Late Summer Wedding With Tipi

If you ever dreamt of getting married in a forest then Alysha and Dan's late summer wedding at Recommended venue Wellington Wood is about to see your dreams come to life. If you're a fan of boho, this will also be up your street. And if you like giant swings, then oh boy have we got a treat for you... Pinecones, bright florals and ferns brought the woodland vibes into the tipi reception and the golden hour shots captured by Recommended photographer Cara Zagni are best described as pretty damn dreamy! They ended the night dancing away under the fairy lights to a live band found through Recommended supplier Entertainment Nation. We would like to confirm this is in fact a real wedding and not a dream you have fallen into, but we forgive you for thinking it could be...

Late summer wedding with woodland ceremony, boho decor and tipi wedding reception.

We wanted a relaxed vibe, very bohemian, down to earth and in nature. We are a couple that likes to be outdoors and have fun, who are big on our food and drink and who love music so these were the important things for us when making plans for our day. For me, the bride I knew I would want flowers in my hair, a long flowing dress and trainers to put on in the evening!

Alysha & Dan

White lace cap sleeve wedding dress with open back hanging on door before late summer wedding with woodland wedding ceremony

Pink, purple and green wedding bouquet with dried grass at late summer wedding in Norfolk

White heeled sandals with diamanté encrusted strap outside at late summer wedding in Norfolk

Bride with long blonde curled wedding hair and braids sits in chair before late summer wedding in Norfolk

Bride with blonde curled braided hair with flower accessory sits before late summer wedding in Norfolk

Rustic wooden wedding welcome sign covered in ivy on wooden barrel in-between two bikes for late summer wedding in Norfolk

Groom in light three piece suit, red tie and brown shoes stands on doorstep of wooden Shepards hut before late summer wedding in Norfolk

Groom in grey three piece herringbone suit, red tie and pocket square and floral buttonhole before late summer wedding in Norfolk

Bride with blonde curled wedding hair wearing two string pearl bracelet puts earrings in before late summer wedding in Norfolk

Bride with curled blonde wedding hair wears open back lace cap sleeved wedding dress before late summer wedding in Norfolk

Father of the bride in dark suit and pink tie looks at bride in open back lace cap sleeved wedding dress before late summer wedding in Norfolk

Groom and groomsmen in grey herringbone three piece suits, red ties and pocket squares and floral buttonholes wait for bride at woodland wedding ceremony in Norfolk

Bride in lace top wedding dress holding mixed bridal bouquet walks holding hands with father of the bride in dark suit and pink tie at woodland wedding ceremony in Norfolk

Bride in lace cap sleeved wedding dress holding mixed bridal bouquet stands with groom in grey three piece herringbone suit during woodland wedding ceremony in Norfolk

Bride in white lace cap sleeve wedding dress and flowers in her hair holds hands with groom in grey herringbone suit during woodland ceremony in Norfolk

Bride in white lace cap sleeve open back wedding dress holds hands with groom in grey herringbone suit during woodland wedding ceremony in Norfolk

Bride in lace cap sleeved wedding dress holding mixed bridal bouquet holds hands with room in grey three piece herringbone suit walking back down the aisle during woodland wedding ceremony as guests throw confetti at late summer wedding in Norfolk

Train of brides white wedding dress with dried leaves at late summer wedding in Norfolk

Bride in white lace cap sleeved open back wedding dress with blonde curls and flowers in her hair stands in woodland at late summer wedding in Norfolk

Bride in white lace cap sleeve wedding dress with train holding mixed bridal bouquet kisses groom in grey herringbone suit and brown shoes as they stand in woodland at late summer wedding in Norfolk

Groom in grey herringbone suit and red tie laughs with bride in white lace cap sleeved wedding dress holding mixed bridal bouquet in woodland at late summer wedding in Norfolk

Bride in white lace cap sleeve wedding dress holding mixed bridal bouquet walks holding hands with groom in grey three piece herringbone suit and red tie in woodland at late summer wedding in Norfolk

Groom in grey three piece herringbone suit and red tie holding mixed wedding bouquet walks through forest holding hands with bride at late summer wedding in Norfolk

Bride in white lace open back wedding dress and flowers inter hair holds hands with groom in grey herringbone wedding suit walk towards wedding tipi at Wellington Wood Norfolk for late summer wedding

LATE SUMMER WEDDING

Choosing to have a late summer wedding meant that Alysha and Dan could have the outdoor ceremony they had always dreamt of. It also meant it was the perfect time for a BBQ wedding breakfast on sharing platters, which is always a good thing! Tacos and bao buns under the sun? We couldn't have planned that better if we tried. The balmy weather also meant they could hire glamping tents and celebrate for the whole weekend. They also made the most of the late golden hour with some incredible smoke bomb shots as the sun set. Oh, and they ended the night sat around the fire with all their friends until the early hours. If this isn't the perfect late summer wedding, we don't know what is...

LOW WASTE WEDDING

Alysha and Dan wanted to have as little waste as possible at their wedding. (Something we are totally behind, see Recycle My Wedding for more of that). So they made responsible choices when planning. They had e-invites, pinecone table place names and even personalised reusable cups as favours! Dan also got stuck into the DIY, creating a whole range of decor from the rustic welcome sign to the photo booth. Their cake was also made by a friend, and was a naked style cake with chocolate orange, lemon sherbet and strawberries and cream tiers. Not only do these flavours fit the late summer wedding vibe to a T, but they sound absolutely delicious.

Bride in lace top cap sleeved wedding dress holding mixed bridal bouquet holds hands with groom in grey three piece herringbone suit and red tie as they walk through field at late summer wedding in Norfolk

Three point tipi at Wellington Wood Norfolk for late summer wedding

Rustic wooden order of the day sign outside of tipi at Wellington Wood Norfolk for late summer wedding

Interior of tipi at Wellington Wood Norfolk with long wooden table, florals, candles and place settings for late summer wedding

Pink, orange and green florals, wine and personalised resusable cups for tipi wedding reception at Wellington Wood Norfolk for late summer wedding

White plate with textured napkins, fern leaf and pinecone table place name on wooden table for rustic tipi wedding reception at Wellington Wood Norfolk

Suitcase full of blankets with bunting reading 'Blankets' inside tipi at Wellington Wood Norfolk for late summer wedding

Rattan sofa with blue crushed velvet cushions and round wooden table with pampas grass and florals inside tipi for late summer wedding at Wellington Wood Norfolk

Two rattan sofas with white sofa cushions and wooden coffee table laid with florals, candles and pinecones for late summer wedding at Wellington Wood Norfolk

Bride in white lace top cap sleeved wedding dress and flowers in her hair smiles at bridesmaid in one shoulder burgundy bridesmaid dress as they both hold colourful mixed wedding bouquets during late summer wedding at Wellington Wood Norfolk

Bride in lace top open back wedding dress holding colourful mixed wedding bouquet kisses groom in grey herringbone suit inside tipi wedding reception with wooden tables and floral installation for late summer wedding at Wellington Wood Norfolk

Bride in lace top cap sleeved wedding dress sits with groom in grey three piece herringbone suit and red tie on giant wooden swing outside during late summer wedding at Wellington Wood Norfolk

Bride in lace top open back wedding dress wearing pearl bracelet holds hands with groom in grey herringbone suit as they walk outside during late summer wedding at Wellington Wood Norfolk

Bride and groom hug as guests sat at long wooden table applaud during tipi wedding breakfast at Wellington Wood Norfolk

Bride in lace cap sleeved open back wedding dress with train and flowers in her hair walks with groom through field during late summer wedding at Wellington Wood Norfolk

Bride in lace top open back wedding dress with blond curls and flowers in her hair hugs groom in grey herringbone suit in field at golden hour during late summer wedding at Wellington Wood Norfolk

Bride in white lace top open back wedding dress with train kisses groom in grey herringbone suit as red and orange smoke bomb goes off behind them during late summer wedding at Wellington Wood Norfolk

Bride in lace cap sleeved open back wedding dress with train and flowers in her hair walks towards orange smoke bomb holding hands with groom in grey herringbone suit during late summer wedding at Wellington Wood Norfolk

Bride in lace top capped sleeve wedding dress holding hands with groom in grey herringbone suit and bridesmaid in one shoulder burgundy satin bridesmaid dress as they walk next to groom holding smoke bomb during late summer wedding at Wellington Wood in Norfolk

Groom in grey herringbone three piece suit with red tie and pocketsquare and floral buttonhole holds yellow smoke bomb next to bride in lace capped sleeve wedding dress during late summer wedding at Wellington Wood Norfolk

Three point tipi for wedding reception with festoon lighting during late summer wedding at Wellington Wood Norfolk

Bride in lace top open back wedding dress flicks the train of her dress as she stands with groom in grey three piece herringbone suit on the dance floor at tipi wedding reception during late summer wedding at Wellington Wood Norfolk

Bride in lace top wedding dress with train hugs groom in white shirt with grey trousers stand in field with festoon lighting during late summer wedding at Wellington Wood Norfolk

Whether it's DIY or picking pinecones for your place names, getting creative is a great way to make your wedding more sustainable!

Enjoy the whole process, and plan it together. A lot of people said to us that the day would go really fast. But we actually didn't feel like that and we spent loads of time together! If you can during the breaks in meals, make your way round all the tables to say hi to your guests as it is hard to feel like you have spoken to everyone!

Alysha & Dan

Well, we're pretty convinced that a late summer wedding is the way forward. Golden hour? Check. BBQ? Check again. And a giant swing for your wedding pictures? Well now we've seen it, we couldn't possibly go without it... But if you're wondering how you'll get the perfect photos on your big day, we've got 10 key shots you won't want to miss! We've also got a list of incredibly talented Recommended photographers to capture those unforgettable moments.