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MELODY & ROMANCE AT AN ENGLISH MANOR HOUSE - EDITORIAL

Allow your mind to wander to your perfect English country wedding, on a dreamy spring or summer’s day, and perhaps you’ll picture a manor house full of character, adorned with enchanting florals, and surrounded by ancient orchards.

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With an ethereal allure, this fine art shoot took place at West Horsley Place, a Grade I listed medieval manor house and 380 acre estate, blessed with wonderfully romantic spaces, picturesque formal gardens, and ancient orchards.

The design concept drew upon the historic tales of the manor house from Tudor and Elizabethan times, the elaborate architecture, and the natural beauty of the surroundings.

 

Both Helen Warner’s and Kerry Bartlett’s fine art style suited the countryside aesthetic of the editorial, with the film photography capturing the light and styling details perfectly, creating the most timeless imagery.

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Music and entertainment are woven into the history of West Horsley Place, with visits from both Henry VIII, famed for his lavish feasts, and also Queen Elizabeth, who was fêted by performers and musicians when she visited.

 

As Jessica from Ardour and Bow explains, “today, the house hosts weddings, but also operas and fabulous musical performances, so this seemed the perfect basis for the design concept. Using the history of the house, both past and present, as our inspiration, we brought together musical elements – a live cellist from Fendt Ensemble performing Bach’s Cello suite, and delectable dining treats from renowned caterers Rhubarb, to create a lavish, wondrous affair, all set against the backdrop of this stunning historic house.

 

We combined these elements to create an elegant aesthetic, to transport you to the heart of the English countryside.

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Concept & planning - Ardour & Bow

 

Venue - West Horsley Place

Photography - Helen Warner

Videography - Kerry Bartlett

Floral Design - Johanna Pedrick Flowers

Catering Partner & Sweet Treats - Rhubarb

Hair, Makeup & Beauty - Charlie Mac Hair & Makeup  

Stationery - Laura Elizabeth Patrick

Jewellery - Alex Appleton  

Cake Designer - Le Papillon Cakes

Bridal Attire - Morgan Davies Bridal & Alon Livne

Grooms Attire - Stephen Bishop Suiting

Tableware - Couvert

Ceremony Benches - Academy Furniture

Bridal Accessories - Victoria Harper

Bridal Shoes - Loeffler Randall

Linen - Just 4 Linen

Models - @imanjouali & @oliverfernandez1

Classic Car - DH Cullen

Drapes, Chandeliers & Accessories - To Have And To Hire

Musicians - Fendt Ensemble

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