Sarah and Jeremy - A Marquee wedding in Essex

I had the pleasure of helping Jeremy and Sarah plan their June wedding earlier this year. Jeremy is a pilot and so the couple had selected to have their reception in a marquee at Andrewsfield in Stebbing, Essex. Fortunately they were able to use the marquee from a wedding the weekend before so that bit was fairly straight forward.
There are so many things to consider when planning a marquee wedding in Hertfordshire, Kent or Surrey because you need to hire everything in and there are lots of logistically things to think about. Size of marquee, how many tables and chairs, power, dance floor, lighting, toilets and the list goes on. It really is worth consulting a wedding planner in London if you are going to have a marquee wedding.
There's lots to tell you about the big day, and I will, but one of the absolute highlights was the arrival of the bride and groom to the reception by plane. It was absolutely brilliant. Thought you might like to see some of my pictures of the big day.

London meets Sweet Home Alabhama

I am planning a two day wedding celebration in London later this year for a bride who is from the deep south of America. At our consultation she gave me a great ananlogy for her wedding she wanted relaxed city chic meets Sweet Home Alabama, which made me laugh. It made me think of the film, which if you haven't seen it you really should. The chic New York City girl heading back to her home town of Alabama.

Just a few initial ideas that come to mind.

Reese Witherspoon

Summer weddings in Essex

Well it is Summer, although it would be nice if it warmed up a little!  I have been looking for decorative items for a couple of marquee weddings in Essex. Both have a summer fete theme so I'm thinking bunting, fairy lights, summer flowers in soft colours, haybales and cocktails in jam jars. A few ideas if you are having a summer village fete style wedding this year in Essex

Vintage Tea Party in Essex

I love afternoon tea. I love cake, sandwiches, lots of freshly brewed coffee. I think afternoon tea is brilliant. With that in mind I have been looking at purchasing some vintage crockery. This won't be just for my personal use, although I love the idea of having my morning coffee out of a china cup and saucer. What a civilised way to start your day.  I will be hiring it out for clients to use at their weddings, hen parties, baby showers, afternoon tea parties in Essex.
I decided I would have a look around the web and see what was out there. Here's what I found.

Gemma Williams Photgraphy

Gorgeous Vintage Crockery hire Cambridgeshire

Jolly Good weddings

Simply Vintage Events

English Tea Party

Ice Dream Experience

North Hill Farm, Chorleywood

Later this year I am helping plan a wedding at the wonderful North Hill Farm. The beauty about hiring a venue like this, is that its a completely blank canvas, you literally hire two fields and a treehouse for the bride and groom to stay in on their wedding night.
It does mean you have to hire everything in but lets face it when you have such a great spot to host your wedding in Hertfordshire you can create the exact wedding for you.
I look forward to showing you some pictures of the big day and the farm with its tipi's and tents in.

North Hill Farm

parking and camping field

The view

camping field

outdoor shower

gypsy caravan accomodation

The Treehouse