{"id":243543,"date":"2018-11-23T07:00:43","date_gmt":"2018-11-23T07:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whimsicalwonderlandweddings.com\/?p=243543"},"modified":"2024-03-16T15:19:16","modified_gmt":"2024-03-16T15:19:16","slug":"city-cathedral-country-marquee-wedding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/city-cathedral-country-marquee-wedding\/","title":{"rendered":"Beautiful City Cathedral Meets Country Marquee Wedding"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Justin<\/p>\n

Today’s real wedding<\/a> has a real contrast in venues, which I totally love. First up Josh and Sally were married at the stunning\u00a0Bristol Cathedral and following the ceremony they headed to\u00a0Sally’s family home for a beautiful pole tent marquee reception, all held on the 11th<\/sup> August 2018. It was a real country meets city affair for the best of both worlds.<\/p>\n

The marquee looked really enchanting decked in festoon lights, bunting and pretty tall floral arrangements on the tables. I have to say I really loved their stationery choices too, their invites and gin themed table plan looked modern yet elegant. Their real focus though was on the food and drink, their menu sounded so<\/em> delicious, I am sure their guests were over the moon.<\/p>\n

Sally’s dress how real wow factor, with a long train and veil which was perfect for the Cathedral. Meanwhile Josh and his groomsmen wore navy suits and grey tweed waistcoats for a dapper look. They both looked so gorgeous.<\/p>\n

Siobhan Beales Photography<\/a>, thank you so much for sharing these beautiful images with us today, they are such a delight to view.<\/p>\n

\"City<\/p>\n\n

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

\"Bride<\/p>\n

The Proposal<\/h3>\n

We had gone skiing with friends and family for a New Year\u2019s Eve break. We were in a self-catered chalet up on the slopes in La Plagne. We had all chipped in to create an Alps themed NYE feast of hot rocks, cheese fondue and raclette.<\/p>\n

It was after midnight, we had just finished watching the fireworks in the distance from our balcony, the boys were all finishing their cigars. Josh asked me back out on to the balcony and that\u2019s when he dropped to one knee in the snow. I couldn\u2019t believe it and even forgot to give him an answer, he had to ask twice!<\/p>\n

\"Justin<\/p>\n

The Planning Process<\/h3>\n

It all came around quite quickly, we were engaged in January and had pretty much planned and booked everything by the May. Luckily, we are both pretty good at planning and making decisions, I guess that\u2019s where the nickname \u201cSpreadsheet Sal\u201d comes from! It was a DIY affair with friends and family chipping in to help.<\/p>\n

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

Budget<\/h3>\n

We knew how easy it would be to over spend so we ensured we saved on the things that didn\u2019t matter so much to us and splurged elsewhere.<\/p>\n

We decided favours didn\u2019t mean too much to us and figured our guests may appreciate a free bar more.<\/p>\n

The vases for the flowers on the tables were borrowed from my brother, Jack and sister-in-law, Lauren\u2019s wedding.<\/p>\n

We chose not to have a videographer. We both think they are great, but we knew we could live without it, especially if we choose a great photographer that would capture our story. Neither of us regret that decision but we did ensure we had someone video the speeches.<\/p>\n

We didn\u2019t have a wedding car. My dad drove me and the bridesmaids to the cathedral and Josh drove us back to the marquee. Many people gave us advice to spend 30 minutes alone together to take it all in – when better than the 30-minute car journey back to the marquee?!<\/p>\n

\"Buttonhole \"City<\/p>\n

The Venue<\/h3>\n

As Josh attended the Bristol Cathedral Choir school in his younger days he was entitled to be married in the Cathedral. That was an offer we could not refuse. I, on the other hand, had always dreamed of a marquee in one of the fields at my family home, so we merged the two.\u00a0Town meets country. We think it worked well and reflected our lifestyle.<\/p>\n

\"City<\/p>\n

Your Outfits & Accessories<\/h3>\n

The dress picked itself. Mum and I went along to Allison Jayne in Clifton, Bristol to try on a few dresses. As soon as I tried this one on, we both knew it was the one. Originally, I was drawn to lace designs, but the fabric just didn\u2019t suit the look I had pictured. The dress was by Justin Alexander and being a Cathedral, the long veil was a must!<\/p>\n

Josh\u2019s suit was from John Lewis and the waistcoat, tie and pocket squares were from Peter Posh. We knew we wanted a little bit of tweed thrown in and decided the grey was more suited to our modern style.<\/p>\n

\"City<\/p>\n\n\t\t