Our wedding photography

We chose Bristol wedding photographer Martin Dabek.

Martin was fantastic on the day. He was relaxed and fun, putting us and our guests at ease. He also managed to be everywhere all at once!

When we saw the photos we were thrilled. They captured the day perfectly and we loved that he also got some great shots of our guests on the dance floor. Martin also made a wedding video for us using footage he’d captured on his iPhone set to some of the songs we used on the day which is the perfect memento.

Our wedding venue

Barley Wood wedding venue in rural Bristol

Barley Wood is a really special venue. It is an old house set in gorgeous grounds with both outdoor and indoor ceremony options and a Great Hall for the wedding breakfast. It has lovely bedrooms so we were able to have family and friends stay for the weekend of the wedding. It really felt like home for the weekend.

We loved that it was a blank canvas and we were able to decorate the house however we chose. Zach and the team there were so helpful and ensured everything ran smoothly on the day.

The morning of our wedding day was rainy but luckily the clouds parted and the sun came out in time for us to have an outdoor ceremony overlooking the Mendips. This was such a magical part of the day. The weather stayed warm so we were able to have our drinks reception outside as well as a pizza van and coffee van in front of the house in the evening.

Our wedding outfits

After lots of shopping around, I found my dress in Lace and Grace in Keynsham.

The dresses there are stunning and I was stuck between two. Becky and Carol were brilliant and helped me make my decision. In the end I went for a minimalist Chosen by Kyha dress and added sleeves and a personalised veil to make the dress my own.

I wanted to add a hair piece and by chance found a beautiful hairband in Bradford on Avon.

I treated myself to some gold Jimmy Choos to complete the look as the slit in my dress meant my shoes were on show!

Tom decided he wanted a tux fairly early on but wanted something a little different, so went for a navy tux with black details. He hired this from Clifton Suits.

Our amazing suppliers

Papadeli catering

Papadeli were amazing as our wedding caterers. We knew we wanted something a bit different food wise and for the wedding breakfast to be sharing style and they really delivered. Lots of our guests commented on how delicious the food was. Lou was so organised in the build up and felt like a friend by the wedding day. She was also brilliant at catering for anyone with dietary requirements which was very reassuring.

Pip Floral Studio

Anna supplied us with the most gorgeous flowers including a lovely arrangement that went up the staircase leading to the Great Hall. I loved my bouquet so much that I had it pressed and framed as a keepsake.

Little Wedding Helper

Kirsten helped us to style our wedding. We had calls with her to discuss our vision and she had loads of props we were able to borrow on the day to save us buying things we wouldn’t use again. She was amazing the day before and set everything up meaning we could have a (fairly!) relaxed afternoon and evening before the wedding.

George Wilson music

We hired George, a singer and pianist, to play for our ceremony and drinks reception. He took requests from guests and brought great energy to the beginning of the day.

Photo & video – Martin Dabek Photography
Venue – Barley Wood
Dress designer – Kyha Studios
Boutique – Lace and Grace
Suit – Clifton Suits
Catering – Papadeli Events
Flowers – Pip Floral Studio
Styling – The Little Wedding Helper
Hair – Bridal Hair by Jodie
Pianist – George Wilson Music

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Wedding photographer’s website

https://www.zaradavisphotography.com

Wedding photographer review

Zara was brilliant both before during and after our wedding! From when we first met her at a wedding fair we loved her style of photography and the fact that she used to work at the cathedral was a massive bonus too! Zara blended into the background really well on the day and got some lovely photos of both us and our family and friends which we will treasure forever. It was also great getting so many sneak peak photos back the following day , we weren’t expecting so many but were really happy we got so amazing photos back so fast so we could relive the day

Your best wedding moment or memory

We both really enjoyed having the ceremony in the beautiful Gloucester cathedral and were incredibly lucky to have music provided by the Flowers Brass Band which Sean is a member of. Our ceremony was a lovely mix of tradition and laid back with Sean getting leg cramp whilst kneeling at the altar providing some comic relief halfway through the ceremony and is definitely something guests found memorable about the day. Personally I won’t forget how amazing it was pulling up to the cathedral with my dad, hearing the band playing abba and seeing my mum and bridesmaids waiting on the steps for me – it suddenly felt very real and very emotional!

As the cathedral was closed to the public during the ceremony it was also nice seeing loads of tourists watching us all arrive. I will also never forgot how amazing it was to finally get married to Sean after what felt like endless planning and really being able to enjoy the day with our friends and family together .

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

We had the Flowers Brass Band play a mix of both traditional and modern music. We included music that was special to our grandparents but also had a bit of abba to lighten the mood! We also had our golden retriever Teddy come in the evening as we couldn’t imagine our day without him being a part of it. A few months before the wedding we did the scent my wedding experience at Jo Malone. We really enjoyed having scents that remind us of our special day.

Videographer name + review

Fox and blossom provided our videography, whilst we haven’t got the video back yet we are really looking forward to seeing the film they’ve put together, having loved the work they have done on other weddings. Kieran was also really good to work with in the lead up and on the day of the wedding.

Venue name + review

Gloucester Cathedral and Blackfriars Priory (reception)

We were incredibly lucky to have our ceremony at the amazing Gloucester cathedral which made the day really special for both us and our guests. The cloisters were great for some beautiful photos. We choose Blackfriars priory as our reception venue partly due to it being walking distance from the cathedral but also the style of the building really worked well with the cathedral.

We loved having a courtyard with garden games in for the drinks reception as it gave us and our guests a really good chance to mingle. The team at Blackfriars were amazing and were always on hand to help us both in the run up to the wedding and on the day itself.

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

My dress was a plain gown with structured boning in the bodice to really accentuate my waist, i wanted something that was simple and timeless and really felt that the dress I went for fitted this brief.

My dress was from Lineys Brides in Hinckley, I loved the style of dress and was able to add on some straps for a bit of extra coverage to make me feel more comfortable on the day. As I was going to be having a long walk down the aisle I opted for a dramatic royal length veil (from Amazon!) to really fill the venue. My shoes were from the rainbow club and my jewellery was a set of pearls and pearl earrings that were passed down to me by from Great Grandma.

Sean’s suit, tie and shoes were all from next. He loved the style of the suit and was able to get it altered locally so it was the perfect fit. The blue really complemented the bridesmaids dresses as well.

The bridesmaid dresses were also from lineys brides, both of my bridesmaids loved the style they chose – in fact it was the first dress they tried on! The flower girl dresses were from monsoon.

Florist name + review

Silver Birch.

Our florist was amazing, we met a few times to go over our mood board and nail the colour palette. Rebecca got exactly the style we wanted to go for and produced beautiful bouquets for myself and my bridesmaids, she also made some really cute flower crowns for our 2 flower girls as well as corsages and buttonholes for our family and groomsmen.

On the day we were all getting ready at a few different venues and Rebecca was so helpful in delivering the flowers to different venues to take away the stress of delivering the flowers from us.

Cake maker name + review

As we had afternoon tea for our wedding breakfast we weren’t sure if we wanted a cake or not. In the end we opted for a wedding cake from Waitrose which Sean and my mum decorated with flowers and a little model of our dog which made the cake feel really personal to us.

Stationery maker’s name + review

One of my close friends Molly is an illustrator and was kind enough to design our save the dates, invitations and even a map showing guests how to get from the cathedral to Blackfriars.

Molly has a lovely illustration style and even worked our dog Teddy into the design to make it more personal to us. Instagram @moll.Saunders

Any crafty projects or homemade styling touches?

We really enjoyed having both best men and my maid of honour do speeches, all have known us a long time and they all gave funny, emotional and personal speeches which guests were talking about throughout the evening and beyond.

Having family and friends stay at the same accommodation as us was also really nice, we got married on a Friday and most people stayed Thursday – Sunday which gave us lots of time to hang out and relax with loved ones. It was also really nice seeing them all head off to the wedding ahead of my car arriving – it made it all suddenly feel very real!

Wedding readings?

My stepdad did a reading from Corinthians and one of our groomsmen Pete did a reading we found on TikTok! Both readings were really nice and we felt that they both really reflected our relationship well.

Hair + makeup name + review

The bridal party make up was done by Leanne O’Neil. I really loved Leanne’s style of make up as it was heavy enough for a wedding day but still looked really natural. Leanne got exactly the vibe I wanted straight away at my trial and I was really happy with how my make up turned out on the day! Leanne was also great with our flowergirls who both loved having a bit of lipgloss put on whilst we were getting ready.

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The wedding day was possibly a less adrenaline-filled occasion, but full of heart and soul. With images beautifully captured by Lake District wedding photographer Mark Battista, the couple celebrated with their closest family, ending the evening in their wedding outfits and slippers playing board games and eating cheese in their cosy, intimate and charming country house venue. It sounds utterly perfect.

Do scroll down for heartfelt supplier recommendations from beautiful couple Kian and Tony, along with the lovely story of their secret wedding and why they chose a quieter celebration over a big party.

Lots more, as always, on our instagram @englishweddingblog

Wedding photographer’s website

Lakes photographer Mark Battista – www.markbattistaphotography.co.uk

Wedding photographer review

Mark was an absolute dream to spend our wedding day with. His photography knowledge and skills were amazing. We knew what we wanted photo wise but had no idea how we’d make it happen but Mark did. We had our sneak peek photos back in the early hours of the following day and they took our breath away. They are everything we wanted and so much more. We received our remaining photos a few weeks later and they were incredible. We would 100% recommend Mark, a friendly, down to earth bloke who is insanely good at what he does.

Your best wedding moment or memory

Some of our most cherished moments include seeing each other for the first time at the aisle, Kian’s first look with our boys and the peaceful time we shared together on the jetty whilst Mark ran to the other side to capture photos.

We also loved spending the evening laughing and enjoying the company of our guests whilst eating cheese and biscuits and playing board games with a glass of wine.

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

We booked our day in September 2023 and married in May 2025. We kept it secret from all our friends and family apart from our 2 boys, Tony’s Mum, our witnesses and their partners.

After Kian lost her Mum in January 2022 we felt like it would be more noticeable that she wasn’t there if we had a big wedding plus to be honest, it wasn’t what we wanted, we are not big party people and prefer a quieter vibe.

Sitting around eating cheese and biscuits, in our wedding clothes with slippers on, playing board games, laughing and drinking wine was absolutely perfect.

Whilst we initially worried about how some family and friends would react everyone was genuinely happy for us and very supportive. We have no regrets, it truly was the perfect day.

I guess a Mountain Goat tour isn’t really traditional either? For us, we live in the Lake District and we love hiking and cold water swimming, we wanted that to be part of our day in some way, plus we knew the photos with those backdrops would be incredible!

Venue name + review

Lindeth Howe.

We chose the venue because it is in the Lake District, a place that means a lot to us and holds so many special memories. It had such a unique, quirky charm with incredible decor that really stood out.

On top of that, it offered the perfect package for an intimate wedding which is exactly what we were looking for.

As soon as we visited we knew it was the right place for us. We wanted the day to feel intimate, relaxed, and full of personality, something that truly reflected us.

The venue’s unique decor and cosy atmosphere gave us the perfect backdrop. The space already had so much character, so we just added small touches to make it feel like “us.”

It turned out exactly how we hoped, stylish, a little quirky and full of heart.

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

Kian: an art deco inspired wedding dress with plunging neckline and white sandals. Although, whilst up in the mountains I wore my Hunter wellies and even an IKEA bag!

My necklace had my Mums ashes in and was a gift from Tony. It was from a local company called Cumbria Castings.

Tony: Navy 3 piece suit with brown shoes.

Hair + makeup name + review

Lucy Pearson. Lucy was absolutely amazing. From my trial right up to our wedding day Lucy has been there every step. From my panicked, “what if you’re ill?” questions to my bust lip 7 weeks before our wedding, sharing tips for protecting my make up from tears, attaching my veil, to buttoning my dress on the day, nothing was too much for Lucy. She kept me at ease, the morning of my wedding felt like my matron of honour and I were getting ready with a friend we’d known forever. I can’t thank Lucy enough. The time and effort that she put into our day means so much to us. We had the most amazing day and I felt so good. My make up lasted all day and my hair didn’t move at all!

Florist name + review

@megsmake_s on Instagram. Megan was amazing, we sent many pictures with ideas of things we liked. She advised on what would and wouldn’t work together and the end result was perfect. They fitted our style just right.

Favours

The Cakeup Artist: Abbie made our wedding favours and they were so delicious! We love treating ourselves to Abbie’s bakes so we knew we needed to treat our guests and vendors too! @cakeupartist.x on Instagram.

Wedding rings

Affinity jewellers: Kians ring was custom made to fit around her uniquely shaped engagement ring. It is perfect!

Cake maker name + review

Lindeth Howe. It looked and tasted amazing!

Cake topper: OtisOfCreations on Etsy.
Flowers: @megsmake_s on Instagram
Cake board: The Range

Tell us about your wedding ceremony / celebrant / readings?

Our boys walked Kian down the aisle. Our ceremony was small, intimate, with happy tears and lots of laughter. We’d both written our own meaningful vows and read them during the ceremony.

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Going all the way back to 2022, this was a wedding postponed by the pandemic, reduced in size to just 25 guests… and as Emma puts it, it felt the perfect size for this lovely couple. Their timeless images are by lovely Isle of Wight wedding photographer SJ Jones Photography, who gets a glowing recommendation (keep scrolling!) from the happy couple!

Wedding photographer’s website

SJ Jones Photography https://www.sjjonesphotography.co.uk

Wedding photographer review

Steve was absolutely wonderful from start to finish. I knew when he arrived at my parents home to meet us to showcase his portfolio when we were looking for photographer, he was the one we wanted immediately. So calming on the day which really helped when you’re nervous!

Your best wedding moment or memory

Our initial wedding booking was a victim of Covid 19 so the grand plans we had of a large wedding of nearly 100 guests was cut down to just 25 guests and although we were disheartened in the beginning, on the day it felt the perfect size. We were able to chat and chat and really spend quality time with each of our guests on the biggest day of our lives!

My husband arrived at the venue in my dad’s AC Cobra, a special moment for sure!

We had saxophonist Dave Plummer perform while I walked down the aisle and we had sleight of hand magician Aaron Isted arrive for the evening who performed close up magic at each table, the guests loved him.

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

Sam, father of the groom, was able to make a speech as well as Warren, father of the bride, which was a lovely touch. The guests loved hearing from both sides of the family.

Videographer name + review

We bought a go pro and set this up to film the ceremony, and my sister Hannah, maid of honour, filmed the speeches at the dinner.

Venue name + review

The Royal Hotel, Isle of Wight, absolutely beautiful historic venue, my family have been visiting for years, it is next to the village where I grew up, (bride) and felt like the most perfect choice for our intimate weddings

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

My wedding dress was from Gems Bridal Isle of Wight, altered by Karen Dornellie Unique Bridalwear. Karen added a diamond and pearl belt, and delicate shoulder straps as well as altering the dress to fit seamlessly. For my “something old” my mother let me borrow her veil which she had handmade and wore to her wedding 35 years ago, with hand stitched pearls all the way around. I had a swan down bolero for the evening to keep me warm by the pool.

I borrowed my auntie Angela’s diamonds for the big day, as my uncle David owns Spencer the Jewellers in Eccleshall and her diamonds are spectacular, this was my something borrowed.

My shoes were from Dune bridal collection which have a blue crystal crafted into the base as my something blue, and I had a six pence in my shoe from my late Popsie’s coin collection to keep the tradition.

My husband Tom wore a tailored performance fit navy suit from Moss Bros and shirts from Charles Tyrwhitt. A fantastic fit for being 6’9 tall.

Shoes: Gianni Feraud lace up brogue in black.
A pearl tie pin from Spencer the Jewellers in Eccleshall who also handmade our platinum wedding rings.

The wedding flowers

My mum Joanne loves to create beautiful floral arrangements as a hobby so we immediately took her up on her offer to complete our wedding flowers. Creating absolutely stunning displays for all around the room, the table centrepieces, bride and bridesmaids bouquets and button holes or corsages for the entire wedding party.

With the help from dear friend Sue who is a retired commercial florist, I thoroughly enjoyed styling the flowers with my mum, choosing all my favourites plus sentimental touches including all the eucalyptus and olive tree foliage from my parents garden and Queen Victorias myrtle.

The day before the wedding being surrounded by the most stunning white flowers in my parents kitchen creating the bouquets together is one of my favourite memories, thank you mummy!

Cake maker name + review

My mum Joanne was in charge of the wedding cake and she did an outstanding job, three tiers of fruit cake with royal icing and beautiful lace icing for decoration.

This is a tradition in my family as my grandma had made my mums cake when she got married too! We saved the top tier for when our son was born!

Stationery maker’s name + review

We used Zazzle they have a very large choice of stationery.

Any extra special styling touches?

My Spencer cousins had a pendant made for the bouquet with photographs of our late grandparents in (from both sides of the family which was a lovely touch to have them with us on the day).

As the owner of SHED Soy Candles, I made all my wedding guests an eco friendly soy candle with lavender and bergamot essential oils as their wedding favour, we also had these candles lit all around the venue so it smelt amazing!

Wedding readings?

The Desiderata by Max Ehrmann. Read by my husbands best friend Jamie.

Wedding planner name + review

Maria at The Royal hotel went above and beyond saying yes to all our wishes and making the day so smooth.

Hair + makeup name + review

Myself!

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Wedding photographer’s website

Cambridge luxury wedding photographer Damien Vickers, https://damienvickersphotography.co.uk

Wedding photographer review

We cannot recommend Damien enough to other couples looking for a wedding photographer. Damien was fantastic in his communication with us right from the start. We had a great pre-wedding shoot to put nerves at ease, and it paid off on the day. Damien was a calming presence on the wedding day and somehow everywhere he needed to be but without being noticed! It was amazing to have a selection of photos back within 48h to share with family and friends, and the turnaround for the full album was incredibly fast. We are absolutely blown away by the photos – he has captured our day perfectly with photos of the big moments and many small things we didn’t get to see on the day! Just exceptional from start to finish.

Your best wedding moment or memory

The Chapel where we married has a west-facing entrance with beautiful stained glass windows above the doors. Walking back down the aisle after the ceremony as husband and wife, we were incredibly lucky to have the sun beaming through the stained glass as it began to set. Watching the doors ahead open onto the lawn for us with such breathtaking lighting was a magical moment.

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

The bride and maid of honour made the cake together, which wasn’t without its stresses but was entirely worth it! We got married at 5pm, which is obviously a lot later than most UK weddings. For us this worked perfectly, giving a lovely evening drinks reception before moving straight on to the wedding breakfast and party – energy was high all evening and the dancefloor was always full!

Videographer name + review

Seb Biddle, https://www.sbfilms.co.uk

Seb was fantastic to work with in the run up to the wedding. He was very quick to respond to emails and was always happy to answer any questions, no matter how silly they seemed. He brought a great energy on the day and was relaxed and easy going throughout – always where he needed to be but at the same time completely blended in. We were worried about having another camera around all day but honestly it was barely even noticeable. Filming is not usually allowed in the Chapel where we married, and Seb worked within the restrictions given to ensure we had footage of our ceremony. Unlike a lot of videographers, Seb also asked for our input in choosing music to accompany the film which was fantastic. We are so looking forward to seeing the finished result!

Venue name + review

King’s College, Cambridge.

The college holds a lot of special memories for us having played a big part in our University years. We cannot thank Clare enough for her patience and guidance through the planning process – she answered any questions promptly and was very happy to work with us to make our day special. She went above and beyond in the days running up to the wedding and on the day itself, doing much more than her job description to ensure things went smoothly! King’s also provide the catering – the service was impeccable, and we had so many comments on how amazing the food was. The Events team are absolutely outstanding and worth every penny.

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

I wore Pronovias Adrienne dress, and a custom, two-tier satin edge veil. Both were everything I could possibly have dreamed of!

Adam wore navy herringbone tails with a stone waistcoat and paisley tie.

Dress or suit shop name + review

Bride dress: Bridal Rogue Gallery

Beautiful shop with wonderful staff who made dress shopping much less stressful than I had anticipated!

Bride veil: The Wedding Veil Shop

Exceptionally helpful in helping to choose and design the right veil for the dress, including asking for photos and measurements to make sure it was just right – which it was!

Groom: Moss Bros

Florist name + review

Heidi Appleyard Floral Design

Heidi completely understood the brief and the flowers she delivered on the day were absolutely perfect. She was a joy to work with and made sure we were absolutely on the same page by arranging multiple video calls. She did all the set up and take down on the day which was hugely appreciated. Can’t thank her enough for bringing the vision to life!

Cake maker name + review

Bride and Maid of Honour (bride’s sister!) made this ourselves with thanks to Jane’s Patisserie recipes and mum and dad for letting us use their kitchen. Shout out to Floracle for the beautiful dried flowers.

Any crafty projects or homemade styling touches?

A wonderful friend Eva Gates (Eva Jane Gates https://evajanegates.co.uk) drew the most incredible drawing of the Chapel where we were married for us to use on our wedding invitations and stationery

Wedding readings?

Mother of the Groom did a beautiful Bible reading – Song of Solomon 8:6-7 The bride’s brother read the poem Scaffolding by Seamus Heaney which was very moving

Hair + makeup name + review

Laura Cartwright https://lauracartwrightmakeupartist.co.uk

Laura was really wonderful from start to finish. She was quick to respond to emails and answer any questions. I had a fab time at my trial and she took the time to ensure I was really happy with my hair and makeup. On the day, she brought a great energy – we had a lot of laughs, and she was able to calm me down when I needed it, including staying with me right til we walked down the aisle. Myself and my bridesmaids were so pleased with the final result!

Explore more! Discover 10 outstanding wedding venues in and around Cambridge, from the fabulous architecture within the colleges of Cambridge University to the many large country houses and rustic farm venues in Cambridgeshire. (tap to read)

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“Our wedding was just more incredible than we ever could’ve dreamt. We didn’t want a fancy wedding, but rather one that was cosy and suited our relaxed and adventurous personalities, and we definitely had that. Our suppliers were brilliant, and our advice to any couple is to pick great suppliers with great reviews, give a rough guide (in terms of colours etc), and then just try to let go & trust them – they will do an amazing job!”

Wedding photographer’s website

We chose Dodmoor House wedding photographers Sky Photography

www.skyphotography.co.uk

Wedding photographer review

We honestly cannot say thank you to Simon (& Karla) enough for our wedding photos. As two non-photogenic sporty people, often found in running clothes, we were so worried about our photos being forced. Simon just put us at ease, and all the photos we have are just genuine happy moments, naturally captured. We love them, and we’ve had so many compliments!

Your best wedding moment or memory

We went off alone after we were just married to take some photos and we just really appreciated a few moments together, to enjoy the fact that we we were finally actually married!

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

My twin sister gave a speech, which we loved, as well as my Dad! We bought a game of twister for the bar, and it was the best decision ever that we’d reccomend to other couples!

Venue name + review

Dodmoor House – just an incredible venue. They honestly said yes to every single idea we had, and made us feel like the only couple to ever be married at Dodmoor! It was personal and unique, and the staff were just amazing!

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

Kyra – I wanted a dress that was feminine, but not a huge dress either. So I had an A-line dress, with flowers in lace. I felt a million miles away from my usual running things!
Richard – I wore a blue suit with a dusty blue tie & a white shirt.

Dress or suit shop name + review

Dress – Oliver’s bridal in Hoddeson – again, the most amazing shop that helped the most non-girlie girl ever find the perfect dress!

Suit from Moss Boss.

Florist name + review

Orange Blossom did our flowers – we asked them for the number and gave a colour, and asked them to work their magic, as we had no idea & trusted them entirely – they definitely did work their magic, we absolutely loved the colour and arrangement of the flowers!

Cake maker name + review

Jamie Bakes Cakes – the very best chocolate cupcakes we’ve ever eaten! Jamie made it all so easy, and the cake looked so good with the colour scheme.

Any crafty projects or homemade styling touches?

We decorated a lot of our wedding using things from Etsy, as we had a travel theme. We also used Little Details who decorated the venue to make it look one hundred times more than we even could’ve imagined, and it felt really personalised.

Wedding readings?

Richard’s Mum wrote her own reading for the wedding, on the ten tips of marriage – we have it in our kitchen now, it’s full of wisdom & we loved it.

Hair + makeup name + review

Charlotte Chartell did my makeup & Kate Lodge did my hair – again I gave them full control, knowing they would know so much more than me. Not only did they make us look and feel amazing, but they were also like extra bridesmaids – by the end of the morning I wished I could’ve invited them both to the wedding!

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All images are by Lake District wedding photographer Mark Battista

I am head over heels in love with so many of Mark and Dan’s images I could have shared so many more on the blog… do head over to @englishweddingblog on instagram to see more of my favourites! Congratulations to this gorgeous pair – and huge thank yous for sharing such wonderful supplier reviews for the amazing team who brought the day to life. An absolute beauty!

Wedding photographer’s website

Lake District wedding photographer Mark Battista http://www.markbattistaphotography.co.uk

Wedding photographer review

The photos are absolutely perfect, Mark captured the whole event superbly. You really get the feel of it being a truly wonderful occasion (which it was)! We were super excited to share them with everyone. Everything on the day went perfectly, the style is just what we wanted and nothing too formal.

Your best wedding moment or memory

Undercover waiters – got everyone on their feet (some even on the tables) It was a really special moment and got the party started. They even got people on their feet who we didn’t quite expect to!

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

• We both walked down the aisle with our mothers.
• Our two dogs were the ringbearers.
• The two best women gave speeches.
• We had an evening party the day before for 55 of the guests who were staying at the venue.

Videographer name + review

Moments in White – Jayson.

Jayson captured the day in the most amazing way. (Check @momentsinwhite on instagram for the beautiful highlights reels!)

Venue name + review

Lancrigg, Grasmere (Lake District wedding venue)

What a venue and a hidden gem! Simon and Alison the owners are onto something special with this one as a wedding venue. We had a truly magical weekend and everything went the way we wished… and more. The staff were fantastic and many of our guests commented how friendly they were. No request was too much and Simon and his team were accommodating with all our requests (some quite outlandish!)

The Barn, Whiskey Bar and Main House played host to the best day of our lives and it felt so festive and homely. The Barn and Whiskey bar have been transformed into an impressive venue that provides a blank canvas to dress how you wish…. And we went to town and grateful we were allowed to do so. What a party it was!

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

We both wore: Green Tweed Suit, Beige Checked Waistcoat, Burgundy tie

Suit shop name + review

Edit Suits – great service from start to finish from Joeline and Wayne. Made, Measured and fitted to perfection.

Florist name + review

Brackens of Bowness

Kevin the florist really listened to what we wanted and adapted plans based on the season and cost. It felt like Kevin was at the venue for the entire day, flipping the ceremony displays to the table garlands for the evening and working tirelessly the day before setting up garlands for the aisle and hanging from the beams of the barn. We couldn’t have wished for anything better, the flowers and greenery really added to the look and feel of the day and we couldn’t have been happier. He transformed the venue in ways we didn’t think were possible!

Stationery maker’s name + review

Muse Calligraphy

The wedding stationery was absolutely beautiful and it was an absolute pleasure working with Muse Calligraphy. We adapted the format of the menu design with our own detail and Millie was amazing at delivering what we wanted and was happy to make last minute changes. The detail of the print and the quality of the card really added an extra special touch to the day.

Any crafty projects or homemade styling touches?

We supplied the Christmas trees and made the garland around the barn doors. We also enhanced the table settings and seating plan with our personalised wax seal, bunny tail and feathers.

Entertainment

Undercover waiters – Live Music
Tailor and Co – Band

Catering

Karen Rhodes Wedding and Event Catering

Lauren from Karen Rhodes was exceptional on the day. The food was the showstopper of the day and everyone was so complimenting of the food and service provided (especially the poor girls serving canapés having to venture outside in the pouring rain into the house from the catering tent). The food was piping hot and delicious! Lauren really out our mind at ease around the logistics of the day and is a true asset to the business.

Our whole dealings with Karen Rhodes were without fault and Charlotte and Lucy have a business they can be really proud of.

Hair + makeup name + review

B the Bride – https://www.instagram.com/b_thebride_

I can’t really comment too much as it was the ladies who had their Hair and Make up done but everyone was really pleased and the girls looked amazing, our mothers especially. They listened to what they all wanted and executed it in the best possible way.

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Wedding photographer’s website

James and Harriet chose Dodford Manor wedding photographer Sky Photography (https://www.skyphotography.co.uk) and gave them a fantastic review – keep scrolling to read what they said!

Wedding photographer review

Simon and Karla at Sky Photography were absolutely incredible at capturing our Dodford Manor wedding day perfectly. They found the perfect balance between candid and posed shots – ensuring all parts of our day were pictured with all the little details too. Their calm, approachable manner made us feel at ease throughout the day.

Your best wedding moment or memory

It is extremely hard to choose one favourite memory from our day but if we were to pick we would have to say the ceremony. This surprised us alot as we expected the ‘party’ to be our highlight. However, being able to share the very moment we were married with all our favourite people was just incredible.

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

Our wedding favours were shots in little bottles (which I believe isn’t too uncommon) however during the Groom’s speech we used these shots to remember loved ones who couldn’t be there with us on our special day.

Venue name + review

Dodford Manor – a truly beautiful venue.

This venue really have perfected every aspect – from how it looks to how your day runs. This modernised barn is set amongst beautiful fields creating the perfect photos and serene feel to the day. The food is amazing and they really do cater to exactly what you are looking for. Staff were attentive and friendly throughout the day.

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

I (the bride) wore a simple, classic a line dress by Maggie Sottero from Shades of White – St Ives.

The Groom wore a beige tweed suit from Moss Bros.

Dress or suit shop name + review

Shade of White created a beautiful, relaxed experience while shopping for my perfect dress. They offered tips but allowed you to explore and try on a range of dresses without becoming to overwhelmed. The shop is stunning and has a really lovely feel to it.

Wedding florist name + review

Jack Haddon – this florist really understood the venue and listened really carefully to what I wanted in order to make the flowers exactly what I wanted on the day (and completely stress free).

Wedding readings?

We had two readings during our ceremony – one from the grooms dad and the other a friend. They found readings online which when reading reminded them of us. They then made slight changes to these to make them personal to us – this made both readings very special.

Hair + makeup name + review

Make up – Amy Rose Make Up Artist (Cotswold based).

Amy creates a very fresh, simple look which was exactly what I was after. My make up looked perfect and lasted all day. Amy asked lots of questions and listened carefully to everyone to create the perfect look for each person.

Hair – Katrina Kelly Wedding Hair.

Katrina creates the most stunning Hollywood waves which was exactly the look I wanted. She styled my hair so effortlessly and it felt comfortable and lasted all day and night! She was also able to tie in my bridesmaid hair styles to suit mine perfectly with a low ponytail with Hollywood waves.

Evening entertainment

For our evening music we had a band – The Modcons. They were brilliant! They atmosphere they created was amazing and they always had people up on the dance floor. An absolutely excellent band!

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