As the bluebells are almost out on the hillsides here in the Lakes, I thought it would be the perfect time to share this gorgeous day with you. Tristan and Kayleigh had a beautiful woodland wedding in springtime, surrounded by bluebells and incorporating them into their theme. The bride and groom are just naturally beautiful – theirs could be my perfect wedding, I think. I just love the flowers, wooden decor and raffia which bring their natural spring wedding look together.

“The whole event was homemade with help from family. Stand out out pices were the bar, cake stand and the arch the ceremony was under. We also created a coloring book from some old photos for the children along with some sweets and disposable cameras.”

Wedding photographer’s website:

www.perceptivephotography.co.uk
Syman had photographed a friend’s wedding, the photos were great. Syman was fantastic on the day, he was climbing trees at one point to get the shot he was after.

We were very happy with the photos. Out of all of them (which was a lot) there isn’t one that we didn’t like.

(Detail & venue images by Polly Coupée Photography)

The venue is Fern & Field, in the Kent countryside. Owner Polly told me Fern & Field only holds one bluebell wedding per year (in May), “to ensure our couples enjoy the flowers at their very best.

“Surrounded by just under 170 acres of farmland and woodland makes this location very special and truly rural. The use of wellington boots on the entire bridal party {Even mother of the bride!} and then the choice of flowers which helped to bring the vibrant bluebell shades from he woodland into the lush green field and marquee. Most of our couples opt for a tipi and so it’s nice to show that a marquee can look very stylish in our rural setting too.”

Wedding venue:

Venue: Farnell Farm, Sandhurst Lane, Rolvenden, Kent TN17 4PH

Wedding month:

May

Can you describe your wedding in fewer than 10 words?

A beautiful day we will always remember

Your wedding style or theme:

Woodland wedding among the bluebells

Where did you find your suppliers? (Blogs, magazines, recommendations?)

Google

What’s your top tip for saving money?

If you have the time try and do what you can yourself

… and which elements of your wedding are you glad you spent more on?

The band

Where did you buy or source your wedding stationery – or was making it a labour of love?

We made it ourselves. A local art shop & ebay

Did you fall in love with your wedding dress?

It was a beautiful dress, I had a few issues with the company – a friend of the family is a dressmaker and made the dress ready for the day

Wedding dress designer and bridal boutique:

Dress from phase 8

Tell us about your accessories: jewellery, shoes and anything else!

Bride wore mothers earrings and we all wore Wellington boots

And what did the groom wear?

3 piece suit

Beautiful bridesmaids: what did your best girls wear?

Dresses from asos

Hair and make-up – did you DIY or hire a professional?

Both professionals
Make up Gemma cole
Hair Elise bull

Describe your wedding flowers. Who arranged them for you? (florist details would be lovely please)

Bouquets and button holes by ascot flowers rainham Kent.
Flowers for decoration we purchased and arranged ourselves

General styling – did your venue need much decoration?

Yes, we hired the marquee shell and decorated the rest ourselves.

The wedding cake: what kind of cake did you choose and why?

A plain fruit cake from m&s which we decorated our selves

Entertainment: any musical recommendations, surprises or treats?

Amazing acoustic band for the ceremony. Taylor chase
And evening music by the dukeboxes

Words of wisdom: share your best piece of advice for other couples:

Leave plenty of time to decorate for a diy wedding

What’s the best thing about being married?

Sharing our life’s journey with each other.

Suppliers:

Fern and Field http://fernandfield.co.uk

Photographer: Perceptive Photography www.perceptivephotography.co.uk

Stationery: Fern and Field http://fernandfield.co.uk

Wedding dress: Phase 8 http://www.phase-eight.com

Hair: Elise Bull https://www.facebook.com/Elise-Bull-Hair-Stylist-241327082580852/

Make-up: Gemma Cole https://www.facebook.com/BeautifulYouwithGemmaC

Bridesmaid dresses: Asos http://www.asos.com

Footwear: Hunter wellington boots http://www.hunterboots.com

Cake: Mark and Spencer http:marksandspencer.com

Caterer: spit & grill BBQ company

Marquee: blackhorsemarquees.com

Band: the Jukeboxes http://www.jukeboxfunctionband.com/

Live acoustic band: Taylor chase https://www.facebook.com/taylorchaselive/