Hope Farm in Dorset wedding with bridesmaids in green dresses.

Fun Wedding at Hope Farm Dorset

Isabella & Jake married at Hope Farm in Dorset with a funky retro 70s vibe that we are just so in love with! To say we’re impressed is an understatement! Isabella DIY’d all the signage, and some of the food, and used secondhand vinyl and cassettes for the table plans and place names. Isabella & Jake met when they were 11 and have been official since they were 14, so this day was a big celebration of love for these childhood sweethearts. The couple booked their wedding with 9 months to plan. Most suppliers were already booked for the wedding date! Isabella & Jake chose local businesses and DIY to ensure their day could happen how they envisioned. Recommended Supplier, Dani Bowen Photography, captured the vibe of this whole day to perfection.

Hope Farm Dorset wedding with a funky retro 70s vibe and balloon sleeve Watters wedding dress!

Where possible, we chose smaller independent suppliers with the intention of supporting locally and with sustainability in mind.

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Purple and orange wedding welcome sign with vase of wedding flowers at retro wedding

Bride in peacock feather satin robe getting her makeup done for the wedding day

Father of the bride wearing orange colourful wedding tie walks the bride down the aisle at outdoor wedding

Hope Farm in Dorset wedding venue with outdoor ceremony set up

Bride in satin Watters wedding dress with balloon sleeves standing with groom in black tuxedo

Green wrap bridesmaid dresses worn by the bridal party with the groom and groomsmen in black bow ties and suspenders

Father of the bride in beige wedding suit with orange tie for the retro 70s inspired wedding day at Hope Farm wedding venue in Dorset

Orange and red wedding flower installation decorating the outdoor wedding

The bride and groom face each other for their outdoor wedding ceremony

Peony wedding bouquet with dahlias and poppies tied with ribbons

Groom in black tuxedo walking down the aisle with bride in satin balloon sleeve wedding dress with red rose petal confetti

Groomsmen in black tuxedo with black sunglasses with bride also wearing wedding sunglasses accessories

Hope Farm in Dorset outdoor wedding ceremony with colourful orange wedding flowers and pampas grass decorations

Bridal party in green wrap bridesmaid dresses with bride in balloon sleeve wedding dress holding orange flower wedding bouquets

Bright and colourful orange and pink flower wedding chair tag

Orange drapery decorating the outdoor wedding ceremony with retro wedding welcome sign

Hope Farm in Dorset wedding venue with orange seating signage directing guests where to sit

Groomsmen in black tie helping the groom put on their buttonhole

Groom wearing black wedding sunglasses with wedding buttonhole

Unplugged wedding ceremony sign with retro flower pattern

Orange order of the day wedding sign tied with orange ribbon onto the black frame

Groom in black tuxedo with bride in a satin balloon sleeve Watters wedding dress at their retro 70s wedding

Fun wedding party photo with the bridesmaid in green wrap dresses holding orange wedding bouquets

Outdoor wedding ceremony with bride and groom at their black tie retro wedding

Hope Farm Dorset

Isabella & Jake described their Hope Farm in Dorset wedding day as a relaxed romance with a 70s retro twist! They  wanted it to be as bright and colourful as possible. The couple included lots of little details throughout to bring in their wedding theme. Isabella wore a balloon-sleeved Watters wedding dress, the bridesmaids had subtle beehive hairstyles, and the groom and groomsmen wore black velvet tuxedos. For decor, there were disco balls on the tables, cassettes as place names, an epic vinyl table plan, AND vintage postcards as the guest book. All decor was DIY'd and handmade by the bride! The signage and the personalised charcuterie cups (as an alternative to canapés) were all made by Isabella. It was important for the couple to value sustainability. They used secondhand vinyls and cassettes for table plans and place names. Almost all of the suppliers for this day were local businesses within the Dorset/Hampshire region. Isabella & Jake also had an untraditional speech format. The father of the bride did more of a roast than a traditional loving speech, the mother of the groom did a speech, and the couple did a joint speech.

Wedding dessert table full of sweet treats with brownies, cakes and more

Vinyl wedding seating chart with calligraphy

Bride wearing stunning satin balloon sleeve Watters wedding dress and statement wedding earrings

Unique vinyl record wedding seating chart sign

Floral moongate backdrop behind the sweetheart table for the bride and groom

Bride in satin balloon sleeve Watters wedding dress posing with groom in traditional black tuxedo

Wedding party al wearing stylish wedding sunglasses accessories for the retro theme 70s inspired wedding day

Wedding cards and gifts table sign at Hope Farm in Dorset wedding venue

The wedding party pose around unique tuk tuk wedding transport

Pressed flower three tier wedding cake being cut by the bride and groom

Cassette retro wedding place names on green napkins decorating white plates

The bride in a gorgeous satin gown holding orange wedding bouquet kissing groom in black tie

Salted caramel brownies on a white plate on the dessert table

Bride in satin balloon sleeve wedding dress with front slit posing with groom in black tie

Vinyl wedding table number sign with Polaroid pictures of the couple

Green theme wedding table setting with pink and green coloured glassware and pink flowers

Croquembouche tower for wedding dessert table

Retro wedding sign showing off the 70s disco fever on wedding cards and gifts table

Champagne popping moment for the bride and groom with their wedding party in front of their tuk tuk wedding transport

Bride walking in classic and traditional satin wedding dress with groom in black bow tie

Vinyl record welding table number sign decorated with polaroid photos of the bride and groom

DIY charcuterie cups made by the bride for the wedding guests to eat

Pick n mix wedding sweet station for the wedding guests

Bride in satin balloon sleeve 70s style wedding dress with open back design sharing the first dance with the groom at Hope Farm Dorset

A sweetheart table for the high school sweethearts! This day is perfection!

We chose to do a joint wedding speech and thank everyone. It was a really special moment to be able to do a toast to everyone that has been a part of our journey. We had a sweetheart table, which meant we could soak it all in with a great view of all our guests.

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