and button detailing walks through field with groom in dark suit during golden hour

Smiling bride in wedding dress with tulle skirt and plunging neckline walks through field with groom in dark suit, Gucci tie and floral buttonhole during golden hour

Bride in feathered bridal headband stands with arms around groom in dark blue suite, floral tie and buttonhole during golden hour

Bride in layered tulle wedding dress and headband stands holding arm of groom in dark suit and floral tie during golden hour after wedding at Elmore Court

Groom in dark suit and floral tie leads bride in white ASOS midi dress onto the checkerboard dance floor at wedding

Bride in beaded white midi Dres and headband dances with groom in dark blue suit on black and white dance floor during evening wedding reception

Bride in pink floral headband and white beaded midid dress dances with wedding guests on black and white dancefloor

Bride in pink flower crown headband and beaded midi dress hugs groom holding beer on the dance floor for evening reception

Bride in short pink glitter dress, white heels and hair bow dances on black and white dance floor at Elmore Court

Bride with bow and short pink dress kisses groom in white shirt on dance floor during evening wedding party

Bride in open back pink glitter wedding dress with bow in hair and groom in white shirt both sit on shoulders of wedding guests on dance floor during evening wedding reception

Bride in short sleeve square neck pink glitter dress sits with bridesmaids in light pink satin bridesmaid dresses at evening wedding reception

A fusion wedding can bring together cultures, inspiration and food into a beautifully unique day that is truly a celebration of you.

The ceremony itself was our favourite part – which surprised us both. When my dad first saw me in my layered tulle wedding dress I started crying and that overwhelming emotion stayed that way as I walked down the aisle. It was an out of body experience, walking in and seeing all of the people we loved being there to celebrate us.

Melica & Jasper

There are too many things we love about this wedding. The colours, the food, the layered tulle wedding dress... we could go on! But the pictures do most of the talking. However if you're looking for other weddings at Elmore Court, we have plenty more where this came from. If it was the fusion wedding you loved, we have more of those too. Don't say we never give you anything!

Written by Helena Milsom

Gift List: The Wedding Shop |

Venue: Elmore Court |

Photographer: Harry Michael Photography |

Videographer: Tian Macleon Ji |

DJ: DJ Luke Nukem |

Florist: Jenny Fleur |

Hair Stylist & Makeup Artist: Beauty by Asura |

Cake Maker: Cake Daydreams |

Ice Cream: Cotswold Ice Cream Co. |

White Midi Reception Dress: ASOS |

Wedding Dress: Allure Bridals |

Pink Evening Dress: LPA |

Bridal Boutique: Paverly Bridal |

Bridesmaid Dresses: Warehouse |

Bespoke Bridesmaid Headbands: Project Clementine |

Bespoke Bridal Flower Crown: Kontes London |

Feather Headband: Flapper |

Bespoke Bridal Bag: Shrimps |

Grooms Suit: Paul Smith |

Grooms Floral Tie: Gucci |

Groomsmen Suits: Moss Bros. |

Groomsmen Ties: Reiss |

Bride's Ceremony Shoe: Sam Edelman |

Bride's Evening Platform Shoe: Casadei |

Groom's Brogues: Oliver Sweeney |

Pomegranate Decorations: The Perfect Pad Company

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