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5th March 2025 Weddings admin

Inspiration for a luxuriously intimate Wedding

Meandering, untamed yet sculptural floral arch inspiration for a luxuriously opulent intimate wedding at Derbyshire’s Grade II Listed Tissington Hall

Today’s wedding inspiration showcases the opulence and grandeur of a country mansion wedding, brought to life in an unexpectedly intimate way. There’s often an association that hosting a wedding celebration within an impressive stately home or palatial setting would go hand-in-hand with a guest list as equally large-scale. Similarly, a small sized guest number customarily aligns itself to an intimate style of wedding venue. Perhaps an exclusive city members club or cosy restaurant may be more akin to a celebration of a petit nature. Showcasing wildly intimate dining scenes coupled with an epic sculptural floral arch that effortlessly takes the spotlight, this wild luxe styled wedding shoot embodies a harmonious blend of intimacy and splendour.

Featuring an incredibly talented team of wedding suppliers, these creatives, experts in their own fields, worked collaboratively to bring the scenes to life. Behind the lens, the masterful Helen Rose Photography, whom you’ll find as a recommended supplier on The Directory. Helen’s natural style of photography is heartfelt, intimate and deeply romantic. There’s a distinct, delicate warmth to her edit, with each frame encapsulating a beautifully immersive feel. Renowned for her love of adventure and the outdoors, Helen specialises in luxury elopements and uniquely wild wedding days.

Together with Tracey of Campbell’s Flowers & Design and Cat from Tissington Hall, this powerhouse trio conceived and executed a spectacular editorial, which I’m delighted to share with you. From ‘that’ dramatic floral arch to the decadent dining scenes, get your Pinning thumbs ready for some opulent, maximalist wild luxe wedding inspiration.

The art of blending intimacy with luxury

“Helen (Helen Rose Photography), Cat from Tissington Hall and myself (Campbell’s Flowers & Design) came together to create a stunning, inspirational photoshoot that beautifully demonstrated how intimate weddings, and wedding rehearsal dinners can still be opulent and high-end.

The concept behind this collaboration was to provide couples with ideas for smaller, more personal occasions that don’t sacrifice elegance or grandeur. Focusing on the beauty of close-knit gatherings with family and friends, the team worked to show that intimacy and luxury can blend seamlessly in an unforgettable wedding experience.”

Tracey | Campbell’s Flowers & Design

A historic wedding venue in the heart of the Peak District

Ripping out the pages of the outdated rule book of wedding tradition, the pairing of small guest numbers unfolds against the grandiose, sizeable setting of Tissington Hall, Derbyshire. Centred within Tissington Estate’s 2,000 acres of rural parkland lies the historic Grade II listed Jacobean mansion of Tissington Hall. The estate, nestled within the heart of the Peak District features a lake, several follies, idyllic rose lawns and a Victorian walled garden. Enjoying over 5-acres of private grounds, the hall itself is surrounded by picturesque parkland, home to an abundance of wildlife.

Built in 1609, the property is fascinatingly rich in history, with an interior as imposing as its grand façade. Lavish with a wealth of antiques and artwork, the main building is also home to the dining room, drawing rooms and a Billiard Room. Its library boasts a collection of over 3,000 books, collated by the family over the centuries. With 61 rooms, 48 chimneys and seven staircases, every nook and cranny of the distinguished country home is as impressive as it is interesting.

A property of this scale evokes scenes of palatial rooms filled with the murmur and delight of hundreds of guests attending a wedding that echoes a sophisticated soiree. But quashing the notion that a grand venue requires grandiose guest numbers, this styled wedding shoot illustrates that even the smallest size wedding can be as luxuriously magnificent as its larger counterparts. With a guest list of just 10, celebrating in an estate that exudes a regal, stately feel may feel amiss. But just because your guest list is thoughtfully considered and consciously petit, doesn’t mean that your wedding can’t be indulgently and luxuriously grandiose in every other way.

Romantic dining scenes for an intimate wedding

The wild luxe shoot focussed heavily on floral arrangements that filled the interior and elevated the exteriors of Tissington Hall. The oak panelled dining room, set for 10 featured a dreamy sea of sumptuous florals that lined the length of the dining table. Interspersed with tall, tapered candles, the table, which sits directly beneath an ornate chandelier, was elaborately lavish in its design.

“The Hall’s original wood-panelled dining room provided the perfect stage to showcase an intimate, yet opulent, wedding feast. This space was transformed into a luxurious dining experience, with a palette inspired by the rich tones of the William Morris curtains.

Antique crystal glasses, vintage China, and gleaming silverware added to the sense of refinement, while abundant floral arrangements in hues of pink, peach, and burgundy brought the room to life. The combination of wild, lush florals and carefully curated table settings evoked a sense of “wild luxe” – a perfect choice for an elegant elopement or rehearsal dinner.

The simple, elegant two-tier wedding cake was beautifully framed by a delicate meadow of soft blooms, enhancing its design and style.”

Tracey | Campbell’s Flowers & Design

Wedding floral arch of dreams

Whilst Tissington Hall’s dining room was stunning in its curated table design, it was the magnificent asymmetrical floral arch that bordered the wooden entrance that was unquestionably the shoot’s showpiece. Mimicking the curvature of the door with wild abandonment, the perfectly imperfect floral creation rose gently from the ground, soaring northwards. Trailing around the peak of the door, the meandering floral arch embodied an almost untamed feel. Overgrown, yet gloriously elegant, in equal measures.

The bold, sculptural floral arch naturally became the focal point against which couple Hope and John revelled as ‘newlyweds’ in front of Helen’s lens. Not only does a floral arch make for an impressive backdrop, but it also creates a wonderful sense of welcome. Symbolically, it’s said to represent a passage into your new phase of life. Or the journey from the past to the future. You’ll no doubt have saved many floral arch images to your Pinterest board. And it’s easy to see the impact that a beautifully dramatic installation can create.

Flamboyant wedding floral arches for famous faces and Royals

We’ve seen many celebrities and famous faces opt for the resplendence that an exquisitely designed floral arch unveils. When Sofia Richie married Elliot Grainge, there was an immediate buzz that surrounded their luxurious South of France nuptials. And not just for Sofia’s choice of three immaculate wedding outfits. But the lavish broken arch of elegant florals that lined the steps and entrance to their venue. A myriad of fluffy white floral ‘clouds’ enveloped the couple as they stood amidst the white blooms and delicate greenery.

Closer to home, an equally arresting creation was designed for the wedding of Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi. With a palette of peach, pinks and ivory, the floral arch that embellished the Royal Chapel of All Saints in Windsor was jaw droppingly glorious. However, whilst the florals were fabulously flamboyant, the wedding itself was low-key in comparison, with a guest list of 20.

Another famously epic small wedding that was undeniably impressive was that of Beyonce and Jay-Z. Their guest numbers were 40 in total. Despite the relatively small size of wedding, they didn’t shy away from an elaborate celebration. The couple splurged on 70,000 white orchids flown in from Thailand to adorn Jay-Z’s penthouse. This powerhouse showed that even if you celebrate with intimate guest numbers, you can still go ‘extra’ on lavish décor.

A dramatic floral arch for an intimate wedding at Tissington Hall

Sheffield based wedding florist Tracey of Campbell’s Flowers & Design specialise in natural, luxurious, bespoke floral designs. Imaginative and creative, Tracey has honed her craft, with many years of experience within the industry. Crafting standout installations, Tracey has a love for transforming your venue through her ingenious, innovative and unique floral designs. The dreamy floral arch that embellished the entrance of Tissington Hall was elegantly striking; a bold, sculptural work of art.

“To complement this stunning setting, we designed and crafted a spectacular asymmetrical, wild luxe floral arch. Brimming with seasonal, blowsy blooms in soft pinks, rich plums, and deep burgundies, the creation added a romantic, untamed elegance to the grand entrance.

The gorgeous, full blooms featured Fair Trade roses, lush bloom chrysanthemums, and locally sourced seasonal favourites. These included ranunculus, cherry blossom, plum blossom, and over a hundred stunning tulips. The grand installation highlighted the venue’s stunning architecture, showcasing how an historic setting can create timeless, cherished images for couples and their families.”

Tracey | Campbell’s Flowers & Design

‘THE’ Peak District wedding photographer

Helen Rose Photography’s motto “A little bit Luxe, A little bit Wild” embraced the overarching wild luxe feel of the alluring grandeur that unfolded within the grounds of Tissington Hall. Specialising in luxury outdoor adventures and uniquely wild wedding days, Helen is at home capturing unique celebrations of love atop a mountain in the Peak District or deep in the heart of nature.

Living in Sheffield, on the edge of the Peak District National Park, Helen knows the area like the back of her hand. With a penchant for capturing elopements and intimate weddings, Helen’s steadfast in her belief that marrying intimately doesn’t mean that you need to compromise on any aspect of your day. Least of all, be less luxurious than that of a traditional ‘big white wedding’.

Creative and adventurous in her photography approach, her nature is calm, warm and fun. Utterly down to earth, personable and welcoming, you’ll immediately feel at ease in Helen’s presence. Helen will narrate your unique Love Story through her distinct warm, earthy, authentic style of photography.

UK Wedding Photographer 2025 – Helen Rose Photography

Not only is Helen a wonderful human being, fabulously talented wedding photographer and founder of WildLuxe Workshop (a workshop for wedding photographers and videographers), Helen’s very recently been on the other side of the lens, being papped looking like an A-lister on the red carpet.

Having been selected as one of the final top 6 wedding photographers in the UK at the prestigious ‘United Kingdom Weddings & Honeymoon Awards’, just under a week ago Helen went on to win! Despite being crowned the winner of the UK Wedding Photographer 2025 category, Helen being Helen will very firmly keep her feet on the ground (or up a mountain!) Hearteningly humble, Helen’s gracious, bubbly character is one of the defining features that both her couples, and peers alike are drawn too.

Intimate luxury at the magnificent Tissington Hall

Thank you so much to Helen, and to Tracey of Campbell’s Flowers for bringing this concept to the table. And to the collaborative team of wedding creatives who brought these dreamy intimate wedding scenes to life. Setting out to demonstrate that intimate weddings shouldn’t sacrifice on luxuriousness or grandeur, the talented team ‘understood the assignment.’ The petit tablescape packed a powerful punch and ‘that’ epic floral arch beautifully embraced the grandeur of the countryside setting. Whilst this wedding was micro in size, it was certainly magnificent in design. This ‘little yet luxurious’ concept reinforces the idea that no matter how intimate an affair you’re planning, you can still embrace and celebrate with a ‘more is more’ maximalist extravagance.

Claire x