A stunning, outdoor ceremony. The Wedding of Mr & Mrs Walters.

Something we’ve kept our eye on this year and we think is a great trend, is the newspaper one! As soon as we got to see Olivia, we noticed this epic idea – containing information on the day itself, the couple’s love story, a little timeline of the story until now – all really gorgeous information for the wedding party to take a look at in between moments on the day.

Olivia had gone above and beyond by creating bridesmaid boxes for every member of the bridal party. These contained personalised candles, a personalised Yeti water bottle, a little cocktail can and other little sweat treats all with the person receiving it in mind.

Olivia’s bridesmaid’s dresses were all hung beautifully in their different, pastel colours. A beauty to behold and the day hadn’t even begun! Sarah turned the corner and Olivia’s dress was hanging beautifully on an old, wooden wardrobe. The contrast of the dark oak to the stunningly, white dress was something Sarah couldn’t resist taking a photo of.

Let’s talk about Olivia’s bridal party and the FUN they bought. Sarah has just turned up as she walked into one of Olivia’s bridesmaids on the other’s shoulders opening a bottle of prosecco. Talk about set the tone of the day! They were both giggling and squealing with excitement, setting the energy for the wedding.

Olivia was busy having her makeup done, so Sarah managed to get some lovely, candid moments on camera as the girls got ready. Bottoms up & cheers – we captured some great images of the bridal squad together in all their glory (and pink silk pyjamas with fluffy slippers to complete the look)! We love a candid shot and you can read all about why it’s so important in our approach.

Girls just want to have fun and wow, did this lot just do that?! The bridesmaids picked up copies of the newspaper, popped on their sunglasses and posed for what we think is one of the best group shots we’ve taken this Summer.

Olivia’s mum knocked at the door and started to get ready with the girls. She looked fabulous in her navy dress and matching hat! We love a mum of the Bride outfit!

Meanwhile, over at The Swan, the lads were lapping up the sunshine ensuring everything was ready for the big day. The harpist was practising, and the sun was shining. The boys were already dressed and ready as they pulled up to the venue, ready to start the big day!

James looked calm and collected in his suit complete with sunglasses and entourage.  Time for a quick shot and it was outside to greet the guests.

Back to Olivia and it was the final touches here. Time to pop that stunning dress on. With her team around her to help, Sarah managed to capture some more detail including Olivia’s hand complete with engagement ring and experimental shots of Olivia looking at herself in the mirror ahead of the biggest day of her life.

Dan captured some group shots of the boys, and it was time to make these two lovebirds husband and wife.

The first look shot is one we always love to capture, and we adored the way Olivia’s bridal reacted! And rightly so!

Some quick group shots of the girls, but not for long…James is waiting!

We head across to the outside ceremony and were astonished to see such a stunning array of detail that had gone into the big day. We saw flowers of every colour, purposefully matching Olivia’s bridal party dresses, we heard the stunning Zoe Anderton as we arrived and the feeling in the space was electric.

A moment of emotion for James and it was time for Olivia to come beaming down the aisle! We love an outdoor ceremony, and this was no different. Luckily the rain held off as we witnessed Olivia and James become the new Mr & Mrs Walters.

Ceremony complete, vows and rings exchanged, and it was time to get this party started.

We adored being at The Swan Tipis/Sun Felmersham because it had a homely feeling to it, allowing Olivia & James to be completely relaxed. We took the two through the confetti line and then away from everyone for some more intimate shots.

The guests were thoroughly enjoying themselves, so we got the bridal and groom party people together for some group shots.

The girls had tonnes of fun with their umbrellas and the lads enjoyed being with James.

Guests continue to mingle outside until it was time to head into the tipi and celebrate this marriage! We witnessed an entrance like no other with each member of the bridal party entering the tipi in their own unique way – oh, what fun!

Time for a little surprise – surprise singers. An amazing touch to the day and big shout out to the team for their amazing set getting everyone on their feet and dancing.

After some time to calm down, we took Olivia and James away again to ensure we could get the best out of golden hour out in the deserted and quiet fields in Felmersham. Golden hour certainly did not let us down.

The day went so fast, and it was time for the couple’s first dance followed by plenty of throwing shapes on the dancefloor from the guests.

We had an epic day celebrating the epic couple. Congrats!

CREDIT WHERE IT’S DUE:
Venue: Swan Tipis
Dress: House of Snow
Groom’s suit: Trotters & Deane
Bridesmaid dresses: Birdy Grey
Hair: Hair By Holly
MUA: Glam by Frankie
Flowers: Khloris Suffolk
Signage: Manta Makes
Cake: Katy’s Kitchen
Saxophonist: Nick Brown
Harpist: Zoe Anderton
DJ – Norfolk Suffolk DJ Hire
Confetti – Your Confetti

An image of a newspaper called The Newlywed post - wedding of the century with a picture of the couple on the front.
A photo of the bride's wedding dress hung up on an old, wooden wardrobe. It is hanging on a white hanger with white ribbon hanging down. Her shoes are next to the dress.
A photo of a lady on another lady's shoulders. They are having a lot of fun and are both clearly laughing. The girl on the shoulders is opening a bottle of Prosecco. They are in pink silk pyjamas.
The bridesmaids with their backs to the camera. They are in pink, silk pyjamas with Bride's Squad on the back and they are holding a glass of prosecco up in cheers.
A black and white image of the bridal party holding newspapers featuring the bride and groom on the front page. They are laughing and all wearing sunglasses indoors. They are having fun.
The bride's mum and the bride sharing a hug. The mum has a candle in her hand, a gift from her daughter.
A photo showing the order of the day. It is outside and you can see bright green trees and bushes behind it. The order of the day is written in cursive, white writing.
A lady in a red dress playing a harp
James, the groom in a white shirt and pink tie pulling his braces apart. He has a smile on his face.
The mother of the bride in a navy blue dress. The bottom of the dress is pleated. She is wearing a matching hat. She is looking away from the camera and she is smiling.
A photo of the bride getting ready in her wedding dress. Her hair is pinned up and she is holding on to her dress.
A black and white image of the bride's hands on her wedding dress. She has a french manicure and you can see her sparkly engagement ring.
An image of Olivia (the bride)'s hand showing off her jewelled engagement ring.
A photo of the wedding ring bands in a plush, pink box.
A group shot of the groom's party. They are wearing light grey suits with a pastel colour tie and James is in a darker grey suit with a pink tie.
A black and white image of Olivia in her dress. It is long and flowing as is her veil. You can see Olivia both in the mirrored reflection of a long, free standing mirror as well as in the image itself.
The bride in an off-the-shoulder white wedding dress and her bridesmaids who are wearing pastel coloured dresses; pink, purple, green, yellow and blue.
A man carrying a pallet box of flowers. The flowers are a mixture of pink, yellow, blue, purple and white.
Each bridesmaid is holding a bunch of flowers that matches their coloured dress; yellow, pink, purple, blue and yellow.
The bride in her wedding dress, outside, holding a bouquet of flowers in one hand up high and showing off her engagement ring on her other hand.
A photo down the aisle; a wooden log with small vases of flowers on it containing flowers in purple, orange and pink.
A photo of the groom with his eyes closed in emotion, just before his wedding day.
The bride and groom at the top of the alter. The bride is sorting her hair out and the groom is looking at her smiling and crying in happiness.
The bride and groom exhanging rings. The photo is a close up of the hands and faces of the two.
The bride and groom kissing at the to of the outdoor alter.
The bride and groom cheersing a toast with a glass of champagne.
The bride and groom walking through confetti. It is surrounded around them. They are smiling and happy and the bride is lifting her arm in the air with her flowers in her hand.
The bride and groom outdoors sharing an intimate kiss. The groom has his hands around the bride's waist.
The bridesmaids and bride having fun! They have white umbrellas in the air and they are kicking one leg in the air. They are all smiling.
A black and white image of the back of the bride and groom. They are holding hands and there is a field in the distance.
The bride and a guest laughing and smiling. They are holding one another. You can see the bride's veil has small, pearls on it.
Guests enjoying themselves and laughing outdoors.
A bridesmaid and member of the groom's party with bubble machines. The bubbles are in the air and the two are smiling.
A close up of the bride and groom holding hands at a table.
A guest in a turquoise dress dancing - she has black heart sunglasses on.
An image of silhouette of the bride and groom. There is just enough space between them where the sun that it setting, is shining through.
The bride and groom outside in a field dancing. The sun is setting in the background
The bride and groom sharing a first dance. The groom is looking at the camera and smiling.
A saxophonist wearing sunglasses and is playing his saxophone in the tipi. People around him are dancing
A guest who has gone down a child's slide. She is lying down with her hands above her head and she is smiling.