Two brides hold hands as they lay on grass which is covered in multi-coloured confetti.

Rebecca and Sarah-Jane chose beautiful Warwickshire wedding venue Ardencote Manor for their late July celebrations, with their ceremony held outside at the lakeside pavilion on a gloriously sunny day. It was a pleasure to spend time with both ladies on the morning as they each got ready for the day with their bridesmaids, and their young son, who took on the role of page boy alongside his little cousin. I loved how each bride had chosen a wedding dress that suited her wonderfully, and how the two gowns were so different! Rebecca’s Essence of Australia dress was frothy and gave total princess vibes, with a beautiful train and dropped sleeves, while Sarah-Jane’s stunning high-necked satin Jesus Peiro dress was the epitome of elegance and looked gorgeous with her sleek updo. The ladies had chosen bouquets full of bright blooms that shared some elements in common but were also unique, which I thought was lovely.

I had been promised a lot of colourful confetti, and boy, I was not disappointed! In fact the ladies had bought so much confetti that we did two throws, one straight after their beautiful outdoor ceremony as the newly-weds walked down the aisle together, and a second go after dinner in the venue’s lovely shady gardens, where all the guests gathered around the brides to throw the confetti up into the air all at once. Absolute chaos but so much fun! One of my favourite photographs from this lovely day, which I chose as the cover image for the post, is of Sarah-Jane and Rebecca making confetti angels in the grass - I adore capturing those little spontaneous moments in a wedding day! I also loved the little personalised wafers that accompanied the ice cream served to guests during cocktail hour - a wonderful treat on a hot day.

Rebecca and Sarah-Jane’s first date was at an escape room, and the pair are big fans of games, theming their reception tables around favourite games and setting challenges for their guests to complete between dinner courses. It was super fun to watch as friends and family puzzled over the challenges set by the couple, and competed for prizes! After dinner we were treated to a beautiful golden hour so I stole the couple away for a few more portraits in Ardencote’s gardens before their first dance. The games continued into the evening with some spirited beer pong bouts alongside the dancefloor action. A gorgeous day with a stunning couple - thanks for letting me share it with you!

Supplier shout-out:

  • Flowers by Lily Loves Flora in Kenilworth - @lily_loves_flora

  • Decor by Rainbow Wedding Shop - @rainbowlinenanddecor

  • Brides’ dresses by Essence of Australia from @lilyrosebridalboutique, and Jesus Peiro from @bridalwarwickshire

  • Hair and make-up by a team of talented ladies - Stephanie Hayes Hair - @stephaniehayeshair, Jess at Devoted Bridal - @devotedbridaluk, Frankie Rose Bridal Hair and Makeup - @frweddings, and Katy Bird Makeup - @katybirdmakeup

  • Ice cream bike by Morgan Ice Creams – @morganicecreams

  • Cake made by Spin Spin Sugar in Warwick - @spinspinsugarcakes

  • Evening music by DJ Lady Lizzo

 
The entrance to Warwickshire wedding venue Ardencote manor house.
Part of the Ardencote Manor House Hotel as seen through foliage.
A bride has make-up applied while she looks off to the left.
A make-up artist applies foundation to a bride's face using a brush.
Detail of a bride's pearl hair ornament seen from the back, as she looks into a small mirror.
A bridesmaid laughs whilst looking up at the bride.
A bride wears pyjamas with a green leafy print as she sips prosecco.
A blonde-haired bridesmaid has finishing touches applied to her make-up.
A woman wearing green and pink leaf-patterned pyjamas holds a glass as prosecco is poured for her.
A brunette bride sits on a double bed surrounded by her bridesmaids, all wearing matching leaf-print silky pyjamas.
A group of bridesmaids sit around the bride on a bed whilst wearing matching pyjamas with a foliage pattern.
A satin halterneck Jesus Peiro wedding dress hangs in a window.
A bridesmaid does up buttons on the back of the bride's satin Jesus Peiro wedding gown.
Bridesmaids help a bride dress for her wedding by buttoning the neck of her dress.
A woman does up small buttons on the back of a bride's satin wedding dress.
A brunette bride wearing blue and white pyjamas has pink lipstick applied.
Two bridesmaids wearing blue and white checked pyjamas hang up the bride's wedding dress.
A blonde woman has her hair curled as she gets ready for her sister's wedding.
Monochrome image of several women getting ready for a wedding in Ardencote Manor Hotel.
White flower pins are placed into a bride's long brunette hair.
Two women, wearing blue and white pyjamas, laugh as they sit together on a bed.
A brunette bride sits with three bridemaids on a double bed, laughing as they look at each other.
A toddler boy is held on the laps of several women wearing blue and white pyjamas, who are laughing as they look down at him.
A brunette bride wearing white and blue patterned pyjamas lifts her wedding dress and veil down from a doorframe.
A blonde woman fastens buttons on the back of an Essence of Australia wedding dress.
A young boy wearing a white shirt and blue bowtie looks at the bride's wedding dress.
A radiant bride with long brunette hair looks off to the right after having her wedding make-up and hairstyle finished.
Close-up detail of the floral off-the-shoulder sleeves on an Essence of Australia wedding gown.
A veil is placed into the brunette hair of a bride wile she holds her wedding bouquet.
A bridesmaid wearing a green dress holds a bouquet of brightly coloured wedding flowers.
A woman wearing a blue and white dress and royal blue hat chats to a wedding guest at an outdoor ceremony area.
A couple chat whilst standing outside on a sunny day before an outdoor wedding ceremony.
Wedding guests wearing sunglasses take a selfie using a phone camera whilst seated outside on a bright day.
A bridesmaid in a green dress walks across a bridge whilst holding the hand of a young boy.
Two young flower girls carry bouquets as they walk hand-in-hand outside.
A blonde-haired bridesmaid wearing a pink dress smiles as she walks down the aisle.
A bride walks arm-in-arm with her father, framed trees and hedges.
Bride Sarah-Jane walks with her father down the aisle to her outdoor wedding ceremony at Ardencote.
A bride wearing a high-necked white satin dress stands with hands clasped at Ardencote's lakeside pavillion.
Bride Rebecca walks across a bridge framed by trees, her arm linked with her father's arm.
Wedding guests turn to watch a bride and her father walk down the aisle outside on a bright day.
A woman wearing a bright pink lace dress and cream fascinator holds a toddler on her hip.
An emotional bride holds a tissue to her eyes during an outdoor wedding ceremony.
Close-up image of two brides smiling at each other during their wedding ceremony.
Two brides hold hands during their outdoor wedding ceremony at Ardencote in Warwickshire.
Close-up detail of two brides holding hands during a wedding ceremony.
A bride's parents watch the exchange of vows during an outdoor wedding ceremony on a bright, sunny day.
A flower girl and two bridesmaids dressed in pink gowns smile during an outdoor wedding ceremony at Adencote.
Two brides hold hands underneath a wedding pavillion decorated with dried flowers and pampas grass.
Seated wedding guests wearing sunglasses watch an outdoor wedding ceremony on a bright summer day.
Two brides dressed in white wedding gowns face each other and hold hands during their wedding ceremony at the lakeside pavillion at Ardencote.
A bridemaid in a pink dress sits with the bride's mother during an outdoor wedding ceremony.
A brunette bride laughs during her wedding ceremony.
Wedding guests and bridesmaids smile as they watch a couple exchange rings during an outdoor wedding ceremony.
Two brides exchange rings during their Ardencote wedding ceremony.
A bridesmaid dressed in green reads a poem during an outdoor wedding ceremony at a lakeside pavillion.
A female couple both dressed in wedding gowns hold hands and look off to the right during an outdoor ceremony.
A woman wearing a bright yellow dress gives a reading during an outdoor wedding ceremony.
A female couple smile at each other as thy exchange wedding rings in an outdoor ceremony.
A bride smiles at wedding guests over her shoulder while she holds hands with her new wife during the marriage ceremony.
Two brides share their first kiss during an outdoor wedding ceremony at the lakeside pavillion at Warwickshire venue Ardencote.
Monochrome portrait of two brides wearing wedding dresses sharing their first kiss as newlyweds.
Brides smile at each other whilst signing the marriage register during their wedding at Ardencote's lakeside pavillion.
A female couple and their son smile whilst signing the marriage register at a table underneath a lakeside pavillion.
Two brides hold their bouquets in the air in front of a lakeside wedding pavillion.
Two brides hold hands as they lay on grass which is covered in multi-coloured confetti.
Two brides laugh as they lay on confetti-covered grass.