Owlpen Manor Wedding With Handfasting Ceremony

This beautiful Owlpen Manor wedding is one of those days that just exudes love… and partying! Amy & Will said their I-do’s during a handfasting ceremony, captured by Recommended Supplier Lilly Wilson Photography. Having their venue for an entire weekend, they were able to curate their perfect day, complete with entertainment from Recommended Supplier, the Wedding Smashers. Being from Denmark, Amy’s mother surprised the gorgeous couple with a traditional ‘Kransekake’, a tower of marzipan biscuits. Their day beautifully encapsulates understated English garden styling, complete with a relaxed feel and plenty of personal touches.

Owlpen Manor wedding with handfasting ceremony

We loved having the venue for the whole weekend with our closest family and friends all staying on site. We had free rein from Owlpen to create the day we wanted with no restrictions. It was amazing!

Amy & Will

Outdoor wedding ceremony setup at Owlpen Manor with wooden chairs and pink wedding flowers

Bridesmaids in navy blue dresses and pet dog shakes hands with a bridesmaids

Groomsmen in morning suits walk down the aisle with wicker baskets with pink ribbons throwing out petals

Sparkly pearl sandal wedding shoes for the bride

Wedding guests raise their hands for the handfasting ceremony

Bride in halter neck wedding dress with pearl embeliished wedding shoes and pearl headband laughing with groom in morning suit

Bride and groom participate in hand fasting ceremony on their wedding day with red, green, blue and white ropes

Groom jumps for joy over a rugby ball with bride as guests throw confetti in congratulations

Bride in halter neck wedding dress wit pearl shoes is walked down the aisle by father of the bride in three piece suit with paisley tie and waistcoat

Seven bridesmaids in navy blue dresses with butterfly sleeves and nude wedding shoes holding white and pink bouquets

Wedding guests raise their hands as part of the outdoor wedding ceremony at Owlpen Manor

Bridesmaid in navy blue dress walks pet dog down the aisle

Bride in halter neck wedding dress with pleated skirt and pearl embellished wedding shoes carrying white and pink bouquet

Pink and purple wedding flowers in vintage milk churns including dahlias and thistle

Small glass mason jars full of pink and purple flowers hanging on string for aisle wedding decoration

Bride in satin floral robe sits with baby in striped baby grow

Bride in pastel pink and green floral satin robe with bridesmaids in darker blue floral satin robes for Owlpen Manor wedding

Bride and groom raise their hands in celebration as they sing

Pink and white wedding bouquet with roses, dahlias and stock for outdoor wedding

Bride in pleated wedding dress with pearl headband stands with groom in paisley patterned waistcoat and tie

Bride and groom get ready to jump over a rugby ball and lacrosse stick

Wedding guest in morning suit with grey waistcoat and spotted tie

Bride and groom share a kiss after their handfasting wedding ceremony

We wanted the day to reflect us as a couple and to create an environment that allowed our guests to let their hair down. We tried to think about how we wanted to feel and the atmosphere we wanted to create on the day, rather than get too bogged down in the details. It was helpful to think that one else knew what we had planned so it didn’t matter if it didn’t go to plan! We found our suppliers through a combination of recommended venue suppliers and through search platforms.

Amy & Will

Bride spins around in a halter neck pleated skirt wedding dress and pearl crown with groom watching in the background

Personalised heart shaped cookies with icing with mini flags of Denmark

Bride and groom link arms and smile at each other with groom in morning suit and bride in halter neck wedding dress

A traditional Kransekake from Denmark (marzipan biscuits)

Colourful flowers and foliage decorate the wedding table plan

Smiling bride and groom walk back down the aisle through confetti after handfasting ceremony

Groom in morning suit with grey trousers kisses bride in the gardens at Owlpen Manor

Large white photo frame seating chart with white cards attached with string and mini pegs on a wooden easel

Traditional Kransekake from Denmark with personalised wooden cake topper surrounded by personalised biscuits

Groom and groomsmen lift the bride as they all pose together in their matching morning suits

Bridesmaids in navy blue dresses and bride lift the groom together

Groom in morning suit kisses the bride on the forehead as she sips from a glass

Bride and groom hold hands as they star at each other for their couple portraits with groom in morning suit and grey trousers and bride in a halter neck wedding dress

Groom walks through colourful confetti and scrunches his face and holds hands with the bride

Wedding guest fashion with a bright pink skirt and fun patterned tie

Handpainted peg with personalised picture of the bride and groom holding up place name cards

Bride in halter neck wedding dress with pleated skirts, a pearl crown and pearl embellished wedding shoes walks down some stairs

Bride adjusts her pearl headpiece as she holds a baby in her arms wearing beige trousers and waistcoat and a cute bow tie

Bride smiles in pleated princess wedding dress with groom in morning suit after handfasting ceremony at Owlpen Manor

Don’t you love Amy’s on-trend pearl crown?

Amy & Will had a beautiful humanist commitment ceremony which was full of so much life and joy! Siân the celebrant even got everyone doing a Mexican wave during a rendition of Tom Jones' Delilah! The handfasting ceremony was a really meaningful moment too as each of their parents took a turn to bind them together which was lovely.

Amy & Will

Owlpen Manor allowed Amy & Will to spend an entire weekend with friends and family. Could a weekend celebration be something you’re interested in? Or perhaps you're just loving Amy's styling; her on-trend bridal crown featuring beautiful pearl detailing is a serious winner!

Written by Ella Turner

Venue: Owlpen Manor |

Videographer: Libby Blunt |

Entertainment: John Adam’s Band |

Entertainment: Wedding Smashers |

Florist: Abbey Meadow Florists |

Hair Stylist & Makeup Artist: Bridal Beauty Bible |

Celebrant: Sian Cameron

Real WeddingEnglandSummerCountry HouseHandfastingClassicBotanicalWhites£25k - £30k