Wedding Album for a traditional stately home wedding

Lucy and Tim’s summer wedding all the way back in 2012 (yes, it’s never too late to create your wedding album!) was the perfect example of a timeless classic English celebration. They combined a traditional church ceremony with a stunning stately home reception at Prior Park College in Bath.

Their chosen album from the Dreambooks range had a natural and elegant feel featuring the exquisite Pearl Grey Buckram cover and accompanied by the stunning Nogal Wood box. What sets this album apart and what I really love is that instead of simply printing their names on the cover, L&T opted for something more meaningful. They chose the words “You and Me,” a reference to their first dance song, ‘You and Me Song’ by The Wannadies. Their names and wedding date were beautifully engraved on the box cover, making it a cherished keepsake of their special day.

The wedding album layout was in my Fresh style….beautifully simple and elegant which was a perfect fit for their traditional English wedding style.

ALBUM |
No. OF SPREADS |
COVER |
BOX|
DESIGN STYLE |
LOCATION |

15×10 inch Dreambooks Album
20
Pearl Grey Buckram
Wood Box in Nogal Wood
Fresh
Prior Park College, Bath

THE WEDDING ALBUM COVER TEXT

Although L&T’s wedding had a traditional and quintessential vibe, their album cover took a different approach! Taking inspiration from their wedding stationary, the cover showcased big, bold but stylish lettering in a shade of blue that contrasted well against a delicate Pearl Grey background, but wasn’t too overbearing. They opted for the more traditional Names & Date format on the album box which was laser engraved, but to maintain the harmony between cover and box, we used the same font in a similarly bold size.

WEDDING ALBUM DESIGN - BRIDAL PREPARATION

 In this spread, it’s all about the bride and her squad getting ready in the morning. Although the Fresh style is classic and simple, images can still fill most of the page and in this case, using the white space as a border to frame the photos. Different sizes focus the attention on key photos! What I love most about this spread is how the black and white photos really make those coloured images pop and put all eyes on the bride’s portrait!

WEDDING ALBUM DESIGN - THE BRIDE'S ENTRANCE

The bride’s entrance and walk down the aisle are the star of the show, at any wedding. So, for this album spread, we decided to keep it simple and let those magical moments shine through. Pure use of black and white images creates a beautifully elegant classic look and works particularly well for church weddings.

WEDDING ALBUM DESIGN - THE CEREMONY

This symmetrical landscape layout of the ceremony fills the page beautifully and captures not just the bride and groom but their important guests too. The layout ensures a particular focus on the two outer photos – one featuring a tender glance between the happy couple, and the other showcases the bridesmaids with the blue of their dresses standing out amongst the muted tones on the album spread.

WEDDING ALBUM DESIGN - CONFETTI TIME!

This album spread is dedicated entirely to the confetti throwing! I’ve kept it simple, featuring just four exquisite candid photos that perfectly capture the moment. On the left, there’s a striking black and white image which emphasises the emotion on the bride’s face. Similarly, on the right, I placed the only color image on the spread, which stands out beautifully against the other black and white photos. A perfect contrast to capture a single few moments.

WEDDING ALBUM DESIGN - A STROLL AROUND THE GROUNDS

This wedding album spread showcases three similar photos of L&T strolling around the breathtaking grounds of Prior Park College. Each photo captures different angles and backdrops so it’s almost as if you’re taking a stroll alongside L&T, immersing yourself in the beauty of the surroundings. The simple and flowing layout, from left to right, creates a seamless connection between the images while effectively utilising the space. Amidst the stunning stately mansion and lush greenery, these images contain lots of detail and bold shades. The use of a clean white border frames them perfectly, while the black and white photo provides a break from the colours.

WEDDING ALBUM DESIGN - GROUP SHOTS

Time for some group photos! To keep things simple, especially with larger groups there’s just one photo on each page her on this album spread. The larger photo fills the entire page; as it’s quite imposing with the grand columns and stairs of the mansion, opting for black and white ensures no distractions.. The left-hand page, features the bridal party. Here, we wanted to showcase the bridesmaids’ outfits and the wedding colours, so full color not only bring out those vibrant elements but contrasts well with the larger group photo on the right.

WEDDING ALBUM SPREAD - FIRST DANCE

L&T were keen to include their first dance lyrics within their album so this whole spread was dedicated to their first dance. Again, mostly black and white photos were used for a classic and elegant look. They can also work well for evening photos when the lighting might not be ideal. We used a mix of close up portrait images alongside full length photos of L&T with the lyrics nestled in between.

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