Martina Liana Dress for London Wedding with Brownie Tier Cake

Photography by Alexa Penberthy Photography

Everything about Laura and Antony’s wedding day is super pretty and styled with plenty of individual touches, from Laura’s beautiful Martina Liana bridal dress to their Aperol Spritz cocktail cart and a brownie tiered wedding cake. The brides mum did a special reading in the ceremony that she wrote herself adding so much emotion to their wedding. Dartmouth House played host to their celebrations, such a beautiful London venue, styled with lots of greenery and floral details including the huge foliage arch, all filled with lots of dancing and happiness and captured perfectly by Alexa Penberthy.

London venue for summer celebration with Martina Liana dress

Silver embellished bridal shoes with white foliage bouquet

Bride getting into Martina Liana off the shoulder dress with laced details and tulle skirt

Bride wearing off the shoulder laced Martina Liana dress with veil and white foliage bouquet

Dartmouth House London wedding venue with Martina Liana dress

Reception styling with white foliage arch decor and pillar candles

White floral and foliage archway with pillar candles and scattered petals

White floral chair back decor with scattered petals at London reception

Bride wearing Martina Liana dress and her father walking up the stairs styled with white foliage decor

Bridesmaids wearing pale blue dresses walking down the aisle holding white foliage bouquets

Bride wearing Martina Liana dress and veil walking down the aisle clutching white floral bouquet

Groom wearing black tie and floral buttonhole waiting at the aisle

Bride and groom tie the knot at London ceremony with white foliage archway and floral chair back decor

Bride and groom tie the knot at London ceremony with white foliage archway and pillar candles

Bride wearing Martina Liana off the shoulder dress with veil holds hands with the groom at wedding ceremony

Bride and groom kiss with white foliage archway and candles scattered with petals

Husband and wife at London ceremony with white foliage decor

Husband and wife at London ceremony with white foliage styling and floral chair back decor

Bride and groom embrace at London wedding

Confetti shot outside of Dartmouth House with bride wearing beautiful Martina Liana dress

Confetti shot at London wedding ceremony

What Made Our Day Unique
Finding the most perfect venue. We always said it doesn't matter where we get married as long as it's a little 'bit of us'. This took us to villas in the Italian hills, to mid-century halls in Derbyshire and Kent, our hometowns, to London where we both live and adore. When we found Dartmouth House we both fell in love - it's right in the heart of Mayfair and yet feels really secluded. I love the rich history it has, a London townhouse of a Lord, with striking original features. But my favourite part - the Italian courtyard out the back, complete with water fountain and lemon trees. Was thrilled to find somewhere we could be in the sunshine - hugely important to me! It felt so special to be in the city we love and yet feel like we were in an exclusive sanctuary of grandness and sunshine with all our family friends.
Laura & Antony

Martina Liana

Laura opted for a beautiful gown from Martina Liana and looked amazing in her wedding dress which featured a laced detail and off the shoulder sleeves. The bride picked up her dream dress from Angelica Bridal, after previously walking past the boutique many times actually getting to go inside and try on the wedding dresses felt very special. Laura's look is completed with loose waves and a killer pair of silver embellished heels from Dune. The bride and her bridesmaids all clutched pretty white floral bouquets by Larkspur and Lavender which worked perfectly with the bridesmaid's pale blue dresses.

Inspiration & Styling
Although we weren't looking for somewhere we didn't need to do much to in terms of decorating, Dartmouth House happened to be such that we didn't need to do too much to change it, just enhance it and put our own twist. The vibe was botanical/art deco. So lots of greens & leaves plus white/cream/peachy flowers to bring it to life. We had foliage up the stairway and my favourite - a huge foliage arch at the top of the aisle. We wanted to show our playful & adventurous side in the flowers & small touches. I love pineapples (I was dressed up as a pineapple on my hen) so they featured subtly e.g. the name cardholders. We named the tables after our favourite Michelin restaurants as we go to one for every birthday and anniversary.
Laura & Antony

Summer London wedding at Dartmouth House with tall white floral centrepieces

White flower and foliage table arrangements at London celebration with botanical and art deco styling

Table decor details with gold pineapple place holders at London celebration

Top table with white floral foliage decor at summer reception in London

Antique style frame table plan at London reception

Bride wearing Martina Liana with her bridesmaids in pale blue dresses and white foliage bouquets

Bride wearing Martina Liana dress with her bridesmaids in pale blue dresses and white foliage bouquets

Groom and his groomsmen in black tie with white floral buttonholes

Bride wearing Martina Liana off the shoulder dress embraces with groom at London wedding

Bride wearing laced Martina Liana dress and groom wearing black tie suit with white floral buttonhole

Bride and groom steal a moment on the stairway at Dartmouth House wedding in London

Bride clutching white foliage bouquet with groom wearing black tie and floral buttonhole

Homemade brownie tier wedding cake at summer reception in London

Bride and groom at the top table with beautiful white foliage decor

Guests celebrate the big day at beautiful London venue with tall floral centrepieces

Aperol Spritz pop up bar at outdoor drinks reception in London

Bride and groom steal a moment wearing Martina Liana dress

Bride and groom steal a moment wearing Martina Liana off the shoulder laced dress with tulle skirt

Bride and groom steal a moment wearing Martina Liana dress at Dartmouth House in London

Bride wearing off the shoulder laced dress with tulle skirt

Bride and groom tuck into brownie tier wedding cake at outdoor drinks reception in London

Bride and grooms first dance at London reception

Favourite Moment
Lots of special moments were on that grand staircase - it'd be hard not to feel moved by such a stunning entrance I guess! Walking up the stairs with my Dad and my bridesmaids with my dress on ready to walk down the aisle is giving me that jittery excited feeling again just thinking about it. Also walking into the Drawing Room for the wedding breakfast and seeing all our favourite people there was so special (we remember thinking damn the flowers look good, too!). Finally, when everyone moved down to the courtyard after the breakfast, we'd hired a popup Aperol Spritz tricycle bar - it was a hot day and so a very welcome surprise for our guests! :)
Laura & Antony

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Written by Olivia Smith

Venue: Dartmouth House |

Bridal Dress: Martina Liana |

Bridal Boutique: Angelica Bridal |

Grooms Suit (Bespoke): Suit Supply |

Bridal Shoes: Dune |

Florist: Larkspur & Lavender |

Brownie Tier: Homemade |

Hair Stylist & Makeup Artist : Oli Fowler |

Entertainment: Storm DJs |

: Tailored Entertainment |

: Georgie Baugh |