A modern, renaissance editorial at this stunning venue

For this wedding editorial, we wanted to lean in to the history and quiet opulence of Holesfoot Estate. Its Georgian architecture offers a heritage rich interior, together with clean graceful lines in the Italianate garden. As a creative team, we wanted to blend the history of the venue with a modern aesthetic, enabling couples to envisage their wedding day in this beautiful setting.

As a wedding florist, I was excited to curate this day, allowing myself to dive into a rich and sumptuous colour palette. The inspiration for the florals centred around the period drama feel of Holesfoot Estate, immediately drawing me to the deep burgundy hues. Think moody, velvety cosmos, softened with silky layers of blushed roses, anchored by the natural textures of amaranthus, and the luxurious silk ribbons. The end result was a collection of richly layered dark florals, softened through texture and tone.

For Amanda and Beck, I created two bouquets, each offering a different style and aesthetic. A mono palette of rich burgundy enabled me to focus on texture, to create movement and feeling within the florals. Sumptuous roses and dahlias added depth to the bouquet, while dancing chocolate cosmos gave height and space. Trailing amaranthus adds a luxurious edge, complementing the silk ribbons on Amandas bouquet.

Amandas bouquet is more intentionally structured. Ranunculus, garden roses, anemones and calla lilies bring a cleaner aesthetic, perfectly suited to their incredible outfits from Manchester based Jean Jackson Couture.

For the table scape, I created elegant low bowls, overflowing with blooms that complemented but doesn’t overwhelm the styling by Tiph at Willow and Fig. I love how the taupe draped linens create such a backdrop for the deeper floral tones. The floor meadow offers a visual feast of velvety blooms with softly shadowed undertones creating a moody editorial feel.

We also ventured into the Italianate garden, a very popular choice for an outdoor ceremony. With classical columns and water gardens, its a beautiful setting for your wedding.

The floral design was conceived as a continuous garland, gently winding around the classical columns and softening their formal structure. Rather than overwhelming the architecture, the flowers were designed to follow its rhythm—accentuating the vertical lines of the columns while introducing organic movement and texture.

Deep burgundy and wine-toned blooms were woven through the garland, their velvety depth contrasting beautifully with the pale stone backdrop. Layered with muted foliage and subtle tonal variation, the florals felt grounded and intentional, echoing the garden’s historic elegance while adding a sense of quiet drama.

The result was a floral installation that felt both considered and effortless—rooted in classical design yet interpreted through a modern, editorial lens. The garland moved naturally through the space, creating a romantic focal point that honoured the symmetry of the Italianate garden without feeling overly formal or staged.

The whole day was photographed by the incredible Esme Whiteside, who describes her work as atmospheric and editorial, intimate and romantic, yet authentic and emotional. Her refined, elevated style captures everything special about this day. Esme is also a passionate advocate for celebrating love in the LGBQT+ community.

A huge thank you to the angels at Nala and Knot for their hair and make up styling, impeccable as always, an absolute dream team.

Embracing vibrant colours for your autumn wedding

Autumn is a season full of warm colours—think falling leaves, cosy bonfire nights, and beautiful sunsets over the Lake District fells. Bex and Keaton’s colour palette perfectly reflected this, with soft oranges, pinks, and peachy corals that felt both vibrant and natural, bringing a touch of autumnal heat to their special day at Holesfoot Estate.

So much happiness in one image.

If you’re lucky enough to tie the knot in Autumn, you're in for a treat when it comes to seasonal flowers. One of my top autumn picks would always be dahlias. Once relegated to the allotment garden, these stunning blooms now offer us florists an exquisite palette of vibrant colours and varieties. For Rebecca’s wedding, her bouquet featured three different dahlia varieties, each adding a unique hue to the arrangement. Paired with soft garden-style roses, fragrant stocks, and garden-grown chocolate cosmos, Rebecca's bouquet – along with those of her bridesmaids – was a true celebration of the season’s beauty, something I aspire to in all of my work. Seasonal, natural, elegant.

I truly love the artistry and creativity that floristry allows me. Crafting bespoke floral arrangements for your wedding is such a privilege, whether it's designing the delicate bouquets and buttonholes or bringing large-scale installations to life. Immersing myself in both the small details and the overall vision are what makes me happy. The Old Barn at Holesfoot is such a stunning venue to style, the warm stonework, soft light and beautiful craftsmanship make it a joy to be in, and whatever your floral vision, it will come to life here for your incredible wedding day. Bex and Keaton’s ceremony space below was warm, intimate and a beautiful focal piece for their wedding vows.

All images here are courtesy of Joe Mather Wedding Photography