Becky & Alex’s Pretty Garden Wedding at The walled Garden at Cowdray

The first thing to say about this wedding is that there are some seriously talented people in these families. Not only did groom, Alex, design the invites, the order of service and all the other graphic design elements of the day. But a member of their family also made the cake… and just wait until you see this cake. It is stunning!

Back to the wedding. Becky & Alex chose to celebrate in a beautifully relaxed style with a pretty garden wedding at The Walled Garden at Cowdray. Their aim for a relaxed day with a pretty vintage style and touches of elegance was spot on. It had been two years in the planning and was just perfect. A wonderful ceremony, beautifully decorated with lots of personal touches, a day warm enough to enjoy being outside and lots of fun with the couple’s family & friends.

Becky stayed at the Spread Eagle Hotel a little down the road. When I arrived the preparations were in full swing. It was a calm and lovely morning, while Becky, her mum, bridesmaid and bridesman all got ready. She chose to keep her make up natural and her hair down, wearing a real flower crown for a little added extra. The wedding dress was by Lillian West, a pretty yet simple lace design. The flowers, designed by Blooms Florist, were simply stunning. They not only created a beautiful bouquet of soft, dusky colours with succulents as a highlight, but also pretty pink, white & green floral table decorations and jam jars of meadow flowers for the outside table. All of which worked so well for the relaxed yet elegant look that the couple was going for.

The ceremony was at All Hallows Church, a little country church in the grounds of Woolbedding House. The inside of the church was simply but prettily decorated and the ceremony itself brought a few funny moments, some happy tears and lots of smiles. At the beginning of the ceremony, I watched as Becky started giggling with her dad. It turned out that he was making up the words to the hymns because he had forgotten his glasses and couldn’t read the order of service! I love that it’s often the little moments like this which are the ones that mean a lot and will be remembered. After the ceremony and some manic confetti throwing, the guests travelled to the reception in the coolest green vintage bus, while the couple drove in elegant style in a vintage car. Once at the reception, everyone relaxed, enjoying drinks in the garden and the warmth of the late summers day. The meal and speeches followed, with Becky choosing to say a few words as well. While guests chatted and kids ran around the courtyard in the evening sunshine I whisked Becky & Alex away for a few moments, to make the most of gorgeous evening light and the sunset.

The band set up and kicked off the evening party and after Becky & Alex’s first dance the dance floor filled. I loved being a part of Becky & Alex’s day, there were so many personal touches that really made it special to them. If you are wondering what the table names are, they are the names of all Becky’s pet rats…yep, you heard that right. For the record, they are the coolest names ever!

I’m thrilled to bits that Becky & Alex’s wedding was featured on Whimsical Wonderland Weddings. This is particularly special as that was one of Becky’s favourite wedding blogs and where she first saw my photography.

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Suppliers

Venue – The Walled Garden at Cowdray

Brides dress – Lillian West from Victorias Bridal Boutique

Brides shoes – Rainbow Club

Bridesmaids dress – Kaliko

Grooms suit – Reiss

Makeup – Kat Priest

Hair – Envy Hairdressing

Flowers – Blooms

Caterer – Buns to Banquets

Cake – Mrs Robinson’s Cakes

Band – The Sweet & Lowdown

Vintage coach – Southcoast Motors

Wedding car – First Choice Wedding Cars

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This wonderful wedding has also been featured on the blog Whimsical Wonderland Weddings.

 

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Big thank you to Becky & Alex for letting me share and photograph your beautiful wedding, it was wonderful. If you have enjoyed going through this gorgeous garden wedding do check out Sarah & Adam’s amazing Moroccan inspired outdoor wedding at Larmer Tree Gardens.

Thanks for popping by.

Fiona xx