{"id":267415,"date":"2019-11-22T07:00:38","date_gmt":"2019-11-22T07:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whimsicalwonderlandweddings.com\/?p=267415"},"modified":"2024-11-21T12:17:30","modified_gmt":"2024-11-21T12:17:30","slug":"riverside-london-wedding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/riverside-london-wedding\/","title":{"rendered":"Riverside London Wedding with an Abundance of Colourful Flowers"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Riverside<\/p>\n

Welcome to the bright and beautiful<\/em> Spring<\/a> riverside London wedding<\/a> of Helen and Mikey. Their day was a real party in the city, at Trinity Buoy Wharf<\/a> to be precise, which included a boat ride, a pet pup as a bridesmaid and a serious dose of love.<\/p>\n

Their vision and main focus was for a wedding that ensured all of their guests had a wonderful time, with lots of great food and drink for good measure. It all turned out to be so joyful and the fabulous images today are courtesy of Ellie Gillard Photography<\/a>, thanks so much for sharing them with us Ellie!<\/p>\n

To bring their day to life wedding planners Union Weddings pulled out all the stops. Flowers were the main feature of the day and they were just marvellous, Spring blooms were used everywhere in multicolours, yay! There was also a lot of style with Helen donning a stunning sequin wedding dress<\/a> and Mikey suited and booted in a bespoke suit with black leather tie and Saint Laurent boots. Wow<\/em>! I have a feeling their day is really going to leave you feeling filled with joy.<\/p>\n

\"Karen<\/p>\n\n

\"Gold \"Colourful<\/p>\n\n

\"Bouquet<\/p>\n

The Proposal<\/h3>\n

Mikey proposed up a mountain in the Peak District, via a picnic and a bottle of beer with the label \u2018I love you, will you marry me\u2019 (an actual beer that exists!). He hid a gorgeous 1920s ring in our lunchbox, I said yes with only our dog Dolly and several sheep to see it.<\/p>\n

\"Bouquet<\/p>\n

The Vision<\/h3>\n

We wanted to have a day that everyone (us included) loved every minute of, so from the outset we decided on the stuff that really mattered to us \u2013 a venue that was easy for as many friends and family as possible to get to, and that we could bring in fantastic food and booze into, all on us. We were keen to do things our own way and not make anyone do anything they didn\u2019t want to even if that meant forgoing a bit of tradition. Helen\u2019s folks and some close friends had passed away some years before and she was determined that having gathered her family and friends too many times for funerals, this would be an opportunity to gather everyone important in our lives together to celebrate something lovely and wonderful. We wanted it to feel really joyous and fun and also super personal, a way of telling everyone not just how much we loved each other but how lucky we were to have them in our lives. We wanted the food, booze and fun to be plentiful.<\/p>\n

\"Karen<\/p>\n

The Planning Process<\/h3>\n

We knew we wanted a London wedding, and had a few ideas on the style \u2013 lots of flowers and something that really reflected us and our relationship but we\u2019d have been lost without Carrie and Ali at Union Weddings who just made everything we had an idea about possible \u2013 they found a brilliant venue and helped us source everything else \u2013 throwing lots of ideas in that made it even better. Having decided to get married, we didn\u2019t want to wait so having amazing planners helped us plan everything within six months \u2013 and made the whole process enjoyable. Someone said to me, that it was important to enjoy every moment so we tried to do that. All our meetings with Carrie and Ali usually happened with a glass of wine and we tried to make every part of every decision or shopping trip a lovely experience \u2013 we managed to avoid most stresses! We\u2019re both from up North but having lived in East London for years and having fell in love there, we wanted the wedding to be local, and an opportunity for our family to have a fun weekend away – we also wanted to use as many local suppliers and business people as possible.<\/p>\n

\"Karen \"Riverside \"Wild \"Bottle<\/p>\n

The Venue<\/h3>\n

Trinity Buoy Wharf, London<\/p>\n

\"Chair \"Ceiling \"Riverside \"Confetti\"Aisle \"Ceiling \"Riverside \"Riverside \"Barrel<\/p>\n

Beauty<\/h3>\n

Helen\u2019s hairdresser and friend Nicole did all the hair.<\/p>\n

\"Riverside<\/p>\n

Groomsmen<\/h3>\n

Best man, Chris, MC, Tim \u2013 no formal dress code, as we said earlier we wanted it to feel informal and not put too much pressure on anyone.<\/p>\n

\"Riverside<\/p>\n

Your Outfits & Accessories<\/h3>\n

When Helen\u2019s mum died, her bridesmaid Manny offered to buy her wedding dress when she got married \u2013 15 years later as soon as Helen announced she was engaged, Manny called to remind her that she\u2019d be honoured to help her pick and pay for her dress. This made the whole thing so lovely \u2013 we settled on a Karen Willis Holmes sequin dress from Angelica Bridal \u2013 Helen went with her friend Molly to the shop and fell in love with it immediately, following the excellent advice from Molly that you can tell it\u2019s the one when you can\u2019t stop looking at yourself in it \u2013 one trip back with Manny and the choice was confirmed. Shoes were by Christian Louboutin, and Helen wore an old bracelet of her mum\u2019s that she had repaired for the occasion.<\/p>\n

Mikey wore a bespoke suit from Sir Tom Baker in Soho with black leather tie and Saint Laurent boots. He\u2019s not keen on attention (unlike Helen!) but felt a million dollars in his suit, as well as loving the process of having it fitted by a tailor to rockstars.<\/p>\n

\"Riverside \"Riverside<\/p>\n

The Readings & Music<\/h3>\n

\u2018First Meeting\u2019 by A.S.J Tessimond<\/p>\n

\u2018What it is\u2019 by Eric Fried<\/p>\n

\u2018Til there was you\u2019 performed by our friends Ros on vocals and Tim on keyboard.<\/p>\n

Tim and Ros surprised Helen (a massive power ballads fan) with a rendition of \u2018Never Tear Us Apart\u2019 by Inxs.<\/p>\n

AMAZING.<\/p>\n

\"Riverside \"Riverside \"Riverside \"Bouquet \"Confetti \"Riverside \"Bottle\"Long \"Bottle\"Long \"Riverside<\/p>\n

The Flowers<\/h3>\n

Were the main focus of the decorations \u2013 we wanted to fill the big white warehouse space with a riot of spring flowers – including huge hanging flower balls from the ceiling. Guests said the smell hit them as soon as they walked in the warehouse doors.<\/p>\n

\"Riverside \"Bottle \"Bottle<\/p>\n

The Cake<\/h3>\n

No cake \u2013 we don\u2019t like it so decided not to bother!<\/p>\n

\"Bottle \"Ceiling<\/p>\n

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

The flowers were the main thing. Resetting the room from the service to the banquet to the party but hanging flowers meant they could stay in place<\/p>\n

We set sail on a boat down the Thames whilst the room was reset, enjoying champagne and a picnic buffet (scotch eggs and sausage rolls). We then came back for the wedding breakfast, speeches, cocktails and dancing to a band.<\/p>\n

The place settings were postcards, each written with a personal message saying why that person was special in our lives and thanking them for coming \u2013 it took ages but we were so glad we did it!<\/p>\n

We really wanted people to feel well fed and well watered \u2013 so the food and drink kept coming \u2013 and the fish and chip van outside for the evening went down a treat.<\/p>\n

We also asked people to donate to the amazing St Joseph\u2019s Hospice in Hackney in memory of our dear friend Cheryl, who set us up, it was lovely to have something good come out of the party as well as everyone having a great time.<\/p>\n

\"Seating \"Barrel<\/p>\n

The Honeymoon<\/h3>\n

Nashville, Memphis and Dollywood.<\/p>\n

\"Flowers<\/p>\n

Bridesmaids<\/h3>\n

Manny \u2013 Maid of Honour \u2013 wore Victoria Beckham and Jimmy Choo.<\/p>\n

Martha (Helen\u2019s cousin) \u2013 Bridesmaid \u2013 wore Iris and Ink dress. Roland Cartier shoes.<\/p>\n

Tilly (Helen\u2019s cousin) \u2013 Bridesmaid \u2013 wore John Rocha from Debenhams.<\/p>\n

Dolly (beloved Shnauzer pup) \u2013 Bridesmaid \u2013 wore gold and crystal necklace from Holly and Lil.<\/p>\n

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

Your Photographer<\/h3>\n

Ellie Gillard \u2013 we both hate having our picture taken but Ellie was great at making us feel relaxed and we so love the album she made afterwards.<\/p>\n

\"Riverside \"Riverside<\/p>\n

Memorable Moments<\/h3>\n

All of it! Walking in to the venue and being overwhelmed by a sea of smiles and a feeling of love.<\/p>\n

Dolly our dog being a bridesmaid.<\/p>\n

Being on the boat and all the guests waving at the tourists on Tower Bridge who cheered back.<\/p>\n

Helen\u2019s friend\u2019s Helen and Romilly doing the \u2018father of the bride\u2019 speech as Helen\u2019s dad Ernie had recently passed away \u2013 they did him proud.<\/p>\n

Ice lollies outside (it was very hot!).<\/p>\n

\"Bouquet \"Riverside \"Riverside \"Riverside \"Riverside \"Cab \"Food<\/p>\n

Advice For Other Couples<\/h3>\n

Do what you want to do and don\u2019t worry about having to follow traditions if they don\u2019t feel right.<\/p>\n

Take a moment to look around and revel in that amazing combination of people being there to celebrate something so special.<\/p>\n

Make time for each other and to speak to everyone there \u2013 we worked our way round during coffee and were so pleased we managed to speak to everyone \u2013 even if just for a few minutes.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t waste a penny on the stuff you\u2019re not interested in; we didn\u2019t bother with a cake, posh transport to the venue (we came and went in a black cab) or wedding favours.<\/p>\n

\"Riverside \"Riverside<\/p>\n

Credit Where Credit Is Due<\/h5>\n
\n
\n

Photographer
\nEllie Gillard Photography<\/a><\/p>\n

Wedding Planners
\nUnion Weddings<\/p>\n

Venue
\nTrinity Buoy Wharf<\/a><\/p>\n

Caterers
\nBoulevard Events<\/a><\/p>\n

Fish & Chips
\nGoujon Monkey<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

Dress Designer
\nKaren Willis Holmes<\/a><\/p>\n

Flowers
\nPalais Flowers<\/a><\/p>\n

Dress
\nAngelica Bridal <\/a><\/p>\n

Suit
\nSir Tom Baker<\/a><\/p>\n

Hair
\nNicole @nicpeaches.xx<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

How very gorgeous.<\/p>\n

Helen and Mikey, thank you so so much for sharing your multicolour wedding<\/a> with us, so so lovely xo Lou<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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