Bride and groom kiss at their Christmas Notley Abbey wedding!

Christmas Theme Notley Abbey Wedding

Photography by Suzy Elizabeth Photography

It's the 1st of April! But there is no April fooling around here. Although you might think so, as we're sharing a Christmas wedding today! Prepare yourself for Charlotte & Anthony's Notley Abbey wedding! The gorgeous Recommended venue, Notley Abbey, is perfect for a Christmas wedding! Anthony has children from a previous marriage, so the whole day was not only about Charlotte & Anthony, but the 3 children and officially becoming a family of 5.  It was a very family-focused day with 25 children present! All of the love and festive magic was captured by Recommended supplier, Suzy Elizabeth Photography. The couple also chose Recommended supplier, Prezola, for their gift list.

Christmas Notley Abbey wedding

Enjoy every single moment of planning. We probably didn't do as much as we'd have liked to, but it is such an exciting time.

Charlotte & Anthony

Bride and groom stand opposite each other holding hands for their civil wedding ceremony at Notley Abbey

Groom in black tie walk back down the aisle with the bride in a white wedding dress holding a red and white wedding bouquet

Bridesmaids in burgundy illusion neck dresses smiling as they get the first look at the bride in her wedding dress

White, brown, and blue hydrangea bridal bouquet for winter Christmas wedding at Notley Abbey

Father of the bride walking down the aisle with the bride at the rustic Notley Abbey wedding venue

The wedding guests clap as the bride and groom share their first kiss as a married couple

Winter festive wedding flower arch with red twigs, leaves, and foliage

Bridesmaids in satin pink robes drink a glass of champagne with the bride in a white satin robe as they get ready for the day

Bride in a classic wedding dress with lace insert putting on the groom's wedding ring for his civil ceremony

Flower girls in white lace long sleeve dresses with pink rose flower crowns holding basket full of flower petals

White, pink, and purple wedding flower arch with twigs made up of roses and hydrangeas decorating Notley Abbey

Deep burgundy wedding stationery flatlay with white accents and frosted paper with ribbon

Blue, white, and red winter wedding flower arrangements made up of roses, anemones, and hydrangea

Bride and groom laughing together as they have a confetti exit together from their civil ceremony at Notley Abbey

Bride in fitted wedding dress in a white lace insert with pearl earrings holing winter flower bouquet

Groom in traditional black tie walking with the bride in a classic Maggie Sottero wedding dress as they have confetti thrown over her

Groom in black tie walking with the groomsmen in mismatching suits for the winter Christmas wedding

Bridesmaids in illusion neckline burgundy dresses holding matching bouquets with the bride in a Maggie Sottero wedding dress

Notley Abbey Wedding

Charlotte & Anthony fell in love with Notley Abbey from the moment they went to visit. The overall vibe was a warm and cosy Christmas with burgundy being a key part of the colour scheme. The couple has always dreamed of a sparkling winter wedding on a cold crisp day. When they got engaged and first started to plan the wedding, they knew they wanted all the winter wedding decor! Including candles, Christmas trees, garlands, lanterns, and fairy lights. With the gold accents alongside the burgundy and blush pink, the winter warmth was magical. Everyone said after the event that each room was filled with so much warmth and love.

Favourite Moments

This Notley Abbey wedding was just magical, but some stand-out moments for both Charlotte & Anthony include getting ready in the morning and Anthony's eldest daughter (11 years old) seeing Charlotte in her dress for the first time. The emotion was something else! Plus, having the couple's portraits done and spending that alone time together.  They saw everyone they love in one room and realised that everyone was there just for them. The party in the evening was a highlight with an incredible DJ and a packed dancefloor. Finally, they finished the night off with fireworks. The perfect end to this winter wedding!

Orange, burgundy, green taper candles and winter flower arrangement with winter berries and red and white flowers

Three tier chocolate cake semi-naked frosted wedding cake being cut by the bride and groom in front of the Christmas tree

Groom in a navy suit with a leopard print pocket square embracing the bride in a Maggie Sottero wedding dress with pearl jewellery for a Christmas wedding

Pink anemone, white and purple hydrangea, fir tree sprigs and foliage make up a tall flower arrangement with burgundy coloured glassware and taper candles

Groom in a navy suit with a leopard print pocket sqaure and white buttonhole with the bride in a classic dress with a puddle train

Bride in a traditional white wedding dress holding a dark red and white bouquet posing with the groom for their couple portraits at Notley Abbey

Blush pink and burgundy wedding table sign made to match the festive wintery colour palette

Groom in black tie sitting at the top table with the bride for the wedding reception

Rustic Notley Abbey wedding venue with fairy lights and tables covered in white table cloths and burgundy colour palette

Groom in black tie kissing the bride in a white dress with a puddle train in front of the red wedding flower arch decoration

Bride with sparkly hair accessory facing the groom in black tie for their Notley Abbey wedding

Three-tier chocolate semi-naked wedding cake with white frosting and pink rose decor in front of the Christmas tree

Groom in black tie kisses the bride on the forehead as she closes her eyes holding a white anemone and red flower bouquet

The bride and groom embrace each other as they turn to look at the fireworks

Christmas tree decorated with gold, silver, and blue baubles with red poinsettia decor for the winter Christmas wedding

Green, burgundy, and cream taper candles with small bud vases full of blush pink and burgundy flowers

Notley Abbey wedding venue with the groom in black tie and bride in a Maggie Sottero wedding dress

The bride and groom share a special moment alone together and kiss as the fireworks go off

Gold cutlery with a burgundy place name, burgundy coloured glassware and ribbon with cream napkin for winter Christmas wedding

Country house Notley Abbey wedding venue in the wintertime for Christmas wedding

There’s just something so magical about Christmas weddings! We love them!

On the day itself, take it all in. The day passes by so quickly and we wish we took some more time to step back and see what was going on around us.

Charlotte & Anthony

Charlotte & Anthony's Notley Abby wedding is beautiful. If you're a fan, you'll love our winter wedding ideas and inspiration. Charlotte & Anthony chose Getting Married Means You'll Have by Nicholas Gordon for their wedding reading, which features in our children's wedding readings roundup. It has readings from children's literature and poetry and is great for getting the little ones involved in your ceremony too!