A Special Day & Place

Dover Hall, just outside of Richmond, provides the perfect venue to showcase the latest in high-end wedding fashion.

styling & creative direction by KRISTIN SHOCKLEY | photography by ANGELA ELISE

THE QUEEN MARY ROOM

With its expansive grounds, opulent guest rooms and unique interiors, Dover Hall transports you to a European destination. Much of its decor was sourced directly from Europe when it was built just outside of Richmond in the 1990s. The venue’s ambience provides a magnificent backdrop for these couture Marchesa gowns, highlighting their unique romantic flourishes. These fashions speak to the nontraditional bride who is looking for the epitome of personal expression, color and details.

Left: Shoes: Silvia Lago, Alicia sandals – $206, Gown: Marchesa, Spring 2020, Look 4 – $6,995 Earrings: Nicola Bathie, Embellished Bow + Pearly Drops – $200. Right: Gowns: Marchesa, Pre-Fall 2019, Look 28 – $8,995; Spring 2020, Look 4 – $6,995; Spring 2020, Look 17 – $6,995 Earrings: Nicola Bathie, Pearly Bubbles – $180 Rings and Bracelet: Diamonds Direct Richmond

THE KING EDWARD ROOM

We are following a bride and her maid of honor getting ready for the big day. This room was chosen to for its monochromatic blue tones and textures that compliment this maid of honor dress by Marchesa.

Gown: Marchesa, Spring 2020, Look 17 – $6,995; cape accessory – $2,995 Earrings: Nicola Bathie, Pearly Bubbles – $180 Rings: Diamonds Direct Richmond, Classique Creations Line, floral-inspired halo setting

MEN’S DRESSING ROOM AND THE FRONT PARLOR

Grooms can enjoy a spacious getting-ready room with built-in details like these antique leather hat boxes. The original owners of Dover Hall also built extravagant his-and-hers closets that are now available to wedding couples. The carved stone fireplace mantel, which was sourced in Europe, provides a romantic scene for a perfect moment.

THE FORMAL DINING ROOM

In Dover Hall’s formal dining room you will find a show stopping Kelly green wall color, which showcases this cake vignette. A gold buffet, flickering candles and draping velvet linen create an elegant look for a dessert display.

Groom: The Black Tux, White Dinner Jacket Tuxedo – $650 Gown: Marchesa, PreFall 2019, Look 28 – $8,995 Earrings: Nicola Bathie, Pink Cameo – $150 Rings and Bracelet: Diamonds Direct Richmond, Classique Creations Line – Marquise double halo engagement setting

THE ROSE GARDEN

Dover Hall’s Rose Garden provides a perfect backdrop for wedding planners to create an intimate alfresco dining experience for a couple’s family and friends. Here table stylings, by Kristin Shockley of Lustre Theory, include lush details that help bring each individual place setting to life. Guests can enjoy sitting down with a glittering coupe glass full of sparkling wine, nibbling on bread and fruit while waiting for the meal to be served.

The flowers by Photosynthesis Floral Design are organic and romantic. Included with the table design are six stunning floral chairs with crawling greens that mirror each other on opposite sides.

The custom stationery, by Lustre Theory, is hand painted with gold foil detailing and calligraphy. Each set has a whimsical French influenced design and hue. Invitations are a great way to let guests know the overall aesthetic they can expect for the event.