The Dreys Kent Woodland Wedding

Photography by Kirsty Mackenzie Photography

Some might say rain on your wedding day will dampen your spirits, but that's certainly not the case at Nat & Adam's woodland wedding at The Dreys Kent. They embraced the elements, even saying the rain added to the ambience of their day. Also adding to their day are the colourful flowers by Recommended florist The Flowers Alchemist, wool rugs lining the aisle, and personalisation of their ceremony. Hand written vows, surprise wedding readings, and bespoke stationery & fashion, are just some wedding details you'll love. Capturing the pure joy was Recommended photographer Kirsty MacKenzie Photography, so get ready to pin all the inspiration.

Rainy The Dreys Kent woodland wedding with colourful flower arch and carnival games

We chose our suppliers through recommendations, Instagram, Rock My Wedding or seeing which suppliers had already worked with others. For instance, I saw that my makeup artist, Rock My Wedding Recommended supplier Lucy Meyer had collaborated on some amazing shoots with our photographer, so I knew they already worked well together! And I chose our photographer Kirsty, because she also married at The Dreys Kent. So, not only was her style of photography amazing, but she knew the venue well!

Nat & Adam

groom in a black suit with grey waistcoat holding hands with his bride in a lace wedding dress as they descending up the outdoor woodland aisle as husband and wife

lace wedding dress with cape sleeves hanging up on the back of a door

groom in a black suit and grey waistcoat standing with his bride in the forest wearing a wedding dress with short underlay and long lace overlay

The dreys kent woodland wedding ceremony with wool rugs aisle wedding flowers and floral arch altar

humanist wedding ceremony at the dreys kent with groom in black suit exchanging rings with the bride in a lace wedding dress and veil

peach pink and red flower wedding bouquet with green foliage

grey wedding welcome sign with white calligraphy font on a metal easel in the dreys kent woodland wedding venue

celebrant-holding up a we do sign for the wedding guests during a woodland wedding ceremony with wool rugs wooden crates and rustic wedding flowers

the dreys kent outdoor woodland wedding ceremony with bunting and golf umbrellas to keep guests dry during the rainfall

bride in a lace wedding dress looking at her groom in a black suit and grey waistcoat at their woodland wedding ceremony surrounded by wool rug wooden crates and pink and red flower arrangements with pampas grass and foliage

bride in a lace wedding dress kissing her groom in a black suit at the floral arch altar with wool rug wooden crates decor

groom in a black suit with grey waistcoat reading his vows during a woodland wedding ceremony at the dreys kent

groom in a black suit with grey waistcoat smiling as his bride walks down the aisle

groom in a black suit with grey waistcoat brown tie and single flower buttonhole

father of the bride in a grey suit walking his daughter down the aisle in a lace wedding dress at the dreys kent

confetti moment at the dreys kent wedding venue with bride in a lace wedding dress with cap sleeves and groom in a black suit with grey waistcoat

Bride in a lace wedding dress and pink platform shoes walking through the dreys kent woods with her husband in a black suit and grey waistcoat holding the bridal bouquet

rainy woodland wedding ceremony at the dreys kent with wedding guests sitting under golf umbrellas

bride in a lace wedding dress and groom in a black suit with grey waistcoat descending up the outdoor woodland aisle with their arms raised in the air

bride in a lace wedding dress with elbow length veil and silver bridal crown holding her pink and red wedding bouquet

aisle wedding flower arrangement with peach red and pink fresh flowers pampas grass and foliage

The Dreys Kent

What do you do if it rains on your wedding day? Embrace it, of course. Nat & Adam said it drizzled throughout their outdoor woodland ceremony at The Dreys Kent, but the rain added to the ambience. We can almost smell the fresh pine. During the wedding ceremony the celebrant asked all the guests to exprience a moment of Forest Bathing (Shinrin Yoku). Everyone stoped to listen to the sounds and breathe in the the fresh woodland air. I can only imagine the serene sense of calm and peacefulness which swept over everyone. What a way to start married life. Nat's oldest best friend also performed a wedding reading during the ceremony. She kept it a surprise so the couple heard it for the first time on their wedding day.

Personalised Wedding Details

The style of Nat & Adam's wedding was relaxed and natural, but fun. Bespoke stationery, signage and invitations designed by the bride set the tone for their woodland wedding. We love the Timeline sign and would have been first in line for the loaded fries. Mmm yum. We have to mention Nat's wedding dress too. Altered by a seasmstress to bring Nat's vision to life of a mini underskirt with a long lace overlay. We love it! It's perfect for swishing and shows off the intricate lace detailing beautifully. Nat also wanted her best girls to feel comfortable, allowing them to each choose their own bridesmaid gown. They are the perfect array of pink mismatched dresses we ever did see.

wooden slice wedding table centrepiece table decorations with flower stems in bottle and candles

rustic wooden crate filled with pink red and peach roses pampas grass and fern leaves

black and white bride and groom sparkler exit photograph at the dreys kent with bride in. a lace wedding dress

bride and groom first dance with groom in a black suit twirling his bride in a short wedding dress with long lace overlay and cap sleeves

groom with beard and top knot kissing his bride in a lace wedding dress with cap sleeves during their sparkler exit at the dreys kent

Time to eat green table plan with white typography on a metal easel in the centre of two wooden crate floral arrangements filled with foliage roses and pampas grass at the dreys kent wedding venue

wedding guests in hats laughing and drinking pimms

bridal party wearing pink mismatched bridesmaid dresses and the bride in a lace wedding dress

pink peach and red rose wedding bouquets with astilbe and green fern leaves

groom with beard and wearing a black suit and grey waistcoat waving his arm in the air with his bride in a short wedding dress with long lace overlay in the woods at the dreys kent wedding venue

bride and groom performing a joint wedding speech at the dreys with giant peacock chairs behind them

groom with beard and top knot wearing a black suit and brown shoes kissing his bride in a short dress with long lace overlay in the woods

time to eat table plan wedding sign with white leaf design and typography

vintage step ladder wedding jam wedding favour display at the dreys kent wedding venue

timeline of your day wedding sign with white illustrations and fonts

black and white photography of bride and groom in the woods at the dreys kent wedding venue with bride in a lace wedding dress

bride in a short wedding dress with long lace overlay bridal crown and wedding veil holding a blush pink and red wedding bouquet

groom with beard wearing a black suit and grey waistcoat holding hands with his bride in a short wedding dress with long lace overlay in the woods at the dreys kent wedding venue surrounded by a rustic floral arch

cheese tower alternative wedding cake on a rustic tree slice with grape decoration

groom with beard and top knot wearing a black suit kissing his bride in a short wedding dress with long lace overlay in the woods at the dreys kent wedding venue surrounded by a rustic floral arch

Wedding stationery flatly with brown Kraft paper and green design with white and black typography and illustrations

All of your I Do crew are unique, so why not allow them to wear outfits that compliment their style

Our advise to planning couples would be to plan ahead. The earlier you book suppliers, the cheaper their prices will be. Getting the big stuff sorted early, like photographer, food, venue and florist, means that the run up to the big day is much more relaxed. If you have a vision for a dress, stick with it! Someone out there will be willing to make those dreams come true! Spend more on a photographer. We look back through our photos all the time and relive the moments. Book a Sunday wedding - it will save you loads, and if your guests want to be there, they will be there!

Nat & Adam

Nat and Adam's The Dreys Kent wedding is everything they had dreamed of. They didn't compromised on their vision of a weddng was, and loved every minute. Your day, your way, can start with personalised vows, a bespoke wedding dress, or conducting your own DIY projects, and we'll be here to inspired couples with ideas, advice and inspiration every step of the way.