Newburgh Priory Outdoor Wedding with Foliage Decor & An Italian Twist

Alice & Charlie created a beautiful outdoor humanist ceremony in the ruins of Newburgh Priory. Their wedding followed a very wet June and it was the first day of sun which broke through the clouds whilst the couple said their vows. Making the most of the picturesque and breathtaking views the couple stole a moment together for some special shots before the heavens opened causing a very fun and mad dash to the marquee to continue the celebrations. All of the floral touches from the bouquets to the olive trees that lined the aisle were created by the bride, and her family and friends. Perfectly combining textures and warm colours with pampas grass to suit their theme of bringing the outside, inside and creating their very own idyllic Tuscan oasis.

Brides leopard print heels at outdoor spring wedding

Beautiful floral and pampas grass bouquet tied with ribbon

Groom getting ready wearing a three piece suit with a red tie

Bride wearing cap sleeve laced dress with pearl embellishment and a gold headband

Outdoor wedding ceremony at Newburgh Priory with olive tree decor

Bride wearing a beautiful laced top bridal dress and gold embellished headband

Bride wearing a beautiful laced top bridal dress and gold embellished headband at Newburgh Priory

Bride and her bridesmaids in emerald green dresses for outdoor wedding ceremony

Groom wearing three piece suit and floral buttonhole at Newburgh Priory

Order of service for outdoor wedding ceremony at Newburgh Priory in June

Bridesmaids wearing emerald green dresses at country house wedding ceremony with vintage car

Bride arriving in a white vintage car at country house wedding with outdoor ceremony

Groom waiting at the aisle of Newburgh Priory for outdoor ceremony with Italian twist

Flower girl walking down the aisle at outdoor ceremony with olive trees

Bride walking down the aisle at outdoor wedding ceremony

Bride and groom embrace at outdoor wedding ceremony with celebrant

Bride and groom tie the knot at humanist ceremony with celebrant

Bride wearing lace cap sleeved dress and gold embellished headband

Bride and groom say 'I do' at Newburgh Priory with Italian twist

What Made Our Day Unique
We have never felt so loved as we did on our wedding day. It’s true what they say about it really being the best day - surrounded by all the people you care about the most. So many of our friends and family had been involved in bringing everything together that ultimately, it felt like a huge celebration for everyone. Our first dance performed by the incredible Chromatic really set the tone of the evening and got everyone fired up. During the band break, our family had arranged surprise fireworks for us and our guests out on the lawn overlooking the lake. They were breathtaking and gave everyone an excuse to go outside and cool down before the final stint of partying!
Alice & Charlie

Newburgh Priory

Newburgh Priory is a beautiful country estate house set amidst the rolling North Yorkshire Howardian Hills, it is steeped in history and had long been a favourite of this couples. The long gallery is breathtaking and created the perfect backdrop for their ceremony. It was also so important for this couple to have a blank canvas and somewhere where they could source independent and boutique suppliers. Alice looked amazing in her dress by Laure de Sagazan which she teamed with a pair of statement animal print shoes and a gold embellished headband. The bridesmaids all wore emerald green dresses which looked perfect next to the bouquets, the bride gave them all a mood board and a budget so that they could pick a dress that they felt comfortable in and suited their own personal styles.

Inspiration & Styling
The long gallery garden ruin provided a stunning and natural backdrop for our ceremony. We continued this theme throughout, bringing the outside, inside, with an Italian twist. All the flowers - from bouquets to favours, table decorations to trees, overhanging ladders and floral displays were done by family and friends. We wanted them wild and green, with warm hues that reflected the rolling hills of the Tuscan countryside. We loved the idea of injecting some gold, so sourced the candlesticks and vases from charity shops and online, opting for gold cutlery and gold ceramic olive leaves for the place settings.
Alice & Charlie

Marquee reception with hanging foliage decor

Wine bottle table numbers with gold details

Gold candlesticks with white taper candles at marquee reception

Hanging white floral foliage at Newburgh Priory reception

Table plan with white foliage decor at marquee reception

Gold candlesticks and painted wine bottle table numbers for marquee reception with rustic styling

Gold candlesticks and foliage decor at marquee reception

Hanging white floral and foliage decor at Newburgh Priory

Bride and groom at Newburgh Priory outdoor wedding in Spring

Bride wearing cap sleeve lace top dress and groom in three piece suit

Bride and groom embrace in the gardens at Newburgh Priory for outdoor wedding

Bride and groom get caught in the rain at spring wedding in Yorkshire

Marquee decor with white floral and foliage decor with gold touches

Marquee reception at Newburgh Priory in Spring

Table setting details with mini herb plant wedding favours

Bride and groom arrive at marquee reception with fairy lights

Bride and groom celebrate at their reception with white floral decor

Groom wearing three piece suit and red tie at marquee reception

Bride and groom take in the breathtaking views at Newburgh Priory

First dance and marquee reception with fairy lights

Bride and groom enjoy the fireworks at Newburgh Priory wedding

Advice
It’s the most special day - and it’s your day. So do it your way. Spend as much of it as you can with your new husband/ wife and enjoy the party! Oh and get a video made! Working in the film industry, we were conscious not to feel like we had a camera on us all day. Anni and Chris from Bloom Weddings were so discreet and felt just like additional wedding guests. They could not have captured our day more perfectly.
Alice & Charlie

{Watch The Film}

This couples advice is to get a video of your special day made and we absolutely agree. There are tonnes of perks to having a wedding videographer, photos are great, but there’s something extra special about motion. Capturing the way you moved, the way you laughed, how your dress floated, the words of the speeches and the exchanging of vows. Memories to last a lifetime. If you're on the fence we have a podcast dedicated to why you need a wedding videographer, it's definitely worth a listen.