This Gorgeous Summer Wedding Looks Straight Out of the English Countryside

Lauren Megerdichian
July 27, 2023
Categories: Real Weddings, The Blog, Traditional Elegance

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[field title=”Wedding Colors”]White, French blue, warm beige[/field]

[field title=”Design / Vibe / Vision”]With a history of hospitality dating back decades and graciously outfitted with French and English decor, the Inn’s historic cottages provided quintessential Hunt country estate vibes for this romantic tented celebration. Under the tent and for cocktail hour, the leather and velvet lounges, carefully-curated collections on the bar backs, and gorgeous floor-to-ceiling mirrored seating charts drew inspiration from the couple’s time in Colorado at Hotel Jerome, one of their favorite escapes in Aspen. [/field]

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[field title=”Wedding Gown”]The bride looked lovely in a classic white sheath dress from Mikaella Bridal.[/field]

[field title=”Bridesmaid Dresses”]Bridesmaids wore French blue chiffon dresses from David’s Bridal, perfect for this romantic outdoor celebration.[/field]

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[field title=”Food & Drink”]After the ceremony, guests retreated to the cool shade of Goodstone Inn’s pergola for cocktail hour poolside, where they enjoyed refreshing custom cocktails – a Middleburg Mule served in a custom crystal glass, echoed in a hand-drawn custom bar sign by Alexandra Williams Design (and a nod to nearby Middleburg, Virginia), champagne and local farm-to table inspired hors d’oeuvres passed on vintage trays from Bella Villa Vintage Rentals[/field]

[field title=”Florals & Decor”]Goodstone Inn’s uniquely romantic ivy wall set the stage as guests were welcomed and invited to be seated for the ceremony. Stepping to the peaceful strumming of the violin & guitar, the bridal party processed down a white flower-flanked aisle beautifully set by Floral & Bloom, with E & R joining hands under the eaves of ivy to say their vows. Later, pastoral views of the surrounding countryside provided the perfect backdrop for their beautiful sailcloth tented reception provided by SugarPlum Tents, featuring elegant furniture and bar rentals from Something Vintage, tabletop rentals from Emerson James and specialty decor from Bella Villa Vintage Rentals. Entering under a canopy of flowers graced by a sea of lanterns on either side, guests stepped into the sailcloth tent featuring french blue velvet BBJ La Tavola linens and on to a gorgeous wood-plank floor.Wedding design inspiration was drawn from the couple’s past and present. Bespoke invitations featured hand drawn renderings of Goodstone Inn, Washington D.C. (where the couple resides in Capitol Hill) and their beloved pup, Zuni in a toile pattern. A custom crest married their names on gift tags and cocktail napkins, while Zuni’s likeness graced cocktail stirrers. Under the tent and for cocktail hour, the leather and velvet lounges, carefully-curated collections on the bar backs, and gorgeous floor-to-ceiling mirrored seating charts drew inspiration from the couple’s time in Colorado at Hotel Jerome, one of their favorite escapes in Aspen. [/field]

[field title=”Wedding Cake”]The couple’s delectable carrot cake came from a little bakery near the bride’s home, covered in rich cream cheese frosting, donned with fresh flowers and a custom cake topper.[/field]

[field title=”Readings, Ceremony Music, Reception Songs”]Stepping to the peaceful strumming of the violin & guitar, the bridal party processed down a white flower-flanked aisle, with E & R joining hands under the eaves of ivy to say their vows.[/field]

[field title=”Special Detail #1″]Wedding design inspiration was drawn from the couple’s past and present. Bespoke invitations featured hand drawn renderings by Alexandra Williams Design of Goodstone Inn, Washington D.C. (where the couple resides in Capitol Hill) and their beloved pup, Zuni in a toile pattern.[/field]

[field title=”Special Detail #2″]A custom crest married their names on gift tags and cocktail napkins, while Zuni’s likeness graced cocktail stirrers.[/field]

[field title=”Special Detail #3″]Under the tent and for cocktail hour, the leather and velvet lounges, carefully-curated collections on the bar backs, and gorgeous floor-to-ceiling mirrored seating charts drew inspiration from the couple’s time in Colorado at Hotel Jerome, one of their favorite escapes in Aspen. [/field]

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