Rime Arodaky Wedding Dress and Velvet Bridesmaid Dresses

The theme for this outdoor wedding was romantic boho, which I think Bethany and Stephen have absolutely nailed with the use of dried grasses, protea flowers and velvet bridesmaids dresses. Amongst all this pretty is the pièce de résistance, Bethany's Rime Arodaky gown which is embroidered with delicate flowers, and complements the floral decor beautifully. You'll probably want to get your pinning fingers ready for the DIY copper geometric shapes too. They look immense hanging from the barn reception ceiling.

Romantic boho wedding bouquet with dried grasses

Bride on wedding morning in Rime Arodaky wedding dress

Emotional father of the bride first look

Bride in Rime Arodaky wedding dress with embroidered flower detail

Father of the bride and daughter in the classic wedding car

Copper frame and acrylic wedding welcome sign

Boho floral arrangement with pampas grass and dahlias

Outdoor wedding ceremony at Bury Court Barn with boho flowers

Aisle flower decor with pampas grass, foliage and dahlias

Groom and best man before the wedding ceremony

Flower girl walking down the aisle in a pink dress and white cardigan

Outdoor ceremony bridal entrance in Rime Arodaky wedding dress

Black and white portrait of the bride and groom exchanging vows

Outdoor wedding ceremony at Bury Court Barns with bride in Rime Arodaky dress

Bride and groom exchanging rings at wedding ceremony

Bride and groom walking up the aisle as husband and wife with bride in Rime Arodaky gown

What Made Our Day Unique
We wanted to create a relaxed wedding where we were surrounded by the people we love. I think what made our day unique was the DIY elements and my love for flowers. I always wanted to have a wedding that was filled with an abundance of flowers, something that felt like you were walking through a meadow! By adding all of these elements it made the venue really special and unique to us as a couple.
Bethany & Stephen

Rime Arodaky

There is no denying Bethany's Rime Arodaky gown is killer! The delicate applique bodice and train look stunning and are perfect for this romantic boho wedding with incredible floral arrangements. Her bridesmaids also look incredible in velvet dresses, matching the tones of the proteas perfectly. Together they are pure bridal party goals.

Inspiration & Styling
I have always loved the relaxed bohemian style weddings. So, this was my biggest inspiration but tailoring it more towards our own style. I wanted to create a soft romantic feel with a focus on details. I loved the aesthetic that blush and yellow created against the drama of the flowers. It still created an impact without being too over the top. I love the attention to detail, so I continued our colours through the tablescape and into the bridesmaid and groomsmen's fashion.
Bethany & Stephen

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Diy Projects
Through many hours of trawling Pinterest, I saw a lot of hanging decorations. We had the idea of having geometric shapes hanging from the beams of the barn. Well, my idea was to hire these shapes, my husband, on the other hand, had the idea to make these ourselves! I am always apprehensive with DIY projects. They always sound like a good idea but don’t always go so smoothly! Nevertheless, we decided to do it ourselves. We also created all the wedding signs, menus, place names and table plans. It was epic!! After many hours, blood, sweat and a lot of tears we managed to create all the details that we loved. Even though at times I hated it, looking back this was actually the best part and seeing how it all came together on the day brings a smile to my face and really personalised the day for us.
Bethany & Stephen

Top table wedding flowers at Bury Court Barn reception

Dried grasses and neutral flower arrangement

Bury Court Barn reception with DIY hanging Geometric decor

Bride in Rime Arodaky wedding dress holding her flower girl

Bridal party portrait with bride in Rime Arodaky gown and bridesmaids in pink velvet dresses

Bride and groom portrait with bride in embroidered Rime Arodaky wedding dress and groom in stone blazer

Black and white portrait of the bride and groom

Bride in Rime Arodaky wedding dress and groom in stone suit walking through the fields

Hanging hoop table plan with boho flower arrangements

Black and white portrait of the bride and groom at Bury Court Barn

Bride in embroidered Rime Arodaky wedding dress with detailed bodice and train

Bride in backless Rime Arodaky wedding dress with embroidered train

Father of the bride wedding speech at Bury Court Barn

Wedding guests laughing during the wedding speeches

Wedding party portrait with the bride in a Rime Arodaky gown, bridesmaids in pink velvet dresses and groomsmen in black and stone suits

Bride and groom cutting the buttercream wedding cake

First dance with bride in backless Rime Arodaky wedding dress with embroidered detail

Bride and groom kissing during first dance at Bury Court Barn

Favourite Moments
I don't think I can put down one moment! For both of us walking down the aisle was incredibly special. Walking arm in arm with my dad and seeing Stephen at the end of the aisle, all our friends and family felt very emotional. Also sneaking off with the photographers to take our couple portraits. It can be an overwhelming day, with all eyes on you. These private moments, just the two of you gives you a nice breather and a moment to yourselves. However the piece de resistance was seeing the beautiful flowers created by Hannah was just incredible, she is a true talent!
Bethany & Stephen

If you need to get savvy about blooms, listen to our Wedding Flowers podcast episode, where Charlotte and Becky are joined by, recommended supplier, Leafy Couture to discuss costs, stems, foliage and even growing your own! And once you've finished with that episode you may want to add our DIY Wedding Ideas podcast to your playlist too. Happy listening!