{"id":233445,"date":"2018-06-27T07:00:59","date_gmt":"2018-06-27T06:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whimsicalwonderlandweddings.com\/?p=233445"},"modified":"2024-06-07T14:43:46","modified_gmt":"2024-06-07T13:43:46","slug":"colourful-bright-summer-pub-wedding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/colourful-bright-summer-pub-wedding\/","title":{"rendered":"Colourful & Bright Summer Pub Wedding"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Colourful<\/p>\n

WWW readers Charlotte and Matthew described their wedding to me as “fun, sunny and loud<\/em>” and with such a cool summary I was super excited to read more about their gorgeous wedding<\/a> story. They decided to get wed on the 10th<\/sup> June 2017 in a church ceremony followed by a reception at The Four Horseshoes Pub<\/a> in Chobham, Surrey<\/a>. The vibe was really relaxed and the day certainly had a laid back summery garden atmosphere. What really caught my eye were the colourful and bright touches throughout. I mean the flower arrangements were so<\/em> gorgeous and vibrant, they really made a bold statement.<\/p>\n

Charlotte’s dress also had me hook, line and sinker, that lace, those off the shoulder sleeves, swoon! Matthew looked really dapper in his three piece suit and the bridesmaids wore really pretty pink frocks. Just so stylish. Keep your eyes peeled for cute flags, an amazing cheese cake, confetti aplenty and all the gin.<\/p>\n

I really cannot thank WWW fave Charlotte Razzell Photography<\/a> enough for sharing these incredibly beautiful and emotive images with us.<\/p>\n

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The Proposal<\/h3>\n

Box Hill after a picnic to celebrate my (Charlotte\u2019s) 30th<\/sup> birthday.<\/p>\n

The Vision<\/h3>\n

English country pub with summer brights.<\/p>\n

The Planning Process<\/h3>\n

We got engaged in May 2016, pretty much everything was booked by the June! We knew really what we wanted and were keen to keep it all relaxed and modern but with some formal traditions<\/p>\n

The Venue<\/h3>\n

Chobham St Lawrence Church followed by reception at the Four Horseshoes Pub, Chobham.<\/p>\n

The Dress & Accessories<\/h3>\n

Wedding dress from Bridal Indulgence, \u2018Betty\u2019 by WTOO. Veil by Rainbow Club, hair garland, bracelet and earrings from Liberty in Love and my silver shoes were from Kurt Geiger. My something blue was my blue initialled Emma Gordon clutch bag<\/p>\n

Evening dress (for dancing!) Jarlo at ASOS and emerald green stilettos (my engagement ring is emerald and diamonds) from Zara.<\/p>\n

I really struggled to find a simple dress with unusual detailing, firstly I went to a few shops alone as I found the whole dress shopping experience a little overwhelming and I then stumbled across Bridal Indulgence who happened to stock a designer I particularly liked. Kerri at the time was running her shop as a mobile business so she came to my house with a rail of dresses, a full length mirror and bottle of bubbly \u2013 the rest was history! She really \u2018got\u2019 what I wanted and was so patient and knowledgeable. The one dress I said I loved but would never suit me because I\u2019m so curvy ended up being the one! I was genuinely so pleased to be in the comfort of my own home.<\/p>\n

Groom’s Attire<\/h3>\n

Suits from Next, shirts from M&S, ties from Tie Planet and shoes from ASOS.<\/p>\n

The Readings & Music<\/h3>\n

Two church readings, a biblical one by Charlotte\u2019s brothers Alex and Nic, and the second by our maid of honour Charlotte and an old school friend Emily.<\/p>\n

Walking down the aisle: Canon Pachelbel<\/p>\n

Signing of the register: Air on a G String, Bach<\/p>\n

Walking out: Wedding March, Mendelssohn<\/p>\n

1st<\/sup> hymn: All Things Bright and Beautiful<\/p>\n

2nd<\/sup>: Give Me Joy in my Heart<\/p>\n

3rd<\/sup>: Jerusalem<\/p>\n

First dance \u2013 Return to Innocence by Engima, second dance Dance Away by Bryan Ferry\/Roxy Music<\/p>\n

Beautiful Bridesmaids<\/h3>\n

Their pale pink dresses from Coast, maid of honour (Charlotte\u2019s) dress was the same design yet in a contrasting coral colour. Our Flower Girl Olivia\u2019s dress and cardigan were from Monsoon.<\/p>\n

The Flowers<\/h3>\n

Jenny at Chobham Flowers, she was incredible! I saw so many florists and no others really understood exactly what I wanted. She didn\u2019t even flinch when I arrived for our appointment with a strict list of flowers I didn\u2019t <\/u>want, and two other mood boards! The moment the flowers arrived in our suite whilst getting ready was one I\u2019ll always remember, everything at that moment came together \u2013 the bouquets were just perfect!<\/p>\n

A mismatch of daisies, sunflowers, peonies, hydrangeas, veronica, yellow craspedia, ranunculus, cornflowers, celosia, with trailing ivy \u2013 all mixed in the bouquets, which were used as our centrepieces, and she also filled the jam jars and gin bottles I\u2019d collected.<\/p>\n

For the pew ends we had their candlesticks with daisies and ivy trailing down, which looked stunning, plus large galvanised pots of daises outside the church which we then transported to the pub garden too for the reception.<\/p>\n

The Cake<\/h3>\n

Six tier cheese cake, which the florist decorated plus a \u2018Connie\u2019 the giant caterpillar cutting cake (a family tradition!).<\/p>\n

Your Photographer<\/h3>\n

The FABULOUS Charlotte Razzell, she was just amazing, so discreet and friendly and really understood our vision, and wasn\u2019t at all intrusive \u2013 the photos are so fresh and light and captured the day beautifully.<\/p>\n

The Details & Decor<\/h3>\n

The wedding day fell on World Gin day, which happens to be our favourite drink too so we collected bottles over a year to use as vases and candle stick holders dotted around the venue. The table plan was set up on a garden shelf styled with pom pom ribbons, photos, and a different gin bottle per table filled with flowers. We also provided little hessian pouches on the church pews; \u2018happy tears and bear snacks\u2019.<\/p>\n

The beer garden was the setting for the drinks and pub picky bits canap\u00e9 reception, with wheelbarrows for keeping the drinks cool, parrot print table runners, gin bottle vases and deck chairs for chilling! Our guest book was a giant Jenga game, which the bridesmaids passed around during the drinks reception for the guests to write on along with a picnic basket for our lovely cards.<\/p>\n

For the wedding breakfast tables, we had contrasting grey and white floral print runners with grey napkins, slate name tags, the bridal bouquets were the centrepieces along with some potted plants, various jam jars, which our florist filled with bright and rustic flowers and pink glass candle sticks.<\/p>\n

The Honeymoon<\/h3>\n

Ibiza for a week, on the Monday after the wedding. Lots of fabulous beach clubs and tapas.<\/p>\n

Memorable Moments<\/h3>\n

Seeing Matt at the top of the aisle was the best feeling in the world!<\/p>\n

Drinks cans of Pimms and G&T\u2019s outside the church after the service during the formal photos.<\/p>\n

Walking into the beer garden and seeing everything set up and all the meticulous planning come together, and then walking into the pub for the wedding breakfast and seeing how amazing the tables all look dressed. Matt turned to me and said he finally \u2018got\u2019 my vision as he really struggled to visualise everything throughout the planning process and worried that our venue being a pub wouldn\u2019t be \u2018weddingy\u2019 enough.<\/p>\n

Matt and I sneaking off for half an hour during the meal for some photos on the village green, it was so lovely to be by ourselves and take it all in!<\/p>\n

The pub quiz just after the desserts.<\/p>\n

The dance off in the evening!<\/p>\n

The after party in our suite at the hotel where all our nearest and dearest stayed.<\/p>\n

Advice For Other Couples<\/h3>\n

Keep it simple, and do what YOU as a couple want to do. Every finer detail from the food and drinks to the styling and music had a sentimental reason why they were picked.<\/p>\n

Credit Where Credit Is Due<\/h5>\n
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Photographer | Charlotte Razzell Photography<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n

*WWW wedding directory member – Wedding Photographers*<\/strong><\/p>\n

Venue | The Four Horseshoes Pub Chobham<\/a><\/p>\n

Videographer | Anneka Ireland Videography<\/a><\/p>\n

Florist | Chobham Flowers<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Cheese cake | Pub Cheese Monger<\/p>\n

Band | Penfold Band<\/a><\/p>\n

Hair & Make up | Charlotte Thompson<\/p>\n

Wedding dress | Bridal Indulgence<\/a>, Betty by WTOO<\/p>\n

Stationery | Doodlelove<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Goodness me, how lovely?!<\/p>\n

Thanks ever so much to Charlotte and Matthew for sharing their splendid celebrations with us all xo Lou<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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