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Devon wedding photographer Grace Elizabeth

Wedding photographer review

We honestly couldn’t be happier with our wedding photos! Grace was amazing – not only are the photos stunning, but she felt like part of the family throughout the day. She made everyone feel so comfortable, brought so much fun and creativity, and captured the vibe of our little wedding so beautifully. We would recommend her to absolutely everyone!

Your best wedding moment or memory

It was all perfect! The sun was shining, and we had the best time celebrating our wedding with family – both in Exeter and our trip to Italy straight afterwards! Jackson says his favourite memory was watching me walk down the aisle.

Tell us anything you did differently – we love hearing about NEW traditions (or none at all!)

After 12 years together (since school!), we wanted nothing more than a relaxed day with our closest family. The next morning we all jetted off to Tuscany for a few unforgettable days, and once everyone flew home, we carried on our honeymoon in Florence and Milan. It couldn’t have been more perfect!

Venue name + review

Venue was the Jury Room and Exeter’s Historic Guildhall. It was perfect, super central and full of character and history.

Tell us a little about your outfits – both of you!

I always knew I wanted to wear a short dress, just felt very me and went with the chill, fun vibe of the day.
Jackson’s suit was from Moss Brothers. As were all the men’s suits on the day, super helpful in the Exeter branch!

Dress or suit shop name + review

My dress, veil and shoes were all bought from Champagne & Charlotte in Bideford – couldn’t recommend enough! All was perfect. Dress was by Watters, Shoes were Charlotte Mills. Alterations were done by Lorraine at https://www.philhamhousedressmaker.co.uk/

Florist name + review

Dingles Florist in Barnstaple. Our flowers were perfect and exactly what we asked for. We loved having the freesias, peonies, and roses included, as they hold such a special meaning for our family.

Cake maker name + review

Cake was from Waitrose and was decorated by my mum and mother-in-law the night before! It was perfect.

Stationery maker’s name + review

I made our invitations myself on Canva.

Wedding readings?

We had two readings, a poem read by my little sister, Ellie. And another poem read by my father-in-law, Jason.

Hair + makeup name + review

My hair was done by Claire (my mother-in-law), and my make up done by Jasmine (my sister-in-law). Both are so important to me and so talented at what they do. They run Cross Street Social (hair and homeware studio) in Barnstaple.

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“One of the highlights was our little boy going down the aisle first in a ride-on Formula 1 car — a nod to our F1-themed day. We carried the theme through with tables named after Grand Prix tracks and the order of the day styled as “Today’s Line-Up and the seating plan I hand wrote on the barn doors as “Grid Postions”.

Wedding photographer’s website

North of England wedding photographer Joss Denham

Wedding photographer review

Joss Denham Photography – We feel so lucky to have had Joss capture our wedding. From the start, he just got us — relaxed, easy going, and totally in tune with what we wanted. On the day, he blended in naturally, chatting to everyone and capturing everything without it ever feeling staged. We are so happy with the photos — full of emotion, warmth, and real moments. If you want someone who’ll capture the day without turning it into a photoshoot, Joss is your guy. Thank you for the memories we’ll treasure forever.

Your best wedding moment or memory

One of my favourite moments was surprising Matt as I walked down the aisle. I secretly planned to change the song — after the final bridesmaid, the music switched to a pre-recorded version of the Formula 1 theme, played by a local violinist. Watching his face as he clocked what was happening was priceless — a mix of shock, emotion, and pure joy. It was such a personal touch and felt like the perfect way to kick off our ceremony. Another is just sitting back and seeing every single one of our guests enjoying themselves, all mingling with each other and having fun! Priceless to have all our loved ones together in that room.

Tell us anything you did differently – we love hearing about NEW traditions (or none at all!)

We wrote handwritten letters to every guest and popped them on their dinner seats, each with a photo on the back that perfectly captured a fun or special moment we’d shared. It was such a lovely surprise that brought out plenty of happy tears—and a whole lot of smiles too! It really made everyone feel extra loved and part of our day. We also had a free bar to keep the party vibes going and, instead of a traditional champagne tower and coffees, we poured an espresso martini tower — the perfect energy to keep everyone dancing all night!

Videographer name + review

Greg Burnett – From our first call, it felt like chatting to a mate—bonding over F1 and football, he just instantly got us and looking at his work we just knew we had to have him! On the day, he brought the perfect mix of calm, energy, and banter, made everyone feel at ease and blended in like one of the guests. We sobbed watching our trailer film back, it brought the whole day back to life and captured some special moments we thought were missed. His work is nothing short of incredible – we’re honestly obsessed. It’s more than just a wedding video, it’s our story, and we’ll treasure it forever. Greg is an absolute legend and master of his craft.

Venue name + review

Grange Barn, Marbury, Cheshire

Grange Barn was everything we dreamed of and more. From the moment we viewed it, we knew it was the one — rustic yet elegant, warm and breath-taking, we loved the open plan barn to keep everyone together and wow those views. We had so much freedom to make the day our own. Choosing Grange Barn was more than selecting a venue; it was about creating an experience to bring our vision to life surrounded by all our favourite people in one incredible venue from start to finish!

Tell us a little about your outfits – both of you!

Jodie – I wore the Pen Liv ‘Blossom’ dress and I honestly couldn’t have loved it more if I tried. I didn’t have this style in mind at all, The Bridal Rooms suggested I try it and instantly I just knew it was the one! It’s soft, romantic and effortlessly sexy. The subtle sparkle, 3D florals and off shoulder bow sleeves are just insane! My seamstress Holly then customised the neckline into an illusion style, and it was hands down the best decision. It gave the dress a more polished finish, gave me more curves up top and made me feel so confident and happy all day!

Matt – I wore a Marc Darcy stone-coloured tux jacket with a matching waistcoat, black bow tie, and classic black trousers. The tailoring by Platts (Crewe) was spot on — sharp, modern, and effortlessly smart. It felt timeless but still stood out.

My best men and our little 10 month old boy were in full black tuxes, which looked great as a contrast and tied the whole look together nicely.

We both wore Christian Louboutin shoes – a little red sole moment for both of us. Jodie wore the Hot Chick 100s in white patent – super pointy, high, and seriously glam. I lasted until about 9pm before I completely lost feeling in my feet… no regrets!
Matt went for the classic black patent Chambeliss – sleek, timeless, and the perfect match for the suit. Clean, sharp, and seriously smart.

Wedding rings and jewellery

Diamond (surprise from Matt the morning of the wedding!) and pearl earrings, as well as engagement and wedding rings all from Moody’s jewellers in our town Nantwich. They’ve been part of our journey since the engagement and are incredible.

Florist name + review

Flowers – Roxanne @ Silk & Wild. Roxanne is genuinely so sweet, so creative and so passionate. She made our vision even more incredible with her thoughtful ideas. Every detail – especially the flawless red rose arrangements and the insanely stunning split arch – was pure perfection. Honestly it brought us to tears and everyone commented on the flowers. She didn’t just decorate our wedding; she was a huge part of the day. We’re so grateful for the beauty and care she brought to every bloom!

Cake maker name + review

We don’t like cake! Haha. It was a running joke with all Matt’s family that we were not having a cake. We kept it a surprise and booked in Jo (the wedding planner at Grange Barn) to make us an vintage style double-layer heart cake with ruffled piping around the edge, it was the classic victoria sponge with M & J on the top. Not going to lie it slightly converted us and we ate cake for breakfast the week after!

Special personal touches

We wanted the day to feel totally us, so we added a mix of bold, fun, and personal touches. We went all-out with loads of red roses — a show-stopping broken red rose arch as the aisle backdrop, single stems, flowing red bows, and a stunning bouquet. It gave everything a romantic and dramatic feel. Having everyone we love there was everything, especially our 10-month-old little man Jude, who made the biggest entrance riding down the aisle in his mini ride-on car. Then came my five bridesmaids, and finally me and my dad walking up to meet Matt. I just couldn’t stop smiling — it was perfect in every way.

The star attraction was the full size F1 car simulator we hired so everyone could have a go at racing around the track and trying to get the fastest lap (true top gear style leader board was included!) – of course Matt the competitor had to beat everyone to it right at the end! Everyone loved Stealth Racer.

Hair + makeup name + review

Emily O’Brien (Hair) – Emily was an absolute dream, she made my hair better than I ever imagined. She made me feel so calm, confident, and like the most beautiful version of myself. Not only is Emily incredibly talented, but her warm, relaxing energy was just what we needed in the morning. She played a huge part in making the morning so special and memorable for me and my girls. A true one-in-a-million! Farryn Ter-Ossepiantz (MUA) – Farryn is an absolute artist and a beautiful soul inside and out. From the very first trial, to the wedding day she wanted to make sure I was completely satisfied. On the wedding day, she made me feel so beautiful, radiant, and like a better version of myself. As well as her incredible makeup skills, Farryn has a calm and friendly presence and made us all feel so at ease. We all felt amazing thanks to Farryn, our makeup didn’t budge all night, even after lots of dancing! Simply the best.

Catering

Vivid bar and Fork and Field catering – fantastic food and drinks service and quality! The staff were so attentive whilst also laid back and friendly – exactly what we wanted, nothing was too much for them!

Entertainment

The Money music – We couldn’t have asked for a better band than The Money at our wedding. From their chilled acoustic set to the full band’s high-energy evening and dj set, they kept the dancefloor packed and the vibe electric all day and night. Having known these guys at uni, it was incredible to see them all these years later on our big day. Absolute legends who made our wedding unforgettable!
Stealth Racer – F1 Simulator – Stealth Racer tied in perfectly to our subtle F1 vibe running through the day (big F1 fans!) and everyone loved getting behind the wheel. Even though it’s full size, it looked sleek and classy outside the barn. It added a proper fun energy to the day and people are still talking about it! Thanks Vicky & Wayne!

When we got the photos back, we were blown away. They’re everything we hoped for and more. Our photographer Joss Denham captured the energy, the emotion, and all the fleeting little moments we didn’t even realise were happening. Nothing felt staged or forced. Just real, raw memories, beautifully told. Joss has an unreal talent for making us and all our guests feel totally at ease, and somehow was everywhere and nowhere at once on the day — the photos just appear, full of feeling. We couldn’t be more grateful. Thank you for giving us photos we’ll treasure forever.
We feel so lucky to have had Joss capture our wedding. From the first conversation, we knew he was the right fit for us and just got us — he was relaxed, easy to chat to, and completely in tune with what we were looking for: natural, honest moments. On the day, he blended in effortlessly, chatting away to us and guests all day and just quietly capturing everything as it happened, without us even realising! If you’re after someone who captures the heart of the day without ever making it feel like a photoshoot, this is your person. Candid, effortless, and truly special.

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“Don’t stress over the small stuff and the things Instagram and Pinterest tell us we need to make a wedding special. In the end they really don’t matter and you won’t notice or care!”

Wedding photographer’s website

Jesmond Dene wedding photographer Joss Denham

Joss was amazing! He was really friendly and relaxed with all of the guests. We got a lot complements the day after saying how lovely he was with everyone. We’d definitely recommend Joss. He drove us both to dinner after the ceremony and even stayed a bit longer than planned to capture some extra shots! Legend.

Wedding photographer review

We both loved the photography so much! Joss managed to capture a relaxed, unposed aesthetic with beautiful natural lighting and composition. There are so many lovely images of all of our guests interacting and it really captured the joy of the day. There is nothing more we could have wanted, he captured it all perfectly and didn’t mind us trying different things on the day!

Photographer: Joss Denham Photography
(North East and Yorkshire)
Ceremony Venue: Jesmond Dene House
Reception Venue: Peace and Loaf
Florist: Wild Flower And Rose
Dress Boutique: Marrime
Dress Designer: Sarah Seven
Suit Designer: Moss Bros
Cake Maker: Peace and Loaf

Venue name + review

We got married at Jesmond Dene House and then had our reception at Peace and Loaf restaurant in Jesmond.

Our May wedding was always going to be a small intimate ceremony with only close family, with a larger ‘party’ happening in the Summer. We looked at a few different registry offices to get married at in Newcastle as that’s where Anna is from and it was close proximity for her grandmother (who’s 95) to attend. On the off-chance we reached out to Jesmond Dene House to see if they offered smaller ceremony options.

Anna has always loved Jesmond Dene House, having been there for many a lunch with her family, as well as for Christmas dinner. It’s such a gorgeous venue and it’s right next to Jesmond Dene, which is so peaceful. Ali also went to university in Newcastle and lived in Jesmond at the time, so it felt very fitting. Jesmond Dene House confirmed that they did in fact offer smaller (and more affordable options), so the choice was made!

We then thought it would be lovely to have everyone join us for a meal afterwards. News of this travelled and Anna’s Auntie Sheila stepped in and said she’d like to get us this as a wedding gift. She suggested Peace and Loaf, and we were sold. They let us create our own bespoke menu, choose our own cocktails, and even had a cake made for us. They were sensational from start to finish and we couldn’t have asked for a better evening.

Tell us a little about your outfits

I chose Maude by Sarah Seven. It’s not fussy but elegant and has a wonderful silhouette. I wanted to feel beautiful without extravagance, I also wanted to feel super relaxed when I put it on. I came across Sarah Seven on Instagram, it’s an American designer and I fell in love with all of their dresses. Fate stepped in and the designer that previously I’d only seen sold abroad announced that they were now stocked in my home town of Newcastle at Marrime. This was perfect because it meant that although I live in London, I could come and try on the dresses alongside my mam, my cousin and maid of honour. I honestly love the dress, but I did have some issues with how it was fitting. But a few miles of boob tape later and a mini-meltdown behind me, I was set to go and felt great.

Florist name + review

I gave a really open brief to my florist Wildflower and Rose because I loved her style which is slightly wild and relaxed. I only specified that I’d liked Peonies because they’re my favourite flowers and they’re in season in May. The rest I let her run with! When they arrived I was over the moon, and they look unbelievable in the photos too. The bouquet was just the right size.

Cake maker name + review

Again, very open brief to Peace and Loaf! We aren’t cake enthusiasts and don’t like going overboard just because it looks good in photos. We simply told Peace and Loaf that we loved red velvet cake and thought it would be fun to have ‘A&A’ written on the top. Lo and behold they made the most delicious and thoughtful cake… unreal.

Wedding readings?

My dad read a lovely poem in the ceremony that he had written himself.

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If there’s a dream team in weddings, it’s got to be York Place Studios and Stone Barn. I’ve admired York Place as the gold standard in documentary wedding photography since the very early days of English Wedding: they’re a huge part of the reason I love this photography style more than any other. Stone Barn too, is one of the very best: part of the fabulous Cripps & Co’s portfolio of wedding venues. Experts in everything about modern weddings, they’ve blazed a trail to turn barns into beautiful spaces for celebrations since the 90s. Safe to say Ellie & Alex made the BEST choices in their wedding supplier team and their day was out of this world.

It’s impossible to describe what a wedding means in one sentence. It’s the end result of months of planning, it’s the highest point in your relationship ever – so far! It’s wondering if your parents will cry, or if you will. It’s a lifetime of friendships all joining together, a commitment to your dreams of forever. So, with all that in mind, how should you choose your wedding photographer?

With care, of course. Together, definitely. And with a super clear idea of what you want from your wedding photographers on the day, and from your wedding photographs in the future.

Like so many couples, Alex and Ellie weren’t looking for photographers who’d set up posed shots, take them away from the party or interrupt a single second of their day. They wanted photos to last a lifetime, to capture the “humour, emotion and real moments that can’t be scripted or planned for.” When they reached out to York Place Studios they knew just what was important to them: “Ultimately, we want to capture a candid side of all the people there. So in years to come we can look back and immediately feel the personality of everyone there.”

And that’s everything. If you’re looking for a wedding photographer right now, and you’re thinking what those images will mean to you in twenty years’ time, you’re on to something special. If you’re looking for wedding images that will capture the sparkle in your parents’ eyes so their personalities sing from the page when your grandchildren leaf through your wedding album, you already know exactly what’s important in wedding photography. Ellie and Alex did, and as you scroll through their images you’ll see just how authentic and exceptional they are!

As ever, I’ve saved some of my favourite images from Ellie and Alex’s wedding to share on instagram over the next couple of days. Follow @englishweddingblog so you don’t miss them!

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One little piece of advice from Amy & Ethan before we dive into their words and see their wedding play out in those glorious photos: “Take the time to pick suppliers/vendors that align with your vision and you feel represent you. Being able to put our trust in those playing such a big part on our wedding day allowed us to relax, spend time with our guests and have THE most fun which in turn means your guests have the best time!”

Suppliers websites & insta handles:

Venue: Woodhill Hall
Florist: Willow and Vine
Make Up Artist: Blade and Blush
Dress Boutique: You Are Precious
Dress Designer: Madi Lane Bridal
Suit Designer: Gieves And Hawkes
Live Music: Glen Roughead
DJ: Bride and Groove
Ice cream: Di Meos
Photobooth: Ag Events
Live Music: Helena Pearson

Wedding photographer’s website

North East and Northumberland wedding photographer Joss Denham Photography.

Wedding photographer review

World class – Theres not much more to say!

We have so many images we will continue to treasure forever and ever. To say we are the awkward camera shy people we are amazed at the amount of gorgeous images Joss Denham has provided. From the candids to the portraits we couldn’t be happier. So many special moments captured forever pretty much sums it up!

Joss integrated into the day seamlessly – such a chilled guy with a great personality. All our friends and family commented on just how lovely he was and the effort he went to to remember names. Half of the images we have I don’t ever remember seeing Joss – which is a testament to how unobtrusive he was. The perfect blend of being in the background but also being super friendly and putting everyone at ease with subtle direction.

Would recommend to anyone who is considering documentary style wedding photography and especially those who are less comfortable in front of the camera. A big bonus was how quick we got our gallery – we were astounded!

Venue name + review

Woodhill Hall

The concept of a wedding weekend drew us in for an open day. The wooded drive was what originally sold us when we first visited, not to mention the elephants and the wow factor (neither of us stopped smiling after our first visit)

There was enough accommodation for family with bedrooms full of personality and we loved that the venue had a separate room for each part of the day and felt it would flow nicely. The staff were also fabulous.

Tell us a little about your outfits – both of you!

Amy: I ended up with the opposite of what I thought I was going for but as soon as I put it on I felt bridal and super happy! I went through the motions of every style, I even wanted to try a poofy meringue dress to indulge in feeling like a princess (definitely not me though). I must have tried around 25-30 dresses on before ending up at YAP where Ruthy pulled out a sister dress to the dress I had originally gone to try and that was that!

I wanted a super intricate veil which was super expensive, instead went to trusty Vinted and got a brand new veil second hand and mum and grandma painstakingly added pearls and extra lace to meet my vision – they made it all the more special. For my evening dress, I always wanted to try making a wedding outfit so decided to make my own short puffy evening dress! It took a bit of trial and error but finished it 5 days before the big day and turned out perfect! I couldn’t have missed out on getting some matching personalised converse for the evening either!

Black tie and tails didn’t feel right for Ethan. He wanted something light and summery but didn’t want to feel like he was going to the office. He came across Savile Row tailors Gieves and Hawkes and they sold the dream of a tailor made suit. He spent one afternoon going through fabric samples and landed on a prince of wales check with a red lining which fit the bill of something a bit different and very him.

It took a while to land on groomsmen suits as all we had to go off was a vision and a tiny swatch. Groomsmen were travelling from far and wide and had to pray all suits would fit and work well together – it wasn’t until the morning of the wedding everything fell into place and thankfully they all looked fab.

Florist name + review

At the first open day we attended at Woodhill Hall we met Margaret from Willow and Vine. We spent a good 20 minutes chatting to her about the arrangements she had brought and the work she does and more importantly got to know her and how fab her and the team were!

We spent countless hours in the run up to the wedding sitting and chatting over a cuppa and biccies not only about our wedding vision but about life, sharing funny stories. Our vision was spring meadow, wild flowing flowers, lots of colours and happiness. Margaret more than met the brief. We couldn’t stop happy dancing when the girls brought the bouquets on the morning of the wedding, and through every room the florals were perfect.

Wedding cake

Cake originally wasn’t in the plan but Amy’s mum wanted to see a cake cutting. We ended up with the biggest box of gorgeous cake samples in so many flavours and agreed a cake was for the best!

After trying everything from lemon cake to salted caramel we settled on red velvet for one tier and chocolate cake with an oreo crunch buttercream for the second tier and god was it tasty. We wanted to keep things simple so stayed with a white buttercream covering with a hint of pastel peach smudge and gold leaf with some added florals.

Catering

Catering provided by Woodhill was second to none.

From the Friday night lasagne and curry to the canapes and wedding breakfast the food was exquisite. To top it all, the mother of the groom is coeliac and to keep things simple the chef cooked all meals gluten free. You would never have guessed that sticky toffee pudding was GF, it was the lightest yummiest pudding ever!
Allergies and dietary requirements – nothing was too much to ask.

So many people commented on the food and how fab it was. Still unsure how the chef cooked so many sirloins to perfection!

Big shout out to the evening food – personal pizza boxes, you can never go wrong after a few drinks. At the end of the night we ate lots of pizza and slices of cake and sat looking through the photobooth guestbook laughing at all the fab pictures!

Di meos – couldn’t not have the best ice cream in Newcastle. Went down a treat and was the perfect addition on such a sunny day. Holds a special place in our hearts, had many an ice cream date and pizza at Di meos. Come wind rain or shine we are always down for ice cream and as soon as we got engaged it was one of Amy’s non negotiables!

Entertainment

Helena – harpist for the wedding ceremony, playing the most gorgeous songs, there was a heavy country theme to a lot of the music and of course we had to have Shania twain as the entrance song. Sadly we couldn’t have Lizzie Mcguire as our exit song but Helena did a fab rendition of Bruno mars and we made up for the lack of lizzie mcguire at the wedding breakfast entrance! This truly is what dreams are made of!!

Glen – top geezer, provided some great vocals and good vibes for the sunny drinks reception. Not to mention the added photography. We both agreed we wanted a live first dance song, and so he stayed on to do a live set at the evening reception making it all the more special.

Bride and groove – shout out to the best DJ managing to mix country with pop, r&b and a sprinkle of ABBA (for grandma). Couldn’t have asked for a better evening full of dancing and fun. He even obliged in playing the iconic DDID by Trey Lewis! Also a shout out to the photobooth for providing some hilarious photos!

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Wedding photographer’s website

Yorkshire wedding photographer David Lindsley, https://lindsleyweddings.com/

Wedding photographer review

David was amazing from start to finish! He fitted seamlessly into the background of the day and somehow always managed to be exactly where we needed him to be. We loved his documentary style of photography and looking through the photos is really like reliving the joy of the day. We’d recommend him for sure!

Your best wedding moment or memory

Our favourite thing about the wedding day was seeing so many of our family and friends all together – we had a relatively small wedding so it felt a bit like a big dinner party where everyone we love got to chat to each other too. The day felt so full of love and joy, and we remember it so fondly.

Tell us anything you did differently – we love hearing about NEW traditions (or none at all!)

We didn’t have a “traditional” wedding cake – we just got three cakes from Waitrose that matched in style, but it allowed us to have different flavours and stick to a low budget. They turned out really great on the day, and included homemade ceramic versions of our cats!

We got morning breakfast pastries from North Star which were phenomenal and kept us all on a sugar high for the day! They included some coffee beans to celebrate the big day which was such a nice touch.

We also had a slushie machine at the reception! It was self-serve so people could pull their own slushies. We loved the fun it added to the day.

Venue name + review

After getting married at Leeds Civic Hall, we had cocktails and cake at SALT Call’s Landing. We really liked the modern vibe and it was the perfect setting for cake and catching up with everyone. Our reception was held at Shear’s Yard in Leeds where we had a five course tasting menu. The venue has tall ceilings and beautiful lighting on a regular day, so we already loved the aesthetic before any extra decoration was added. We booked out the restaurant for the night and the food and staff were amazing. It was somewhere we’d been on dates before so it felt very special to hold our wedding day there.

Tell us a little about your outfits – both of you!

Claire: I wore a Byron wedding dress from Wed2B that was pretty classic – although had been altered (by @amiesalterations) to remove some of the train length. We made pocket squares for the men out of the spare fabric! My sparkly shoes were just from Primark!

Ben: My pink suit was from Marks & Spencers! I wanted something that would be a bit different to the regular blacks and blues normally seen at weddings to brighten up our January wedding.

Florist name + review

The bouquet and the buttonholes were made by Hyde Park Flower Club by Dottie’s – we went for silk flowers in the end, and we love that we still have our wedding flowers out on the dining table! The flowers echoed the pink of Ben’s suit to tie us all together. The foliage at the venue was from Ingrid at Wow My Event Weddings, who totally elevated our venue.

Any crafty projects or homemade styling touches?

We had custom coasters that had our names and the wedding date.

We also made cards for each of the guests, with photos of us and them together, and messages of appreciation inside. Watching everyone open their cards was really magical, and it was a nice way for us to really show our love for all of our guests.

Wedding readings?

We had two! The first was Don’t Hesitate by Mary Oliver, and the second was Union by Robert Fulghum. Both felt really authentic to us as a couple.

Hair + makeup name + review

The bridal hair and makeup was by Ellia at Hair and Makeup Collective. She fit right into the bridal party on the day and was really relaxed to have around, complete with enjoying our Busted/McFly heavy playlist!

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“Working with Sean & Georgia was a pleasure. They chose an elegant look with heaps of fairylights and candlelight. We balanced the soft pink table cloths and napkins with a mix of candle or floral table centres. Under the canopy of fairy lights and foliage garlands felt intimate and inviting for their guests. Finished with green votives and the cutest crackers that Georgia sourced, the final look was romantic, elegant and stylish. Setting the tone for their beautiful wedding which Chris Blackledge captured perfectly.” ~ The Ferry House

Photographer – Chris Blackledge Photography
Venue – The Ferry House
Dress – Isabella Grace Bridal in Tunbridge Wells
Suit – Hawes and Curtis
Groomsmen suits – Slaters
Hire & styling – Idyllic & Co
Hair – Bridal Hair by Suzy
Make up – Helen Lee MUA
Flowers – The Flower Company

Our wedding photographer: Chris Blackledge Photography

Chris is an amazing photographer. It was important for us to find someone that had worked at the venue before and Chris is a recommended supplier at The Ferry House. He is very friendly and was always on hand to answer any questions during the lead up to our wedding. On the day he made both Sean & I feel so at ease when being in front of a camera seemed a little daunting.

We are so happy with the photos and Chris captured the Christmas feel of our wedding perfectly. We couldn’t recommend Chris highly enough.

The venue: The Ferry House

We always knew we wanted a winter wedding, we loved the idea of combining a Christmas celebration with our special day. However, finding a venue with enough indoor space proved more difficult than we thought! I came across The Ferry House on Instagram. I loved the fact that they had three separate large indoor areas for the ceremony, drinks reception and meal/evening reception.

We fell in love with the venue on our first visit. The bar area felt so warm and inviting with the fireplaces. The barn for the ceremony is rustic and looks beautiful without having to add anything to it. The event suite was big enough to seat all our guests and provided a blank space for us to make it everything we wanted & more with the help of Sophie at Idyllic.

The staff at the Ferry House are incredible. We had a number of face-to-face meetings during the build-up and the regular communications always made sure we were on track with the planning process. On the day we had a dedicated member of staff, Maxine, who could not have done enough to make sure everything ran smoothly. The bar stuff were great, they even had a special Christmas cocktail menu which our guests loved! The food was incredible and so many people have complimented us on everything they ate throughout the day. The Ferry House is fantastic, we are so lucky that we got to have our wedding at such an amazing venue.

A special review for Idyllic & Co

We were so happy with everything you did for our wedding. The venue looked better than we ever could have imagined and we really appreciated all the hard work you put in, especially coming the day before to set everything up! It was just so lovely knowing that we didn’t need to worry about anything and we trusted that you knew the exact vibe we were wanting and you completely nailed it!

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This beautiful wedding at Mapperton Estate was a true family celebration with bespoke elements added throughout.

The aesthetic and colour scheme for this wedding was elegant and romantic white, ivory, peach and blush with accents of black for a modern and chic vibe. Chloe created the floral arrangements and bouquets as well as the stunning stationery and signage.

All images are by Devon & South West wedding photographer Danielle Veitch

Chloe and Matt had a fairly traditional day but tried to put their own spin on as many things as possible i.e. seeing each other & having couples portraits before the ceremony, not being ‘presented/given away’ formally, cutting the cake on their own, and not having a first dance as such. They served hot cider from the cider farm where they got engaged rather than cocktails following the ceremony.

The least traditional was their first look pre-ceremony at 11am followed by portraits (quite American style!!) so that they could spend the rest of the day with family. Chloe’s dress got filthy which meant having all hands on deck cleaning it up for the ceremony!

Chloe’s Stella York dress is absolutely stunning, from Wedding Time in Dorchester.
Matt looks fantastic in a blazer from Moss Bros and waistcoat and trousers from Next.

Chloe is a registrar so works within the wedding industry and so is her father. Their registrar who married them had worked with the bride and bride’s father so they were married by a family friend. They had a first look at 11am and had their couple portraits pre ceremony so they could spend some time outside in the grounds, but it rained ALL day!

The rain did not stop the laughter, excitement and fun indoor and outdoor moments, and the umbrella photos might just be my favourite!

After the outdoor pre-ceremony couple photos the bridal party got to work cleaning the dress before the ceremony! After their ceremony they had a confetti line that transitioned into their outdoor drinks reception with hot drinks on offer as well as champagne. With a grand entrance into their marquee reception with music and energy from their guests, they enjoyed a fun wedding breakfast with their closest friends and family.

The table decor was bespoke and personalised in the best way possible. Every table described the couple’s relationship and story from the year they started dating, with photos, sketches of the couple as their table numbers.

After the wedding breakfast came a traditional ice cream truck and late night pizzas which the guests loved as well as a fun sparkler moment and an epic dance floor to finish the celebrations. With a fun photobooth on offer their guests went home with some great memories of the day.

Mapperton Estate Wedding Supplier Credits

Photographer – Danielle Veitch – @danielleveitch
Venue – @mapperton_estate
Wedding Planner – @hollybutt_events
Hair – @lisacampbellhairdressing
MUA – @makeupbymolsims
Dress designer – @missstellayork
Bridal boutique – @weddingtimeuk
Blazer – @mossbros
Waistcoat and trousers – @next
Musician – Hamish Jeffcott
Catering – @threewheelingpizza
Traditional Ice Cream Cart – Oxbridge Farm

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