Gorgeous spring florals at The Gardens

Anna and Lawrence’s gorgeous spring wedding in The Gardens was our kinda day. 

Beautiful, but relaxed; stylish, but sentimental. We had an outdoor ceremony, and florals *to die* for. We had two of the most adorable flower girls the world has ever seen. 

And to top it all off, our wisteria was in full bloom, and giving serious Bridgerton vibes!

If you’re thinking of having your wedding in The Gardens, you’re about to be endlessly inspired. Come take a little look…

Spring florals and bridal styling inspiration

Our story begins with Anna and her girls, getting ready in our on-site prep room, The Retreat. 

We’ve recently renovated the space, and it’s the perfect place to spend an easy-breezy wedding morning. It’s super-spacious, super-comfy. And with natural light pouring in from both sides, your wedding photographer’s going to love it! 

Anna looked beautiful in her timelessly stylish dress from Isabella Grace (don’t you just love that Andie Anderson low back?!) 

And of course we HAVE to talk about her bouquet! Blush peonies, daisies, violet pea flowers, reflexed roses…it could’ve been scooped from a meadow, or an English country garden. Needless to say, we are *obsessed*! 

Anna had an excited first-look with her bridesmaids, and an emotional few moments with her dad. And with her butterflies fluttering and the ceremony calling, she headed out into the sunshine to marry the love of her life. 

 

It’s giving Bridgerton

At the centre of The Gardens is our iconic ceremony space, The Wedding Gazebo. 

Stand at the altar and look around, and you’ll find yourselves completely surrounded by beauty. Pinks, purples, yellows and greens. And in late spring, early summer, the wisteria blooms, and the aisle becomes a tunnel of colour. 

And it’s quiet. Blissfully quiet. Bees busy away in the flowerbeds; birds sing from the trees. 

It is- in the truest sense of the word- idyllic. 

Lawrence stood by the gazebo, waiting for Anna in the sunshine. Meadows lined the aisle, and two spectacular floral urns framed the altar. 

Pastel florals work so well with the palette of our venue, especially in spring. And the florist, Star & The Rose, elevated the space to dreamy new levels of beauty. 

The ceremony was romantic, wonderfully personal, and tons of fun. And as the celebrant made it official, a huge cheer filled the gardens, and fresh rose petals filled the air. 

Gin & tonic drinks reception

The drinks reception was the epitome of an English country wedding.

A&L had opted for the Gin & Tonic Bar The Gardeners Rest (our horsebox bar on the patio*). We serve 17 different types of gin, and various flavoured tonics as part of this upgrade. And suffice to say, the gin was flowing!

Guests sipped G&T, mingled on the sun-warm grass, and explored the gardens. And after some family group-shots by the wisteria, Anna and Lawrence went for a stroll around the grounds. 

(*By the way, if gin isn’t your thing, The Gardeners Rest can also be hired as a prosecco bar, bottle bar, cocktail bar or- for those Christmassy winter weddings- even a hot chocolate bar.) 

Your couples portraits in The Gardens

Our gardens are *dreamy sigh* beautiful all year round. 

You have 12 blissfully secluded acres to explore, divided into 16 lovingly-landscaped gardens. And as you hire our venue exclusively, you really do have the place all to yourselves!

A&L snuck away from the crowds, and walked hand-in-hand through the quiet grounds. 

The spring flowers were in bloom, the sun was shining. And for a little while, they felt as if they had the world to themselves. Nothing but the sound of birdsong, their feet swishing through the grass, and the breeze playing in the trees. 

Styling inspiration for your wedding breakfast in the tipis

The rustic, understated aesthetic of our tipis is a gorgeous blank space for your reception styling. The sides of the tipis had been flung open, filling the space with natural light and letting the outside in. 

And once again, Star & The Rose had knocked it out of the park. 

Impossibly gorgeous peonies and roses spilled from simple glass vases on the tables. And behind the head table, the florals from the ceremony had been repurposed to create *the most* stunning backdrop. 

They had a tasty meal, and some heartfelt and hilarious speeches. And as the sun began to fall, the guests spilled out onto the grass and got ready for the party. 

Party in the barn

The rest of the evening was a beautiful blur. They drank, they danced, they laughed, they partied. 

And as darkness fell and the festoon lights glowed, Anna and Lawrence stole away, and kissed beneath the wisteria for one last time. 

 

If this is the kind of wedding day you’ve been dreaming of, we’d be so excited to hear from you. 

Book yourself in today for a visit, come meet the team and take a stroll through The Gardens.