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Where, you tend a rose, my lad, a thistle cannot grow,” Frances Hodgson Burnett, The Secret Garden

Today’s wedding is inspired by the classic garden variety of The Secret Garden and the romance of Jane Austin’s novels. Though all-American, this couple wanted to bring some whimsy from across the pond to their big day with sweet details from the bespoke floral invitations, to the bouquets, and the venue.

The guests must have truly felt like they had been transported to an English garden in a different time. But although the wedding had many feminine touches, the bride didn’t want to take away from the fact that it was a shared day between she and her husband.

With all the spring flowers blooming, it is a perfect time for Essence of Events to feature this wedding and all the lovely features it includes. Check out all the pictures below for more of your own inspiration.

The bride and groom on their big day. The arch way is straight from an English garden, and her veil is like a fascinator; very British indeed.

The bespoke invitations, place settings, menu cards, and other text for the day have so much detail and beautiful touches. They are all miniature works of art.

The aisle and the alter are very vintage, antique, and boho chic.

The bride and groom after saying their "I-Do's."

The escort and seating chart holders. Everyone’s name is attached to a vintage bottle with a flower in it; find your name and it will tell you where you’re sitting. What a wonderful idea!

Very adorable napkins with fun facts at the cocktail hour.

The reception area.

I love how they have combined fruit into the centerpieces; it adds a beautifully whimsical touch to this already gorgeous table setting.

Antique cups and vases adorn the tables.

An up close of the table card numbers. After the wedding the bride and groom can frame these as art; they are quite beautiful and will be a lovely reminder of the day.

Using urns to display flowers will be popular this year for floral arrangements. The rug on the right displays the boho vibe the couple also incorporated into the theme of the day.

The garden party had a special “gentlemen’s corner” at the reception which had a vintage golf flare. Included were antique clubs, tee signs, plaid pillows, golf ball cake pops, and other touches like antlers, vintage cut glasses, alcohol bottles, and decanters.

The happy couple enjoying the wedding!

Did you love this event and want to know how to make this theme work for your wedding? Talk to one of our Wedding Planners today for more ideas on trends, themes, and how to make any style work for you.

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Written by Samantha Macrae