Our beautiful London couple, Ottilie and David, knew they wanted to return to the countryside for their late autumn wedding in October. Just a few miles from the Bride’s childhood home, The Wootton Hall Estate was the perfect match. They were truly lucky to have such a beautiful day for an outdoor English garden ceremony, where we created a wild textural meadow aisle to complement the venue’s landscape.
Wootton Hall Estate Wedding Venue
Wootton Hall is an impeccably renovated historic home, brimming with heritage features and luxurious design. With comfy sofas in the lounge and plenty of rooms for the wedding party, it offers both elegance and comfort.
Indoor ceremonies take place in the Hall, which features a neutral palette, while outdoor ceremonies are held against the house’s stunning backdrop, softened by Virginia creeper, which turns a striking orange and red in autumn. The walled garden is another stunning option for ceremonies, featuring picturesque archways and a sense of seclusion.
Living and working in London, O and D wanted to return to their family roots in North Lincolnshire to be married. Wootton Hall offered the perfect blend of English country charm, exceptional service, and the award-winning food they had come to love in London.
Autumn Wedding Flower Brief
The brief for this Wootton Hall wedding was light and whimsical with a feeling of a fairy grotto, capturing all the warm colours of autumn. The Bride particularly loved flowers and wanted to incorporate both fresh and dried seasonal flowers. Both the bride and groom were passionate about using locally grown flowers, which became a central part of the design.
Seasonal Flowers for an Outdoor Autumn Wedding
Personal Flowers
In keeping with her petite frame, the Bride chose a smaller, asymmetrical bouquet, light and easy to carry while perfectly proportioned to her exquisite Andrea Hawkes bridal gown.
Accompanying her were eight bridesmaids, all in shades of green. Knowing the bridesmaids’ dresses in advance allowed us to focus on incorporating pops of colour to coordinate with the dresses.
The Groom wore tails, and his focal buttonhole completed his look, while ten additional buttonholes—each unique—were designed to match the overall colour palette.
Ceremony Flowers: A Wild Meadow Aisle
For the ceremony, we created two large floral urns to act as backdrops, complemented by a wild, textural meadow aisle that brought the vibrant colours of autumn to the green lawn within the walled garden. The whole design fitted within the colours of the season and the setting of the hall. Seedheads and orange leaves of autumn added to the seasonal feel.
Repurposing Flowers for A Magical Reception Atmosphere
For the reception, our talented team quickly moved all the ceremony arrangements. The floral urns greeted guests as they entered the barn through the double doors, and the floral meadows transformed into a pop-up photobooth against the old brick walls.
This was in addition to the fairy grotto we created by hanging foliage from the barn beams, filled with tiny red apples and twinkling lights to create a midsummer night’s dream atmosphere. The whimsical, organic shapes gave the impression that the foliage was growing naturally in place. The open space between arrangements allowed guests to glimpse the tables, drawing them deeper into the design.
The low light in the barn created a cosy atmosphere, enhanced by an abundance of candles and glass bud vases filled with flowers reflecting the light. Colour was brought to the table with the flowers and tiny apples scattered throughout brought the design together – blending perfectly with the sharing platters of food.
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Flower Choices & Sustainability: Celebrating the Best of English Autumn Blooms
There are many ways in which wedding flowers can be made more sustainable without compromising on style or aesthetics.
While the weather was perfect, the October wedding date marked the end of the British flower-growing season. To ensure an abundance of blooms, the wedding featured a blend of British-grown and imported flowers. The British-grown selection included:
- Dahlias
- Zinnias
- Crab apples
- Chocolate cosmos
- Annual phlox
- Kaffir lily
- Hydrangea
The entire design was at least 50% British-grown flowers and foliage. No floral foam was used, and the only single-use plastic used was cable ties, reinforcing the sustainability of the design.
Meet the Team Behind This Wootton Hall Estate Wedding
Wedding Florist: Limewood Flowers | Venue: Wootton Hall Estate | Photographer: Elizabeth Rose Clarke | Dress: Andrea Hawkes Bridal | Hair Stylists: @ale_xandria.hair @ | Makeup Artist: Hannah Dora | Wedding Planner: @louby91
