Jenny Packham for a Stunning, Rustic Anran Glass House Wedding

I really can’t stop looking at today’s wedding! It’s just full of things I love, the best photography by Abi Riley, a relaxed and charming couple, the most delicate florals, a stunning Jenny Packham dress and a venue that suits the couple down the the ground. Their venue Anran is just breathtaking, I simply cannot get enough of botanical, slightly edgy Glass House weddings! It’s beautiful and Fran and Grant have created everything so perfectly for their day.

This amazing wedding is by photographer Abi Riley who has in my opinion such an incredible natural style that captures those soft, tender moments as well as all the laughter and joy of the day. I think she and her husband Keith have really bottled the essence of Fran and Grant’s wedding day and I am so happy to share it with you on Adored Bride.

Fran and Grant met while working in shoe shop in Covent garden during their studies in the capital;

On our eighth wedding anniversary we dined at the same restaurant we went to on our first date, it’s the place we try to go to every year for our anniversary.

After we’d finished eating Grant pulled out a ring and proposed, which took me by complete surprise as he’d always said he didn’t want to get married!! After the proposal we went down the spiral staircase in the restaurant and I was met by all our friends cheering and we partied the night away to celebrate.

The couple returned home to Devon for their wedding, choosing a church service followed by a reception at the amazing venue of Anran in Ashburton for their celebrations.

The styling of the day was very natural with just a slight rustic touch. Fran chose a petal inspired palette of ivories, blush, pale pinks, greens and just a hint of darker pink to blend with the natural surroundings of Anran.

Fran wore a breathtaking Jenny Packham gown, a soft layered silk slip with a beautifully beaded overlay with stunning neckline and pretty cap sleeve details. It’s gorgeous!

To complete the look Fran wore the most delicate and intricate floral crown by florist Joanna Game, along with a stunning bouquet with soft blooms and dainty foliage.

The couple knew the type of photography they were looking for and came across Abi Riley’s work during an online search;

We came across Abi’s website while searching for a wedding photographer and loved her natural style. For us, we didn’t want a set of posed awkward photos but photos that captured the day as it was. We had a Skype call with Abi and Keith and straight away had a good feeling about them. They both put us as at ease and we were impressed by their ideas and enthusiasm. The night before our wedding they met us at the church and the venue where we stayed, which was great and showed their commitment to doing a good job.

On the day they were an absolute pleasure to have around, putting everyone at ease and blending into group – we got lots of comments from our guests about what a great couple they are. We had no doubt the photos would be great but they did truly capture every moment of the day. They have a skill for capturing those moments that may seem insignificant to most but they show natural emotions and the photos evoke wonderful memories for us.

After the church ceremony they walked to the courtyard at Anran in the sunshine, to be met with canapes and bubbly.

Fran really put her heart into the day, arranging everything herself from the china teacups to the hay bales and even designed the couples stationery too.

“I designed The Guardian style “Guide’ magazines for our guests staying on site and the order of service which was printed on newsprint paper in a broadsheet style as Grant loves newspapers”

The Glass House is naturally filled with foliage, teamed with the natural long wooden seating and tables, just looks incredible. They added season blooms veronica, astrantia and thlaspi on the tables to pick out the details and colours of the day. With vintage crates filled with flowers too for that rustic touch.

The couple chose caterer’s Dartmoor Kitchen for their day and selected the Devon feast for their guest which was served in the Glass House. Guest’s sharing a spread of slow cooked shoulder of lamb and sides on the centre of each table. Sounds divine.

To kick off the entertainment Brass Junkies performed a medley of Mardi Gras inspired sounds followed by a set by DJ’s The Allergies.

They mix vintage sounds with influences from funk, soul, disco, hip hop and breakbeat. They were absolutely brilliant and no one left the dance floor for the whole evening!

In the evening guests got to play in the homemade polaroid photo booth while any hunger was kept well at bay with a feast of Tom’s Pies, a cheesboard and wedding cake by Konra’di Cakes complete with a malteser pinata layer.

We put a lot of though into the day trying to think about the experience for us and the guests. Food and music are so important. Food is something guests always remember and we got so many comments about how delicious it was. Having the sharing feast really was fantastic and the great music kept everyone on the dance floor all night.

Our advice to others…don’t just follow traditions. Think about what will really make you happy and what is worth spending money on and don’t just get something for the sake of it.

Huge heartfelt thanks to lovely Abi Riley for sharing these beautiful images with us today and all our love and congratulations to Fran and Grant. I have fallen in love a bit myself today and shall be detouring to Anran the next time I head to the southwest.

Are you having a slightly botanical, glass house vibe to your own wedding day? Would love to hear all about it,

with love