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Civil Ceremony & Bespoke Emma Beaumont Dress

Photography by Indie Love
A Hindu celebration one day followed by a civil ceremony and afternoon tea the next. This beautiful weekend-long wedding was jam-packed full with cultural traditions and delicious food. The bride looked stunning in a custom made Emma Beaumont dress (one of our handpicked suppliers!) with a ruffle hem detail veil while her best girls wore oyster bridesmaid dresses. Kicking off the celebrations in style, the Hindu ceremony provided the perfect starter to the weekend, with Indian outfits, an Indian buffet and a house party where guests could let their hair down and really enjoy themselves. A relaxed, fun weekend that felt more like a mini-getaway than a formal affair at the stunning Hornington Manor in Yorkshire!
Groom and groomsmen getting ready for civil ceremony at Hornington Manor
Bridal preparations for civil ceremony at Hornington Manor
Groom and groomsmen getting ready for civil ceremony at Hornington Manor
Bridal preparations for civil ceremony at Hornington Manor
Groom and groomsmen in matching navy suits
Bridal preparations for civil ceremony at Hornington Manor
Groom with his family before civil ceremony
Groom in navy blue three piece suit
Bridal beauty preparations for civil ceremony at Hornington Manor
Bridal party preparations for civil ceremony at Hornington Manor
Yorkshire wedding venue Hornington Manor
Bride sees father before ceremony
Bridal preparations for civil ceremony at Hornington Manor
Bride walks to civil ceremony at Hornington Manor in Yorkshire
Bridesmaids in neutral bridesmaid dresses
Bridesmaids in neutral bridesmaid dresses
Bridesmaids walk down the aisle at civil  ceremony
Bride in bespoke Emma Beaumont wedding dress with ruffle hem veil
Civil wedding ceremony at Hornington Manor
Bride and groom during wedding ceremony in Yorkshire
Bridesmaids watch on at civil wedding ceremony
White flower wall backdrop
Bride and groom after wedding ceremony
Confetti exit for bride and groom
Bride in bespoke Emma Beaumont wedding dress with ruffle hem veil

What Made Our Day Unique

We had a two day multi-ceremony wedding using most of the rooms at Hornington Manor. It began with a Hindu ceremony on Friday followed by beers, an Indian buffet, henna and a very rowdy house party! On Saturday we had our civil ceremony and afternoon tea before being shown to our 'garden party' themed wedding breakfast. We also hired a non-wedding DJ to ensure it felt more like a fun night out than a traditional wedding.

Melina & Andrew

Civil Ceremony

Following on from the amazing party the night before, the civil ceremony was just as lovely, with the couple saying their vows in front of their family and friends and a beautiful white flower wall. Following on from this, afternoon tea was served before being escorted to the 'garden party' themed wedding breakfast where delicious sharing platters were on the menu! And if that wasn't enough food, guests were also treated to a tasty cheese tower!

Inspiration & Styling

We wanted it to feel like a weekend away for everyone, including us, rather than a formal wedding. We brought the outside into the venue with the gorgeous silver birch trees, foliage on the tables and lights, we spilled into the Courtyard for afternoon tea on bamboo plates, our amazing musician played for everyone outside until the barn was opened up to reveal the tables which had been set up as an indoor picnic.

Melina & Andrew

Bride and groom embracing on the stairs
Confetti exit for bride and groom after civil ceremony
Bride mingles with guests after civil ceremony
Seating chart for garden party theme wedding breakfast
Traditional wedding cake with flower decor
Cheese tower at fusion wedding
Afternoon tea after civil ceremony at Hornington Manor
Sharing platters for guests at wedding breakfast after civil ceremony
Sharing platters for guests at wedding breakfast in Yorkshire
Sharing platters for guests at wedding breakfast with wire table names
Wedding breakfast decor with foliage chandelier
Wedding breakfast decor with foliage chandelier and fairy light backdrop
Sharing platters at Yorkshire wedding venue
Bride wears bespoke Emma Beaumont wedding dress
Bride wears bridal crown for wedding reception
Bride wears bridal crown for wedding reception
Groom makes wedding speech with fairy light backdrop
Bride wears bridal crown for wedding reception
Guests enjoy wedding speeches
Bride and groom dance in front of fairy light backdrop
Hornington Manor wedding venue in Yorkshire

Melina and Andrew had a whole heap of lovely suppliers who came together to create their perfect wedding weekend! It can definitely be confusing knowing who to pick so we have a whole heap of suppliers that we love over on our Recommended section and we know you will love them just as much too! Just like Emma Beaumont who designed this stunning bespoke wedding dress for our beautiful bride!


Videographer: Perky Pug Films |
Bride Dress Designer: Emma Beaumont |
Makeup Artist: Elizabeth Amy |
Entertainment: Glen Roughead |
Gift List: Prezola
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