{"id":265391,"date":"2019-10-25T07:00:20","date_gmt":"2019-10-25T06:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whimsicalwonderlandweddings.com\/?p=265391"},"modified":"2024-04-26T16:42:07","modified_gmt":"2024-04-26T15:42:07","slug":"deer-park-hall-wedding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/deer-park-hall-wedding\/","title":{"rendered":"Relaxed & Pretty Spring Outdoor Wedding"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nHow lovely it is to be joined by WWW readers Lily and Josh who were wed on the 25th May 2019 at Deer Park Hall<\/a> in Worcestershire<\/a>. The date they chose turned out to be a beautiful Spring day, which enabled them to hold their dream outdoor ceremony<\/a> beneath the wooden pavilion in the stunning setting. They then headed to the modern style barn for their reception, which was relaxed and rustic in equal measure.<\/p>\n

They had some really wonderful<\/em> touches, I especially love all the outfits. Lily wore bridal separates by Charlie Brear<\/a>, so chic, meanwhile Josh chose a navy suit with floral bow tie and braces, they both looked amazing! Another element to their day that had me swooning were their flowers, the bouquets in particular were just dreamy, hello pink peonies!<\/p>\n

Curious Rose Photography<\/a> captured some truly beautiful captures of their day, filled with love and vibrancy, which we are so thankful to be sharing with you. What a treat!<\/p>\n

\"Bouquet<\/p>\n\n

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

\"Bride<\/p>\n

The Proposal<\/h3>\n

Greece is one of mine and Josh\u2019s favourite places. We had our first holiday together in Skiathos and it was in Kefalonia that Josh proposed. Josh had been a tad strange on the journey to Greece (I later found out that the ring was in his hand luggage and he watched on anxiously as the security trainee thoroughly scanned each bag). We were delayed and arrived late to our hotel. Knowing Josh would be hungry, I dropped my bags and headed back out. As Josh jumped in the shower and pulled on a shirt, I felt I should probably make a bit more effort. The first restaurant I saw I said that \u2018it will do for night 1\u2019 but Josh requested we walked along the seafront for a bit, again strange as I heard his stomach rumble. As he steered us towards the seafront, I suddenly clocked and he got down on one knee, dropped the ring in the sand and proposed. It was such a surprise! The ring was gorgeous, I couldn\u2019t have chosen better myself.<\/p>\n

\"Bride<\/p>\n

The Vision<\/h3>\n

Josh and I always wanted a relaxed wedding and to be surrounded by as much of our family and friends as possible. We had both grown up in the countryside so an outdoor wedding was high up on our priority list when looking at venues. The size of the venue was also important both having big families and large friendship groups. To be able to create the relaxed and rustic vibe, we were happy to do some level of DIY that would also help with the budget.<\/p>\n

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

The Planning Process<\/h3>\n

We had a 20 month engagement which meant we didn\u2019t need to rush any decisions. We made decisions on venue, date, caterer and photographer very quickly but then didn\u2019t plan for a good 12 months before deciding on final touches in the few months run up to the big day. Josh was heavily involved in the planning process. I mainly did the research but he had a significant input into the final choices.<\/p>\n

\"Bouquet \"Bridesmaids<\/p>\n

Bridesmaids<\/h3>\n

I let the girls choose their dresses. My only requests were full maxi length. They found some gorgeous Issa dresses in a pewter colour from Debenhams that were extremely flattering. Despite not having a colour theme, the bridesmaids and ushers outfits and d\u00e9cor of the wedding just seemed to come together nicely.<\/p>\n

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Budget<\/h3>\n

Our original budget of \u00a318k changed to \u00a320k and then we overspent by \u00a33k. Doesn\u2019t everyone go over budget?<\/p>\n

\"Outdoor \"Milk<\/p>\n

The Venue<\/h3>\n

As soon as we saw Deer Park Hall in Eckington, we knew it was where we wanted to tie the knot. The outdoor facilities, capacity and relaxed feeling that the staff gave us really made the place stand out from the rest. The staff were so organised and reassured us that they would manage the day from start to finish, meaning absolutely minimal stress for us on our big day. They truly lived up to their sales pitch and made the entire day flow seamlessly.<\/p>\n

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The Readings & Music<\/h3>\n

My childhood friend delivered the reading \u2018Oh the places you\u2019ll go\u2019 by Dr Seuss. Josh\u2019s sister read a beautiful reading called \u2018the one\u2019. It was perfect for us as it was romantic but not too cheesy.<\/p>\n

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Groomsmen<\/h3>\n

Josh had an idea in mind regarding his suits and wedding look so he set about ordering online to try various potential options. He eventually settled on a Navy Blue tweed like suit from wedding suits direct. They had a nice small splash of burgundy and orange across the pockets and buttonholes. He had also decided on a bow tie and braces look. I had never been very keen on bow ties originally. The whole outfit came together fantastically though and really fit in well with the relaxed rustic theme of the wedding. I can honestly say I did not have to get involved much at all with the suit process.<\/p>\n

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The Flowers<\/h3>\n

One of my bridesmaid\u2019s cousins was starting up as a florist. She gave me a great price for my bouquet, bridesmaid bouquets, buttonholes and 2 features. Again not really having a colour theme I let her work her magic and I\u2019m glad that I did! She added in green foliage to keep the price down but selected some stunning flowers to make them pop!<\/p>\n

\"Deer \"Deer<\/p>\n

Your Outfits & Accessories<\/h3>\n

My dress decision was a tad stressful when I started to have dress doubts 9 months after the purchase. In hindsight I had unnecessarily rushed into a dress decision. The amazing girls at Cicily Bridal in Ashby were so understanding and let me exchange my original choice. They were also so helpful in achieving my desired look. When I thought I had exhausted all choices, one of the ladies brought out a Charlie Brear skirt and top combo for me to try which wasn\u2019t something I had even considered. It was perfect \u2013 casual, relaxed, simple and just a bit different than a standard wedding outfit choice. I kept accessories simple too opting just for flowers in my hair.<\/p>\n

\"Deer \"Deer<\/p>\n

Beauty<\/h3>\n

My make up was done by the very talented Amy Hickey based near home for me. I was totally overwhelmed with the amount of choice in the area but chose Amy as we had school connections and mutual friends. She achieved the natural look I wanted for the day and helped calm my nerves. My hair was done by Claire Benson, a local mobile hairdresser. She nailed the tousled up do in the trial and I booked her in immediately. She really listened to my bridesmaids to achieve their desired looks too.<\/p>\n

\"Deer \"Favours<\/p>\n

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

Some of my friends have recently been married so passed down some decorations which were put to use. One of my favourite decorations were Polaroid pictures of us with all our guests scattered around the dining room. I had seen it at a friends wedding and thought it added a lovely personal touch. The showstopper was the seating plan. Each table were a different gin in which each guest received a shot of that gin. Josh\u2019s step dad who is a talented artist had oil painted each gin for the seating plan.<\/p>\n

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The Cake<\/h3>\n

Krispy Kreme doughnuts! A favourite of many and an easy pick up! I didn\u2019t want to be eating cake for weeks after the wedding!<\/p>\n

\"Doughnut \"Deer \"Deer<\/p>\n

Your Photographer<\/h3>\n

Laura Rhodes at Curious Rose photography was absolutely brilliant. For our 3rd<\/sup> wheel photo shoot, she greeted us with big hugs and instantly put us at ease. With her informal yet professional approach she fitted in amazingly with the guests and captured some great \u2018in the moment\u2019 \/ natural photos. The photos have totally exceeded our expectations and captured our day perfectly.<\/p>\n

\"Deer<\/p>\n

Your Filmmaker<\/h3>\n

The videographer company we used unfortunately went bust not long after the wedding but Mervyn who videoed our day has still agreed to work with the content and put together our video for us. We hope to receive this on return from our honeymoon.<\/p>\n

\"Deer \"Deer<\/p>\n

The Honeymoon<\/h3>\n

I am writing this from Japan. We are 3 months into our 6 month \u2018maximoon\u2019. We have travelled round Canada, New Zealand, Fiji, SE Asia and into Japan. We finish the trip with a safari starting in Kenya. Not the cheapest year but totally worth it for the amazing memories we have created!<\/p>\n

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Memorable Moments<\/h3>\n

Our favourite moment was walking as newly announced husband and wife into the dining hall where all of our friends and family were waving their napkins above their heads and wooping! Such an amazing feeling! Other great moments were the ceremony itself. We were so lucky with the weather for our outdoor ceremony and were able to say our vows overlooking the Malvern hills. All the speeches were great, so much thought had gone into them. Finally, the first dance was a success. Me and Josh has practiced a few steps to our song \u2018Everything\u2019 by Michael Buble. I thought it would be a disaster after the amount of drink consumed by this point but our practice paid off!<\/p>\n

\"Deer \"Deer\"Deer<\/p>\n

Advice For Other Couples<\/h3>\n

Try not to stress too much, it will all come together in the end.<\/p>\n

Try to take as much as you can in on the day. Take a moment to take a breath and stand to one side to appreciate what is happening in front of you. It all goes by too quickly otherwise.<\/p>\n

Put some food to one side that you can take home at the end of the day. No one wants to miss out on a Krispy Kreme especially not the bride and groom.<\/p>\n

A wedding planner\/ organiser is a great addition to the day. Making sure timings run smoothly and they can manage all suppliers so you can simply enjoy yourself.<\/p>\n

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Credit Where Credit Is Due<\/h5>\n
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Photographer
\nCurious Rose Photography<\/a><\/p>\n

Venue
\nDeer Park Hall<\/a><\/p>\n

Dress
\nCicily Bridal<\/a> Charlie Brear<\/a><\/p>\n

Flowers
\nRhiannonfloraldesign<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Band & DJ
\nKillerstream Covers<\/a><\/p>\n

Make Up
\nAmy Hickey<\/a><\/p>\n

Hair
\nClaire Style<\/a><\/p>\n

Caterers
\nBerry Blue<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

How very gorgeous!<\/p>\n

Lily and Josh, thank you both ever so much for sharing with us your pretty countryside celebration xo Lou<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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