The Cotswold Wedding Edit
WORDS BY Catharina Eden
Cotswold Cloche's wedding section may only be in its second edition, but these pages are already bursting with names I have had the privilege of working alongside and others I have long admired. The world-class calibre of talent gathered here speaks volumes about just how extraordinary this discreetly creative region truly is.
The photographs on these first pages are from a styled shoot featuring one of my own designs at local wedding venue Elmore Court. Inspired by my grandmother's pearls and local lavender fields, it was a chance to collaborate creatively and offer brides-to-be an idea for their own Cotswolds wedding.
A Cotswolds wedding is never just an event. It is an atmosphere, a feeling, a story told through a hundred carefully chosen details. The suppliers gathered here understand that instinctively.
Location: Elmore Court. Dresses and Styling: My Eden Bridal. Flowers: Corky & Prince. Photography: Red Maple Photography.
The Wedding Supplier Edit
Wedhead Event Furniture Hire
Wedhead is an event furniture hire company nestled in the heart of the Cotswolds in Bourton-on-the-Water, dedicated to providing high-quality, design-forward furniture. Available to couples, event planners, designers and venues — from large-scale weddings to intimate brand launches — their catalogue is unique and has attracted some famous names, including Pixie Lott, Joe Wicks and, most recently, Millie Bobby Brown, who worked with Wedhead to design her sister's wedding. Their work has also been featured in Vogue, Tatler and on Netflix.
Vanilla Pod Bakery
Founded in 2009 by Pia Cato and awarded Best Wedding Cakes in the Cotswolds, Vanilla Pod Bakery has been creating luxurious, handcrafted cakes from their Cheltenham studio for over fifteen years. From timeless tiered designs to showstopping statement cakes, every creation is made with the finest local ingredients and meticulous attention to detail. Trusted by some of the region's most prestigious venues, they are the Cotswolds' go-to for a cake as memorable as the occasion itself.
Amy Rose Makeup
Featured in Vogue, Harper's Bazaar and Tatler, Amy delivers world-class makeup to enhance your natural beauty and make you feel your most confident on your wedding day. With over a decade of fashion industry experience and a signature soft-glam style, Amy creates timeless, flawless looks tailored perfectly to each bride's vision.
Mellor & Rose Stationery
Mellor & Rose are a nationally acclaimed calligraphy and hand-lettering studio whose work has graced events for Chanel, Dior, Prada and Selfridges. Regular collaborators at Highgrove Gardens, Daylesford Organic and Thyme, they are no strangers to the Cotswolds. For weddings, they offer everything from bespoke hand-lettered mirrors and chalkboard signs to live on-the-day calligraphy and personalised hand-painted jackets. Elegant, personal and genuinely memorable.
MJB Drawing With Light Photography
Beautifully natural, story-driven wedding photography that captures real emotion, laughter and intimate moments of your day, in the Cotswolds and beyond. With a relaxed, unobtrusive approach and a cinematic eye, Mike creates timeless images you will treasure forever — perfect for couples wanting candid moments captured with a stylish finish.
Sophie Raval Veils
Former Royal Opera House costume-maker Sophie Raval turned a last-minute favour for a friend into one of the most distinctive bridal veil businesses in the UK. Based in London and Oxfordshire, her couture veils have been featured in Vogue Italia and Vanity Fair, with one bespoke creation made from the same Nottingham silk used for both Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle's veils. Every piece is designed to celebrate the woman wearing it, not the other way around.
Libby Rak Jewellery
Award-winning and handcrafted in the Cotswolds, Libby Rak creates fine jewellery of genuine distinction. Featured in Vogue, her work has earned recognition well beyond the region. From diamond and sapphire collections to fully bespoke commissions, each piece is made with exceptional care in their Woodstock workshop, near Blenheim Palace. Many designs are one-off exclusives, making them as individual as the people who wear them. For couples seeking something truly personal, the bespoke service is the perfect place to begin.
Flowers by Kirsty
Oxfordshire-based Kirsty and her sister Bex have been creating exceptional wedding flowers since 2013, working alongside some of the region's most prestigious venues, including the Bodleian Libraries and Fulham Palace in London. Two-time winners of Best Florist at the Guides for Brides awards and featured in Brides, Love My Dress and Rock My Wedding, their reputation speaks for itself. Every booking comes with a genuinely personal experience from first consultation to the big day, and their arrangements are always breathtaking.
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