Essense Of Australia Lace Wedding Dress

Photography by Nicola Dawson Photography

Rianna’s Essense Of Australia lace wedding dress isn’t the only beautiful thing to come out of this River Thames wedding! This beautiful couple were married at the groom’s parent’s river garden, an incredibly special place in which they shared their first kiss and were engaged! As it wasn’t your typical wedding venue, Rianna & George threw themselves into a little DIY. The wedding signs, arch and placeholders were all created by the bride and groom. They also decided to throw out any traditions they didn’t want, such as a first dance and wedding cake! Of course, each aspect is perfectly captured by Recommended Supplier Nicola Dawson Photography.

Essense Of Australia lace wedding dress

Our ceremony included elements such as handfasting, and we decided to get rid of any traditions that didn’t seem like us. The mother of the bride and the bride did speeches and there was no traditional wedding cake or first dance to be seen.

Rianna & George

Bridesmaids wear cowl neck pale green satin bridesmaid dresses and see bride during first look moment

Bridesmaids wearing pastel green satin bridesmaid dresses stand beside groomsmen wearing black suits with white shirts and floral ties in front of the Thames

Bridesmaids in cowl neck satin bridesmaid dresses stand with bride in Essense Of Australia lace wedding dress holding pastel floral bouquets

Wooden 'Welcome' sign finished with white writing and lavender decor tied to top

Bride wearing lace wedding dress during handfasting ceremony in front of the Thames river

Groom wears floral styled tie and white rose buttonhole tied with brown string

Bride wears her blonde hair in chignon bun complete with pearl hair accessories and wears Essense Of Australia lace wedding dress

Bride adds earrings on the morning of her wedding day and wears her hair in a chignon complete with curled tendrils to the front

Pastel floral bridal bouquet beside pearl clutch and white strappy heels

Bride & groom stand in front of wooden arch complete with white fabric draped across and floral decor

Wooden arch complete with white fabric draped across and floral decor in front of wooden seats for outdoor ceremony beside the Thames

Bride & groom kiss in front of the Thames during outdoor humanist wedding ceremony

Brides father sees his daughter for te first time on the morning of her wedding day

Emotional bride & groom sit in front of the Thames during humanist wedding ceremony

Bride wearing Essense of Australia lace wedding dress with strappy back kisses her groom after wedding ceremony

Bride holds pastel floral bouquet and walks down the aisle with her father in front of marquee for outdoor wedding ceremony

Bride stands with her bridesmaids wearing pastel green satin bridesmaid dresses in front of the Thames for outdoor wedding ceremony

Hessian fabric tied to chair with bride written across in white writing

Lace Essense Of Australia wedding dress hanging in front of mirror on the morning of wedding day

Pastel white and pink florals on wooden arch draped in white fabric

Bride wears lace wedding dress and blonde hair in chignon complete with pearl hair accessories

STYLE & VIBE

Rianna’s bridesmaids were super on-trend in their beautifully sleek satin bridesmaid dresses with spaghetti straps and cowl necklines. Perfect for the summer! The gorgeous couple also DIY’d their wedding signage, which is the perfect option if you’re looking to save a few pennies and add a little eco-friendliness to your wedding day. And of course, a moment for the boat ride, which allowed them to capture some incredible couples portraits.

CEREMONY

Rianna & George began working with their celebrant 18 months before their wedding day and spent a lot of time with him considering their values in marriage. This allowed them to construct a ceremony which was deeply personal. They also included both their parents and siblings during the handfasting ceremony, allowing them to share the moment with central people within their lives. They both felt incredibly supported throughout their ceremony.

Bride wearing lace wedding dress & groom stand in golden field on the day of their wedding for couples portraits

Bride & groom embrace lovingly as the sun begins to set across the Thames on the evening of their wedding day

White fabric napkin complete with pale pink place name cards and delicate foliage decor

Bride wearing lace wedding dress gives speech during wedding reception in marquee

Bride & groom kiss in golden fields for couples portraits

Bride & groom during boat ride across the Thames after outdoor humanist wedding ceremony

Bride & groom during boat ride across the Thames on their wedding day after outdoor wedding ceremony

Bride & groom stand beside the Thames as the sun begins to set for golden hour couples portraits

Golden hour couples portraits beside the Thames

Groom wears floral buttonhole and stands beside his bride in golden fields

Bride wears lace wedding dress and stands with her groom in front of brick wall for outdoor couples portraits

Bride & groom embrace and look across the Thames as the sun begins to set during golden hour

DIY pallet 'Order Of The Day' wedding signage complete with lavender decor to the top

Bride & groom leave marquee wedding reception on boat ride across the Thames on their wedding day

Marquee wedding reception complete with hessian table runner, small floral arrangement centrepieces and festoon lighting

Bride sits with her bridesmaids in silk satin bridesmaid dresses in boat as the sun begins to set

Naked carrot cake with white frosting and walnut decor

Bride sits with her bridesmaids in satin bridesmaid dresses as the sun begins to set across the Thames

DIY wooden seating chart complete with mini heart shaped pegs and white stationery

Groom sits with his groomsmen wearing sunglasses on riverboat

Rianna’s Essense Of Australia lace wedding dress is just serious summer goals!

Our photographer, Nicola Dawson Photography, was incredible! She stayed much later than planned!

Rianna & George

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