Hackney Town Hall Wedding & Bridal Platforms

This Hackney Town Hall wedding has us feeling like we’re in need of a party… quite often we’re a little jealous we didn’t experience a wedding first hand - and this is one of them! Despite having originally invited 185 guests, Ellie & Tom went ahead with a 30 person wedding. Wanting a relaxed and informal feel, they threw tradition out the window! Implementing aspects that would make their guests and themselves happy. There was plenty of food, drink and laughter throughout the day. Seriously… we’re genuinely upset we weren’t there! Oh, and the bride has a pretty awesome dress shopping story… read below!

Hackney Town Hall wedding complete with DIY bridal platforms

I couldn't find a pair of fun, personal shoes that had a bit of a heel and enabled me to walk a lot in... so I made my own! I bought a pair of 90s platform boots and added the sparkles, colours and 'wifey for lifey' myself.
Ellie

Bride celebrates with bridesmaids in blue dresses after wedding ceremony

Bride & groom celebrate on the steps of Hackney Town Hall after wedding ceremony

Groom places ring on wedding finger of bride during wedding ceremony

Brides veil blows in the wind as she stands upon the steps of Hackney Town Hall

Bride walks down the aisle of Hackney Town Hall with homemade bouquet

Hackney Town Hall during wedding ceremony

Wedding guests sit outside and laugh before wedding ceremony

Bride stands in black & white image with homemade bouquet

Bride laughs with her bridesmaids holding homemade bouquets before wedding ceremony

Bride walks and lifts up wedding gown on the way to venue

Bride has her train adjusted on the day of her wedding

Bride wears DIY personalised platforms on wedding day

Bride has her makeup done on the morning of her wedding

Personalised DIY platform complete with sparkles and hearts

Bride gets ready with her bridesmaids wearing floral dressing gowns

Bride has her makeup done and laughs on the morning of her wedding

WEDDING GOWN

One of our oldest and dearest family friends promised years ago they would buy my wedding dress if I ever got married. So, after we got engaged, they organised for me and my mum to fly out to New York and go to Kleinfeld Bridal to find my wedding dress. We had the most magical weekend, met Randy from 'Say Yes To The Dress' (and got a photo)! I found the most perfect dress - not what I thought I wanted at all! Such a great weekend and kind gesture from our friends.

FAVOURITE MOMENT

Since we were restricted to COVID numbers, my mum organised for friends and family to come and celebrate outside the Town Hall with champagne (a total surprise to us)! Two of the Ushers had boomboxes and we then walked (and danced) for half an hour through the streets of Hackney with champagne and music to the reception venue. it was a beautiful day, the sun was shining and everyone in the local area got involved and danced along with us!

Bride & groom embrace in the sunshine after wedding ceremony

Bride & groom dance through London as they head to their reception venue

Bride laughs during wedding reception with friends

Wedding party guests give speeches during reception

Personalised wedding sign with Prosecco bottles

Bride & groom laugh together after wedding ceremony

Bride & groom stand in cobbled street of London

Wedding reception venue complete with balloons

Bride & groom walk together through London after wedding ceremony

Bride & groom walk together with wedding party to reception venue

Bride & groom walk through London in the sunshine

Bride sits back and shows off blue heels in chair

Bride & groom laugh together on the streets of London

Bride & groom walk through confetti after wedding ceremony

Bride & groom walk and dance with wedding party after wedding ceremony

Bride sits with wedding guest and holds champagne after wedding ceremony

Bride & groom walk through the streets of London after wedding ceremony

We love a little DIY project… if you can’t find it - then have a go at doing it yourself!

We decided we would do all the flowers ourselves! So we went to the flower market at 5am the day before the wedding. Over a few cups of coffee and croissants, me, my mum and a good friend made all the bouquets, buttonholes and table decorations.
Ellie

Are you loving this Hackney Town Hall wedding as much as we are? Take a look at this awesome day, complete with a taco food truck (yes please), and awesome pink suit! If you’re looking to scale back your wedding, then check out our article for a little help.

Written by Ella Turner

Reception Venue: The Roost |

Videographer: Roo Stain |

Entertainment: Sammy Graham |

Catering: Warburton’s Catering |

Wedding Cake: Sweet Harmony Cakes |

Hair Stylist: Leigh Irving |

Bridal Boutique: Kleinfeld

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