#SHEFFIELD BOTANICAL GARDENS WEDDING

HIDE SHEFFIELD WEDDING What fun we are set to have today courtesy of Richard and Drew and their The Hide Sheffield wedding celebrations! Richard and Drew were hitched on the 2nd August 2019 at the Sheffield Botanic Gardens followed by a warehouse wedding reception.

Their day was so unusual and cool, complete with industrial wedding style, botanical wedding flowers and the sweetest pups. I love how their day was about them and what they love. It’s something I wax lyrical about here at WWW all the time. Create the day that represents you and you really can’t go far wrong.

Richard and Drew both looked amazing in their chosen outfits, I just love their choice of wedding songs and all the DIY decorations they crafted. Amaze. A big thank you goes to Sasha Lee Photography for sharing these really joyous shots with us. Yay!

In Hoi An, Vietnam. We were visiting the market in the evening and went separate ways to buy some gifts. I watched at a little stall where women were writing people’s names on a grain of rice to be put in lockets for jewellery.

We joined back together, talking about our travels and sat watching the river lanterns, Hey Jude was playing in the background (Rich loves The Beatles!). Rich then handed me a ‘gift’ which was a bracelet and a locket with a grain of rice, written on it was ‘marry me?’.

We wanted a relaxed day that was just full of fun, I’m (Drew) not very traditional so we looked at industrial spaces that could be made pretty.

We struggled at first because everything at wedding fairs seemed a little bit too formal and traditional, but then we went to The Indie Wedding Fair. We found a vintage photo booth and suppliers that suddenly fitted us a lot more.

We managed just under £10,000 like we had hoped. We paid for a lot as we went so it was less of a scare at the end!

Ceremony – Sheffield Botanical Gardens, from the start we knew this was the perfect place to have the ceremony. The building and gardens provided an instantly beautiful venue. Reception – The Hide, Sheffield

We looked at a lot of warehouses in Sheffield but felt they were too big to create the right atmosphere. When we visited The Hide it a perfect fit with its industrial vibe, and the food was amazing!

Dress – The White Yard I was after a dress that I didn’t feel restricted in and I wanted a ‘floaty feel’. I loved the layers of the tulle skirt and the the scalloped edges on the sweetheart neckline. Suits – Burtons We wanted something tweed looking but lightweight for the summer. All the boys also wore pocket watches.

Rhyanne surprised us with a reading of Love Monkey which was lovely and shouldn’t have been surprising at all as she’s obsessed with monkeys… Music – we had The Beatles, Here Comes the Sun for walking down the aisle. Band at The Hide – The Fonics who played an acoustic version of Oasis’s She’s Electric for our first dance and a range of indie music for the evening.

Make up for bride and bridesmaids – Charlotte Morley. Charlotte was amazing, she made us feel very special!

Tom and Sam, Richard’s best men who all met at work at Chesterfield Royal Hospital. Suits – also Burtons.

Rhyanne, maid of honour (best friends since Secondary school) and Ella, bridesmaid. Dresses – Dorothy Perkins.

Flowers including flower crown and our beloved floral dog collars were from Campbell’s Flowers (fellow sighthound lovers).

Richard’s fabulous colleague Sue Wotton.

Sasha Lee – particularly amazing and couldn’t have done better. Sasha’s photos stood out to us as they were so light and as she describes them ‘creamy dreamy’.

Transport – I have to mention Richard’s favourite part of it all, the vintage bus that took all our guests around was such fun! For décor I spent a year saving bottles and spray painting them, my Mum also got many bits and pieces – we weren’t sure how it would look until the day of set up but I was so pleased when we’d finished.

Orlando, Florida – we’re not the relaxing type, so we spent two weeks enjoying all things Disney. We also swam with manatees and watched a rocket launch which were dreams come true.

Richard’s speech blew me away, he was so funny and sweet. I felt really proud seeing everyone in the room smiling and laughing with him (or at him, either way…).

Live it as if you were a guest at the wedding rather than a host. Enjoy the day for yourselves and you’ll appreciate it all the more!

Tom and Elizabeth tied the knot at the Sheffield Botanical Gardens on 22nd July 2017. They really made the best of the horticultural setting, bringing the outside in with a tipi and of course an abundance of glorious blooms. The centrepiece of the reception was a suspended arrangement complete with hanging jars, what an impact!

Planning happened quickly for our pair as Elizabeth made lots of decisions while on maternity leave, and didn’t it all turn out so well? From the blousy and muted blooms to the greenery and wonderfully rustic wooden furniture and décor, everything just blends perfectly with the botanical venue.

Elizabeth looks just fabulous in her Essence of Australia gown and I LOVE that she bought both veils when she couldn’t decide between two of them! Clothing a large number of bridesmaids is no mean feat, and I think they all look brilliant in their dusky pink Dorothy Perkins’ numbers.

Also tying in with the pink colour way, Tom looks extra dapper in his tailor made Moss Bros suit with pink tie. We have the wonderful Shelley of Kindred Photography to thank for these brilliant images today. Thank you Shelley!

I was on maternity leave from September and had about six weeks before the baby was born. I used this time to make fairly quick decisions! Despite this, we are so pleased with everything we chose for the big day!

Essence of Australia, Emily Bridalwear

Having only just had a baby, I had to leave wedding dress shopping to early 2017! I very quickly realised that I wanted strapless, structure and lace! Apart from the lace, this was different to what I was expecting to like. I narrowed it down to three different dresses and made my decision on my second viewing. I bought two veils as I couldn’t chose between them – they were just so beautiful!

Tom had a blue Ted Baker suit which was tailor made by Moss Bros, with soft pink ties.

We had five beautiful bridesmaids. Helen, Rebecca and Francesca, all school friends, who wore a long, dusky pink dress from Dorothy Perkins which looked gorgeous on all of them. We had two family members too – Ruby, my cousin and Ellie, Tom’s niece, who both wore a shorter version of the same dress. They all looked amazing!

We chose a tipi for our reception which was basically a blank canvas with everything being quite simple inside, so the flowers were the main focus and we really wanted them to reflect the overall feel of the wedding with soft pinks whites, and splashes of green.

We wanted bunches of flowers on the tables that looked like they had just been picked from the Botanical Gardens outside the tipi. The main focus was the hanging swing above the top table which was the first thig that people saw when they came in and was decorated with candles in hanging jars.

We went for a simple three tier sponge cake with rough icing that was decorated by the florist to tie in with the overall theme of the flowers. We had wooden Mr and Mrs letters on top

We both loved working with Shelley. She is so friendly and approachable, and immediately put us at ease. We were so pleased with our photos; Shelley and Priscilla have such a talent! We were especially delighted with the short video that Shelley surprised us with. She managed to capture so many amazing moments, and it’s a beautiful memento of a wonderful day.

Lots of candles in a random assortment of jars, rustic discs of wood for the table centre pieces, fairy lights on the inside of the tipi and lanterns outside. The order of events was on a wooden pallet that we painted with chalkboard paint.

We went on a mini tour of the US together with our children and my parents who acted as our Sherpas/babysitters for three fabulous weeks. We had a helicopter ride around Manhattan, drove across Golden Gate bridge in San Francisco and rode bikes along Venice Beach in LA to name but a few of the wonderful memories we made.

Elizabeth walking up the ‘aisle’ (i.e. a 200 yard walk through the botanical gardens) in beautiful sunshine after having been forecast torrential rain. The rain eventually came in the evening which was nice as it forced everyone inside…and onto the dance floor!

It’s a cliché but you just need to remember to enjoy yourself. Not everything will go to plan but nobody will notice or care.

Tom and Elizabeth, thank you so much for sharing your beautifully botanical day with us!

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#SHEFFIELD BOTANICAL GARDENS WEDDING

HIDE SHEFFIELD WEDDING What fun we are set to have today courtesy of Richard and Drew and their The Hide Sheffield wedding celebrations! Richard and Drew were hitched on the 2nd August 2019 at the Sheffield Botanic Gardens followed by a warehouse wedding reception.

UNUSUAL INDUSTRIAL WAREHOUSE MEETS BOTANICAL WEDDING

UNUSUAL INDUSTRIAL WAREHOUSE MEETS BOTANICAL WEDDING

Richard and Drew both looked amazing in their chosen outfits, I just love their choice of wedding songs and all the DIY decorations they crafted. Amaze. A big thank you goes to Sasha Lee Photography for sharing these really joyous shots with us. Yay!

UNUSUAL INDUSTRIAL WAREHOUSE MEETS BOTANICAL WEDDING

In Hoi An, Vietnam. We were visiting the market in the evening and went separate ways to buy some gifts. I watched at a little stall where women were writing people’s names on a grain of rice to be put in lockets for jewellery.

The Proposal

We joined back together, talking about our travels and sat watching the river lanterns, Hey Jude was playing in the background (Rich loves The Beatles!). Rich then handed me a ‘gift’ which was a bracelet and a locket with a grain of rice, written on it was ‘marry me?’.

The Proposal

We wanted a relaxed day that was just full of fun, I’m (Drew) not very traditional so we looked at industrial spaces that could be made pretty.

The Vision

We struggled at first because everything at wedding fairs seemed a little bit too formal and traditional, but then we went to The Indie Wedding Fair. We found a vintage photo booth and suppliers that suddenly fitted us a lot more.

The Planning Process

We managed just under £10,000 like we had hoped. We paid for a lot as we went so it was less of a scare at the end!

Budget

Ceremony – Sheffield Botanical Gardens, from the start we knew this was the perfect place to have the ceremony. The building and gardens provided an instantly beautiful venue. Reception – The Hide, Sheffield

The Venue

We looked at a lot of warehouses in Sheffield but felt they were too big to create the right atmosphere. When we visited The Hide it a perfect fit with its industrial vibe, and the food was amazing!

The Venue

Your Outfits & Accessories

The Readings & Music

Make up for bride and bridesmaids – Charlotte Morley. Charlotte was amazing, she made us feel very special!

Beauty

Tom and Sam, Richard’s best men who all met at work at Chesterfield Royal Hospital. Suits – also Burtons.

Groomsmen

Rhyanne, maid of honour (best friends since Secondary school) and Ella, bridesmaid. Dresses – Dorothy Perkins.

Bridesmaids

Flowers including flower crown and our beloved floral dog collars were from Campbell’s Flowers (fellow sighthound lovers).

The Flowers

Richard’s fabulous colleague Sue Wotton.

The Cake

Sasha Lee – particularly amazing and couldn’t have done better. Sasha’s photos stood out to us as they were so light and as she describes them ‘creamy dreamy’.

Your Photographer

The Details & Décor

Orlando, Florida – we’re not the relaxing type, so we spent two weeks enjoying all things Disney. We also swam with manatees and watched a rocket launch which were dreams come true.

The Honeymoon

Richard’s speech blew me away, he was so funny and sweet. I felt really proud seeing everyone in the room smiling and laughing with him (or at him, either way…).

Memorable Moments

Live it as if you were a guest at the wedding rather than a host. Enjoy the day for yourselves and you’ll appreciate it all the more!

Advice For Other Couples

Live it as if you were a guest at the wedding rather than a host. Enjoy the day for yourselves and you’ll appreciate it all the more!

Advice For Other Couples

PRETTY FLORAL BOHO TIPI WEDDING

Planning happened quickly for our pair as Elizabeth made lots of decisions while on maternity leave, and didn’t it all turn out so well? From the blousy and muted blooms to the greenery and wonderfully rustic wooden furniture and décor, everything just blends perfectly with the botanical venue.

PRETTY FLORAL BOHO TIPI WEDDING

Elizabeth looks just fabulous in her Essence of Australia gown and I LOVE that she bought both veils when she couldn’t decide between two of them! Clothing a large number of bridesmaids is no mean feat, and I think they all look brilliant in their dusky pink Dorothy Perkins’ numbers.

PRETTY FLORAL BOHO TIPI WEDDING

Also tying in with the pink colour way, Tom looks extra dapper in his tailor made Moss Bros suit with pink tie. We have the wonderful Shelley of Kindred Photography to thank for these brilliant images today. Thank you Shelley!

PRETTY FLORAL BOHO TIPI WEDDING

I was on maternity leave from September and had about six weeks before the baby was born. I used this time to make fairly quick decisions! Despite this, we are so pleased with everything we chose for the big day!

THE PLANNING PROCESS

Essence of Australia, Emily Bridalwear

THE DRESS & ACCESSORIES

FINDING THE DRESS

Tom had a blue Ted Baker suit which was tailor made by Moss Bros, with soft pink ties.

GROOM’S ATTIRE

BEAUTIFUL BRIDESMAIDS

We chose a tipi for our reception which was basically a blank canvas with everything being quite simple inside, so the flowers were the main focus and we really wanted them to reflect the overall feel of the wedding with soft pinks whites, and splashes of green.

THE FLOWERS

We wanted bunches of flowers on the tables that looked like they had just been picked from the Botanical Gardens outside the tipi. The main focus was the hanging swing above the top table which was the first thig that people saw when they came in and was decorated with candles in hanging jars.

THE FLOWERS

We went for a simple three tier sponge cake with rough icing that was decorated by the florist to tie in with the overall theme of the flowers. We had wooden Mr and Mrs letters on top

THE CAKE

YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER

Lots of candles in a random assortment of jars, rustic discs of wood for the table centre pieces, fairy lights on the inside of the tipi and lanterns outside. The order of events was on a wooden pallet that we painted with chalkboard paint.

THE DETAILS & DÉCOR

THE HONEYMOON

Elizabeth walking up the ‘aisle’ (i.e. a 200 yard walk through the botanical gardens) in beautiful sunshine after having been forecast torrential rain. The rain eventually came in the evening which was nice as it forced everyone inside…and onto the dance floor!

MEMORABLE MOMENTS

It’s a cliché but you just need to remember to enjoy yourself. Not everything will go to plan but nobody will notice or care.

ADVICE FOR OTHER COUPLES

Tom and Elizabeth, thank you so much for sharing your beautifully botanical day with us!

PRETTY FLORAL BOHO TIPI WEDDING

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