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Bride and Groom stood in front of the entrance at Ardington House

Styled Shoot: A Modern Stately Home Wedding


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Sarah Abu Shah Updated:
20th of November 2023

Featuring a classic colour palette of white, ivory and sage green paired with the grandeur of Georgian architecture at Ardington House, Nick Baskerville Photography has captured this elegant styled shoot, perfect for a Bridgerton-esque wedding! This is the perfect inspiration for a couple planning an elegant country house wedding.

Exterior photo of Ardington House

When Nick Baskerville planned this Styled Shoot, he wanted to the photos to inspire sophisticated style that had the elegance and grandeur of Bridgerton. He chose the stunning Ardington House to be the backdrop as it is "one of the most breathtaking venues available for weddings in South Oxfordshire and it seemed like a natural choice".

Situated in South Oxfordshire, this exclusive estate boasts enchanting gardens, impeccable lawns and a private island for a unique ceremony, creating an ideal backdrop for your wedding day.

Styled Shoot: model wearing floral plunge neck, a-line wedding gown from The Bridal Dress Company and is stood on the stairs of Ardington House

Each supplier perfectly executed a sophisticated and dignified style, from the flowers to the bridal gowns.

This beautiful floral embroidered gown from The Bridal Dress Company is a great way to tie in your wedding flowers with your bridal wear, making your look more cohesive. The plunging neckline and A-Line silhouette radiates confidence and femininity, and who doesn't want to add in a splash of colour! The low bun hairstyle is really flattering with this bridal gown as it allows the dress to shine.

Bride and Groom with celebrant in Ardington House

Seen in this photo is Beth Whaley leading a celebrant ceremony in the Island Temple at Ardington House. A celebrant-led ceremony is a great choice for those couples wanting a personalised wedding ceremony!

The Island Temple at Ardington House is the perfect location for an outdoor ceremony. Overlooking the river, the temple's architecture allows for a sense of intimacy and romance with the surrounding columns.

wedding floral arrangement

Don't forget about the details! The floral arrangements created by Go Tell The Bees make a wonderful focal points for detail shots and the neutral tones of the foliage keeps in with the stylish and graceful theme.

Bride walking up the stairs at Ardington House with her dress cascading down

Have your fairytale wedding moment, backlit by the Georgian windows. This cascading lace strapless gown elegantly draped down the stairs is magnificent and the period features radiate luxury.

Bride stood in the doorframe at Ardington House

This soft wave hairstyle really compliments the off the shoulder puff sleeves and the flowing skirt in this dress and her soft make up accentuates her natural beauty.

Browse through these stunning photographs below for more inspiration for your own classic, modern stately home wedding.

Styled Shoot Credits:

Photography and Planning: Nick Baskerville Photography

Celebrant: Beth Whaley

Florist: Go Tell The Bees

Make-Up and Hair: Lisa Murphy Make up and Hair

Rings: Lover's Rock Diamonds

Dresses: The Bridal Dress Company

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About the author


Sarah Abu Shah

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 writing inspiring content about wedding fashion and wedding venues, so 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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