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Vintage Fifties Wedding Larmer Tree Gardens, Wiltshire Sarah & Adrian Part 2

Here is Part II of Sarah & Adrian's 1950's style wedding at The Larmer Tree Gardens, following on from Part I.

The Larmer Tree Gardens in Wiltshire was the perfect setting for Sarah & Adrian's wedding, with guests playing games in the gardens & relaxing on deck chairs with the sounds of the swing jazz band, playing from from the Singing Theatre. Everybody had a lot of fun before the wedding breakfast in the Pavilion, where a choice of delicious pies were served, with mash and seasonable vegetables.

One of the Ushers was given a vintage car horn to help round people up & to catch peoples attention before making announcements, which was very effective!

Sarah had put a lot of hard work into the table decorations, making table runners, collecting ceramic jugs for the cut flowers and using blackboards for the table names, the ceiling of the pavilion was decorated with beautiful paper pom poms. Guests could help themselves to Brown's Sweet Shop and all the cake from The Bake Off  throughout the evening. Sarah & Adrian also bought out Wonka Bars with their tea & coffee and one lucky guest won some wine with her golden ticket.

The evening kicked off with music from the Wedding Smashers, which kept guests on the dance floor all night long.  They were the best wedding DJs we have experienced and played a great collection of music.  I have not seen a dance floor so packed before!  We also set up our Photo Booth in the evening, which was great entertainment for all the guests!

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British Bake Off Wedding Larmer Tree Gardens, Wiltshire Sarah & Adrian Part 1

Sarah & Adrian are such a lovely couple; They live in London and met in Brighton and love all things retro.  They wanted to make their wedding day fun, full of the things they love and shared with all their family & friends.

I was so pleased when Sarah told me they had found The Larmer Tree Gardens through our website, whilst searching for that special venue and that as soon as they visited they could imagine their day in the gardens.

The day began with the girls at the King John Inn, Tollard Royal and for the boys at The Fontmell, Shaftesbury.  It was exciting to see all of Sarah & Adrian's planning come together to create a truly beautiful day!

Their reception was held in the Pavilion, which was decorated with pom poms.  It was very emotional & their were lots of tears in the room.  Sarah & Adrian walked out to The Bare Necessities before going off for a little drive in their Morris Minor.

The day included a Bake Off, inspired by the recent series The Great British Bake Off, where guests added to the desert table with their baking triumph. Sarah & Adrian's faces when they saw all the different creations was priceless.  The Bake off did get quite competitive with people putting final touches on their cakes on the morning off the wedding, prizes were awarded later at reception.

I loved Sarah & Adrian's little Morris Minor, their Jazz Swing Band and of course Sarah's polka dot lace Fifties style wedding dress! Here is Part I from their day.  Be sure to check out more photographs from their day in Part II

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Be sure to check out Part II of Sarah & Adrian's wedding day, for some Photo Booth fun and evening dancing, with The Wedding Smashers!

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A 1920s outdoor wedding Larmer Tree Gardens Holly & Ian

Holly & Ian celebrated their wedding at the Larmer Tree Gardens in Wiltshire. Holly & Ian had an outdoor ceremony, which took place in the Roman Temple. The weather was perfect, blue skies, sunny with a cool breeze.

Holly looked stunning in her 1920's inspired wedding dress and the boys looked dashing in their tuxedos and bow ties. I look forward to sharing more from their day soon!

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St Nicholas Church, Studland Wedding Preview Lisa & Adrian

Lisa & Adrian got married at St Nicholas Church in Studland; a beautiful church not far from the sea. Lisa & Adrian had a country wedding in the middle of Purbeck, with their reception at Kingston Country Courtyard.  On the way from Studland we took the coastal road towards Corfe Castle and stopped off to take some shots in front of the amazing scenery, which overlooks the heathland, Poole Harbour & Brownsea Island.

More from Lisa & Adrian's day will be up on the blog soon, but for now here are a couple of our favourites.

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Your Hampshire & Dorset Wedding of the year Vote for Karen & Dougie to win a romantic break The Aviator Hotel, Hampshire

One of our lovely couples, Karen & Dougie have been entered into Your Hampshire & Dorset Wedding of the Year Competition.  

You can see their wedding at Stockbridge Farm Barn by clicking on their blog feature.

Karen & Dougie had a rustic country wedding, full of personal touches.  One of the best things about the day was that they got to see friends and family from around the globe.

If you think they deserve the chance to win a romantic weekend at The Aviator Hotel in Farnborough then please vote for them by clicking the page below!

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If Karen & Dougie win they get to stay at The Aviator Hotel in Farnborough, Hampshire and spend an indulgent  romantic weekend together.

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A Rustic Country Wedding Selborne, Hampshire Anna & Johnny's Wedding Preview

Here is a preview of Anna & Johnny's rustic country wedding in the village of Selborne, Hampshire. Anna & Johnny got married near where they both grew up and planned their wedding day filled with personal touches. Anna & Johnny love the countryside and knew they wanted to hold their reception at Gilbert White's House, home of the pioneering naturalist, Gilbert White.  

Anna & Johnny are such great company and we really felt a part of their day, with such a welcoming crowd of friends and family!  More from Anna & Johhny's wedding day will be coming soon.

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St Audries Park Engagement Photography Mandi & Steven

We met with Mandi & Steven to take a look around their wedding venue in preparation for their upcoming wedding at St Audries Park in Somerset.  We travelled down the country lanes from Dorset on a particularly wet day.  St Audries is set in a deer park amongst the Quantock Hills, with views nearby looking out to the Bristol Channel.  We are familiar with the Quantocks as we lived in Somerset before moving to Dorset and spent many a long Summer's day walking in the hills.

Mandi & Steven have exclusive use of St Audries Park on their wedding day and so we explored the rooms and the grounds.  The rain didn't give up, so umbrellas at the ready we were determined to get some photographs outside.  The house really is impressive and made from some beautiful photos, despite the rain; typical romantic British weather!

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A walk in The New Forest,Hampshire Engagement Photography Liz & Tom

Liz & Tom are planning a very laid back wedding in The New Forest, Hampshire.  The couple are getting married at Southampton Art Gallery and are then having their reception at Emery Down Village Hall, which is in the heart of the forest.  We took a stroll down the country lanes into the woods, whilst finding out more about Liz & Tom's wedding plans.

It sounds like their wedding is going to be a lot of fun and we are looking forward to spending the day with them in a few weeks time!

The heavens opened just after we took these shots and we all got drenched, so thank you Liz & Tom for putting up with the weather!

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