Intimate Pauntley Court Wedding
Photography by Carrie Lavers PhotographyThere are many incredible things about this gorgeous summer wedding at Pauntley Court. The most impressive being the fact someone dropped a dreamy slice of Italian countryside somewhere in Gloucester and got away with it. Or maybe it was the fact Emma and Mike planned their show stopping day in just eight weeks? Or actually it could be the classically romantic figure Emma cut in her Susanne Neville dress fit for royalty... Ok you got us, basically everything about this is incredible and there are simply not enough words to cover it. However, the stunning shots from Recommended supplier Carrie Lavers Photography show what words simply cannot. From Emma's tears reading Mike's romantic letters before the ceremony, to his first look at Emma in her gown, you had better get your tissues ready because this one is special.
Intimate destination style summer wedding at Pauntley Court, Gloucester.
Emma & Mike
DECOR
Emma and Mike wanted their day to feel as personal as possible, and their friends and family were more than happy to help out. Emma's mother made the buttonholes, their cake was whipped up by a bridesmaid and they borrowed decorations from their family. They also chose suppliers who had a minimal environmental impact. This included locally grown flowers and ethically-sourced local food, making their day as sustainable as possible. Good for the planet, purse and perfect photo material - what more could you want!?
ITALIAN INFLUENCES
The vibe of the day was Italian destination wedding meets English country garden, and oh boy was it beautiful! They had an aperol spritz drinks reception followed with a beautiful Italian style wedding breakfast. (When the bride says there were more courses than she can remember, you know it was a good one...). From the long wooden table with Italian ruscus to the candles and fairy lights, it's hard to believe this took place at Pauntley Court and not the Italian countryside.
Borrowing decorations is a great way to reduce the environmental impact of your wedding. Especially from your friends with great taste...
Emma
We don't know about you but we're craving an aperol spritz, some sunshine and an Italian nibble or two... If Pauntley Court has convinced you a destination wedding in England could be on the cards, we've got a Vegas inspired wedding in Dorset complete with pink Cadillac and tuxedo clad dogs. Or if it's a sustainable wedding you're planning, check out Recycle My Wedding for the pre-loved dresses and decor of your dreams!
