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Preloved Wedding Dress

Photography by Laura Dean Photography

Real bride Rhiannon wears the most stunning preloved wedding dress. Which recommended supplierLaura Dean Photography captures to perfection during the couples golden hour portraits. The rest of this micro wedding is just as inspiring with an intimate ceremony at Poole registry office followed by a rustic, marquee reception at home. Have you seen the dry hops and hoop backdrop yet? So good! If you need a little sunshine in your life, this wedding is for you.

Preloved wedding dress for a micro wedding at Poole Registry Office followed by an intimate marquee reception at home.

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We only had 30 guests so we celebrated with our absolute nearest and dearest, but it was as if it was a wedding for 150. We had an incredible party with 3 types of music - a solo singer, a band and then a silent disco. The vibe was relaxed, country cottage with a touch of boho. Pampas and Eucalyptus were my main decor themes and featured everywhere. I used Pinterest mainly for decor inspiration.

Rhiannon & Josh

Bride in preloved wedding dress for Poole Registry Office micro wedding
Socially distanced micro wedding at Poole Registry Office
Bride and groom exchanging vows at Registry Office wedding
2020 micro wedding with bride in preloved wedding dress
Bride in long sleeve wedding dress smiling during the wedding ceremony
Poole registry office intimate wedding
Father of the bride walking his daughter down the aisle at Micro wedding
Bride and groom exchanging vows at Poole registry office civil wedding ceremony
Red wedding day nails
Confetti moment captured by Laura Dean Photography
Bridesmaids in pink TH&TH Bridesmaid dresses
Bride and groom exchanging rings during their civil ceremony
Civil wedding ceremony bridal entrance in preloved wedding dress
Wedding guests watching the socailly distanced wedding from outside
Bride and groom confetti moment at Poole Registry Office
My background is in events, and so I always knew I wanted to be savvy when I got married and save as much money where I could. We only used suppliers where we absolutely needed to, everything else was homemade. Suppliers were recommended to us by friends to ensure we were getting the best qualities and best deals. Actually having our couples shoot with our amazing photographer. We are both party animals so didn’t spend much time together at all during the day as we were too busy with friends, but the 20 mins just before sunset when we went off together and took photos was so so special.

Rhiannon & Josh

Bride and groom popping champagne at their micro wedding
Groom picking his bride up in a preloved wedding dress and sandals
Relaxed bridal braided updo for micro wedding
Groom embracing his bride in a long sleeve wedding dress
Sharing platter for at home wedding in a marquee
Golden hour portrait of the groom picking his bride up
Bride and groom holding hands during sunset
At home marquee reception with festoon lights in the garden
Bride in preloved wedding dress with cathedral length veil
Rustic sharing platter for at home wedding
Homemade wedding cake with wooden people topper wearing face masks
Bride in secondhand wedding dress with intricate design
Intimate bride and groom portrait by Laura Dean Photography during golden hour
Bamboo plates for sustainable wedding
Bride and groom first dance by Laura Dean Photography
Guitarist and singer wedding entertainment
Romantic wedding photography during sunset
Groomsmen laughing at micro wedding
Central buffet table at marquee reception
Top table with bamboo plates, foliage decor and luggage tag name place cards
Intimate home marquee reception with hoop decor, foliage and dried grasses.
Bridal party portrait with bridesmaids in pink TH&TH dresses and bride in preloved wedding dress

Rhiannon loved the idea of wearing a pre-owned gown. She calls it the 'Travelling Wedding Dress' and hopes to sell it on.


Buying a preloved wedding dress is the most sustainable way to purchase your wedding dress. We're so passionate about it, we set up, Recycle My Wedding so you can buy and sell second-hand wedding outfits and decor. Your wedding doesn't have to cost the earth. Literally!

Photographer: Laura Dean Photography | Venue: Poole Registry Office | Marquee: All Seasons Marquees | FoodJust Janey Catering | Hair: Lucy Warren | MakeupMakeup by LuLar | Bridesmaid DressesTH&THBridesmaids | Grooms SuitNext | 


Real WeddingSouth WestAutumnAt HomeMarquee / TipiCivil CeremonyBohoRusticIntimatePinksNeutrals£10k - £15k