{"id":240777,"date":"2018-10-18T07:00:26","date_gmt":"2018-10-18T06:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whimsicalwonderlandweddings.com\/?p=240777"},"modified":"2024-04-25T12:07:13","modified_gmt":"2024-04-25T11:07:13","slug":"wild-rustic-glam-wedding-by-the-sea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/wild-rustic-glam-wedding-by-the-sea\/","title":{"rendered":"Wild & Rustic Glam Wedding by the Sea"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Wild<\/p>\n

I am absolutely loving Bex and Clare’s wedding, and I’m really excited to share it with you today. They wanted to pack as much fun and entertainment in as possible, gals after my own heart! There’s a lot of beauty in their day too, they have described it as rustic-glam and have asked if it’s a thing. If it’s not a thing, we’re making it happen because it sums up these nuptials just perfectly!<\/p>\n

This gorgeous pair tied the knot on the 6th April 2018 at Newton Hall in Northumberland<\/a>. Their style is in equal parts romantic, elegant and rustic. With a colour palette of navy, pink and touches of gold, from the bridesmaids’ outfits to the florals, everything is simply beautiful<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Bex and Clare fell in love with Craig of Mr & Mrs Wedding Photography<\/a>‘s laid back style and it’s a joy to see these wonderful images. I think my favourites have to be the lovely beach shots, so special. Thank you for sharing these with us today Craig!<\/p>\n

\"Wild<\/p>\n\n

\"Bride \"Wild<\/p>\n\n

\"Wild<\/p>\n

The Proposal<\/h3>\n

New year\u2019s day 2017, our final day in Beadnell, Northumberland. Wet, -3 degrees, gale force winds. In typical Bex and Clare style, we set off for a brisk, frankly freezing, walk along Beadnell beach. I (Bex) was grumpy that the weather was so ridiculous, not knowing that Clare was planning to propose at the end of the beach or that she was lugging a bottle of prosecco and glasses in her sodden rucksack.<\/p>\n

The weather eased up momentarily for Clare to get down on one knee. We sat on the rocks, drinking prosecco with hail stones falling all around us. Couldn\u2019t have been more perfectly us really – safe to say that I said yes\u2026and not only to get us out of the horrendous weather!<\/p>\n

\"Shepherds \"Wildflower \"Stepladder \"Chair<\/p>\n

The Vision<\/h3>\n

We decided quite quickly on our main areas: food, music and something to pull all our ideas together!<\/p>\n

We live our lives at 100mph and we wanted this to be reflected in our wedding day. So we embarked on finding lots of entertainment to keep our guests wondering what was coming next (a bit like our lives!)<\/p>\n

Colour was easy \u2013 we both love navy. The blush pink followed as an accent and then my inner glam came out with a bit of gold throughout.<\/p>\n

\"Navy \"Page \"Wild \"Bride<\/p>\n

The Planning Process<\/h3>\n

I\u2019m a control freak. I also have fairly good style so, the planning fell to me and Clare became a very important sous-chef.<\/p>\n

I had meticulous spreadsheets, put together a wedding website, designed the stationary and then just got cracking with sourcing, contacting and booking in suppliers.<\/p>\n

Thankfully on the day, I let go and Newton Hall couldn\u2019t have done a better job.<\/p>\n

\"Wild<\/p>\n

The Readings & Music<\/h3>\n

Music is a massive part of both our lives. We have a very eclectic taste and really wanted music to bring the whole day together. From the acoustic guitarist, Richard, who played throughout ceremony and at the drinks reception, to my bridal party\u2019s flash mob rendition of \u2018We\u2019ve only just begun\u2019 by the Carpenters as part of my speech and then onto the North East Singing Waiters and a live band with bandaoke to wrap up the night. We really did say \u2018Thank you for the Music\u2019 it was just fantastic.<\/p>\n

We knew we wanted our little boy, William, to do some of a reading and fell in love with \u2018A Lovely Love Story\u2019 by Edward Monkton. It went down a storm, once I\u2019d changed all the \u2018he\u2019 references to \u2018she\u2019s\u2019 and adapted it so it wasn\u2019t quite as confusing for guests!<\/p>\n

\"Wild \"Bride<\/p>\n

Budget<\/h3>\n

This went out of the water when I was diagnosed with cancer. Life seemed too precious and short to care! We did so much of it ourselves that we definitely saved a lot too.<\/p>\n

\"Bride \"Bride<\/p>\n

The Venue<\/h3>\n

Newton Hall, Newton-by-the-sea, Northumberland. We fell in love with Newton Hall many years ago whilst walking up and down the coastline. It\u2019s just breath-taking. We just couldn\u2019t have got married anywhere else, especially since we got engaged up there.<\/p>\n

The food was divine and every plate was emptied. The cocktails \u2013 Moscow Mule \u2013 was inspiring. The staff were so good that before I even asked for something they had it ready. Amazing.<\/p>\n

Along with trips to The Ship Inn, Low-Newton-by-the-Sea and Newton Beach.<\/p>\n

\"Signage \"Wild \"Bride\"Bride<\/p>\n

Your Outfits & Accessories<\/h3>\n

Both our dresses were by Essense of Australia and we bought them from Limelight Occasions in Lepton, Huddersfield.<\/p>\n

We both have completely different shapes and whilst we wanted to complement each other, we also wanted to choose something that suited us.<\/p>\n

Limelight was a fantastic experience, having tried a LOT of wedding shops around west Yorkshire, nothing compared to the attention to detail, style, skill and friendliness of Limelight.<\/p>\n

We chose to have matching shoes (Carvella) and handbags (Moschino) to link us in to each other.<\/p>\n

\"Wild\"Bride<\/p>\n

Beauty<\/h3>\n

Our make-up artist and hair stylist were utterly amazing. two brides, six bridesmaids, two mothers of the bride and two flower girls later \u2013 we wanted to hire them permanently to follow us around and make us look as beautiful on a daily basis.<\/p>\n

Ashley Fehners, our make up artist, is based in Leeds and I can\u2019t recommend her enough. She arrived on site at 6.30am and never stopped working until the ceremony at 1.30pm. She has amazing flare, great skill and really understands different face shapes, skin types and is just so lovely with it.<\/p>\n

Emma Hill, our hair stylist, based in Newcastle, worked with our florist to create beautiful, rustic styles. She had a tough job with me as we\u2019d not been thoroughly happy with my hair trial but she persevered until she\u2019d transferred my vision in a perfect reality.<\/p>\n

\"Bride<\/p>\n

Bridesmaids<\/h3>\n

Our bridesmaids were like toby jugs and like with us, we wanted to make sure they were comfortable by choosing something that complimented their individual style and shape. As a result, we had a mix of dresses from high-street designers like Coast and Adrianna Pappell then more specialist designers like Sorella Vita.<\/p>\n

We chose our favourite colours \u2013 navy, pink and gold. The gold made it less Jack Wills and added the touch of glam we wanted.<\/p>\n

\"Wild \"Bride \"Bride \"Bride \"Wild \"Stepladder<\/p>\n

The Flowers<\/h3>\n

Sarah at Vintage Essence completely understood my vision from the first meeting. I was just so in awe of her ability to talk flowers but describe perfectly what I wanted.
\nShe was always at the end of an email when I had a \u2018great idea\u2019 and often would make the idea even better.<\/p>\n

We aimed for rustic \u2013 to contrast with the gold glam that was creeping in. It really worked. We two brides had huge bouquets of wild flowers and the bridesmaids had mini versions. We had a range of individual button holes as well. My Dad slaved away over wooden boxes for the centre pieces and Sarah filled them beautifully. She brought it all together, I couldn\u2019t have done that bit without her.<\/p>\n

\"Love<\/p>\n

The Cake<\/h3>\n

We\u2019d always wanted a naked cake to go along with the rustic styling. We found Lyn at Bohemian Bakehouse by pure luck and our hour taster session was the most delicious part of the whole planning process. That woman can bake! We decided on three scrumptious flavours and apart from the two wooden birds (Etsy), clever eh, on the top of the cake, we just left Lynn to create a beautiful piece of art.<\/p>\n

\"Naked \"Naked \"Wild \"Wild \"Wild \"Wild<\/p>\n

Your Photographer<\/h3>\n

We hunted for a photographer who worked around natural shots, less staged group shots and more \u2018wow\u2019. Craig didn\u2019t disappoint (apart from the fact his company name is Mr and Mrs Photography \u2013 but I went for the irony!) . From the engagement shoot, we knew we\u2019d found a gem. The wedding day was mad \u2013 we jam packed in as much as we possibly could and Craig was there to capture it all with such unbelievable flare.<\/p>\n

He\u2019s another supplier that we\u2019d like to befriend and have them at our beck and call for great photos all the time \u263a Already trying to think of the next occasion!<\/p>\n

\"Wild<\/p>\n

Your Filmmaker<\/h3>\n

The film was to be a surprise for Clare. But it was too hard to keep on the day and I ended up telling her. Craig switched between camera and film \u2013 how I do not know. But he\u2019s a bloody talent! We love our film. A memory to treasure.<\/p>\n

\"Wild \"Wild \"Wild \"Wild<\/p>\n

The Details & D\u00e9cor<\/h3>\n

We made a lot of the d\u00e9cor ourselves. The wooden ladders, signs, table plan, centre pieces, wooden boat table plans etc. All took some time before the wedding.<\/p>\n

We packed the day full of entertainment too:
\nRichard Dudley played through the ceremony and drinks and canapes reception.
\nCanny Campers took us to the beach in their awesome camper van.
\nRainbow flares in wellies, on the beach, with the bridal party.
\nThe Bridesmaids did wonderfully hilarious speeches.
\nThe North East Singing Waiters got us all singing and dancing before dessert.
\nSnaparazzi Photobooths dressed us up in funny hats and made us giggle.
\nThe Bluehouse Band kept the dance floor busy all night and even let people join them to sing.
\nNight finished with sparklers.
\nThe Master of Ceremonies embraced us, shattered and said \u2018no one has ever tried to fit so much in\u2019 Result. Vision achieved. Happy guests.<\/p>\n

\"Bride \"Wild<\/p>\n

The Honeymoon<\/h3>\n

Still to come in the six weeks holidays. Budapest-Vienna-Prague-Berlin-Athens-Kefalonia. Unfortunately we can\u2019t take the photographer or make up artist with us. Let\u2019s hope we can capture the same amount of fun with just as much style.<\/p>\n

\"Wild\"Wild\"Wild \"Wild<\/p>\n

Memorable Moments<\/h3>\n

Getting ready with all our favourite ladies.
\n\u2018We\u2019ve Only Just Begun\u2019 Flash Mob.
\nGetting blown away on the beach.
\n\u2018New York, New York\u2019 guest circle around us with the singing waiters.
\nJust all of it really.<\/p>\n

\"Bride \"Wild\"Bride<\/p>\n

Credit Where Credit Is Due<\/h5>\n
\n
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Photography
\nMr and Mrs Wedding Photography<\/a><\/p>\n

Venue
\nNewton Hall<\/a><\/p>\n

Bridal Dresses
\nLimelight Occasions<\/a><\/p>\n

Flowers
\nVintage Essence<\/a><\/p>\n

Cake
\nBohemian Bakehouse<\/p>\n

Hair
\nEmma Hill Bridal Hair<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Make Up
\nAsh Fehners Bridal Make Up<\/a><\/p>\n

Transport
\nCanny Campers<\/a><\/p>\n

Music
\nAMV Live<\/a> provided Richard Dudley and The Bluehouse Band<\/p>\n

Singing Waiters
\nNorth East Singing Waiters<\/a><\/p>\n

Entertainment
\nSnaparrazi Photobooth<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Your toastmaster was right, you did pack a lot in! Thanks for sharing all the shenanigans with us Bex and Clare! Rachel x<\/p>\n

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