Simon and Nicola

Wedding Details

Ceremony
St.Peter’s Church, Upper Arley

Drink’s Reception
Italian Garden at Arley Arboretum (hired from The Roger & Douglas Turner Charitable Trust via Arley House)

The Finer Details
The celebrations started with Nicola arriving in a vintage VW Camper van at the pretty church of St. Peter, located in the heart of the Arley Estate.

With Simon waiting for her at the altar, together they exchanged their vows in front of family and friends in a ceremony filled with love.

Following the nuptials, the couple took a short stroll next door to the magnificent Italian Garden inside Arley Arboretum. Entering through a private entrance, the guests gathered under the midday sunshine for fizz and photographs, capturing the beautiful shades of September and early autumn in their stunning pictures. 

Wedding Breakfast
Bespoke Teepee

The wedding reception was held in a fairy lit Teepee on the lawn in front of Arley House. Festoon lighting guided the guests inside where they were greeted with a fire pit creating a warm and cosy atmosphere.

Long tables were decorated with an abundance of foliage, lavender and hops from Jenny Fleur, who worked her magic with the décor.

The Evening Celebrations
The evening celebrations started with Arley House bar Manager Sophie pulling the first pint of craft beer at our bespoke wooden bar, with guests offered to a range of wines, Pimms, premium spirits and mixers as they arrived. The couple cut their gorgeous cake at sunset, danced their first dance and smiled all the way to midnight. In perfect day terms this ranked as one of the best.

Photography courtesy of: Richard Skins Photography
Flowers: Jenny Fleur

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Important Update

As we continue our commitment to sustainability and improving our guest experience, we’re excited to share that the entire Arley Estate — including the Tearoom and Events Venue — will be going cashless from January 2026. This change helps us reduce our environmental impact, streamline operations, and support a more efficient, secure, and modern way of working across the estate. We’ll continue to accept all major debit and credit cards, as well as contactless and mobile payments. Our team is, of course, here to support anyone who may need a little extra help adjusting to the new system. Thank you for joining us on this positive step towards a greener future for Arley Estate.