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Writer's pictureEmma Jane

Modern Elegant Blush & Ivory Summer Wedding at Stockton House, Shropshire


Groom kisses brides cheek, the bride is holding a bouquet of ivory and blush ink flowers with eucalyptus

LilyAnn & Charlie chose a timeless colour palette of blush pink and ivory tones for their elegant modern wedding at Stockton House, Shropshire. Their wedding took place on a gorgeous, if a little showery, day in the middle of summer.


I worked closely with Lily, Charlie and their wedding planner Amy throughout the planning process, allowing me to get a real sense of them as a couple; modern and fun loving! With this in mind, together we decided to added a modern touch to the floral designs with hints of dried materials; bunny tail grasses, pampas and seed heads. Still classic but with a little nod to modern wedding trends!


Three story period house with white windows

The Personal Flowers


LilyAnn's bouquet contained garden roses in muted pink and blush tones; including our favourite Cappuccino, Quicksand and Cafe Latte roses, to name just a few. We specially selected seasonal garden style flowers such as Scabiosa and scented Sweet Peas to reflect the period venue and added some hints of dried materials such as Scabiosa seed pods and Bunny Tail Grasses. Lily's bouquet was finished with luxurious trailing silk ribbon in dusky pink from The Botanical Dyer, which danced along after her as she swept down the aisle, a whimsical and romantic touch to finish off the look.


bridal bouquet of ivory and blush pink flowers with eucalytpus

Lily's bridesmaids wore mix and match dresses in tones of pink, all unique and showing their own personalities. They carried petite versions of the bridal bouquet, still substantial and flower filled, they contained a selection of complimentary flowers in an English country garden style with a little bit of a whimsical modern twist.


bridesmaid bouquets of ivory white and blush pink flower

The Groom's buttonhole contained a selection of smaller blooms seen in Lily's bouquet; spray roses, Lisianthus and Italian Ruscus as well as the bunny tail grass, and was finished with matching dusky pink silk to tie all of the wedding party together.


Buttonhole of white flowers and dried bunny tail grass

The Ceremony


LilyAnn and Charlie got married at Trinity Church in Meole Brace, Shrewsbury. The aisle was lined with "meadow arrangements" creating abundance and impact as the bride floated down the aisle to meet her groom. The aisle flowers, in a "just grown there" style, matched perfectly with the bridal bouquet and acted a focal point to draw their guests eyes towards the ceremony and providing endless photo opportunities.


Bride and groom walking down a church aisle

The Reception


A reception followed at the stunning Stockton House in Shropshire, a beautiful period wedding venue with oodles of historic features, incredible in-house catering and first-class customer service (to say I am a big fan is a understatement!).


A floral installation on the staircase welcomed guests to the venue, highlighting the exquisite décor of the venue and giving the guests a taste of what was to follow during the wedding breakfast.


Staircase dressed with white and blush pink flowers

The Wedding Breakfast


Lily and Charlie opted for traditional round tables with crisp white linen and white washed Chivarii chairs for their wedding breakfast in The Walled Garden dining room at Stockton House. The tables were kept simple and elegant with ceramic footed bowl arrangements, a modern take on a classically styled centrepiece. Coloured Ester and Erik candles in glass candle sleeves (a must for venues with a "no open flames" policy!) added ambiance and white paper fans gave a subtle nod to Lily's family heritage.


Pink and white floral centrepiece with candles in clear glass sleeves

The top table saw footed bowl arrangements interspersed with clear and cut glass bud vases and flickering candles, adding an extra hint of romantic sparkle to the tablescape. The twinkling fairy light canopy was the final magical finishing touch to the room.


wedding top table dressed with bud vases of pink and white flowers

We created a focal point of the top table with a floral pillar installation, framing the couple as they dined. The floral meadow arrangements from the ceremony were repurposed during to line the top table, adding yet more floral impact to the room! And creating a real WOW as guests entered the space.


Room set for a wedding breakfast with floral pillar installarion

The Evening Celebrations


The celebrations continued long into the evening and saw Lily and Charlie's guests entertained with casino games, a caricaturist and live band. Lily & Charlie chose a personalised neon sign decorated with florals, to bring the casino room to life as well as giving guests the perfect spot for selfies!


The floral meadows were repositioned once more to line the front of the dance floor allowing for even more photo opportunities of their guests throwing some shapes! Meadows they really are the flower arrangement that keeps on giving!


...And what more does the modern bride need, than a second bridal look covered in sparkles?! Lily rocked her second bridal outfit; an embellished jacket and mini skirt set teamed with classic white trainers. All the better for dancing in!!


Guests playing on casino tables

Neon sign on a copper stand with a blush pink and ivory flower installation around it

Bride and groom dance in front of a live band

Congratulations Lily and Charlie!


We loved working alongside:

Venue & Catering - Stockton House Wedding Venue

Wedding Planner - Amy Roberts Weddings

Photographer - R Orange Photography

Caricaturist - Andy Doodles

Casino Tables - Andy Smith Presents

Wedding Cars - Longden Carriages

Guest Transport - Boultons Buses

Lighting - Illuminate FX


Keep scrolling for more romantic modern wedding inspiration...


Birde in dressing gown sitting on a chair
Neon sign with blush oink and ivory flower installation around it
Black dog jumping up
Blush pink and ivory wedding flowers

Florist delivers bridal bouquet to a bride

Close up of an ivory rose in a wedding arrangement

close up of an ivory rose in a wedding arrangement

ivory and blush pink wedding bouquet

bride and bridesmaids react to seeing bride in wedding dress
brides father hugs bride
Brides father hugs bride


Bridesmaids in mix and match pink dresses holding ivory and blush pink bridesmaid bouquets


bride holding a blush pink and ivory wedding bouquet

Church dressed with aisle meadow arrangements for a wedding

Close up of ivory and blush pink wedding floral arrangement

Ivory and pink bridal bouquet

Bride wearing wedding dress carrying bridal bouquet

Bride and groom smiling reading their wedding order of service

bride and groom laughing together, the bride is holding a white and blush pink flower bouquet

white and blush pink bridal bouquet with dried flowers

bride and groom siling at each other, the bride is holding a bridal biouquet of ivory and blush pink flowers

Bride wearing pearl earrings holding an ivory and blush pink bridal bouquet

close up of a bride holding a white and blush pink bridal bouquet

bride wearing pearl veil carrying white and blush pink bridal bouquet

bride in white wedding dress and pearl veil getting into a vintage wedding car
caricaturist drawing guests at a wedding

waiters serving glasses of champage
waiters serving canapes on slate boards

Waitress serving canapes on slate boards
white order of service booklet for a wedding sitting next to a white and blush pink bridal bouquet


white and pink floral centrepiece with fairylight curtain backdrop

pink and white floral centrepiece with dried flowers on a round table covered with a white tablecloth

white fans annd pink flowers on a round wedding table

pink and white wedding flowers on white linen tableclothes

chinese peace symbol used as a table name for a wedding breakfast

chinese love symbol used as a table name for a wedding breakfast

pink flowers in clear glass bud vases

bride and groom kissing

bride smilling during a wedding breakfast

bride and groom sit at a wedding breakfast
brides family laughing during a wedding breakfast
brides family clapping during a wedding breakfast

pink and white floral wedding centrepiece with candles in glass candle sleeves

pink and white floral wedding centrepiece

Grils in pink dresses play swing ball

Bride and groom walk hand in hand away from the camera
black and white image of a bride's hand on a grooms shirt
Bride and groom kiss in a field
Bride and groom cutting a wedding cake

bride in sequined jacket and mini skirt
Bride in short white dress lying on the floor laughing

Man breakdancing in front of oink and white flower arrangement.
People playing on a casino wheel

If you'd like to enquire about elegant modern flowers for your own wedding, please fill out the contact form and Emma will be touch very soon! We can't wait to hear from you!

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