A Beautiful Elmore Court Wedding in the Cotswolds — Refined & Relaxed

Weddings

8 Jan

Hailey & Ed’s Elegant Elmore Court Wedding in the Cotswolds

Elmore Court is one of the most sought-after wedding venues in the Cotswolds, and Hailey and Ed’s Elmore Court wedding felt like a truly heartfelt reflection of everything that makes it so special. Set just outside Gloucester, Elmore Court effortlessly blends historic grandeur with a relaxed, modern atmosphere, and for Hailey and Ed, it became a place where style, emotion and meaning came together beautifully.

From the very start of the day, there was an ease to their wedding that felt genuine and unforced. Hailey wore a striking Jesús Peiró puff-sleeve wedding dress, bold yet timeless, and perfectly suited to the scale and elegance of the house. It was editorial and confident, while still soft and romantic, echoing both Hailey’s personal style and the refined character of Elmore Court itself.

One of the things that makes an Elmore Court wedding so special is how naturally the day flows, and Hailey and Ed made the most of every space. Celebrations moved effortlessly between the house, gardens and The Gillyflower, allowing guests to soak in the Cotswolds countryside before heading into the Gillyflower for dinner and dancing late into the night. Its clean lines, incredible natural light and relaxed energy created the perfect backdrop for a celebration that felt modern yet deeply personal.

The styling throughout the day was guided by a simple but meaningful philosophy, choosing what they truly love. A soft spring palette ran through the florals, with lots of greenery paired with white, light blush pink and pale yellow blooms. The ceremony space was filled with candlelight, hurricane jars lining the aisle, two grand urns marking its entrance, and lush greenery installations framing the pillars outside. One of the most touching details came during the confetti moment: white hydrangea petals mixed with dried coloured flowers taken from Hailey’s mum’s funeral flowers — a quiet, beautiful way of honouring her presence throughout the day. Long banquet tables in the Gillyflower were styled with delicate posies and taper candles, and guests were treated to personalised Tony’s Chocolonely favours, a playful, thoughtful finishing touch.

One of the most emotional moments of Hailey and Ed’s wedding came during their first song: In My Arms by MT Jones. Ed had discovered MT on Spotify, and his music became a constant soundtrack throughout 2023. When Hailey’s mum became ill later that year, this particular song took on a deeper meaning, played often on the drive home from the hospital, bringing comfort and a sense of hope, with thoughts of the wedding and this moment ahead. Although they originally had another song in mind, In My Arms slowly became impossible to ignore. In January 2024, they spoke about how incredible it would be to have MT perform it live, so they reached out, not expecting anything… and he said yes. Having that song performed on the day transformed it into something far beyond a first dance or musical moment, it became a tribute, a memory, and a moment of connection that stayed with everyone present.

As an Elmore Court wedding photographer, these are the moments I’m always drawn to, the quiet meaning behind the details, the emotion that doesn’t need direction, and the genuine interactions that unfold naturally. Elmore Court’s mix of historic interiors and open, light-filled spaces creates the perfect setting for candid, editorial wedding photography that feels timeless and deeply human.

Hailey and Ed’s Elmore Court wedding was a beautiful reminder of what this venue does best: giving couples the space to create a day that feels entirely their own. Stylish, emotional and full of intention, it was a wedding rooted in love, memory and the simple joy of celebrating together.