If you love an out door wedding, you will adore this ethereal, whimsical celebration. Emily and Craig were married on the 1st of August at a stunning woodland blessing in Suffolk. The day was a real family affair with a beautifully relaxed feel, stunning florals, the prettiest lace Charlie Brear dress and so much laughter, affection and joy.

These images were shot by Mick at Miki Photography and are truly beautiful, I love the way all the joy, smiles, laughter and light are captured throughout.

Let me pass you to bride Emily to tell you more;

The Love Story

We met seven years ago through my brother, who inadvertently introduced us at a party. I think he’s regretting that now!

The Engagement

Craig proposed at Pangong Tso, a lake in the Himalayas that extends from India to Tibet. It was a long and treacherous journey to get to there, but it was definitely worth the trip! It was about -15 and had just started to snow when Craig got down on one knee. It was magical. Not so magical when our truck got stuck in the mountains for several hours on the way back to where we were staying, but definitely memorable.

Planning The Day

We had a long time to plan the wedding, so decided to book the most important things (the venue, catering, photographer etc) about a year before. We had a look around Kenton Hall Estate in Suffolk (where Emily’s parents are from), and knew immediately that this was the right venue for us. We then took it easy for about six months, before starting to think about the finer details about three months prior to the big day. We planned the event with the help of the wonderful Emily McVeigh (owner of Kenton Hall).

Inspiration

We didn’t really have a specific theme, but we knew that we wanted the wedding to be informal, fun and ethereal. The most important thing for us was that all our closest friends and family were a big part of our wedding day. One friend played the Kora (a West African Harp) whilst I walked down the aisle; another led the ceremony for us. Our beautiful flowers and wedding cake were also designed and made by great friends, and we had lots of help decorating the venue with origami cranes, lanterns and lots of foliage! 

The Dress – Charlie Brear

The dress was from Charlie Brear, a beautiful boutique in Central London, which sell unique and modern wedding dresses. Emily wanted something natural, understated and comfortable to fit in with the outdoor theme of the day. The experience of trying on dresses was really fun.

The Flowers

Emily’s mother’s beautiful and talented friend, Liz, designed and made all the flowers including the bouquets, table arrangements, hanging flowers and woodland displays. Liz and three friends spent a whole week painstakingly preparing and arranging them all, and her attention to detail was incredible. We were overwhelmed by her generosity and talent, and the woodland flowers in particular were stunning, which were interwoven between a willow arch in the woodland clearing.

Entertainment

We found a band busking on the streets of London (The Thirst), who we invited to play for an hour and then just played a big Spotify playlist. A few oldies and some newer songs.

We also had about an hour of Jewish dancing. It wasn’t a typically Jewish wedding but Craig is Jewish and wanted to play a few songs. We were hoisted up on chairs by our guests and everyone really went for it!

First Dance

We actually decided not to have first dance, because we wanted everyone on the dance floor together!

The Celebration

A small group our closest friends and family stayed overnight at the venue with us, in bell tents and yurts. We had a huge campfire, a lot of drink and some music. We sang, danced and reminisced on the day’s events until the sun came up. It was a perfect end to an incredible day. 

A gorgeous wedding, thanks so much to Emily and Craig for sharing their day. Thanks to to Mick at Miki Photography for these stunning images.

with love