Sassi Holford Wedding Dress

Can we get a little commotion for the Sassi Holford dress, please? A little commotion for this whole day would be nice, actually! Katie & Ben's rustic wedding was upbeat, fun and vibrant! From the bright pink flower arrangements by Recommended supplier, Pheasant Botanica, to the funky brass band music and quirky food (the wedding menu is in the photos below if you consider yourself a foodie). Overall, the day was a true celebration of family, love, and simple fun, captured by Recommended supplier, Indie Love Photography. Ben's funky floral tie was from Recommended supplier, Peggy and Finn. Plus, the green satin bridesmaid dresses are by Recommended supplier, Rewritten Bridesmaids!

Sassi Holford wedding dress for rustic wedding

Katie's brother, Dave, did a beautiful reading called 'The Little Things', which was an adaptation of an original piece. The guests were brought to tears and many commented on how stirring and touching it was. Dave's delivery and presentation of the reading were impressive. The reading is also in the video below.

Katie & Ben

The Courtyard wedding venue in Shropshire with wooden beams, fairy lights and the altar decorated with big pink flower column arrangements

Orange florist kalanchoe with pink roses for the groom and groomsmen buttonholes

The groom and groomsmen all wear matching beige three piece suits with the groom wearing a different funky floral tie from Peggy and Finn

Grey and white unplugged wedding ceremony sign tied to the back of the white wooden chairs for the rustic wedding

The bride wears a Sassi Holford wedding dress with long sheer polka dot sleeves with the groom in a beige suit in front of the pink wedding column flower arrangements

The groom in a beige three piece suit and the bride in a long polka dot sleeve Sassi Holford wedding dress share their first kiss as a married couple

Open toe Charlotte Mills white glitter heels with an ankle strap for the bride

Black and white fabric order of the day wedding sign on a copper metal frame with green satin ribbon tied on the edges

Bright pink rose and peony wedding flower column arrangements decorating the aisle

The groom in a neutral wedding suits gazes lovingly into the bride's eyes who wears a sheer long sleeve wedding dress with polka dots holding a pink peony and rose wedding bouquet

Close up of the blush pink and dark pink rose and peony wedding column flower arrangement decorating the altar at The Courtyard

Dark and light pink wedding bouquet with roses, sweet pea and more for the pink theme rustic wedding

The groom in a neutral coloured suit stands at the altar with the bride and puts on her wedding ring, she wears a Sassi Holford wedding dress with polka dot sleeves

A Sassi Holford wedding dress with long sheer sleeves with polka dots on with a deep neckline

The father of the bride in a three piece navy suit walks the bride to the end of the aisle to meet the groom for their civil wedding ceremony

Chrysanthemum, camellias, roses, and peonies make up the colourful and pink wedding bouquets

The groom in a beige waistcoat and trousers lifts the bride in a long sleeve wedding dress up in the air

Sassi Holford

Katie & Ben had plenty of sentimental and unique touches in their day. Their friends and family all came with contributions to the day. One of the bridesmaids made the wedding cake, the cornhole boards were made by a friend and the garter was made by the mother of the bride using her own wedding dress! How amazing is that?! The couple wanted to give a special mention and thank their florist for the stunning flower column arrangement in the ceremony room which was transferred and repurposed to the outside entrance for the reception. In case you didn't know these were in our top trend predictions for 2023! Not forgetting the incredibly beautiful wedding dress that Katie wore by Sassi Holford.

The Venue

The couple married in a divine setting at The Courtyard. It's the ultimate space of rustic elegance with a touch of Italian charm in the Shropshire countryside. With converted barns and whitewashed walls that made the pink flowers and outfits really pop! The styling of Katie & Ben's day was inspired by the venue. The rustic yet Italian feel paired with the blank canvas nature of the venue allowed the couple to add decor that showed off their personalities and the glorious summer season. The tables were arranged in a U-shape to match that big family Italian dinner feeling. It's also one of our fave layouts for dinners as you get to see everyone's faces and your guests all feel involved in the celebrations!

Dark green taper candles in gold candle holders with neutral coloured textured plates with green napkins and limoncello shots for favours

Charcuterie wedding food with cured meats, fresh fruit, bread, hummus and other dips

The groom in a long sleeve white shirt with a dark floral patterned tie in a beige waistcoat stand slugging as he delivers his speech

Short three tier white iced wedding cake with iced flowers resting on a tree trunk slice cake stand for the rustic wedding

The bride wearing a plunging wedding dress with long sheer polka dot sleeves from Sassi Holford with the groom in a beige suit at The Courtyard in Shropshire

The groom puts his beige suit jacket over the bride's head to protect her from the rain on their wedding day

The Courtyard wedding venue in Shropshire with the bride in a plunging neckline wedding dress from Sassi Holford with the groom in a beige three piece suit

The bride with her hair in a half up half down style in a long sleeve wedding dress with the groom in a beige suit and floral tie with their matching bright pink bouquet and buttonhole

The Courtyard wedding venue in Shropshire with the tables arranged in a U shape for the wedding reception with a green theme and decor

The bride in a plunging neckline wedding dress with long sleeves and pearl earrings smiles with the groom who wears a neutral coloured wedding suit with a floral tie from Peggy and Finn

The wedding band wedding entertainment at this rustic barn wedding

Stadium picture table name signs idea with dark green table decoration theme

The bride in a Sassi Holford wedding dress walks hand in hand with the groom in a beige waistcoat and trousers

Simple and minimal black and white wedding table plan and seating chart

Unique and unusual display of wedding food with falafel and hummus in a birdcage decorated with flowers

Textured neutral wedding plate with limoncello shot wedding favour and green wedding napkin place setting

Charcuterie boards with Camembert, melon slices, cured meat, halloumi fries and more on wooden platters on the table

Green satin wrap bridesmaid dresses from Rewritten Bridesmaids with the flower girl in a white dress holding hands with the bride in a Sassi Holford wedding dress all holding pink rose and peony bouquets

It's safe to say that this rustic wedding is a day to remember!

We had planned to go simpler, smaller and cheaper but we are so glad we took a relaxed approach to wedding planning and just went with suppliers and extras that we felt suited us and ultimately felt right. This meant we ended up with a wedding that was a bit bigger that went over the original wedding budget, but it was a day that reflected us and what we felt was important for our wedding. So our advice is to 'go with the flow' and not to be too static in plans.

Katie & Ben

Katie's Sassi Holford wedding dress is timeless. It'll always look amazing. Do you know what else always looks amazing? Green bridesmaid dresses! Although it seems to be a trending colour, it's definitely here to stay and we're not complaining! Katie & Ben both said the main highlight of their day was the wedding band! They really got the party going and made it all so memorable for the couple and their guests, so make sure you take a look at our advice on choosing a wedding band.