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AN ENGLISH COUNTRYSIDE WEDDING AT SOMERLEY HOUSE

Tito and Evan


H A M P S H I R E , E N G L A N D


Tito and Evan's fusion wedding took place against the beautiful backdrop of England's finest countryside, in the Georgian stately home of Somerley House. This unique house is located on 7,000 acres in Ringwood, Hampshire, UK, with sprawling views, fine architectural details, and an impressive art collection from British and European artists.


The couple wanted to combine Tito’s Nigerian Yoruba heritage into a quintessentially British setting, so they knew they wanted to invite their families to an intimate country house convenient to London, where they live, for their wedding.


An English Countryside Wedding at Somerley House, bride and groom first look

An English Countryside Wedding at Somerley House, Somerley House garden

An Elegant Bridgerton Inspired Wedding

Tito and Evan's vision for their day absolutely blew me away. From the moment Tito got in touch with me to work with them, detailing their day as inspired by Autumn de Wilde's Emma and pared back Bridgerton, I knew it would be special. Working with wedding planner Assumpta Vitcu of AVE Creations, Tito and Evan pulled off a wedding that melded their cultures whilst creating a playful, dreamy, and elegant day.


An English Countryside Wedding at Somerley House, bride and groom portrait at Somerley House

Timeless and Romantic Wedding Details

The bride wore a bespoke Fran Rios wedding gown featuring billowing bishops sleeves, detachable overskirt, and chapel length veil. The groom was timelessly chic in a classic black tuxedo from Edit Suits and a gold Michael Kors. The groomsmen matched Evan's sleek attire, whilst Tito's bridesmaids wore uniquely coloured gowns featuring materials of tulle and chiffon, with textural ruffle details.


An English Countryside Wedding at Somerley House, bridal party laughing

A Wedding Day of Melding Cultures

After heartfelt, personal vows and special readings from their family, the couple hosted a three course dinner in the Picture Gallery that lead to a traditional cake cutting, first dance and then onto the Yoruba wedding traditions. Significant customs of the Yoruba ceremony took place, including a letter exchange and Idobale, followed by spraying of money, which really set the party off!


Tito and Evan's celebration is one of the most stunning and thoughtful that I’ve ever had the pleasure to photograph. They created a day that was truly unique to them, combining dreamy and indulgent décor with important aspects of their cultures, as well as their individual personalities and taste.


Explore their wedding celebration below and read the Brides feature here.


An English Countryside Wedding at Somerley House, bridal flatlay of wedding details

An English Countryside Wedding at Somerley House, bridesmaids in bridal suite

An English Countryside Wedding at Somerley House, bridal portrait

An English Countryside Wedding at Somerley House, bride getting into wedding dress

An English Countryside Wedding at Somerley House, bride spritzing perfume

An English Countryside Wedding at Somerley House, groomsmen getting ready

An English Countryside Wedding at Somerley House, groom putting on watch

An English Countryside Wedding at Somerley House, groom portrait

An English Countryside Wedding at Somerley House, bride walking downstairs

An English Countryside Wedding at Somerley House, wedding first look


An English Countryside Wedding at Somerley House, emotional groom at first look

An English Countryside Wedding at Somerley House, bride and groom portrait

An English Countryside Wedding at Somerley House, bride and groom walking

An English Countryside Wedding at Somerley House, candid walking moment with bride and groom

An English Countryside Wedding at Somerley House, bride and groom embrace

An English Countryside Wedding at Somerley House, bridesmaids portrait

An English Countryside Wedding at Somerley House, bridal flowers of peonies and roses

An English Countryside Wedding at Somerley House, groomsmen portrait

An English Countryside Wedding at Somerley House, bridal party portrait


An English Countryside Wedding at Somerley House, bride and bridesmaid laughing

An English Countryside Wedding at Somerley House, wedding ceremony set up

An English Countryside Wedding at Somerley House, arrangement of rosy pink flowers on plinth

An English Countryside Wedding at Somerley House, pink tulip flower arrangement

An English Countryside Wedding at Somerley House, broken rose flower arch

An English Countryside Wedding at Somerley House, peony and rose flower arch

An English Countryside Wedding at Somerley House, pink foxgloves on flower arch

An English Countryside Wedding at Somerley House, bridesmaids in Bridgerton inspired gowns walk down the aisle

An English Countryside Wedding at Somerley House, bride steps into aisle

An English Countryside Wedding at Somerley House, bride walks down aisle with parents

An English Countryside Wedding at Somerley House, groom greets bride at top of aisle

An English Countryside Wedding at Somerley House, bride and groom walk together to ceremony

An English Countryside Wedding at Somerley House, bride and groom hold hands at top of the aisle

An English Countryside Wedding at Somerley House, bride and groom's mother's embrace for ring warming

An English Countryside Wedding at Somerley House, bride and groom exchange rings

An English Countryside Wedding at Somerley House, bride and groom share first kiss

An English Countryside Wedding at Somerley House, bride and groom sign marriage certificate

An English Countryside Wedding at Somerley House, bride and groom walk down confetti aisle

An English Countryside Wedding at Somerley House, bride and groom greet families

An English Countryside Wedding at Somerley House, Nigerian mum's and aunties in Yoruba fashion

An English Countryside Wedding at Somerley House, peek into picture gallery

An English Countryside Wedding at Somerley House, pink and green banqueting tables

An English Countryside Wedding at Somerley House, picture gallery and banqueting table

An English Countryside Wedding at Somerley House, banqueting table of pink floral arrangements

An English Countryside Wedding at Somerley House, banqueting table filled with pink tulips

An English Countryside Wedding at Somerley House, pink rose floral arrangement on fireplace

An English Countryside Wedding at Somerley House, detail of orange and pink flowers

An English Countryside Wedding at Somerley House, pastel flowers and glassware on wedding table

An English Countryside Wedding at Somerley House, wedding cake surrounded by pink flowers

An English Countryside Wedding at Somerley House, pastel pink detail on wedding cake

An English Countryside Wedding at Somerley House, couple first look of wedding reception

An English Countryside Wedding at Somerley House, couple kiss in the picture gallery

An English Countryside Wedding at Somerley House, couple's first entrance to wedding reception

An English Countryside Wedding at Somerley House, couple dance between banqueting tables

An English Countryside Wedding at Somerley House, couple celebrate with flowers in the air

An English Countryside Wedding at Somerley House, guests read individual dining menu

An English Countryside Wedding at Somerley House, bride and groom at dining table

An English Countryside Wedding at Somerley House, bride and groom embrace during toasts

An English Countryside Wedding at Somerley House, champagne coupes toasting

An English Countryside Wedding at Somerley House, bride and groom first dance

An English Countryside Wedding at Somerley House, families watch bride and groom first dance

An English Countryside Wedding at Somerley House, bride and groom embrace during first dance

An English Countryside Wedding at Somerley House, mother and daughter wedding dance

An English Countryside Wedding at Somerley House, guests dance at wedding

An English Countryside Wedding at Somerley House, bride and groom dance together

An English Countryside Wedding at Somerley House, bride and groom in pink Yoruba wedding outfits

An English Countryside Wedding at Somerley House, Yoruba wedding outfit close up

An English Countryside Wedding at Somerley House, bride and groom in Nigerian wedding dress

An English Countryside Wedding at Somerley House, bride and groom walking to Somerley House

An English Countryside Wedding at Somerley House, bride and groom on dance floor

An English Countryside Wedding at Somerley House, money spraying bride

An English Countryside Wedding at Somerley House, bride and groom dancing

Somerley House Wedding Suppliers

Photographer - Brittany Painter Photography | Venue - Somerley House | Wedding Planner - AVE Creations | Celebrant - Jennifer Patrice | Videographer - Little Moments Films | Florist - Bud Flora | Hair Stylist - Lizz Davies | Brides MUA - Slayed by Miks | Bridesmaids MUA - Make Up by More & Lamro | Brides Dress - Fran Rios London | Grooms Suit - Edit Suits | Groomsmen's Suits - Moss Bros | Aso Oke - Bolams Aso Oke | Wedding Cake - Sugarplum Bakes | Caterer - Ginger Catering Company | Bar - Bootleg Liquor | Live Artist - Lissie Art | Stationery - Dimitria Jordan | MC - Folly Fresh | DJ - DJ MRI | String Quartet - Quattro String Quartet | Saxophonist - Koye Sax | Favours - Puff Puff Ministry



An English Countryside Wedding at Somerley House, Brittany Painter portrait




Somerley House Wedding Photographer


 

Somerley House Wedding Photography

A country manor house nestled on the border of Hampshire and Dorset, with iconic Georgian features and wonderful history, as well as beautifully tasteful décor... It's easy to see why Somerley House is one of my favourite UK wedding venues to photograph.


If you have chosen Somerley House as your wedding venue, I would love to hear all about your plans for your wedding celebration.







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