Garden Party Wedding

Vibrant Garden Party Wedding

Photography by Ania Ames Photography

You can’t help but get all those summer feels from a garden party wedding! Lulu & Shay were married on a glorious day in September, and the vibes are simply immaculate. From the bride & grooms stunning outfits (that suit - yes Shay!) to the joy you can see radiating from every inch of this intimate day, we are just transfixed by the love this couple clearly have for one another. Oh, and just 7 days to get their day together? Well, with the help of their nearest and dearest (and a few neighbours), they were able to make it happen. Hey, you know how the song goes… I get by with a little help from my friends. All expertly captured by recommended supplier, Ania Ames Photography.

Garden party wedding with vibrant colour scheme and Indian traditions

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Thursday was the most insane and beautiful day. Myself, Shay, a bunch of his friends, and my big brother literally transformed the garden. It was magical.

Lulu & Shay

Bride & groom stand in the garden during golden hour
Bride & groom walk through confetti together during golden hour after wedding ceremony
Groom tips back bride as her veil blows in the wind
Bride & groom embrace after wedding ceremony in the garden
Bride & groom marry outdoors whilst the light streams through the trees
Bride & groom during wedding ceremony in the garden
Bride & groom stand outdoors and embrace during their garden party wedding
Groom wears pink Topman suit whilst holding dog
Bride laughs outdoors as she wears bridal two piece
Bride & groom during wedding ceremony outdoors in the garden
Sunlight streams through the trees during wedding ceremony outdoors
Bride walks down the aisle with her brother on wedding day
Bride has henna up her arm for wedding ceremony
Groom wears pink Topman suit on wedding day
Sunlight shines through the trees during golden hour in outdoor ceremony
Bride & groom during wedding ceremony outdoors
Cupcakes and food on table for garden party wedding
Groom wears pink Topman suit whilst stood outside
Bride stands in bedroom wearing two piece bridal outfit

VIBE

I said in my speech: ”just as it takes a village to raise a child, it took a village to make this day happen." From the decor donations, to the boys doing all the heavy lifting and tent-building the day before, to my father-in-law collecting the food on the day and driving it all back, to my best friends holding the ceremony and marrying us. It was just pure joy and love filled, co-created magic.

FAVOURITE MOMENT

What we created in the garden was magical. Walking up holding my brother's arm tightly, my two fluffs close behind, continually stepping on my veil and pulling on my skirt. Walking towards Shay, who was side by side with Jamie and Phil. All my favourite people in the world. I arrived and Shay said "the flowers are beautiful!" I jokingly replied, "and me!" We all laughed and from that moment it was just pure fun and love.

Outdoor garden wedding party with lights in the trees
Groom makes a speech at his wedding day wearing pink Topman suit
Bride & groom sit with wedding party outdoors whilst listening to speeches
Bride wears traditional red Saari with embellishment
Bride walks through the garden whilst wearing floor-length veil
Wedding garden party lit up with fairy lights within the trees
Groom stands in the garden and wears pink Topman suit
Bride & groom look lovingly at one another whilst stood outdoors in the garden
Bride wears white two-piece bridal dress
Groom wears pink suit with black bow tie
Wedding party sit outside and bride becomes emotional during speeches
Bride & groom stand under trees lit by fairy lights
Bride stands beneath the trees for outdoor garden wedding
Bride wears furry leopard print jacket whilst holding champagne
Bride & groom dance beneath trees lit up by lights
Bride laughs outdoors whilst holding champagne
Wedding party gather outdoors and sit listening to speeches

If this year has taught us anything, it’s that people will make their wedding happen no matter what! Love conquers all, and we’re seriously here for it.

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Our previous wedding talk was focused around how we could keep our guest list below a few hundred, how we would feed, entertain and toilet everyone! It was stressful and we honestly didn't want it. So, having a lockdown wedding was kind of a blessing, because it was completely out of our hands. It was co-created by our closest loved ones. If we asked for help, we received it, and everyone played a role. It was minimum cost and maximum love, and pulling it together in 4 days shows what's possible - months of planning is unnecessary stress!

Lulu & Shay

A garden party wedding is seriously our vibe, and it may just be yours too. Take a look at this English country garden marquee wedding, complete with hanging foliage garlands and hoops. Or, how about this botanical inspired wedding, with all those whimsical and fairytale vibes. 

Florist: Jessica Mary Flowers |
Wedding Cake: Kasia's Cakes |
Hair Stylist: Charlotte Frances |
Makeup Artist: Lucy Macdonald |
Bridal Gown: Grace Loves Lace |
Grooms Suit: Topman |
DJ : DJ Lady Envy |
Harpist: Miss Miranda Booth
Real WeddingSummerAt HomeMarquee / TipiEclecticOutdoorIntimateRedsBrightsUnder £5k