Allison & Tim: An English Garden Wedding at Pauntley Court

Pauntley Court is the ultimate “hidden gem” for couples who want a fancy garden party that actually feels like home. It’s not a typical stiff, grey manor house; just the terracotta colour of the building itself is enchanting. The “Pauntley Pink” masonry gives the whole place a warm, Mediterranean glow that’s an absolute dream for photos and intimate or larger family gatherings.

Allison and Timothy both wanted to share this unique experience with their families and friends. They had a multi-day celebration, exploring the grounds, soaking in the views and enjoying quality time together.

The outdoors have a “secret garden” vibe—the grounds are broken up into little outdoor “rooms” with yew hedges and hidden paths, making the stay feel like a private discovery rather than just another wedding venue. Plus, it’s the birthplace of Dick Whittington, so it has that quirky bit of British history baked in.

The rooms themselves are full of character with lots of details and a wonderful interior. The Ballroom, with its pink, blue and cream, was a great canvas and inspiration for the rest of the decor.

We wanted to mirror the English countryside, the beautiful gardens, and Pauntley Court. The Ballroom was the main source of colour inspiration, so we chose soft tones of pink, blue, lilac, and cream. The aesthetics carried on with the same-coloured tablecloths and napkins, as well as the colours of the wedding party dresses.

The couple chose an organic garden-style theme to provide a memorable, authentic experience at such a quintessentially English house. They wanted to blend the outdoors with the florals, so it was important to use seasonal florals, of which some were already growing in the garden. Sustainability was also a big part of the day, hence we aimed to use locally grown blooms and sustainable floral mechanics without any floral foam.

We also designed the flowers to be used multiple times throughout the day. The beautiful ceremony floral columns, which framed the couple in front of the quince trees in the garden, served as a backdrop for the cake in the ballroom. Their floral meadows decorating the aisle have become table centres after the ceremony, as well as staircase decoration following that, meaning that all flowers were used at two or three different settings throughout the day.

The personal flowers included a large, whimsical, airy bouquet for Allison, wrist corsages for the bridesmaids, a posy for the flower girl, and buttonholes for Tim and his groomsmen.

The couple found most of their supplier at the venue’s open day. It is a great idea to check recommended suppliers and see if you are a good fit, as they already have a strong understanding of the venue. Using a wedding coordinator is extremely helpful for both the couple and the wedding suppliers.