Airbnb Wedding & Whistles Wedding Dress

Naomy & Luke truly did things their way with this Airbnb wedding! Renting a 5 bedroom house in Clapham, and marrying at Chelsea Town Hall, their day was a small and intimate family affair. Wanting a rustic vibe and nothing too high maintenance, they spent their evening playing a game of ‘Werewolf’ narrated by Naomy’s older brother. Wanting to cater to both their cultures, their food included West African and British plates, alongside the most beautiful cake! We also love the decor, which was put together by the bride & groom, focusing on gold accents and leafy foliage. Oh, and a moment to appreciate Naomy’s sophisticated Whistles wedding dress? Gorgeous! All beautifully captured by Recommended Supplier, Imogen Eve Photography.

Airbnb wedding & Whistles wedding dress

We chose our suppliers depending on whether we felt they could help us with our vision for the day. As we wanted a small wedding, we needed suppliers who could bring a more relaxed and natural vibe. We used search engines; Facebook, Instagram and wedding platforms, such as Rock My Wedding, to get a good idea of what is out there. We had a tiny budget, so we naturally prioritised value for money. However, we wanted to 'splurge' on photography, food and a cake.

Naomy & Luke

Bride hugs her mother on her wedding day | Imogen Eve Photography

Bride & groom stand outside colourful floral archway in London on their wedding day after Chelsea Old Town Hall ceremony

Bride & groom leave Chelsea Old Town Hall on their wedding day as guests throw colourful confetti around them

Bride & groom leave Chelsea Old Town Hall on their wedding day as confetti is thrown around them

Bride & groom smile as bride holds elegant white floral bouquet

Bride & groom kiss on their wedding day as bride wears Whistles wedding gown

Bride & groom stand outside in Chelsea on their wedding day as bride holds classic white floral bouquet

Bride lifts her bouquet in the air in celebration after Chelsea Old Town Hall wedding ceremony

Bride & groom pose for post-wedding couples portraits outside in Chelsea

Bride & groom walk away together arm in arm on their wedding day

Bride looks towards celebrant on her wedding day during wedding ceremony

Bride & groom kiss outdoors on their wedding day in Chelsea

Bride & groom sit on steps outside pink door in Chelsea as bride holds white floral bouquet and couple look lovingly at one another

Bride & groom walk away together in black & white image

Bride holds white floral bouquet whilst wearing Whistles wedding gown

Bride & groom walk together through Chelsea as bride holds white floral bouquet

Bride & groom lean into one another on their wedding day as the sun shines around them

Bride & groom stand beside white floral wall on their wedding day in Chelsea

Bride & groom sit on steps outside pink door on their wedding day in Chelsea

Black bride & groom leave wedding ceremony as confetti is thrown around them for airbnb wedding

FAVOURITE MOMENTS

Apart from tying the knot, there were a lot of 'favourite' moments; seeing our families get together and having a good time. We also enjoyed our guest's reactions when we changed into our traditional Ghanaian wear after the ceremony. The night finished with a big game of 'Werewolf' (story telling game) around the dining table, narrated by my older brother - the best man for the job. We also received some lovely words of congratulations from the neighbours the following morning.

WEDDING CAKE

We absolutely loved our wedding cake, made by Nastassja. It's a bit different with bold brushes of navy and gold. The flavours were raspberry, white chocolate and pistachio. We've vowed to order a smaller version for each anniversary - that's how much we loved it. Overall, we were so happy and chuffed doing it all ourselves. From setting up the decor, hiring tables and chairs, creating our own games, doing a big Tesco shop and working closely with the AirBnB host - it was a huge success and (almost) everything went exactly to plan.

Wedding guests wearing colourful traditional Ghanaian shirts for Airbnb wedding | Imogen Eve Photography

Abstract wedding cake complete with rose gold cake topper

Wedding guests celebrate at Airbnb reception party outdoors

West African and British plates set out for wedding reception catering

Wedding guests laugh with one another outdoors

Bride & groom sit together on their wedding day for Airbnb wedding reception

Outdoor wedding reception with rustic vibe and colourful traditional outfits

Bride laughs on her wedding day in traditional Ghanaian outfit

Wedding guests play ping pong outdoors on wedding day

Beautiful abstract wedding cake complete with rose gold cake topper

Wedding guests grab dinner for wedding reception

Bride & groom smile together in front of wedding cake

Bride & groom sit with mother of the bride

Bride laughs with wedding guest on her wedding day

Bride laughs on her wedding day outdoors

A Chelsea Town Hall wedding never fails to impress!

Naomy: Prioritise you and your partner every step of the way. Don't make halfhearted decisions when it comes to things that matter to you as a couple. And don't forget to enjoy the planning. Even though it can all be a big headache at times, it will be over so quickly. Luke: Don't feel pressured by other people. On the day, just do what makes you feel happy. Don't let the tricky parts get to you and enjoy the moment.

Naomy & Luke

This beautiful Airbnb wedding just goes to show you can truly do it all your way! We have plenty of small wedding inspiration, so stick around. Take a look at this intimate day in London, complete with a tea length wedding dress. Or how about this Ghanaian wedding? Complete with plenty of DIY touches and a beautiful fusion of both cultures.