Mary Benson Wedding Dress For Newcastle Micro Wedding

It may have been Winter and there may have been a global pandemic, but nothing was stopping this bride and groom from becoming husband and wife. They looked every inch the stylish couple with the bride wowing in a Mary Benson wedding dress complete with metallic detail that she teamed with a star print beret and a cosy coat for their Newcastle elopement. Greeted by two of their best friends outside the Civic Centre, this couple knew that they didn't want to postpone thei marriage any longer, and we are so glad they didn't because how amazing and intimate is their day!

Intimate Wedding in Newcastle with Mary Benson Bridal Gown

Unsure whether our August 2021 celebration would go ahead, we made the decision to do ‘the legal bit’ in December 2020 so that if we ended up postponing the big day, we’d be postponing a wedding, not a marriage. It was small, intimate and we got to spend the day with the focus being enjoying each other’s company.
Sophia & Peter

Bride with metallic eyeshadow in a beret with star prints and Mary Benson wedding dress

Ruffle detail Mary Benson bride dress for Newcastle elopement

Bride wears Mary Benson wedding dress with blue metallic nail varnish

Groom in brown wedding suit for elopement

Beautiful thistle and rose wedding bouquet for Winter elopement

Red rose buttonhole on brown wedding suit for groom

Bride and groom at Newcastle Winter wedding

Bride and groom at Newcastle city wedding

Bride wears Mary Benson wedding dress for intimate elopement in city

Bride in Mary Benson wedding dress with beret and coat for Winter elopement

Bride and groom FaceTime their families during elopement

Stylish bride and groom at intimate wedding

We just wanted the most relaxed day we could have in the city we live in. Given the restrictions in Newcastle at the time, we were only allowed two witnesses at the Ceremony and were unable to have any form of reception, so two friends met us outside after the ceremony to wish us well as we swapped rings (which was not allowed as a part of our ceremony). The choices behind styling were based on keeping snug (Newcastle in December isn’t the warmest!) and my love of all things Art Nouveau & Art Deco.
Sophia & Peter

Mary Benson wedding dress with beret for bride at Newcastle city elopement

Bride and groom with their closest friends at their Winter elopement

Ruffle detail on Mary Benson wedding dress

Confetti moment for bride and groom at intimate elopement

Beret and Mary Benson wedding dress for bride

Bride cuddles groom in coat and beret hat

Bride clutches Winter bouquet wearing Mary Benson wedding dress

Bride and groom under Christmas decorations at Winter wedding

Confetti on brides shoulder at winter wedding

Stylish Winter Wedding with the Bride Wearing a Mary Benson Dress

The whole day felt like a series of favourite moments with the love of my life. Walking out after the ceremony with our two witnesses to see two of our closest friends... Taking photos down a freezing cold alleyway with an elderly lady walking past and stopping to wish us well... Eating pizza in the evening putting an apron over my wedding dress... It was an understated day, but full of favourite moments.
Sophia & Peter

Although these city elopements may be small they are filled with SO much love, you can't get more intimate! We have shared so many gorgeous elopements recently, if you are thinking of going down this route with your future husband/wife then you need to read our guide on 'How To Elope In The UK' which will answer all your questions!

Written by Imogen Read

Flowers: Diana Kaye |

Hair Stylist: Cliodhna Murphy |

Bride Dress: Mary Benson London |

Coat: & Other Stories |

Grooms Suit: Moss Bros |

Shoes: Miista |

Jewellery: Cleopatra's Bling |

Nails: Formē Studio Newcastle

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