ELEGANT ENGLISH GARDEN WEDDING WITH ENCHANTING DETAILS

it’s not every day that we see an elegant english garden wedding with enchanting details. #aandbabe aaliyah and ronnell’s breathtaking neo-georgian estate wedding venue and outdoor wedding was truly magnificent. with natural details like colorful flowers and a beautiful reflecting pool, their english garden wedding ceremony and tented reception was unforgettable.

oxon hill manor wedding venue

aaliyah and ronnell’s garden wedding venue was absolutely gorgeous. choosing to host their big day at oxon hill manor, their english gardens wedding ceremony included sprawling garden terrace views, concrete statues, and iron archways.

aaliyah entered her wedding ceremony through an opening of the brick wall, catching her first glimpse at ronnell with her veil trailing softly behind.

pink floral wedding altar with palm leaves and greenery

aaliyah and ronnell let their romantic wedding ceremony center around the charm of the gardens. their aisle was a grass pathway with white folding chairs on either side. wanting their altar to stand out, large floral and greenery arrangements were placed on the sides of an opening in the low brick retaining wall.

with giant palm leaves and unique pink, orange, and white wedding flowers, this eye-catching floral installation created a vibrant garden-inspired wedding ceremony aesthetic.

pink and white wedding bouquets

aaliyah’s bridal bouquet and her bridesmaids' bouquets matched their wedding ceremony’s floral installation. while aaliyah opted for a dramatic blush wedding bouquet, her bridesmaids held smaller pink and white bouquets. these bridesmaid bouquets matched their nude bridesmaid dresses perfectly, creating a pastel pink wedding color palette that was present throughout the day.

crisp mikado ballgown wedding dress

when shopping for a wedding dress, aaliyah specifically wanted a bridal gown that would fit their garden wedding theme. her dress shopping journey brought her to a&bé denver bridal shop, discovering this boutique during her recent move to colorado!

after exploring a variety of styles, alena leena’s ‘wisteria’ gown kept winning. this crisp mikado ballgown felt timeless and modern. the style fit their manor wedding venue perfectly and with a few fun accessories, aaliyah knew she could make an effortless statement on her wedding day.

garden wedding cocktail hour ideas

aaliyah and ronnell’s caterer, spilled milk catering, worked with the couple to create a garden wedding menu that would complement their outdoor cocktail hour and tented reception. appetizers like mini chicken and waffles and more were served to guests in the garden on platters with stunning floral petal designs.

tented garden wedding reception

the garden theme didn’t stop outdoors, the couple continued with statement florals and ample greenery inside their sophisticated wedding tent. their dancefloor, from signature designs, had a custom overlay complete with illustrations of oversized palm leaves similar to their wedding greenery.

aaliyah and ronnell were able to celebrate their wedding day with their closest friends and family. creating cherished memories at this romantic manor wedding and a beautiful start to their forever.

dress designer: alena leena / bridal shop: a&bé denver / photographer: danielle real photography / venue: oxon hill manor / planning and design: ideally yours dc / florals: petal n’ bloom / catering: spilled milk catering / rentals: something vintage rentals, dc rentals, and pretty little wedding co. / dance floor: signature designs / lighting: the light source company / hair: tiwaa.co / makeup: blushhed with bre / shoes: jimmy choo / tuxedo: men’s wearhouse / dj: dj pauly guwop / officiant: tie the knot with revcalli