Tipi wedding with the bride in off the shoulder dress holding pink bouquet

Tipi Wedding During Chemotherapy Rounds

Photography by Light and Lace Photography

Six months before Georgina & Alfie’s tipi wedding, Georgina was diagnosed with bowel cancer. Shortly after the diagnosis, the couple vowed they were having their wedding day no matter what, which is exactly what they did! Georgina had the tumour removed and underwent 8 rounds of chemotherapy. The tipi wedding happened in a break between chemotherapy cycles. Georgina took 2 naps during the day to maintain her energy for the festival-style wedding! The vibes of this day are just electric! It was a complete celebration of love and life and we’re so honoured to share this incredible day with you! Complete with JCB wedding transport, Colin the Caterpillar wedding cake and stunning mismatched bridesmaid dresses, there’s no shortage of fun! Recommended supplier, Light & Lace Photography, captured all the details of this day. The bride had shoes from Recommended supplier, Esska Shoes. The couple had their tipi from Recommended supplier, Sami Tipi.

Tipi wedding in Northamptonshire with JCB wedding car and Colin the Caterpillar wedding cake!

I was a wedding planner for four years in the local area, so I had our wedding planned and suppliers booked within two weeks of starting to plan! I knew exactly who I wanted to work with, who would do a great job and who could be trusted with such an important day. It was a great opportunity to reconnect with old friends in the industry!

Georgina

Bride in off the shoulder Jesus Peiro wedding dress with off the shoulder detail with the groom in a navy suit exiting from their church ceremony

The bride and groom ride in the JCB wedding transport over to the reception driven by the bride's grandad

Bride carrying bright pink wedding bouquet walking back down the aisle with the groom in a navy suit

Bride in Jesus Peiro puff sleeve off the shoulder wedding dress with dotted wedding veil

Bridesmaids in mismatched bridesmaid dresses help the bride with the finishing touches as she gets ready for the day

Mirror wedding welcome sign for the tipi wedding

Tin cans tied to the JCB wedding transport

Bridesmaids in pink mismatched bridesmaid dresses holding pink wedding bouquets at tipi wedding

Father of the bride watches the bride greet the groom at the end of the aisle

Wooden pallet wedding order of service or order of the day wedding sign

The bride and groom exit their church ceremony to white confetti

Bride wearing off the shoulder Jesus Peiro wedding dress with off the shoulder puff sleeves with the bridesmaids holding bright pink bouquets

Father of the bride holds back his tears as he walks the bride down the aisle to meet the groom

Bridal party with bridesmaids in mismatched dresses, the flower girls in tulle white dresses and flower crowns with father of the bride

Father of the bride in navy suit with sunglasses and bright pink flower buttonhole

Wedding flower arrangement decorations with pink orchid wedding flowers, peonies and anthuriums

Groom in dark navy suit with pale pink anthurium buttonhole laughing with the bride at their church ceremony in the bride's hometown

Flower girls in tulle white dresses with colourful flower crown in metallic purple boots

Bridesmaids in pink mismatched bridesmaid dresses with pink bouquets standing with the bride in front of the tipi wedding

Bridesmaid and flower girl walking at the wedding during summer

Esska Shoes in metallic gold shade with pink wedding bouquet orchids and roses

Groom in navy wedding with pink anthurium buttonhole

Tipi Wedding

It was important to Georgina & Alfie to have a day that felt really relaxed and fun for both them and their guests. The couple had a tipi wedding, which allowed them to have their wedding celebration on the farm they live on! The farm is a convenient two-minute walk from the church, which also has huge sentimental significance as Georgina grew up in the area. There was absolutely no formal wedding breakfast or assigned seating, the couple wanted their day to be enjoyable with no fuss! One of Georgina & Alfie's fave moments was when the vicar pronounced them husband and wife and made them both turn and face the guests. Seeing so many people they loved in one place, all smiling and cheering was the best feeling. The couple had one of our favourite ever wedding readings, Everything I Know About Love by Dolly Alderton at their ceremony!

Styling & Decor

Georgina & Aflie wanted the day to look colourful and happy. The brief to the florist was 'big, bouncy and pink' and she really delivered! For this couple, making the flowers the focal point of the tipi wedding was key! They invested their budget into a few key items including the flower arch, bowl arrangements and gorgeous bouquets! Flower power! Amidst the abundance of pink and flowers, there was Georgina's grandad's JCB. That's right, the couple rode to their reception in the bucket on the front of the JCB. We're predicting this as the ultimate wedding transport in our wedding trends for 2024, just so you know. The couple had 2 Colin the Caterpillar wedding cakes and included a fun DIY project in their day. They had printed famous couples onto the confetti bags including Miss Piggy and Kermit!

Pink, peach and white wedding taper candles with flower table arrangements at tipi wedding

Pink wedding flower arch decorating the entrance to the tipi with the wedding guests

Orchid, roses and hydrangeas with pink and red wedding flowers

Bride in strapless wedding dress with Jesus Peiro puff sleeves with groom in navy suit

Bride and grandad pose together for special tipi wedding

Colin the caterpillar wedding cakes for fun tipi wedding

Groom in navy wedding suit with the bride in a Jesus Peiro wedding dress with pink bouquet laughing together

Tipi wedding venue in Northamptonshire decorated with pink wedding flowers

Bride in off the shoulder with puff sleeves by Jesus Peiro

Bride and grandad pose together for special wedding photo with pink wedding flowers

Groomsmen lift the groom up and pose for funny wedding photo

Intricate star lanterns decorating the wedding tipi

Bride in off the shoulder bridal gown holding pink wedding bouquet

Bowl wedding table flower arrangement with roses, hydrangeas, and orchids with taper candles

Bride in off the shoulder wedding dress with pink wedding bouquet

Laughing bride holding bright pink bouquet with orchids and roses

Bridal party wearing floral mismatched pink bridesmaid dresses

The bride and groom cut their Colin the Caterpillar wedding cakes

We absolutely adore weddings where the couple's personalities shine through, and this one shines so bright!

I would advise people to make decisions based on their preferences and tastes, rather than what's traditionally done or what's in fashion. We swerved matching bridesmaid dresses in favour of my girlfriends choosing their own outfits, which was a great decision as they all looked and felt incredible. I would also encourage people to enjoy it all - it's supposed to be fun! The lead-up does not need to be stressful. Lean into having shared experiences and making memories through all of it (even if it's a late-night Prosecco run to Tescos a few days before!).

Georgina

Georgina & Alfie's tipi wedding is full of so much joy and love! By letting the bridesmaids wear dresses they feel comfortable in, they all could have a great time without feeling self-conscious. This is the main reason we love mismatched bridesmaid dresses! Wondering how to do mismatched bridesmaid dresses? We're always here to help. What about some transport inspiration? We have the ultimate wedding transport guide if that JCB has inspired you!