{"id":167354,"date":"2016-05-03T14:00:11","date_gmt":"2016-05-03T13:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/whimsicalwonderlandweddings.com\/?p=167354"},"modified":"2024-11-06T13:28:59","modified_gmt":"2024-11-06T13:28:59","slug":"country-glamour-black-tie-wedding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/country-glamour-black-tie-wedding\/","title":{"rendered":"Country Glamour Black Tie Wedding"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Be prepared for one super stylish celebration this afternoon, you are going to love it ALL.<\/p>\n

Robert and James were married on Saturday 24th<\/sup> October 2015 at The Outbuildings in Anglesey. They chose the venue due to it’s picturesque location and gorgeous accommodation.<\/p>\n

The vision was simple, an intimate county glamour affair. Think monochrome styling, dapper tuxedo’s and a lot of love. There were some really wonderful touches including a Polaroid countdown photograph contest, hand stitched embroidery hoop table numbers, calligraphy place names and a stunning envelope wall guest book. There are so many fabulous DIY ideas here WWWers.<\/p>\n

Many thanks today to Captured by Katrina<\/a> for sharing these stunning images with us.<\/p>\n

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THE PROPOSAL | James proposed to Robert in September 2013. James drove Robert to the top of Winter Hill near the couple\u2019s home in Adlington, Lancashire. This is a favourite spot of the couples as you are able to see both their home as well as Anglesey, where the couple wed, on a clear day. James set the scene with music by Lana Del Rey (which was later used in the ceremony) and a bottle of Veuve Clique. He then presented Robert with a book of pictures celebrating the previous year of happiness that he had made \u2013 part way though the book he had cut out a square in the remaining pages, this housed the diamond, platinum Tiffany engagement ring and the words \u201cWill you marry me?\u201d. He then got down on one knee and made the proposal official. James then surprised Robert by having their families waiting in a nearby restaurant to celebrate.<\/p>\n

THE VISION | As James was brought up in Wales and his mum lived on the isle of Anglesey at the time of the engagement, the couple felt drawn to a wedding here. From the outset the couple wanted an intimate wedding with only close family and friends to be there on the day. Robert took charge of planning and organising during the 2 year engagement, styling their big day with a country glamour theme \u2013 an ode to their love of country interiors and stylish dress.<\/p>\n

THE PLANNING PROCESS | The first, and most important part of the planning process was to find the perfect venue. The couple travelled to Anglesey several times to explore various wedding venues and locations and knew instantly that The Outbuildings was the perfect place to host their special day. With the date and venue secured, Robert was then able to begin booking other essentials for the day (evening food, flowers, DJ, photobooth) and begin the lengthy process of designing their own save the dates, invitations, orders of service and crafting the majority of decorations themselves.<\/p>\n

BUDGET | \u00a317,000<\/p>\n

THE VENUE | The Outbuildings, Anglesey is a boutique bed and breakfast with 4 double bedrooms as well as a stylish shepherds hut. Ran by Judith Matthews, The Outbuildings plays host to intimate, luxury weddings with views of Snowdonia. Heavenly.<\/p>\n

GROOM’S ATTIRE | Robert wore a vintage, ivory Oscar De La Renta jacket. Shirt, bow tie, trousers and cummerbund where hired to match James and the other males in the wedding party. Earrings and cufflinks were by Vivienne Westwood and black, patent leather loafers by Gucci. Robert’s wedding ring was a rose gold band by Cartier.<\/p>\n

James wore a black tuxedo, Gucci brogues and gold bumble bee cufflinks that were a gift from Robert the evening prior to the big day. James\u2019 wedding ring was a platinum band by Tiffany.<\/p>\n

The Oscar de la Renta jacket was sourced from an online boutique. James’ tuxedo as well as both the grooms brothers and Robert’s father were matching and rented from a local, family run hire service.<\/p>\n

THE READINGS & MUSIC | There were 2 readings during the ceremony. James\u2019 university friend Arabella read an excerpt from \u2018The Velveteen Rabbit\u2019 whilst Robert’s longest childhood friend Nel read \u2018The Little Yellow Leaf\u2019 by Carin Berger. The processional music was \u2018Kissing\u2019 by Bliss. Lana Del Rey \u2018The Lucky Ones\u2019 played during the signing of the registers and the recessional music was Jennifer Hudson \u2018All Dress Up In Love\u2019. The first dance was to \u2018By Your Side\u2019 by Sade and the last dance to \u2018New York, New York\u2019 by Frank Sinatra.<\/p>\n

BEAUTIFUL BRIDESMAIDS | As there was no bride, the couple opted to have a best man\/woman each. James chose his brother Simon as his best man, who wore a black tuxedo to match his own. Robert chose his best friend Sophie who wore a stunning rose gold gown, embellished in sequins and beads. Sophie wore rose gold strappy heels and a small clutch to match. Her hair was held up with an over embellished slide to add to the sparkle of the gown.<\/p>\n

THE FLOWERS | To stay true to the country styling of the wedding, the flowers were made up of white avalanche roses and gypsophila. Each member of the wedding party had a button hole whilst best woman Sophie had a small bouquet held together with twine and pearls. The couple had saved over 30 large glass jars leading up to the wedding that were tied with lace and initialled hearts. These were then filled with flowers and used to decorate the tables during the ceremony and wedding breakfast.<\/p>\n

THE CAKE | The cake was made by friend to the couple, Clare Talbot. As James is lactose intolerant, Clare spent hours perfecting the recipes for the 120 cupcakes that would be presented on a tiered cake stand completed with a carrot cake on top for the wedding party to enjoy. The cupcakes were flavoured with lemon, mango, raspberry and white chocolate \u2013 each dusted with edible glitter. Cupcake pods were provided so that guests were able to take cakes home.<\/p>\n

YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER | The sensational Katrina Bartlam who owns \u2018Captured by Katrina\u2019 took photographs from getting ready prior to the ceremony, right through to dancing in the evening and was effortless in organising the grooms and guests to create stunning photographs with wonderful back drops. Katrina had been in contact with the grooms to discuss ideas months in advance and by the end of the day felt like a friend. Katrina really did make the whole process a success.<\/p>\n

THE DETAILS & D\u00c9COR | Each guest was given an order of service by the groomsman (Robert’s brother James) which contained sweet quotes and pictures of the grooms, hand bound together with gold and ivory twine. After the ceremony, which took place on a mezzanine level, guests were invited to enter the marquee for bubbly and graze on a candy buffet. Also in the marquee were a table plan, hand made by the grooms as well as a display of Polaroid countdown photographs that guests had been sending to the grooms throughout the engagement period \u2013 pegs adorned in lace and buttons held each photograph in place. During the speeches, a prize was given to the guest who had sent the most \u2018interesting\u2019 countdown picture. The tables were dressed with mercury glass candle holders as well as table numbers hand stitched by Robert into embroidery hoops, signs inviting guests to hashtag #TheGarnerWedding as well as a quiz about the couple. Name places were hand written in gold calligraphy and each guest was given a CD as a wedding favour containing songs from the day as well as favourite love songs of the couple. The guest book was a large gold frame of small envelopes \u2013 guests were invited to pick and envelope and leave a message for the grooms. In the evening, large letter lights of the groom\u2019s initials played back drop to the dance floor. The wedding breakfast was all locally sourced \u2013 winter vegetable soup, chicken in a sweet sherry sauce followed by a trio of deserts. In the evening, a hog roast was provided. As confetti was not permitted in the venue, Katrina suggested photographs in the evening where guests held sparklers in two rows as the grooms walked through the centre.<\/p>\n

THE HONEYMOON | The Grooms honeymooned in New York City for 6 days after the wedding weekend. Staying in the Mansfield hotel and flying business class, the couple enjoyed ice-skating at the Rockefeller Centre, a romantic horse drawn carriage ride through central park as well as honeymoon splurges in Chanel and Saks on Fifth Ave.<\/p>\n

MEMORABLE MOMENTS | There were too many memorable moments from the day but certainly the speeches, made by James, Robert’s Dad Jim and the best man Simon had everyone both crying a laughing. After the speeches, Robert’s Nana Sheila sang to the newly-weds. Robert and his friends performed a dance routine to Beyonc\u00e9 \u2018Single Ladies\u2019 which had been taught to them at his bachelor weekend. Above all else, the fact that everyone the couple loved were in the same room all at once is something the couple will never forget.<\/p>\n

ADVICE FOR OTHER COUPLES | Preparation is key, be well organised as far in advance as you can be so that you can truly enjoy your day. Delegate \u2013 that\u2019s what the bridesmaids, groomsmen etc. are there for. Make sure that throughout the day you have stolen moments just the two of you to reflect and take everything in \u2013 the day will pass you by in the blink of an eye.<\/p>\n

CREDIT WHERE CREDIT IS DUE |<\/p>\n

Venue | The Outbuildings <\/p>\n

Stationery | Etsy<\/a><\/p>\n

Photo booth | Kiss Events <\/p>\n

DJ | Event Lounge <\/a><\/p>\n

Photographer | Captured by Katrina <\/a><\/p>\n

Suits hire | John Francis <\/a><\/p>\n

Flowers | Coronation Rd, Menai Bridge LL59 5EF, 01248 345258<\/p>\n

Ahh so brilliant, how fun is that sparkler shot too?<\/p>\n

Thanks so much to Robert and James for sharing their lovely story with us today xo Lou<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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