This chic, stylish wedding ticks all the boxes. Stunning florals, elegant attire and the sweetest couple who’ve written loads about their fave suppliers for their English Wedding blog. Definitely the first wedding we’ve featured with an F1 simulator – and it went down a storm! As a wedding blogger and calligrapher, the highlights for me are 100% the gorgeous images captured by English Wedding member Joss Denham Photography, and Jodie’s gorgeous lettering – super stylish, and ever so beautifully done!

“One of the highlights was our little boy going down the aisle first in a ride-on Formula 1 car — a nod to our F1-themed day. We carried the theme through with tables named after Grand Prix tracks and the order of the day styled as “Today’s Line-Up and the seating plan I hand wrote on the barn doors as “Grid Postions”.

Wedding photographer’s website

North of England wedding photographer Joss Denham

Wedding photographer review

Joss Denham Photography – We feel so lucky to have had Joss capture our wedding. From the start, he just got us — relaxed, easy going, and totally in tune with what we wanted. On the day, he blended in naturally, chatting to everyone and capturing everything without it ever feeling staged. We are so happy with the photos — full of emotion, warmth, and real moments. If you want someone who’ll capture the day without turning it into a photoshoot, Joss is your guy. Thank you for the memories we’ll treasure forever.

Your best wedding moment or memory

One of my favourite moments was surprising Matt as I walked down the aisle. I secretly planned to change the song — after the final bridesmaid, the music switched to a pre-recorded version of the Formula 1 theme, played by a local violinist. Watching his face as he clocked what was happening was priceless — a mix of shock, emotion, and pure joy. It was such a personal touch and felt like the perfect way to kick off our ceremony. Another is just sitting back and seeing every single one of our guests enjoying themselves, all mingling with each other and having fun! Priceless to have all our loved ones together in that room.

Tell us anything you did differently – we love hearing about NEW traditions (or none at all!)

We wrote handwritten letters to every guest and popped them on their dinner seats, each with a photo on the back that perfectly captured a fun or special moment we’d shared. It was such a lovely surprise that brought out plenty of happy tears—and a whole lot of smiles too! It really made everyone feel extra loved and part of our day. We also had a free bar to keep the party vibes going and, instead of a traditional champagne tower and coffees, we poured an espresso martini tower — the perfect energy to keep everyone dancing all night!

Videographer name + review

Greg Burnett – From our first call, it felt like chatting to a mate—bonding over F1 and football, he just instantly got us and looking at his work we just knew we had to have him! On the day, he brought the perfect mix of calm, energy, and banter, made everyone feel at ease and blended in like one of the guests. We sobbed watching our trailer film back, it brought the whole day back to life and captured some special moments we thought were missed. His work is nothing short of incredible – we’re honestly obsessed. It’s more than just a wedding video, it’s our story, and we’ll treasure it forever. Greg is an absolute legend and master of his craft.

Venue name + review

Grange Barn, Marbury, Cheshire

Grange Barn was everything we dreamed of and more. From the moment we viewed it, we knew it was the one — rustic yet elegant, warm and breath-taking, we loved the open plan barn to keep everyone together and wow those views. We had so much freedom to make the day our own. Choosing Grange Barn was more than selecting a venue; it was about creating an experience to bring our vision to life surrounded by all our favourite people in one incredible venue from start to finish!

Tell us a little about your outfits – both of you!

Jodie – I wore the Pen Liv ‘Blossom’ dress and I honestly couldn’t have loved it more if I tried. I didn’t have this style in mind at all, The Bridal Rooms suggested I try it and instantly I just knew it was the one! It’s soft, romantic and effortlessly sexy. The subtle sparkle, 3D florals and off shoulder bow sleeves are just insane! My seamstress Holly then customised the neckline into an illusion style, and it was hands down the best decision. It gave the dress a more polished finish, gave me more curves up top and made me feel so confident and happy all day!

Matt – I wore a Marc Darcy stone-coloured tux jacket with a matching waistcoat, black bow tie, and classic black trousers. The tailoring by Platts (Crewe) was spot on — sharp, modern, and effortlessly smart. It felt timeless but still stood out.

My best men and our little 10 month old boy were in full black tuxes, which looked great as a contrast and tied the whole look together nicely.

We both wore Christian Louboutin shoes – a little red sole moment for both of us. Jodie wore the Hot Chick 100s in white patent – super pointy, high, and seriously glam. I lasted until about 9pm before I completely lost feeling in my feet… no regrets!
Matt went for the classic black patent Chambeliss – sleek, timeless, and the perfect match for the suit. Clean, sharp, and seriously smart.

Wedding rings and jewellery

Diamond (surprise from Matt the morning of the wedding!) and pearl earrings, as well as engagement and wedding rings all from Moody’s jewellers in our town Nantwich. They’ve been part of our journey since the engagement and are incredible.

Florist name + review

Flowers – Roxanne @ Silk & Wild. Roxanne is genuinely so sweet, so creative and so passionate. She made our vision even more incredible with her thoughtful ideas. Every detail – especially the flawless red rose arrangements and the insanely stunning split arch – was pure perfection. Honestly it brought us to tears and everyone commented on the flowers. She didn’t just decorate our wedding; she was a huge part of the day. We’re so grateful for the beauty and care she brought to every bloom!

Cake maker name + review

We don’t like cake! Haha. It was a running joke with all Matt’s family that we were not having a cake. We kept it a surprise and booked in Jo (the wedding planner at Grange Barn) to make us an vintage style double-layer heart cake with ruffled piping around the edge, it was the classic victoria sponge with M & J on the top. Not going to lie it slightly converted us and we ate cake for breakfast the week after!

Special personal touches

We wanted the day to feel totally us, so we added a mix of bold, fun, and personal touches. We went all-out with loads of red roses — a show-stopping broken red rose arch as the aisle backdrop, single stems, flowing red bows, and a stunning bouquet. It gave everything a romantic and dramatic feel. Having everyone we love there was everything, especially our 10-month-old little man Jude, who made the biggest entrance riding down the aisle in his mini ride-on car. Then came my five bridesmaids, and finally me and my dad walking up to meet Matt. I just couldn’t stop smiling — it was perfect in every way.

The star attraction was the full size F1 car simulator we hired so everyone could have a go at racing around the track and trying to get the fastest lap (true top gear style leader board was included!) – of course Matt the competitor had to beat everyone to it right at the end! Everyone loved Stealth Racer.

Hair + makeup name + review

Emily O’Brien (Hair) – Emily was an absolute dream, she made my hair better than I ever imagined. She made me feel so calm, confident, and like the most beautiful version of myself. Not only is Emily incredibly talented, but her warm, relaxing energy was just what we needed in the morning. She played a huge part in making the morning so special and memorable for me and my girls. A true one-in-a-million! Farryn Ter-Ossepiantz (MUA) – Farryn is an absolute artist and a beautiful soul inside and out. From the very first trial, to the wedding day she wanted to make sure I was completely satisfied. On the wedding day, she made me feel so beautiful, radiant, and like a better version of myself. As well as her incredible makeup skills, Farryn has a calm and friendly presence and made us all feel so at ease. We all felt amazing thanks to Farryn, our makeup didn’t budge all night, even after lots of dancing! Simply the best.

Catering

Vivid bar and Fork and Field catering – fantastic food and drinks service and quality! The staff were so attentive whilst also laid back and friendly – exactly what we wanted, nothing was too much for them!

Entertainment

The Money music – We couldn’t have asked for a better band than The Money at our wedding. From their chilled acoustic set to the full band’s high-energy evening and dj set, they kept the dancefloor packed and the vibe electric all day and night. Having known these guys at uni, it was incredible to see them all these years later on our big day. Absolute legends who made our wedding unforgettable!
Stealth Racer – F1 Simulator – Stealth Racer tied in perfectly to our subtle F1 vibe running through the day (big F1 fans!) and everyone loved getting behind the wheel. Even though it’s full size, it looked sleek and classy outside the barn. It added a proper fun energy to the day and people are still talking about it! Thanks Vicky & Wayne!

When we got the photos back, we were blown away. They’re everything we hoped for and more. Our photographer Joss Denham captured the energy, the emotion, and all the fleeting little moments we didn’t even realise were happening. Nothing felt staged or forced. Just real, raw memories, beautifully told. Joss has an unreal talent for making us and all our guests feel totally at ease, and somehow was everywhere and nowhere at once on the day — the photos just appear, full of feeling. We couldn’t be more grateful. Thank you for giving us photos we’ll treasure forever.
We feel so lucky to have had Joss capture our wedding. From the first conversation, we knew he was the right fit for us and just got us — he was relaxed, easy to chat to, and completely in tune with what we were looking for: natural, honest moments. On the day, he blended in effortlessly, chatting away to us and guests all day and just quietly capturing everything as it happened, without us even realising! If you’re after someone who captures the heart of the day without ever making it feel like a photoshoot, this is your person. Candid, effortless, and truly special.