Pink Macaron Tower Wedding Cake for a Country Wedding at Cripps Barn

Photography by Benjamin Stuart Photography

Who doesn't love a tasty macaron? I know I certainly do! Which makes it even more lovely to see a fabulous macaron tower used as an alternative wedding cake at this Cripps Barn wedding. The subtle pink references can be seen throughout the rest of this charming country wedding in the flowers and bridesmaid dresses, and look heavenly teamed with the groomsmen's dapper navy suits. Equally charming are the chalkboard wedding signs, which outlay the story of Rachel & Luke's life together, all leading up to the big day itself.

Bride Opening a Gift Box From Her Groom on The Wedding Morning

Blue Freya Rose Wedding Shoes and Pastel Bridal Bouquet

Stella York Wedding Dress Hanging Up on a Bride Hanger

Tulle Skirt and Trainers for Flower Girl

Cripps Barn Wedding Venue in the Cotswolds with Greenery Hanging Chandelier

Groom Standing at the Altar in a Navy Suit with Grey Waistcoat

Flower Girls in Tulle Tutu Walking Down the Aisle with a Greenery Chandelier

Bride in Stella York Wedding Dress Walking Down the Aisle at Cripps Barn Wedding Venue

Bride in Stella York Wedding Dress with Tulle Skirt and Groom in Navy Suit Exchanging Vows at Cripps Barn Altar

Bride in Stella York Wedding Dress with Sheer Side Detail

Bride and Groom Celebrating Being Just Married at Cripps Barn Wedding Venue

Bride in Stella York Wedding Dress and Cathedral Length Veil and Groom in Navy Suit Standing at the Entrance to Cripps Barn

Bride in Stella York Wedding Dress and Cathedral Length Veil and Groom in Navy Suit Walking Hand in Hand

Bride in Stella York Wedding Dress and Cathedral Length Veil and Groom in Navy Suit Embracing

Confetti Moment Outside Cripps Barn with Wedding Party in Navy and Pink Outfits

What Made Our Day Unique
All minor decorations were based around us and our story. Our table numbers were, in fact, years, not numbers, which represented a significant moment of our lives, featuring polaroids to go with it. A good friend of mine created a blackboard with all fun facts about myself and Luke, like how we met, where our first holiday was and things we have done over the years. I love it so much, it's now on my wall at home! We wanted something rustic but romantic at the same time. The shabby chic is very common now, so I wanted something more personal to us (well me!) hence lots of pinks.
Rachel & Luke

Macaron Tower

If, like Rachel and Luke you aren't huge fans of wedding cake or any cake for that matter, why not opt for something a little different like their beautiful pink ombre macaron tower! It sat beautifully on Rachel's dressing table (which was made as a gift for her 21st birthday by Luke and a friend) surrounded by retro sweets in glass jars and individual biscuits and complemented the pink colour scheme perfectly.

Wedding Suppliers
I searched high and low for a wedding venue and Cripps Barn was the first one we chose to view and it was love at first sight. We chose a few of their recommended suppliers - Go Wild Flowers and DJ I.am.Will. We met our ohotographer Benjamin Stuart at wedding previously. His epic personality and commitment to ensuring the bride and groom had a great time is the whole reason why we chose him. All our guests had nothing but amazing things to say about him.
Rachel & Luke

Bride in Stella York Wedding Dress with Romantic Pink, White and Green Bridal Bouquet

Groom in Navy Wedding Suit with Grey Waistcoat

Wedding Guests Enjoying the Drinks Reception on Cripps Barns Veranda

Chalkboard Wedding Sign and Wellington Boots Wedding Decor

Hunter Wellington Boots Alternative Guest Book

Pink Dessert Table on a Vintage Dresser with Macaron Tower and Retro Sweets in Jars

Pink Ombre Macaron Tower and Wedding Cake Display

Wedding Reception at Cripps Barn with Greenery Chandelier

Rustic Cripps Barn Wedding Reception Decor

Bride in Stella York Wedding Dress with Tulle Skirt and Groom in Navy Wedding Suit

Wedding Guests Queueing for The Wedding Breakfast at Cripps Barn

Bride in Stella York Wedding Dress with Cathedral Length Veil and Groom in Navy Wedding Suit Waiting to Enter The Wedding Breakfast

Cripps Barn Wedding Venue in the Cotswolds

Bride in Stella York Wedding Dress and Bridesmaid in Baby Pink TFNC Dress

Cripps Barn Wedding Reception Decor with Floral Chandelier, Chalkboard Sign and Wellington Boots

Wedding Guests Sitting Around the Outdoor Firepit

Bride and Groom Walking Through The Fields

Golden Hour Portrait with Bride in Stella York Wedding Dress and Groom in Navy Suit

Groom in Navy Suit Lifting His Bride Up in a Stella York Wedding Dress with Tulle Skirt

Bride and Groom First Dance at Cripps Barn Wedding Venue

Wedding Dress
My dress was a funny one. Someone at work picked out my chosen dress on the website and said it would look amazing on me. I was not keen on it at all at the time as it wasn't the style I thought I wanted. However Maddie at Bicester Bridal picked it out for me to try on also, so I thought I'd better give it ago now that 2 people had suggested it. The minute I put it on, I fell in love and instantly stopped looking! Thank you, Brittany and Maddie - you ladies know me well!
Rachel & Luke

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