100 Barrington wedding with bridesmaids in neutral bridesmaid dresses

Retro Glam 100 Barrington Wedding

The vibe Bethan & John tried to create for their wedding day at Recommended Venue, 100 Barrington, was retro city chic, fun, and casual! The inspiration for the wedding styling came from Bethan & John’s engagement. The couple got engaged in Italy so they wanted to bring a bit of that retro Italian glamour to the day! The groom and groomsmen wore timeless black tuxedos and, at the cocktail hour, they served Aperol spritz and limoncello shots with Mediterranean food. Bethan & John brought a piece of Italy to Brixton and we’re here for it! We’re obsessed with those pops of sage green in the stationery and signage by Recommended Supplier, Papier! This beautiful day was captured by the incredible Recommended Supplier, Caitlin & Jones!

Vintage glam black tie wedding at 100 Barrington in London with a short wedding reception dress

Bethan: The most meaningful moments were the ceremony, speeches and our personal vows. We had speeches from my best friend, my dad, John and the best man, which all made us laugh and cry. I raised a toast for my brother who passed away 5 years ago and I’m so glad we got to bring his memory into the day.

John: If I had to choose a favourite moment, it would be seeing Bethan walk down the aisle - I've never seen her pulling that face before! So excited and nervous.

Bethan & John

Sage green and white retro wedding welcome sign

The groom and groomsmen pose together al wearing black tuxedos for classic wedding

Pastel pink wedding flower arrangements for neutral retro glam wedding

London city wedding with the bridal party wearing neutral bridesmaid dresses from Meshki

Wedding bar at stylish retro glam city wedding

Bride in plunging wedding dress with sheer long sleeves holding pink bouquet

Bride wearing a wedding dress with sheer sleeves reading wedding vows at humanist ceremony

Bride wearing wedding dress with long sheer sleeves from Heart Aflutter Bridal

Colourful confetti moment at 100 Barrington wedding after humanist ceremony

Pink and peach wedding bouquet with cosmos, peonies and waxflower

Bridesmaids in neutral tone bridesmaid dresses for retro glam wedding

Bridesmaids in black lacy pyjamas getting ready for the wedding day

Pearl bridal bag with bow wedding shoes and green retro wedding stationery

Photos of the bride and the bridesmaid attached to the hanger holding the bridesmaid's dress

Groomsman helps the groom put on the bow tie for the wedding

Father of the bride walks the bride down the aisle at 100 Barrington wedding

Father of the bride in tuxedo with the bride in Aesling wedding dress smiling together

Bright and colourful confetti moment for the bride and groom at their retro glam wedding

The bridesmaid and the mother of the bride walk down the aisle together

The bride and groom sit at their wedding ceremony together

Bride wearing her blonde hair in a sleek bun updo wedding hairstyle for the stylish and chic city wedding

Bride getting ready for the wedding wearing white satin pyjamas

100 Barrignton London wedding venue with ceremony space and modern chandelier

The bride and groom at their wedding ceremony with the guests seated watching on

Vintage Glam Wedding at 100 Barrington

For Bethan & John’s wedding at 100 Barrington, the vibe was retro, fun, city chic, or as we like to say, vintage glam! The black tie wedding fashion and neutral colour palette give the wedding a classic and timeless feel. Whereas the pop of colour in the wedding stationery and flowers and the stunning short wedding reception dress add to the fun and retro vibe. It was the best of both worlds! Bethan recommends making a Pinterest board to help stick with your vision. Sharing this with your wedding suppliers can also help them understand what you’re expecting.

Humanist Wedding Ceremony

Bethan & John legally married the week before at Marylebone Town Hall in London, so this meant they could make the ceremony at 100 Barrington super personal. Bethan & John’s brother-in-law conducted the ceremony. He interviewed the couple separately and told the story of how they met from each of their perspectives. So cute! He had also arranged for some of their closest friends to give little quotes where everyone laughed and cried. John's great auntie Marie read, I Will Be Here by Steven Curtis Chapman' and Bethan’s sister read, Maybe by Anon.

Vintage glam wedding at 100 Barrington London wedding venue with fairy lights for retro glam theme

Bride in short wedding reception dress for the city wedding with the groom in a black tux

Couple portrait of the bride and groom at their black tie city wedding

The roaming wedding band plays at the wedding reception

Wedding guests cheers to the wedding toast

Heart shaped retro wedding cake decorated with white frosting and topped with cherries

Mixologist making wedding cocktails at wedding

The groom and groomsmen stand wearing black tuxedos

Heart shaped white retro iced wedding cake with cherries for retro glam wedding

Pale pink wedding flowers on wedding tablescape for neutral theme

The bride and groom enter their wedding reception as the guests stand and wave napkins

Sage green and white retro wedding menu signage

Vintage glam wedding fashion with the bride in sheer long sleeve wedding dress with groom in black tuxedo

Bridal party wearing neutral bridesmaid dresses from Meshki with bride

Simple retro glam wedding table decorations with neutral and pink wedding flowers

Glasses of champagne for wedding guests at city wedding

First dance for the bride and groom at their city wedding

We are obsessed with the party vibes! Everyone looks like they’re having the best time at this stylish city wedding

If you're in doubt about a band - go for it! The Nomad Roaming Band brought such amazing vibes and got everyone on the dance floor. Have all the bridesmaids! There’s something so special about seeing your best friends from different walks of life come together.

Bethan & John

A city wedding (especially one at 100 Barrington) wouldn’t be complete without cocktails and one hell of a party! Bethan & John had an epic wedding band that they couldn’t recommend more. They got everyone on the dance floor, and more importantly, kept them there all night long! Looking for your own wedding band? Here’s our advice on choosing a wedding band. What about the drink inspiration? We’ve got you. Take a look at the best wedding cocktail ideas with fun ideas for naming your signature drinks too!