Garden Party Wedding with Applique Veil

Things we love about this wedding in Devon: The bride's daisy applique veil, the idyllic garden setting and the cat who was *rocking* the groom's hat...Okay, on a serious note, from the thatched roof to the blossom trees this ceremony was just stunning, all captured to perfection by Recommended photographer Joshua Gooding. As they were only allowed 13 guests, Alice and Robin set up a livestream so that all their loved ones could all watch the outdoor ceremony to the sound of Devonshire birdsong. It doesn't get much more picturesque than this folks. So settle in and scroll through for a slice of rural English wedding heaven...

Garden party wedding in Devon with applique veil and Charlie Brear wedding dress.

The pandemic made our day unique! We wanted to make it special and memorable despite the circumstances. We really only had two weeks after the government's announcement to plan anything. We couldn't have all out family and friends there which was so gutting for us. But we still wanted to make it special and symbolic. So we live-streamed the ceremony which made us feel connected to everyone. They all felt part of the day which was super important to us!
Alice & Robin

Exterior of Hayne Devon for garden party wedding with applique veil

Garden steps at Hayne, Devon for garden party wedding with applique veil

Black fedora hat on rustic wooden bench at garden party wedding in Devon with applique veil

Three laughing wedding guests, two in navy suits and one in midi dress and coat walking towards garden wedding at Hayne, Devon

Woven wooden basket with dried lavender in at outdoor wedding at Hayne, Devon

Groom in grey tweed suit jacket, white shirt and tweed bow tie with red rose buttonhole

Bride in Charlie Brear wedding dress and white blouse adjusts daisy applique veil opposite smiling wedding guest in white floral dress

Smiling bride in V neck Charlie Brear wedding dress and daisy chapel length applique veil stands inside before wedding at Hayne, Devon

Laughing bride in V neck Charlie Brear wedding dress and chapel length daisy applique veil holds multicoloured bridal bouquet with foliage and green ribbon

Bride in Charlie Brear wedding dress and chapel length daisy applique veil holding multicoloured bridal bouquet walks arm-in-arm with male wedding guest

Bride in Charlie Brear wedding dress and chapel length daisy applique veil holding multicoloured bridal bouquet walks up stairs arm-in-arm with male wedding guest whilst groom in black fedora smiles

Groom in grey tweed suit and black fedora smiles at bride in Charlie brear wedding dress and chapel length daisy applique veil walking down the aisle at garden party wedding

Bride in Charlie Brear wedding dress and daisy chapel length applique veil kisses groom in grey tweed suit and black fedora at garden party wedding at Hayne, Devon

Bride in Charlie Brear wedding dress and daisy chapel length applique veil laughs whilst holding hands with groom in grey tweed suit and black fedora at garden party wedding at Hayne, Devon

Bride in Charlie Brear wedding dress and daisy chapel length applique veil rests head on shoulder of groom in grey tweed suit and black fedora at garden party wedding at Hayne, Devon

Groom sat wearing grey tweed suit and black fedora smiles with arm resting on the back of bride sat wearing Charlie Brear wedding dress and daisy applique veil

Bride in Charlie Brear wedding dress and daisy chapel length applique veil smiles whilst holding hands with groom in grey tweed suit and black fedora at garden party wedding at Hayne, Devon

Smiling wedding guests clap the bride and groom at garden party wedding at Hayne, Devon

Laughing groom in grey tweed suit and black fedora holds hands with laughing bride in Charlie Brear wedding dress and applique veil walking down garden steps whilst guests throw confetti at garden party wedding in Devon

Laughing bride in Charlie Brear wedding dress and daisy applique veil holds black fedora and multicoloured bridal bouquet whilst surrounded by smiling wedding guests at garden party wedding in Devon

Smiling bride in Charlie Brear wedding dress and chapel length daisy applique veil holding multicoloured wedding bouquet walks arm-in-arm with groom in grey tweed suit and black fedora at garden party wedding in Devon

Exterior of barn conversion for wedding at Hayne, Devon

'LOVE IS PATIENT, LOVE IS KIND'

Alice and Robin had a Christian blessing ceremony for their garden wedding complete with a lovely bible reading from Corinthians. Their waterproof bluetooth speaker also did a stellar job of accompanying Alice down the aisle (or up the stone garden steps) with Prickly Pear by Portico quartet. In typically English fashion, the weather was the best of both worlds with the beaming sun coming out as she walked up the aisle to the backdrop of a dramatic storm cloud. But we have to say, it only made this small ceremony feel even more magical. (And made for some great photos of her applique veil...).

STYLE

Alice looked an absolute vision in her intricate applique veil and Charlie Brear wedding dress. The daisy detailing paired perfectly with the natural surroundings of the ceremony, and she also did a magnificent job on her own hair and makeup. We also love the splash of colour from her mixed bridal bouquet! But we couldn't bring up style without mentioning the other stand out accessory of the day. Of course, we're talking about Robin's suave black hat. From the local cat to the bride, it was worn by many and appreciated by all. Grooms, it's time to take some notes.

Laughing bride in Charlie Brear wedding dress and black fedora walks whilst holding multicoloured wedding bouquet at garden party wedding in Devon

Engraving on white wedding cake plate with couples initials and wedding date with dried fruit and foliage decor

Triple layer sponge naked wedding cake with pale yellow icing and dried fruit, foliage and floral decor at garden party wedding in Devon

Bride in white blouse over Charlie Brear wedding dress wearing applique veil wipes tear from her eye whilst smiling at emotional groom in grey tweed suit

Smiling bride in white blouse, Charlie Brear wedding dress and chapel length daisy applique veil raises glass to guests with groom in grey tweed suit and bow tie at garden party wedding in Devon

Smiling bride in white blouse, Charlie Brear wedding dress and applique veil cuts wedding cake with groom in grey tweed suit and bow tie at garden party wedding in Devon

Bride in white blouse and Charlie Brear wedding dress holds film camera up to her eye at garden party wedding in Devon

Laughing bride in white blouse, Charlie Brear wedding dress and applique veil holds multicoloured wedding bouquet whilst walking alongside laughing groom in grey tweed suit, bow tie and black fedora at garden party wedding in Devon

Grom in grey tweed suit and black fedora smiles whilst holding multicoloured wedding bouquet with white flowers and foliage at garden party wedding in Devon

Smiling bride in white blouse, Charlie Brear wedding dress and applique veil holds multicoloured wedding bouquet strokes brown cat whilst kneeling alongside groom in brown tweed suit, bow tie and black fedora at garden party wedding in Devon

Laughing bride in white blouse, Charlie Brear wedding dress and applique veil holds multicoloured wedding bouquet watches brown cat whilst kneeling alongside groom in brown tweed suit, bow tie and black fedora at garden party wedding in Devon

Brown cat looks up as groom places black fedora on it's head at garden party wedding in Devon

Bride in white Charlie Brear wedding dress with slit and chapel length daisy applique veil stands arm-in-arm with groom in grey tweed suit at garden party wedding in Devon

Bride in white Charlie Brear wedding dress with slit and chapel length daisy applique veil holding multicoloured wedding bouquet stands arm-in-arm with groom in grey tweed suit at garden party wedding in Devon

Groom in grey tweed suit, bow tie and black fedora brings bride in Charlie Brear wedding dress and applique veil her white blouse at garden party wedding in Devon

Black fedora and white blouse resting on bench outside at garden party wedding in Devon

Bride in white Charlie Brear wedding dress with slit and chapel length daisy applique veil walks arm-in-arm with groom in grey tweed suit up garden steps at garden party wedding in Devon

Bride in white Charlie Brear wedding dress with slit and chapel length daisy applique veil walks arm-in-arm with groom in grey tweed suit towards garden steps at garden party wedding in Devon

Bride in Charlie Brear wedding dress and applique veil holds multicoloured wedding bouquet with foliage and white flowers at garden party wedding in Devon

Bride in white Charlie Brear wedding dress, white blouse and chapel length daisy applique veil walks hall-in-hand with groom in grey tweed suit at garden party wedding in Devon

Laughing bride in white blouse, Charlie Brear wedding dress and applique veil holds multicoloured wedding bouquet whilst hugging groom in brown tweed suit, bow tie and black fedora at garden party wedding in Devon

Alice & Robin have shown us how beautiful a small wedding can truly be. And how we should all be inviting at least one cat.

The whole day felt a bit like a DIY project! We had to be really hands on as it was so last minute. From running around the venue, setting up chairs for the ceremony, putting up tables for the cake & bubbles, tying ribbons to chairs to doing my own hair & makeup. Our family and friends were incredible. The chapel length applique veil was my favourite part of the outfit, so beautiful!
Alice

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