A Fanciful Regency Wedding at Athelhampton House, Dorchester
Monday, July 28th, 2008
Claire and Jamie
Our latest themed wedding was shot at the quintessential English manor house in the quaint countryside of Dorchester. “Athelhampton House and Gardens” was the perfect setting for Claire and Jamie’s Regency style Wedding.
Athelhampton House, Dorchester
All the guests went to town with their outfits, the gentlemen were suited and booted in top hats and tails. The ladies dressed in flamboyant velvet and satin dresses, with matching feathers in their hair and ribbon flowers tied to their wrists; the detail was remarkable! Everyone carried off their regency attire so well that the celebrations seemed to be transported back in time. This made for a charming and surreal day, which produced some fabulous photography.
Ribbon Flowers, Athelhampton House Wedding
The civil ceremony took place in The Great Chamber, decked with Jacobean to late Victorian décor. The couple exchanged vows and signed the Register in front of the fireplace in this exquisite room. After a very personal and relaxed ceremony the couple and their guests retired to the gardens.
Group Shot by Dovecote
The group shots were taken in front of the 15th Century dovecote, which still houses dozens of white doves. Guests then made their way to the front lawn, where they were accompanied by a string quartet. Whilst guests entertained themselves in the summers sun, drinking Pims and eating canapés, we took a leisurely stroll around the world famous Elizabethan Gardens, with the couple. The many compartments of the garden form a labyrinth of rooms, each with their own theme and character. Recurring statues and pools made stunning backdrops for the couple’s shoot. Some of the gardens most dramatic features are the twelve giant pyramids, which stand over 30 feet high and the white bridge under the weeping willows which stands over the river piddle.
The partying carried on until the early hours of the morning…
Athelhampton House Entrance
View more of our wedding photography from Athelhampton House, Dorchester.
This wedding venue shouts opulence and is a romantic setting for a stylish civil ceremony. If you wish to find out more visit the Athelhampton House website at: www.athelhampton.co.uk where you will find a downloadable pdf with all the information you need to make an enquiry.
Athelhampton House is just 5 miles from Dorchester town, situated between Bere Regis and Puddletown. The villages nearby offer your guests a range of charming hotels and B&B’s.
So whether you are looking for a wedding venue with a difference or simply fancy a cream tea and wander around the magnificent gardens one Sunday afternoon, Athelhampton House makes for a delightful visit.
Athelhampton House - All Departments
Phone: 01305 848363
Fax: 01305 848135
Email: enquiry@athelhampton.co.uk
Postal Address: Athelhampton House, Athelhampton, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7LG
