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WWW readers Jess and Max’s Spring meadow wedding<\/strong> at Wood Farm Barn<\/a> in Suffolk<\/a> was quite simply, glorious<\/em>!<\/p>\n

The sun shone down on their outdoor ceremony complete with a rug aisle and statement flower arch. Before guests headed to the barns for sharing platters, followed by a feast of sweet treats and pizza in the evening.<\/p>\n

From the prettiest of Spring wedding flowers<\/a> to the gorgeous attire and all the personal touches, you are going to adore their Spring nuptials.<\/p>\n

Georgia Rachael<\/a>, thank you so much for sharing with us these magical photos. Enjoy!<\/p>\n

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

Spring Meadow Wedding<\/em><\/h2>\n

Are You A WWW Reader?<\/h3>\n

Yes, for lots of amazing real wedding<\/a> inspiration \u2013 I loved how there was such a variety of different styles of weddings.<\/p>\n

The Proposal<\/h3>\n

We were on holiday in Sorrento<\/strong> in July 2019.<\/p>\n

After our first full day of exploring, we went back to our hotel room, and Max proposed at sunset on our balcony<\/strong> overlooking the sea and the lemon trees.<\/p>\n

The Vision<\/h3>\n

Relaxed, fun, informal, personal, Spring meadow flowers<\/strong>, outdoors.<\/p>\n

The Venue<\/h3>\n

Wood Farm Barn<\/strong>, Benacre – Suffolk<\/p>\n

\"Dress \"Spring \"Dress \"Dress \"Green \"Spring\"Flower \"Spring \"Spring \"Spring \"Spring \"Groom \"Spring \"Spring \"Spring<\/p>\n

The Ceremony & Music<\/h3>\n

We really wanted to make the most of the barn\u2019s surroundings and were hoping for an outdoor ceremony<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The day before when we were setting up we got a bit nervous as it was so windy<\/strong>, but on the day itself the weather couldn\u2019t have been more perfect. Max and the groomsmen, Georgia (coordinator), and Lydia (florist), set up in the morning at the back of the barn overlooking the fields.<\/p>\n

We had vintage rugs for the aisle, and beautiful spring meadow flowers<\/strong>. I walked down the aisle to Noah Reid\u2019s cover of Simply the Best<\/strong> (we are big Schitt\u2019s Creek fans).<\/p>\n

As we had already had a mini Covid legal wedding day<\/strong> on our original date in September 2020, we worked with Nichola Collinson to create a really personal ceremony. We still wanted a wedding day that we could share with all our loved ones and it was important to us that we were able to say our vows in front of them.<\/p>\n

We met Nichola over a video call in January 2022 so we could get to know each other. We were a bit nervous before but we felt so comfortable with her, we had a great chat and lots of laughs. She sent through drafts until we were 100% happy with the script. But it didn\u2019t take long as she completely got us from the start, and we ended up with a wonderful ceremony which was both emotional and funny<\/strong>. With little insights into the life we\u2019ve built together.<\/p>\n

Pulse did an acoustic set<\/strong> after the ceremony, and then two sets in the evening. They were incredible. We were nervous that the dancefloor would be empty and guests would spread out outside, but it was completely packed the whole night. They were so talented and engaging, dealing with a few drunken requests too!<\/p>\n

The Styling & Decor<\/h3>\n

We didn\u2019t have a specific theme, we just picked out lots of things we loved<\/strong>. The barn was dry hire so we had a blank canvas to work with.<\/p>\n

We always wanted a fairly relaxed wedding breakfast so we hired reclaimed wood trestle tables<\/strong> (from Anthology) that were dotted with brass and cut glass bud vases<\/strong>, with space for sharing platters. I made the place names<\/strong> with air-drying clay and little letter stamps. Festoon lights<\/strong> were draped from the beams and there were fairy lights too.<\/p>\n

No cake \u2013 homemade chocolates<\/strong> from Jess\u2019 grandma and we bought some macarons<\/strong> from Waitrose. Our caterer also did some chocolate-dipped strawberries<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

We had a giant hat tipi<\/strong> as a chill-out area with sofas, blankets and rugs which was really popular throughout the whole day. Festoon lights<\/strong> were also put up around the walled garden and down the path which looked great, especially when it started getting dark.<\/p>\n

We wanted the bar area to feel really fun, with disco balls and amazing bunting<\/strong> from Boomting Bunting (made from scrap fabric). We also printed lots of polaroids<\/strong> and put up some vintage travel posters<\/strong> of places that are special to us.<\/p>\n

We hired whisky barrels and tin baths<\/strong> (Anthology) and bought some beers<\/strong> that are local to us (Loddon Brewery and West Berkshire Brewery). We also imported bottles of Lemon Soda and Orange Soda from Italy \u2013 which I drank endlessly in Sorrento where we got engaged.<\/p>\n

Flowers<\/strong> \u2013 I told Lydia we wanted Spring, wild, natural, meadow vibes and she delivered! We had two suspended arrangements from the beams inside, a deconstructed arch, and some amazing hedgerow-style arrangements that we moved around after the ceremony.<\/p>\n

Abbie Worton created our stationery<\/strong> and we loved the signage<\/strong> \u2013 she was so easy to work with and made it really fun.<\/p>\n

\"Flower \"Spring \"Confetti \"Spring \"Hanging \"Menu \"Table\"Wooden \"Hanging \"Pink \"Favour \"Favour \"Flowers \"Flowers \"Bouquet \"Photo \"Sign \"Rainbow \"Spring \"Spring \"Spring \"Spring \"Memory \"Flower \"Bouquet \"Dress\"Groom \"Groom \"Spring \"Green \"Bouquet \"Green \"Spring \"Spring \"Spring<\/p>\n

Your Outfits<\/h3>\n

Wedding dress from Lavender & Jude<\/strong>. I\u2019d been to a few bridal shops before going to see Claire at Lavender & Jude (where my mum actually bought her dress from ten years before), and I hadn\u2019t really enjoyed the experiences.<\/p>\n

I had an idea of what I wanted but could never explain it (or it didn\u2019t exist!) but Claire just understood me. She saw I was a bit stressed about it but managed to put me in a dress I wouldn\u2019t have picked out myself but that I felt amazing in, and most importantly still felt like me<\/strong>. Claire is amazingly talented like that (and a bit magic I reckon!).<\/p>\n

Max\u2019s suit was from Dobell<\/strong> \u2013 Max wanted a country gentleman vibe and to be in keeping with the venue. He liked the contrast between his full suit and the groomsmen with the matching jackets and ties.<\/p>\n

Your Photographer<\/h3>\n

Georgia Rachael (photographer) \u2013 I had obsessed over Georgia\u2019s photos on Instagram for a while before we were ready to book.<\/p>\n

From the first point of contact she was so friendly, enthusiastic and professional. We postponed twice due to Covid and she was so supportive throughout it all, even though it must have been a really worrying time for her business.<\/p>\n

When we had our legal ceremony in 2020 she kindly offered to come along and take some photos for us, so we have some wonderful memories<\/strong> that we can look back on at what was a very strange time.<\/p>\n

I can\u2019t believe that now our big day has happened our journey with Georgia has somewhat come to an end after so long. She has felt like a great friend, so much so that our guests were asking if she was a friend because she fitted in so well on the day.<\/p>\n

She whizzed around taking so many amazing photos of our loved ones and all the little details, but also got stuck in and had lots of laughs with everyone. She spots the magic<\/strong> at the right moments and when we look at the photos we can\u2019t believe it\u2019s us. We feel so lucky that she is not only awesomely talented but also a really wonderful human being!<\/p>\n

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

The Honeymoon<\/h3>\n

We drove up to Scotland<\/strong> for an amazing week around Glencoe and the Isle of Skye.<\/p>\n

Memorable Moments<\/h3>\n