Capesthorne Hall Cheshire – Wedding Inspiration

by Corrie McDonald | Mar 7, 2024 | Stationery, Venue Styling, Wedding Design

Capesthorne Hall Cheshire – Wedding Inspiration

This months wedding editorial comes from Capesthorne Hall in Cheshire & provides wedding inspiration filled with timeless elegance from a host of talented Cheshire suppliers. Let’s dive in!

I’m also thrilled that the editorial has been chosen to feature in the Bouquet and bells Spring 2024 issue of their bridal magazine.

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A black and white images of a bride and groom at Capesthorne Hall in Cheshire

A black and white images of a bride at Capesthorne Hall in Cheshire

A colour image of wedding invitations for a wedding at Capesthorne Hall in Cheshire

Venue info…

Exclusively venue

Availability: Open throughout the year

Ceremony areas: So many options! Outdoor ceremony, Chapel blessings & Civil ceremony for up to 160 guests.

Reception areas: Up to 160 guests with capacity for 180 guests for evening reception in the Lakeside Venue. The Queen Anne Room offers dining for up to 80 guests.

Accommodation: On-site with a number of beautiful options!

Parking: Plenty on-site for all guests

Nearest Airport: Manchester

Venue styling highlights…

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The Queen Anne Room – With its opulent furnishings, intricate marbled fireplace & majestic atmosphere, The Queen Anne room is truly breathtaking.

An interior colour palette of soft pea green & antique gold with pops of crimson create a grand yet elegant backdrop for dining.

My approach with styling this room is definitely ‘less but better’! A muted colour palette of pale oatmeal & latte compliment the guided features throughout the room while pops of soft peach & eucalyptus to elevate the overall palette.

A colour images of a wedding table plan and welcome sign with flowers at Capesthorne Hall wedding venue in Cheshire.

A colour images of a bridal wedding bouquet by Olive Owl wedding floristry at Capesthorne Hall wedding venue in Cheshire

An images of wedding ceremony vow books at Capesthorne Hall in Cheshire.

The dream team…

Photography: @withloverosephotography

Venue: @capesthorne_hall

Floristry : @oliveowlflowers

Hair: @glamm.by.sam

Make up: @cheshiremakeupco

Bridal gowns: @alongcameevebridal

Veils: @rebeccaannedesigns

Jewellery: @thelucky6pence

Rings: @london_victorian_ring_co

Suit: @peterposhsuit

Stationery & signage: @soireestudiouk Crockery: @whitehouse_crockery

Models: @jennastravelling & @virtually.wild

A wedding invitation suite flat lay with bridal accessories and shoes for a photo shoot at Capesthorne Hall.

A colour images of candle decor hire with flowers at Capesthorne Hall in Cheshire

Floristry highlights….

Come back soon for inspiration from Olive Owl Floristry ; )

A colour images of a grooms floral button hole in pale pinks and sage green for a photo shoot at Capesthorne Hall in Cheshire.

A colour image of a bride with a bow in her hair at Capesthorne Hall.

“Corrie’s absolute passion for the job comes across every time she styles a room at Capesthorne Hall.

Her creative flair and ‘can do’ attitude make her a joy to work with & every detail is considered, memorable & delivered to the highest standard.”

LYN NEWTON - EVENTS MANAGER, CAPESTHORNE HALL

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Venue Styling in Cheshire

by Corrie McDonald | Feb 23, 2024 | Real Weddings, Stationery, Venue Styling, Wedding Design

Venue Styling in Cheshire

Cheshire & its surrounding areas are blessed with an abundance of exquisite wedding venues & Soirée Studio has built a reputation with many of them for authentic, timeless, stylish venue styling over the past seven years…

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I’m extremely proud that Soirée Studio is a preferred supplier to some of Cheshire’s most prestigious venues including:

Iscoyd Park

Capesthorne Hall

Dorfold Hall

So what makes Soirée Studio different & how can I help you style your chosen cheshire wedding venue ?!

A black and white photo showcasing long wedding tables styled with place settings and flowers, set in a hall.

A wedding seating chart and table plan with flowers at the base.

Maximising your Cheshire venue styling budget…

I’m here to ensure each venue styling element serves a purpose & isn’t provided just because it’s trendy or a ‘wedding must’.

I work with you to squeeze the most out of your venue styling budget & guide you to choosing styling elements that will deliver the most impact in harmony with your chosen venue.

A personalised wedding place setting with menu, plates and silverware on a wooden table.

Reducing wedding planning stress…

The average modern wedding takes around 400 hours to plan & up to 50% of that time is spent with tasks involving the design & styling of your wedding day.

I know you’re mega busy with career/family/social commitments so I take on a variety of tasks to delivery your overall wedding style & free up time for you beautifully busy world:

– Design research & concept

– Supplier sourcing & management

– Product production

– Room layout & floor plans

– Venue Styling & set up

– Decor removal/take down

” Working with Corrie was one of the few elements of wedding planning that was totally smooth & hassle free; I’ll always be grateful to her for that “

Anne-Marie & Tom - Ashley, Cheshire

A colour photo showcasing long wedding tables styled with place settings and flowers, set in a hall.

Nailing your wedding venue Style…

There’s a lot inspiration out there & my couples often arrive at my door with a Pinterest board full of allll the wedding things & a general feeling of overwhelm!

My Design Service is here to expertly analyse your initial ideas & create a cohesive design brimming with your personal style while woking in harmony with your venue’s aesthetic.

“Corrie’s style, taste, talent & exceptional eye for detail meant that I could relax completely & utterly. I knew as soon as I met her that I could trust her implicitly to make our day totally beautiful. “

LUCY & MATT - MANCHESTER

One supplier for all your Cheshire venue styling needs…

Design & Styling a wedding requires multiple suppliers to bring your vision to life on the day. From tableware & linen suppliers to signage & stationery providers; the modern day wedding can often require over 10 individual creative suppliers to deliver your wedding aesthetic!

Soirée Studio is here to take the stress out of sourcing & managing all of your creative suppliers & provides everything needed to transform your Cheshire wedding venue including:

– Tablecloths & napkins

– Crockery, flatware, glassware, cutlery

– Decorative items such as candles & lanterns

– Furniture

– Lighting

– Backdrops

– Signage

– Stationery

– Floristry

A calm wedding morning…

One of the biggest challenges my couples face is early access to their Cheshire wedding venue to be able to set up in advance for the big day.

No one should be climbing a ladder in their rollers to hang decorations on the morning of their wedding day so Soirée Studio is here to do the hard graft for you!

I style your venue down to the tiniest details so your only focus is soaking up every moment with your wedding party & preparing for the day ahead.

Following your wedding, we also return to pack up all decor so you can enjoy your breakfast/hangover with your guests, without the stress of picking candle wax off table cloths or locating missing napkins.

” I was so happy that I could spend the day before the wedding & the morning relaxing & getting ready instead of worrying about table decorations & name cards etc. “

LOUISE & PETER - CHEADLE, CHESHIRE

Ok, now what?

I’m here to help you…

Get in touch

Not too sure what level of Design & venue styling support you need? Let’s chat!

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Journal credits….

Photography: www.withloverosephotogrphy.co.uk, www.charlottepalazzo.co.uk, www.martadweddings.com

Floristry: www.hopeandflora.co.uk, www.sassflower.co.uk,

Wrenbury Hall Editorial Shoot – Autumnal wedding elegance

by Corrie McDonald | Oct 31, 2023 | Stationery, Venue Styling, Wedding Design

Wrenbury Hall Editorial Shoot – Autumnal wedding elegance

With its magnificent sandstone exterior & elegant historical features, Wrenbury Hall was the perfect setting for an editorial shoot to embrace opulence & showcase the sultry tones that define Autumn in its most elegant form.

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Couples can often find Autumn wedding inspiration a little clichéd with the overabundance of bright orange pumpkins & an overwhelming rustic theme. ew!⁠
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With a supplier dream team packed with passion, we united our skills to prove that Autumn weddings can be synonymous with sophistication & luxury, so enjoy this sumptuous photo shoot…without a pumpkin in sight! ⁠

A bride, holding a bouquet, and groom exiting a wedding ceremony with confetti thrown at them, with a row of wedding guests either side.

A bride and groom exchange vows during their beautifully styled wedding ceremony adorned with stunning flowers.

A wooden table set up with wedding styling and place settings, candles and flowers.

A wedding seating chart and table plan on a thin black wrought iron stand with flowers at the base.

A white wedding cake surrounding with wedding flowers on a wooden table.

A black and white photo of a wedding table setting with a place card and personalised menu.

A black and white photo of a table plan with flowers in front of it, showcasing elegant wedding styling.

A black and white photo of a beautifully styled wedding table place setting with clear glass plate, wedding menu and silverware.

A barn wedding featuring pink and white flowers and chairs arranged either side of the aisle and a wood stove at the front of the room on the right side.

A bride holding a bouquet of pink and white flowers.

A large bouquet of pink and white roses and greenery sitting behind a row of chairs for a barn wedding.

A table set up with white flowers and wedding styling.

A black and white photo of a white wedding cake surrounding with wedding flowers on a wooden table.

A beautifully styled long table with white flowers, candles and place settings and a table number card.

A table setting with wedding styling and silverware.

A beautifully styled wedding table set with white plates and candles.

DREAM TEAM

Design concept, venue styling, stationery & signage : Soirée Studio

Floristry: Anna Flora

Photography: Elina Davis Photography

Cake: TSP Cake

Bridal Gowns: Bellissima Brides

Hair & Makeup: Zamira Gill Bridal Hair & Makeup

Models: Oksana and Luke

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A modern, chic wedding at Dorfold Hall

by Corrie McDonald | Oct 25, 2023 | Real Weddings, Stationery, Venue Styling, Wedding Design

A modern, chic wedding at Dorfold Hall

Nestled within 800 acres of picturesque English countryside, the L’Écurie venue at Dorfold Hall exudes a chic & atmospheric ambiance. Natural light streams through the space, accentuating its modern & contemporary features; the perfect setting for Sam & Lewis’s Black tie Soirée.

When Sam & Lewis got in touch to discuss their design & styling at Dorfold Hall, I was instantly drawn by their desire to create a sleek, stylish look while still creating a laidback atmosphere for their guests.

A colour palette of champagne, almond & latte with accents of pitch black was the perfect colour combination to compliment their stylish springtime ‘black tie’ vibe.

When Sasha from Sassflower confirmed she was available to join forces & provide her floral expertise, I knew it was going to be a truly spectacular venue transformation! Sasha’s passion & unique floral designs continue to amaze me, not to mention her attention to detail & dedication to ensure every bloom looks flawless on the day.

Enjoy swooning over Sam & Lewis’s stunning photos which were expertly captured by Marta D Weddings & I hope their day provides you with some inspiration for your own Soirée!

” Corrie we could not thank you enough for getting the special little touches to shine out & recommend the best use of our space.

I 100% would recommend Corrie to anyone looking for someone to style an event or wedding! From the get go she was all ears, ideas and piecing together a display of us as a couple!

Corrie worked so closely with our other suppliers who truly seemed to make the dream team & our day will be one to go down in wedding history. Thank you so much for all your hard work x “

SAM & LEWIS

DREAM TEAM

Design concept, venue styling, stationery & signage : Soirée Studio

Floristry: Sassflower

Photography: Marta D. Weddings

Planning: Fabulous Together

Catering: The Cheshire Dining Experience

Cake: The Frostery

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” How much does all this stuff cost?” – A guide to wedding budgeting

by Corrie McDonald | Sep 2, 2023 | Stationery, Wedding Design

” How much does all this stuff cost?” – A guide to wedding budgeting

Wedding budgeting… let’s face it, it’s not the most exciting job during your wedding planning journey (unless you love a damn good pivot table…)

It’s one of those jobs however that needs attention (before you even step foot in a bridal boutique) & I assure you, spending some time putting your budget together will massively reduce those wedding planning stresses.

Every couple will have their own specific priorities & will want to allocate different parts of their budget to certain areas of their day so there’s no generic rule, it’s your day!

Suppliers will also provide pricing based on their experience, talent, knowledge & quality of their work, so knowing your budget for each category can really help narrow down your supplier search.

Below you will find my average breakdown for a wedding budget & some handy tips to kick off your budget planning.

Remember, this is just a guide; you may want to allocate more of your budget to those dreamy wedding heels/sumptuous invitations/billowing florals over a towering cake…or not!

Starting with some averages will really help when you’re crunching those numbers so grab a glass of bubbly & pull up a chair!

Neutral wedding table styling and floristry

TIP 01.

Pick your top 5 budget areas that spark the most joy & make them non-negotiable –

There’s a lot of choice out there so before shiny object syndrome creeps in, think about those absolute must haves for you both & keep them at the forefront of your wedding planning.

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Set a budget before you start to shop around –

Trust me on this one, there’s no worse feeling than trying on ‘the dress’ before setting a budget to then discover it’s out of your budget reach… I had to learn the hard way with this tip!

TIP 03.

Add a miscellaneous fund of 5% to your budget –

There will always be something that crops up such as hotel for the night before, beauty treatments, supplier meals… or your misc fund comes in handy if you decide to upgrade/invest a little more in other areas of your wedding that bring you joy.

TIP 04.

Be honest with suppliers over your wedding budget –

Most suppliers will ask about the investment you wish to make to help them put the right products/services in front of you – It saves you time too because you won’t end up with an inbox full of quotations that aren’t aligned with your budget.

BUDGET breakdown

Venue, catering & bar – 40-50 %

Photography & videography – 10-15 %

Music & entertainment – 8-10 %

Wedding design & venue styling – 10-15 %

Floristry – 10-15 %

Wedding planner 8-10 %

Wedding attire – 8-10 %

Stationery & signage – 3-6 %

Cake – 2-4 %

Transport – 1-3 %

Ok, now what?

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dreamteam

Big love to these talented souls for being part of this blog post…

Safrina Smith Photography

Marta D Weddings

The McHendry’s

Wedding invitations matter, here’s why

by Corrie McDonald | Jun 30, 2023 | Stationery, Wedding Design

Wedding invitations matter, here’s why

” They only get thrown away anyway” …

“I’ll just do one of those wedding website thingy’s” …

“I’m just going to buy one of those Etsy templates & print them at work”…

These are comments I sometimes overhear at wedding fairs/venue open days (I don’t think anyone is actually brave enough to say them directly to my face)!

Before I head off to scream into a pillow, let me be completely honest with you…

Wedding invitations set the scene

Without a doubt, your wedding invitations set the scene for what’s to come. From the carefully considered typeface inscribed on your guest envelopes, to the deliciously tactile cardstock chosen to present the details of your soirée; When your invitation suite is intentionally designed with your style/personality & love for each other at the heart, guests instantly get a glimpse of what lies ahead & oh boy, the excitement for your day begins to blossom!

Amazing stationery DOES NOT get thrown away...

The guests that matter do keep your wedding invitations & drop dead gorgeous stationery that feels just as fabulous as it looks is really damn hard to throw away.
I’m always transported back to my wedding day when I visit my mum who has our wedding invitation beautifully framed in her hallway. I guess it kind of creates a little piece of family history too.

Wedding websites have their place

I think wedding websites are brilliant (no honestly, I’m not being sarcastic for once)! I believe they play a great role in helping couples share additional info like links directly to accommodation recommendation, restaurant spots etc. however I draw the line at wedding websites riding solo without the gentle guiding hand of a physical wedding invitation.

They reduce stress in the final week's of wedding planning

In the lead up to your wedding, guests start preparing themselves for your nuptials which often includes double checking the venue postcode/directions, ceremony time, dress code, directions to accommodation etc. When they haven’t received a physical invitation from you (that’s proudly displayed on their fridge obvs), they start the panic inbox search for your ‘E-invitation’. When they finally locate it (most often in the depths of their spam folder), guess what they do? Yep, thats right…they print it. And as for those guests who ‘don’t do emails’ & don’t have time to scramble through their inbox, they will be filling up your WhatsApp with allll the questions which is just what you need in the run up to your wedding. not.

” Oh my goodness, I don’t have enough words to thank you. The invitations arrived in perfect condition & so beautifully packaged. I have sent them all out & have had so many messages telling me how beautiful they are!

I’m so glad we found you Corrie “

MICHELLE & ROBERT - WYRESDALE PARK