A Luxury Black Tie Wedding at Somerley House Dorset
Kristel & Jonathan’s wedding at Somerley House was elegant and romantic…
Somerley House is a breathtaking Georgian Stately Home nestled amongst the rolling countryside on the Hampshire and Dorset border. It’s filled with ornate architecture, intricate furniture and walls adorned with hundreds of paintings. Luxurious gold details catch your eye at every turn and each room has so much history and beauty to offer. The grounds provide a quintessentially English country garden for outdoor celebrations and overlook miles of the estate dotted with deer and pheasants. It’s not only been the backdrop to many incredible weddings, but features on screen too, such as in The Crown and Bridgerton to name a couple! It was such a pleasure to assist Emma Pilkington with capturing this wonderful day.
The whole day was brought together perfectly by Louise Perry Weddings and her incredible team. It was a bright, summery day in June and we started with preparations in the beautiful bedrooms at Somerley House. Jonathan and his groomsmen looked fabulous with a formal black tie dress code and Kristel’s bridesmaids wore shimmering shades of green. Our Bride’s beautiful dress really was the star of the show with a breathtaking layered train and delicate beading. She looked incredible walking down the aisle of St Thomas Church in Salisbury which is where the pair exchanged vows.
After the ceremony our Bride, Groom and their guests enjoyed champagne, canapés and photos within the gardens at Somerley House. Their wedding breakfast was held in the Picture Gallery which was the epitome of luxury and elegance. I loved the stunning high ceilings, romantic paintings and huge organ at the far end of the room. It was perfectly styled with fresh flowers by Oh Flora Weddings in shades of blush, cream and apricots. After food, speeches and an outfit change, we made the most of a beautiful golden hour in the grounds. The evenings celebrations were full of dancing, drinks and fireworks!
Click on an image below to view it in a full screen slideshow.
I loved capturing these images for Emma and hope to return to Somerley House again soon. If you’re planning a luxury wedding in the UK and would love beautiful fine art wedding photography, get in touch here. I’d love to hear from you!
Wedding Suppliers:
Venue: Somerley House
Wedding Planner & Styling: Louise Perry Weddings
Primary Photographer: Emma Pilkington Photography
Second Photographer: Tara Statton Photography
Florist: Oh Flora Weddings
Catering: Ginger Catering Company
