Gods Own Junkyard Wedding

If you're a fan of neon signs, disco ball decor and some incredible bridal fashion, then this wedding at Gods Own Junkyard will be right up your street. Zoe & Nathan's big day is a bonafide feast for the eyes - there's SO much to look at, and it's all fantastic. Being Greek, Zoe wanted to incorporate aspects of her culture. This included Stolisma in the morning, a Stefana ritual, as well as a money dance. You just can't put a price on that! The wedding was also entirely vegetarian/vegan, so they aren't just incredibly cool - but sustainable, too. They say a photo is worth 1000 words, so a video must be worth millions. Recommended supplier Black Sheep Films proved this right, perfectly capturing the deliciously retro day. Zoe's gorgeous lace wedding dress from Recommended supplier Made With Love Bridal is an absolute dream, in photos, on video, and in real life.

Wonderfully eclectic wedding at Gods Own Junkyard, London wedding venue

We intertwined our non-traditional values with nods to Zoe's Greek Cypriot heritage with a traditional Stolisma ritual at the family home pre-ceremony, Stefana/crown ritual at the ceremony and Greek dancing in the evening, including the infamous 'money dance'. All catering was vegan/veggie - we were excited to share our values with our family and show them food can be good without meat. We had postponed twice, moved venues and downsized our wedding from 250 to 70, so it was so special when we finally got to the big day and did it our way with our favourite place.

Zoe & Nathan

Flower girls in off white tutus and large hair bows and page boys in white shirts, suspenders and black bowties

Flower girl wearing large bow, tutu and lace top sprinkling flower petals down the aisle

Bride in sleeveless plunge lace wedding dress and cathedral length embroidered veil standing beside a classic fiat 500 wedding car

Bride in sleeveless plunge lace wedding dress and cathedral length embroidered veil standing with groom in grey three piece wedding suit with yellow suit and yellow pocket square and their little puppy

Groom in grey three piece wedding suit with yellow suit and yellow pocket square standing with groomsmen in matching dark grey three piece suits with yellow ties and boutonnieres at Gods Own Junkyard

Bride in sleeveless plunge lace wedding dress and groom in three piece grey suit with white rose boutonniere standing at the alter of Gods Own Junkyard with neon signs and wedding streamers

Gods Own Junkyard London wedding venue with lots of colourful neon signs, LED signs, wedding streamers and drapes

Groom in grey three piece wedding suit with yellow suit and yellow pocket square standing with bride in sleeveless plunge lace wedding dress and cathedral length embroidered veil with celebrant in navy polka dot dress at London wedding

Flower girls in off white tutus and large hair bows and page boys in white shirts, suspenders and black bowties on cream leather sofa raising their arms and cheering

Groom in grey three piece wedding suit with yellow suit and yellow pocket square waiting at the end of the alter with numerous bright neon signs, LED signs and large wooden circular arch with rose decorations attached

Bridesmaid in midi length off-the-shoulder satin silver bridesmaid dress holding white rose floral hoop

Bride in sleeveless plunge lace wedding dress and cathedral length embroidered veil with large white rose and foliage bouquet walking down the aisle with father of the bride wearing dark suit with pink tie

Off-white and golden fabric wedding vows on white wedding drape with golden candlestick holder

Bride in white satin feather getting ready robe getting ready for London wedding

Groom in grey three piece wedding suit with yellow suit and yellow pocket square and bride in sleeveless plunge lace wedding dress and cathedral length embroidered veil kissing at the alter of Gods Own Junkyard

Groom in three piece grey suit wiping tear from his eye with bride in lace open back detail wedding dress and celebrant

Bride and groom standing at the alter of Gods Own Junkyard with neon signs, LED signs, and fairy lights in the background

Bride in sleeveless plunge lace wedding dress and cathedral length embroidered veil sitting on sofa with groom in grey three piece wedding suit with yellow suit and yellow pocket square below large colourful neon signs

Groom in grey three piece wedding suit with yellow suit and yellow pocket square waiting at the end of the alter with puppy and numerous bright neon signs, LED signs and large wooden circular arch with rose decorations attached

Bride holding large white rose, eucalyptus and foliage bouquet and groom in three piece grey suit walking down the aisle of Gods Own Junkyard doing confetti throw

Bride and groom at the alter of Gods Own Junkyard listening to speeches with various colourful and vibrant neon signs, LED signs, and fairy lights wedding decor

Groom in grey suit holding hands with bride in sleeveless plunge lace wedding dress at the alter

Live wedding music; electric violinist wedding entertainment with neon signs in the background at London wedding

Bridal bouquet with white rose, eucalyptus, peonies and foliage

Gods Own Junkyard

Gods Own Junkyard has always been a happy place for Zoe. Growing up in Walthamstow, it was a piece of her heart. We always wanted to get married there but were torn between having large families and fitting them in our dream venue. After multiple postponements for our big fat greek wedding at another venue, we knew we had to downscale and have the wedding we had always dreamed of. Small, intimate and surrounded by neon lights! Strangely, Covid taught us to really just do what we wanted - it was our wedding after all.

Zoe & Nathan

Groom in grey three piece wedding suit with yellow suit and yellow pocket square with groomsmen matching dark grey three piece suits with yellow ties and boutonnieres at Gods Own Junkyard

Circular wedding table plan with gold calligraphy

Bridesmaids in midi length off-the-shoulder satin silver bridesmaid dresses holding white rose floral hoop and bride in sleeveless plunge lace wedding dress holding white rose, eucalyptus and foliage bouquet

Bride and groom having a dance under large neon sign and disco ball wedding decor at Gods Own Junkyard wearing paper hats

Groomsman making speech wearing dark grey waistcoat and yellow tie at the top table of London wedding venue reception room with neon signs, disco ball decor, bunting and LED signs

Bride in sleeveless plunge lace wedding dress and cathedral length embroidered veil laughing with wedding guests at Gods Own Junkyard

Bride wearing open back lace wedding dress with diamond and silver body chain

Bride in sleeveless plunge lace wedding dress dancing with groom in three piece grey wedding suit and guests under large disco ball decor

Bride and groom doing Greek Money Dance at London wedding

Page boy wearing suspenders and bowtie playing on large wooden giraffe at Gods Own Junkyard

Disco ball wedding decoration with lots of brightly coloured neon signs and LED signs

Rustic wedding tablescape with foliage and white rose table runners with colourful neon signs behind

Bride in open back lace wedding dress with silver body chain and groom in three piece grey suit dancing underneath large disco ball decor

Bride and groom in a classic fiat 500 wedding car with foliage bumper decor and balloons

Bride in sleeveless plunge lace wedding dress and cathedral length embroidered veil and groom in grey three piece wedding suit with yellow suit and yellow pocket square standing in Gods Own Junkyard with wedding disco ball decor, neon signs and LED signs

Rustic wedding tablescape with foliage table runners and rose and peony centrepieces with colourful neon signs in the background

Bride in personalised denim jacket with "Mrs Browne" lettering and pearl detailing

Bride and groom cutting the three tiered buttercream wedding cake amidst a plethora of colourful vibrant neon wedding signs and LED wedding signs

Reception room of Gods Own Junkyard; neutral, rustic tablescapes with foliage runners and rose and peony centrepieces

Three tiered buttercream wedding cake with personalised laser cut wedding topper, gold icing and rose and foliage cake decor

Personalised wedding signs at Gods Own Junkyard

Lace wedding dresses, neon wedding signs, disco ball decor, Greek traditions... What more could you want?

It is very cliche, but don't get caught up in what everyone else wants - we learnt that you can't please everyone so you may as well make sure you, the couple, are happy. Some practical advice. Add more time to your bridal/groom prep - everything goes by so fast and you want enough time to not only get ready but take a moment alone to absorb what is about to happen and also as a couple, take a moment together to observe everyone you love in the same room - it truly was such an unforgettable feeling.

Zoe & Nathan

Zoe & Nathan's wedding is such a delight to look at. With fantastic pops of colour in every corner, it's the antithesis of monochromatic. And we're so here for it! We're also always here for pets at weddings, so there's another reason why this wedding was a huge yes from us. With so many venues to choose from, sometimes it's hard to stand out. Zoe & Nathan's choice was wonderful though - and yours can be too! Our selection of unusual wedding venues guarantees some gorgeous and zany couples photos.