Bride in whimsical wedding dress with the groom for country house wedding.

Whimsical Wedding Dress at British Wedding

Photography by Katie Rogers Photography

Ella’s whimsical wedding dress is everything! It’s official…we want a Watters wedding dress, too. Ella found her dream dress at Recommended supplier, & Wolf Bridal. Set against the luxe backdrop of Recommended venue, St Giles House in Dorset, Ella & Santino's romantic wedding includes seasonal florals in a peach, orange and pink colour palette, a candle-lit wedding breakfast in the library, and a reception in the basement nightclub! Is it too early to enquire at this venue when we're not even engaged? Pfft, of course not. Recommended supplier, Katie Rogers Photography, was present to capture every beautiful detail. 


Whimsical wedding dress for a romantic British wedding at St Giles House

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We absolutely loved the speeches at our wedding. We had the traditional speech order but added Ella's sister in too, every speech was hilarious and had everyone in stitches. One of the groomsmen was the Master of Ceremonies instead of a supplier. He worked the room really well and gave constant comic relief. Another moment was the last songs of the night, we chose two that we loved and knew all of our friends would love. Everyone was singing along together on the dancefloor, and it was such a special end to the day!

Ella & Santino

Pink and white peony and rose wedding bouquet with autumnal leaves for September wedding
Whimsical wedding dress by Watters for the classic British country house wedding in Dorset
Whimsical wedding dress with off the shoulder puff sleeves with the bride's hair in soft waves
St Giles House in Dorset country house wedding venue
The bride and groom kiss at the end of the aisle after their traditional civil wedding ceremony
Groom in houndstooth suit kissing the bride in a princess wedding dress on the drive to St Giles House
The groom spins the bride around as they stand in front of incredible flower arrangement
Bridesmaids in matching halter neck pink bridesmaid dresses with the bride in her whimsical wedding dress by Watters
The bride and groom stand facing each other for their civil wedding ceremony at St Giles House
The bridal bouquet for a classic British wedding with meadow-inspired florals
The bridal party with the bridesmaids in pink halter neck bridesmaid dresses with the bride at the country house wedding
Pink and white stationery flatlay including wedding invitation, save the date, and order of the day details
The groom and groomsmen in matching houndstooth suits with different ties for the modern British wedding day
The bride and groom smiling brightly as they exit from their wedding ceremony
Simple pink rose buttonhole worn by the groom on houndstooth wedding suit
Personalised wedding newspaper on the chairs of the guests with order of the day details
The bride and groom sit to sign their wedding register with seasonal floral arrangements
The bride and groom walk back down the aisle as a married couple for their country house wedding in Dorset
The bride gets her makeup done for her wedding day with smoky eyeliner and Hollywood wave hair style
Pointed pink velvet wedding shoes with ribbon to tie up the leg
St Giles House in Dorset country house wedding venue with an orange and peach wedding flower arrangement decorating the altar
The bridesmaids and groomsmen stand together with the bride and groom in matching pink bridesmaid dresses and houndstooth wedding suits
The bride and groom share their first kiss as a married couple after their wedding ceremony with the bride in a whimsical wedding dress and groom in houndstooth suit
The groom in a three piece suit stands smiling and facing the bride for their wedding ceremony at St Giles House

Whimsical Wedding Dress

Whilst Ella & Santino wanted their day to be relaxed, they loved the classic and traditional styling of a British wedding. The couple embraced a romantic and whimsical vibe and weren't afraid to add in some pops of colour. From the English garden florals in seasonal shades of peaches, pinks, and oranges, which went perfectly with the pink bridesmaid dresses and the late summer season. The venue was decorated in meadow-like florals with the wedding breakfast taking place in the library of St Giles House. It was all so quintessentially British! Ella's whimsical wedding dress by Watters with off-the-shoulder puff sleeves and a flowing skirt is simply divine! She had a true princess moment and chose the perfect dress to uphold the theme.

St Giles House, Dorset

After dinner was Ella & Santino's favourite part of the day. The couple had a cocktail hour with amazing live music at their country house wedding venue. The band then led everyone down to the speakeasy nightclub in the basement at St Giles House in Dorset.  The couple had their first dance to 'No Letting Go' by Wayne Wonder, so the party really was getting started! Ella's wedding inspired her to start her own wedding stationery business. Because of help from friendly wedding suppliers, she's been completely packed since she launched in November! All of the couple's wedding suppliers were beyond perfect, but they wanted to specially mention Katie (photographer), Hollie (florist) and Charlotte (St. Giles House coordinator), the day was truly perfect because of them.

Bride in whimsical wedding dress with tulle skirt and long wedding veil walking along with the groom
Romantic candlelit wedding breakfast in the library of St Giles House with orange autumnal wedding table centrepieces
Bride in whimsical wedding dress with off the shoulder puff sleeves holding a seasonal wedding bouquet with orchids and peonies
Bride in whimsical wedding dress by Watters walking along with the groom in a houndstooth suit
St Giles House country house wedding venue in Dorset with the bride and groom walking along hand in hand
Library wedding breakfast with autumnal wedding tablescape with taper candles, small table centrepieces and wedding stationery
Large rectangle pink and white wedding table plan
Bride in long sleeve high neck short wedding reception dress walking along with the groom for their reception
The bride and groom exit from their wedding breakfast in the library of St Giles House
Autumnal orange and white wedding table centrepiece with tulips, dahlias, autumnal leaves, and more
Clear acrylic wedding table sign named after places in Italy
Groom embracing the bride in a houndstooth wedding suit with the bride in an off the shoulder puff sleeve whimsical wedding dress
Bride dancing in short wedding reception dress with pointed pink wedding shoes and bow in her hair
St Giles House county house wedding venue with library decorated for the wedding breakfast
Autumnal tablescapes with orange and peach wedding flowers, matching taper candles, napkins and more
The bride in a whimsical wedding dress by Watters with the groom in a houndstooth beige suit surrounded by autumnal wedding flower arrangement
Pale pink arched wedding menu with dark orange font
Anthuriums, dahlias, and autumnal leaves make up the wedding table centrepiece with taper candles for cosy vibes
The groom in a three piece houndstooth wedding suit with simple pink rose buttonhole
The bride and groom share their first dance together at their classic British wedding
St Giles House in Dorset with the bride and groom posing for their cute couple portraits
Two tier warm yellow iced wedding cake with floating layer decorated with pink ribbon and seasonal wedding flowers
Bride in whimsical wedding dress with puff sleeves dances with the groom on their wedding day
Bride in off the shoulder wedding dress with puff sleeves walking with the groom in a beige suit for their classic and elegant wedding

A country house wedding venue, seasonal florals and romantic pink bridesmaid dresses = British elegance!

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Everyone says this, but stick to your guns when it comes to your guest list! Having a room filled with people we were really close to (most of who knew each other) made sure the vibe was perfect all day. Another thing to bear in mind; no matter how timeless your wedding style is, at some point, it will feel dated. You may as well have fun with it! I nearly avoided colour because of how it might date, but it's the perfect time to be creative and try something new - so don't worry about how it'll look in 10 years.

Ella & Santino


For Ella, a gorgeous whimsical wedding dress was the right choice. If you're loving her vibe, take a look at some more princess wedding dresses. Adding in some refreshing pink and white stationery and signage helped to add a modern element to this classic British wedding day. Here are the five signs you need for your wedding day!


Videography: Hive Wedding Films |
Music: Halo Strings |
Music: George Hilton |
Florist: Blue and Boheme |
Cake Maker: Perfect Cakes Co. |
Makeup: Blush by Liv |
Makeup: Lana Hughes MUA |
Wedding Dress: Watters |
Reception Dress: Amanda Uprichard |
Bridal Boutique: & Wolf Bridal |
Bridesmaid Dresses: Pretty Lavish |
Earrings: Blue Meadow Bridal |
Groom & Groomsmen's Suits: Moss Bros |
Shoes: Emmy London |
Stationery: Carta Carelli |
Honeymoon Provider: Mhondoro Safari Lodge and Villa
Real WeddingEnglandSouth WestSummerAutumnCountry HouseLibraryCivil CeremonyContemporaryClassicLuxePinksOrangesPeaches & Corals£35k - £40k