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\"Modern<\/p>\n

WWW readers Tamsin and Tom are with us to share their modern romantic wedding held at Elmore Court<\/a> in Gloucestershire<\/a> on the 24th October 2019. Their day was so<\/em> elegant and relaxed I just love it. Tamsin is the owner of White Truffle Signs so of course their day would be featuring her beautiful acrylic wedding signage<\/a> throughout, think delicate lettering and gold tones. Wow, so luxe.<\/p>\n

They embraced the Autumn season too with seasonal blooms, I love the bouquets featuring burnt orange leaves especially. I also have to rave about Tamsin’s gorgeous gown and bridal cape, I so love the drama of a cape, didn’t she look spectacular? Tom meanwhile was suited and booted in Reiss together with his groomsmen and the bridesmaids wore silver and taupe dresses. So stylish.<\/p>\n

Red Maple Photography<\/a> has kindly shared with us these utterly beautiful captures, thanks so much for sharing them with us Alicia. What a stunning celebration.<\/p>\n

Modern, romantic, relaxed vibe taking inspiration in the early days from the style of French ch\u00e2teau weddings with lots of soft, neutral hues and hits of copper\/gold throughout.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\"Modern<\/p>\n\n

\"Order \"Stationery<\/p>\n\n

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

The Proposal<\/h3>\n

We met at University in 2010 so have been together a long time and always talked about getting married. Tom finally proposed in October 2017 during a short break in Cornwall. Tamsin is originally from Cornwall (now living in Wiltshire) and we\u2019ve visited Cornwall every year since we first met in 2010 as a couple and with family and very much love being down there and the coast. We were staying at the Carbis Bay Hotel & Estate near Saint Ives and went on a walk after breakfast along the South West Coast Path. Tom had the ring in his pocket the entire time and found a quiet spot on Porthminster Beach and got down on one knee whist we were \u2018taking a selfie\u2019 so he managed to capture the exact moment I turned around and saw him proposing. It was really lovely. We then spent the rest of the day walking around St Ives, purchased some artwork, Gin from the local area and few kitchen items to remember the area and day we got engaged.<\/p>\n

\"Ceremony<\/p>\n

The Vision<\/h3>\n

It all started with finding the right venue. We knew we wanted everything in the same place – ceremony, reception, accommodation etc and we wanted a wedding which combined the feel of a traditional formal event (more to Tamsin\u2019s style and taste) with modern wedding (more to Tom\u2019s taste) and Elmore Court was absolutely perfect for our day. Following that the vision was really a reflection of us as a couple, not lovers of colours so everything was very neutral and again just a relaxed day to celebrate our marriage.<\/p>\n

\"Groom<\/p>\n

The Planning Process<\/h3>\n

We started planning a couple of weeks after getting engaged and decided that we wanted our wedding to be held in October 2019, roughly 2 years after the date we got engaged. We felt this would give us enough time to save, plan and fit in the Hen and Stag Dos during the months of the year with good weather. We set a budget, guest list, found a venue and then started booking our favourite suppliers. Tamsin is very creative and subsequently wanted to do as much as possible like making the stationery, signage, cake and set up on the day.<\/p>\n

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

Budget<\/h3>\n

\u00a320,000<\/p>\n

\"Bride<\/p>\n

The Venue<\/h3>\n

Elmore Court<\/p>\n

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

The Readings & Music<\/h3>\n

We picked readings for each other. Tom\u2019s reading for Tam was a section from Oasis, Songbird. Tam\u2019s reading for Tom was from Beyonce \u2013 Flaws And All. Tom was never going to go for a traditional reading, so we settled on songs!<\/p>\n

Oasis – Songbird<\/p>\n

Beyonce \u2013 Flaws And All<\/p>\n

Entrance song was Nat King Cole \u2013 When I Fall in Love<\/p>\n

Background Music was a set of acoustic covers by Blame Jones we found their album on Spotify.<\/p>\n

\"Modern \"Modern \"Modern \"Confetti \"Modern<\/p>\n

Your Outfits & Accessories<\/h3>\n

Wedding Dress \u2013 WED2B<\/p>\n

Cape \u2013 WED2B<\/p>\n

Wedding Shoes \u2013 Freya Rose London<\/p>\n

Hair Accessories and Jewellery \u2013 Liberty in Love<\/p>\n

I\u2019m not sure how often you\u2019d hear a bride say this but putting aside a large portion of the budget for my wedding dress was not a priority. Being foodies and entertainers, we decided to spend more on these elements of our day. I knew from the start that I just wanted to get everyone together for a shopping day (my sister, mum, Tom\u2019s mum and Tom\u2019s nan) and find my dress that day. WED2B was the first and only shop we visited and I was thrilled to find a dress I loved that day. When trying on accessories I didn\u2019t like wearing a veil at all, it felt fussy to me and was ruled out straight away. That\u2019s how we went on to looking at the capes and I absolutely loved the unique look it created with my dress. I found a local seamstress through a recommendation at work who was fantastic to do a couple of alternations for me \u2013 such as changing the positioning of the cape clasp from around the neck to the bust area of my dress. I got so many compliments on the look on the day and felt great.<\/p>\n

I actually found my shoes from Freya Rose London before buying my dress. There was just absolutely beautiful, and I wore them all day right up to Midnight when the dancing stopped.<\/p>\n

\"Modern<\/p>\n

Beauty<\/h3>\n

Make Up \u2013 Charlotte Tillyer<\/p>\n

Hair Styling \u2013 Holly Andersen<\/p>\n

Grooming – Savage Beauty<\/p>\n

\"Modern<\/p>\n

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

Acrylic Signage \u2013 White Truffle Signs @whitetrufflesigns<\/p>\n

Tamsin (White Truffle Signs) made a hanging seating chart with 3 clear pieces of acrylic sheet with the guest names printed onto white card with gold foil text and then positioned onto the front of the acrylic. The Gillyflower (Elmore\u2019s Reception room) has dark brown textured walls so this provided a great contrast. The back of the acrylic sheets were splattered with white, blue and gold paint to represent a very abstract wave.<\/p>\n

All of our tables with names of our favourite beaches we have visited in the world. These were made out of circular clear acrylic with gold vinyl lettering in a modern romantic script font.<\/p>\n

We have 2 frosted acrylic signs which hung from copper pipe frames. A welcome sign and order of the day. The order of the day had a hand drawn venue illustration of Elmore Court which was then cut out of vinyl and fixed onto the acrylic sheets. The signage was styled with lots of candles and gold and copper lanterns.<\/p>\n

Place Names \u2013 Each guests name was cut out of white vinyl and fixed onto stones we sourced to look like those found on rocky Cornish beaches. These also served as our favours and we love now visiting friends and family\u2019s homes after the wedding and spotting the stones positioned around the place.<\/p>\n

\"Welcome\"Pebble \"Pebble \"Acrylic \"Drink\"Acrylic \"Cake \"Flower<\/p>\n

The Cake<\/h3>\n

Made by the Bride and Tom\u2019s Nan Janet. Both are regular and keen bakers and it was always something Tamsin wanted to do. It was a lovely project to work on and bond with Tom\u2019s nan. We had 3 separate cakes some with multiple tiers with the following flavours:<\/p>\n