Fun filled wedding with a sportive feel
All the wonderful photographs not marked “in house” we taken by Andrew Lomasney, a family friend.
Oakleaf marquees, an old favourite here at Shillingstone House arrived to put up their marquee on the Gazebo lawn as the couple had chosen to exchange their vows on the steps to the dining room. They came a day early as it was forecast to rain on the Thursday.
Images below shows off their Clear span marquee perfectly.
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Friday and sun shone as colleagues from the bride’s workplace turned up to assemble the most amazing putting course! A first for Shillingstone House! The couple had even added a tiny golf buggy!!
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The couple had connections to Jack Lander from Treble Hospitality and as a wedding present he very kindly laid on the bar facilities and the meals they were to enjoy on their wedding day.. He had asked to put the basic set up in place on the Friday. when he and his team erected a very smart, specially made, covering to shelter the bar..
They do not usually cater for weddings so the couple were really lucky.
The bridal couple came to check the marquee bringing a very smart table places board which they had made themselves. Covered in faux grass and golf balls it continued the golfing theme. The names of the guests would be added the next day in the shape of little bottles of homemade booze.
The couple had in fact got married in a registry office earlier in the week so the ceremony was being officiated over by a celebrant. Their original celebrant was sadly ill but Vickie Mackenzie had kindly said she would step in. She normally presides at funerals but as she says on her Facebook page - I went to school in Shillingstone so had no hesitation when asked by @ceremonies_by_josie if I could fill in here for her of saying yes.
She held a rehearsal and discussion about the best places to stand etc. She had, with some difficulty, written a little “sermon” for, as she said the world of golf is full of innuendos!
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Tables were put in place but not laid, as this would be done by the caterer on Saturday. Flowers were also arriving early on Saturday. A much less busy set up day than usual.
The Wedding Day arrived and the weather was glorious.
The sun poured through the clear span roof of the marquee where there had been much activity from early in the morning.
The tables had been laid, their cloths ironed in situ to remove the tiniest creases
The bar had been fully set up with a notice propped up outside advertising the drinks on offer
The noise levels rose as the bridegroom and his groomsmen arrived! They quickly put the chairs in place and we positioned the lectern that the celebrant had left with us overnight.
Juniper Hill Flowers delivered the flowers for the Aisle which transformed the setting
Juniper Hill also brought beautiful bunches of flowers and tea light holders for each table
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Next came the finalising of the table planner - not an easy task as each bottle had a label and had to be put in the right golf course!
The time arrived for the arrival of the bride. The bridegroom had a quick beer to settle his nerves and a friend straightened his tie before heading round to the dining room steps.
Watched by our calves, a Rolls Royce glided up the drive to park in front of the house.
The bride’s father helped her out of the car. She looked amazing in a close-fitting lace dress with a fish tail train. Her hair had been caught back in a chignon studded with pearls.
The Celebrant was there to greet her. She posed with her bridesmaids, who were wearing matching pale blue draped dresses, before going into the house to have photographs taken and grab some quiet time before the ceremony.
But her groom and guests were waiting for her and she came out ready to join them - . HOWEVER. a late guest came up the drive and she had to hide behind the car much to everyone’s amusement.
The bridesmaids were joined by the best man and two groomsmen and everyone lined up by Catalpa tree waiting for the signal to go.
The ceremony was beautiful.
At the end they left to be pelted with confetti before making their way across the lawn to a well earned glass of prosecco!
Before everyone scattered the photographer shot upstairs and took a group picture.
Prosecco and a buffet followed while guests chatted or tried their hand at the putting course. Both the bride and groom joined in with the bride showing off her skill.
The photographer managed to lure the couple away for some formal photographs followed by some informal ones in the walled garden and white walk.
They returned to the marquee to be greeted by their friends as a married couple. Once settled speeches started and much laughter and cheers followed.
6.30 and delicious pizzas began to appear out of the red hot oven in the field follwed by a cookie tower for those who still had any room left.
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Party time- as it was described on the order of the day - started at 7.30 with Brett raising the volume of the music as the couple took to the floor for the first dance.
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Brett had also played the Ceremony music and background music during the day.
As darkness fell and the lights went on in the garden and bar, more couples joined the dancing and continued to party until midnight when they left for their homes or B&Bs ready to fall into bed.
It had been an amazing day with non stop entertainment.
The events of the day had also been capture on Video by Lewis Munt