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Chloe & William: A Summer Manor House Wedding in Somerset

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Sarah Abu Shah Updated:
9th of December 2024

This August, Chloe and William tied the knot at a breathtaking manor house wedding venue in Somerset. Surrounded by 80 of their friends and family for their wedding ceremony - with more arriving for their "nightclub style" reception in the evening - their wedding day was full of love and fun, filled with personal elements and unforgettable moments.

Their special day was captured by Toby Lidstone Photography, who was able to capture candid moments that truly reflected the joy they felt on their wedding day.

The Proposal

In 2021, William planned a weekend trip to London. While spending time with his family, Chloe noticed William acting a bit strange, pacing the room and repeatedly telling her how much he loved her. She asked William's aunt if she thought he was acting a little strange and her response was 'you don't think he is going to propose do you?' The day unfolded with a surprise speedboat trip along the River Thames. Just as they passed under London Bridge, William got down on one knee and asked Chloe to marry him - a moment she'll always cherish.

The Venue

Entrance of Crowcombe Court wedding venue in Somerset
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For Chloe and William, finding the right venue was all about balancing sophistication during the day and fun during the wedding reception. Crowcombe Court was just the right choice. The couple always knew they wanted a summer wedding, and the date was significant as it was their daughter's due date, making it all the more special.

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Crowcombe Court is an enchanting manor house in Somerset, licensed for indoor or outdoor ceremonies.
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The Ceremony

Bride and groom during their wedding ceremony at Crowcombe Court
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With a black and white wedding theme, the couple kept the decor minimal yet classic, allowing the venue's features to speak for themselves. White roses adorned the space, with black accessories tying everything together seamlessly. The ceremony was heartfelt, surrounded by the people they love most.

The Wedding Fashion

Fishtail wedding dress hanging from the chandelier at Crowcombe Court
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Chloe wore a fishtail wedding dress from Champagne and Charlotte. Her bridal look was beautiful, with her hair styled in a low bun which allowed the intricate beading on her wedding dress to sparkle. The bride also chose a pair of personalised Converse for a fun, modern twist.

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William looked dapper wearing a classic black and white tuxedo, with his groomsmen sporting black velvet blazers which added a touch of glamour to the classic look. Chloe's bridesmaids wore chic one-shoulder black jumpsuits to complement the wedding day colour palette, which looked great in photos.

The Food

For the wedding breakfast, Chloe and William treated their guests to a delicious three-course meal. Instead of traditional wedding favours, they opted for something more fun... mini bottles of Tequila Rose at each guest's place setting, encouraging everyone who drinks to let loose and enjoy the celebrations.

Black wedding cake with white roses
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The couple opted for a three tier wedding cake, with each tier a different flavour: lemon, Victoria sponge and chocolate. They wanted a traditional wedding cake design with a twist, so they chose a modern black wedding cake with white flowers.

Favourite Moments

Bride and groom wedding photo in the garden at Crowcombe Court
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Among the laughter, speeches, and heartfelt moments, their favourite part of the day was seeing their children outside, laughing and running around. Their presence made the day even more special, reminding the couple of how much love and happiness family brings them. It was these small moments, that truly made the day unforgettable.

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Willian setting his bow tie in front of the mirror
Willian playing pool
Chloe sitting on a chair with her wedding dress hanging beside her
Chloe with her bridesmaids
Chloe with her father
Chloe with her father and Willian
Chloe and Willian dancing
Chloe and Willian celebrating
Chloe and Willian Picture Perfect Photo
Chloe posing with her bridesmaids
Chloe and Willian Picture between the flowers
Chloe and Willian celebrating wedding with bridesmaids and groomsmen
Chloe and Willian Food Menu
Chloe and Willian table decorated
Chloe getting her hair and makeup done
Chloe looking at herself in the mirror with her wedding dress on
Chloes father smiling and looking at her in the wedding dress
Wedding guests gathered outside Crowcombe Court
Wedding Ring
Chloe and Willian
Chloe and Willian
Chloe and Willian signing papers
Chloe and Willian kissing
Chloe and Willian
Chloe and Willian cutting their wedding cake
Chloe standing with her bridesmaids in the garden
Willian and the groomsmen
 
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About the author
Sarah is a lover of fashion, whether it's the latest fashion and beauty trends or the trendiest venues types. You can often find her scrolling through wedding TikTok and creating inspiring content about wedding fashion and wedding venues; so she has lots of knowledge about the latest trends in bridal wear, beauty and bridesmaid fashion and plenty of insight in the best places to tie the knot across the UK. Being half Malaysian, Sarah has travelled extensively around this region while visiting family and is your go-to contact for destination wedding ideas, particularly in Malaysia and Bali.

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