I’m not overstating this at all: Linzi and Gaz had the most elegant, classy, beautiful wedding at Lartington Hall. The look was black tie, elegant and timeless. Everything about this beautiful wedding day is sophisticated, but also fun!
The stunning images are by North East and Yorkshire wedding photographer Joss Denham, who gets a lovely review from the happy couple, along with the Lartington Hall team and other fabulous suppliers.
I’ve saved some favourite wedding photographs for instagram so don’t forget to follow @englishweddingblog for more!
Wedding photographer’s website
Wedding photographer review
AMAZING, we bloody love them!! We were also so shocked at how quickly they came back! It was actually really lovely though as we got to look through them all relaxing round the pool and having a drink whilst doing it.
We loved Joss, he was great!! We didn’t even know he was there half the time, he is like a silent ninja!! Looking back over them though, we were like I didn’t even know Joss was there, which makes them even better as we always wanted a candid vibe!
Venue name + review
Lartington Hall
We got married in the chapel. As soon as we walked in to the venue, the entrance had me completely sold! it is stunning, beautiful and so elegant. It was exactly what we envisioned, and it was truly perfect. I would recommend the venue, it was faultless, and I cant thank Jamie and Elle enough, they were my dream team alllll day, I loved them, the day wouldn’t have been the same without them.
Tell us a little about your outfits – both of you!
Gaz didn’t want to get married in uniform, he choose a Tux and to also display his medals, this tied in with our theme and looked stunning! Personally, we think it looked better than the military uniform.
My dress was everything I wanted. I tried on a few, there was two I was on the fence about, then I actually saw my dress on a photo and I messaged the photographer to ask where the dress was from, I instantly knew it was the one. I went to try it on, it was over my budget, but I didn’t care, this was my dress and I had zero regrets. so moral of the story is just buy the dress ha!!!
Florist name + review
I am very lucky, Natalie at Sweet William is a really good long term friend of mine, so I showed her my vision, my table centre pieces and top table vision and I left it totally up to her, I had 100% faith in her and we were not disappointed, the flowers were absolutely stunning!!! She created my bouquet as well without any input from myself, and it was beautiful, but I never had any worries, her and her sister Kat are amazing!!!
Cake maker name + review
Again, we were extremely lucky, my bridesmaid Kelly, her mam makes cakes, and she is amazing, Kelly gifted us our wedding cake, and I had zero input in that, as I know how amazing her mam is at creating cakes, and the cake was absolutely stunning!!
Entertainment on the day
We had Lady V sax alllll day, which was always a non-negotiable, she is amazing, and she absolutely smashed our day! We also had Luke Magician all day too, as soon as we had our very first meeting with him, again we just knew he had to be a crucial part of our day, and we thought he was phenomenal.
We also had Barrie, a caricature artist, he was a huge hit and the kids loved him! We had The Beat Boutique for our DJ, I have been to many of their events so I knew this is who we needed at the wedding, they were amazing and everyone was buzzing as they are such a huge name in Teesside. I also booked the Surprise Waiters, as a surprise for Gaz, everyone loved them, everyone was raving about them all day.
Special people say the loveliest things. Victoria and Bobby’s supplier reviews and recommendations are bringing a tear to my eye – but there’s so much more I want to say about this gorgeous pair and their beautiful wedding. (Photographed, by the way, by the amazing Devon wedding photographer Grace Elizabeth.)
We don’t share weddings just “for the ‘gram” or because of the pretty styling. English Wedding exists to connect couples with fabulous suppliers, to share honest recommendations from real people – and to bring a smile to your lovely face!
Before popping on to do this little write-up this morning, I had a peek at @graceelizphoto‘s instagram. This one post by Grace really got me: “From the moment my dad and I walked into this wedding day, we were considered part of the family. Bobby, Victoria and their friends and family are genuinely some of the loveliest people you could ever hope to meet. Bobby kept saying ‘I know you’re our photographers but please make sure you enjoy today okay? We want you to be here and enjoy the day!’ He genuinely meant every word.” So – wonderful people, incredible venue, super talented photographer team – this glorious Devon wedding is everything.
Wedding photographer’s website
We chose Devon & Cornwall based wedding photographer Grace Elizabeth to capture our day.
Wedding photographer review
We had the absolute pleasure of having Grace and her dad Chris as our wedding photographers, and we truly couldn’t have asked for a better team. From the moment they arrived, they made us feel completely relaxed and at ease, it honestly felt like having friends with us rather than photographers. Their calm and friendly presence helped the whole day flow so naturally, and they captured every special moment without ever feeling intrusive. They were prepared for anything, blending professionalism with genuine warmth and care. You can tell they love what they do, and it really shines through in their work.
Your best wedding moment or memory
It’s so hard to pick one, we’d probably have to say the surprise singing waiters, we had no idea that was going to happen, it was the best surprise and got everyone up and dancing it was a great Ice breaker
Venue name + review
Country Ways Devon
From the very first visit, we knew this was the place for us, our first visit was a weeks holiday and was where Bobby proposed to me right in the same spot we got married. they went above and beyond to bring our dream wedding to life. Every detail, no matter how small, was remembered and taken care of with such care and attention. The whole day ran so smoothly, and that’s all down to the team’s experience, warmth, and dedication. Tracey was absolutely amazing – calm, supportive, and genuinely passionate about making our day unforgettable. Country Ways is not just a stunning venue, it’s run by people who truly care. We’ll always be grateful for everything they did to make our day so perfect.
Tell us anything you did differently – we love hearing about NEW traditions (or none at all!)
Holly the highland cow at country ways (our wedding venue) was brought down for all the guests to meet her before we took her for a walk and photos
Tell us a little about your outfits – both of you!
Victoria – My wedding dress was from La Nova in Norfolk. They don’t exist anymore since getting my dress. My shoes were from asos Be Mine. My pearl necklace was my late nanny’s, she wore it for her wedding, so did my mum and my sister for theirs.
Bobby – The groom & groomsmen suits were from Slaters. Ties were from Next.
Florist name + review
Dingles of Devon Florist
The flowers were beautiful, we wanted simple with a little touch to Bobby’s late nan who was named Iris.
Cake maker name + review
Sainsbury’s!
We aren’t too fussed about cakes so went for a simple 2 tiered semi naked cake.
Wedding readings?
We had registrars from the council for the ceremony with a reading from our brother in law James
Wedding planner name + review
Tracey at Country Ways did all the organising at the venue, she made sure we didn’t need to worry about much once we were there for the week.
Hair + makeup name + review
Hair was Kayleigh Louise. She’s the best with hair, I wouldn’t have wanted anyone else to do my wedding hair.
Makeup was by Chloe Bond – she was so lovely and knew exactly how I wanted my makeup from the trial, very professional and welcoming.
Doesn’t it feel like we’re halfway into summer already? The sunshine always makes me happy, and having Holly and Thomas’s wedding on my screen today is taking summer vibes and my smile to a whole other level! This gorgeous pair married in August and chose lovely Isle of Wight wedding photographer SJ Jones Photography to capture their day at East Afton Farmhouse. They’ve written some fabulous reviews for their favourite suppliers so keep reading, and as always, more of my favourite photos on instagram @englishweddingblog – look out for the table plan, it’s amazing!
Wedding photographer’s website
Steve Jones Photography https://www.sjjonesphotography.co.uk
Wedding photographer review
We are so happy we picked Steve to do our wedding photography – as two people that are a little camera shy, he did such a great job of blending into the background whilst snapping the perfect candids! We are so happy with our experience with Steve.
Your best wedding moment or memory
The groomsmen running people to and from different barns with picnic table parasols to shelter everyone from the rain!
Tell us anything you did differently – we love hearing about NEW traditions (or none at all!)
Rented potted plants centrepieces! We tried to consider sustainability at every opportunity, and every vendor was great in helping us try to achieve this. (All of the cut flowers were preserved)
Videographer name + review
Grace – captured videography.
Grace had such a similar style to Steve, they worked so well together whilst making sure we were comfortable the whole day. We are so happy with everything we received from Grace, particularly the highlights video – she captured our day perfectly.
Venue name + review
East Afton Farmhouse.
Through the support we received from the first day we booked, to the wedding coordinator on the day, East Afton was the perfect choice for us. Set in the beautiful countryside of the Isle of Wight, it was full of such lovely photo opportunities, and a bonus that we had the venue for the whole weekend! Meant we could spend longer with our guests.
Tell us a little about your outfits – both of you!
Holly: White wedding dress, strapless with lace
Thomas: 3 piece pink suit
Dress or suit shop name + review
The dress and accessories were from Gems, a bridal shop on the Isle of Wight.
They were so lovely, and with an in house alterations service they made the whole process seamless – the dress was a Maggie Sottero
The suit was from Moss, who provided a really quick turn around with the made to order suits, and a lot of flexibility for the rentals (dads and groomsmen!)
Bridesmaids dresses
La Closet de Chanel
They were made to measure at a really reasonable price, and were multiway which meant the bridesmaids could all pick a style they were comfortable in, whilst not having to shop around to find matching colours!
Florist name + review
Sarah Matthews florist
The team at the florist were so lovely, and helped us to achieve our vision. We were so happy with the bouquets, and they nailed the brief!
Cake maker name + review
Ems bakes cakes @_emsbakescakes
Emily is our best friend, and she did SUCH a good job baking our cake. It tasted beautiful, looked gorgeous, and helped us through design choices. (We are biased, but have a look at her instagram – it tastes even better than it looks too!)
Any crafty projects or homemade styling touches?
We designed and printed our own stationery.
All of our tables were named after our family pets!! A lovely lady we found online is very crafty, and she did a perfect little painting of each pet on a wood slice for each table for us. @storminateacupgifts
Wedding readings?
Grooms mum and one of our best friends did a lovely poem each!
Wedding planner name + review
All done in house by East Afton – another bonus of booking with them! They crushed it.
Hair + makeup name + review
Lyndsey-Marie MUA.
Lyndsey and her team were such a nice group to start off our day with! We are so happy with the hair and makeup results which lasted all day.
As we head into the Easter weekend, I wanted to leave you with this wonderful wedding from Launcells Barton in Cornwall. The atmosphere is sunny, fresh and coastal chic, and the images by Melanie Barnfield Photography are out of this world. Sophie and Gareth are stunning – Sophie’s dress with its mermaid-like sparkle is perfect for a seaside celebration.
Have the most wonderful weekend everyone – I’ll be taking a break to spend time with family (and eat chocolate!) so we’ll see you on Tuesday! 
Wedding photographer’s website
Melanie Barnfield – https://www.melaniebarnfieldphotography.com
Wedding photographer review
The best wedding photographer we ever could’ve wished for! Mel captured our August wedding day and every emotion that came with it so beautifully. We are in love with the photos and are so grateful we now have so many moments to look back on and treasure forever.
Mel went above and beyond since we first got in touch, providing lots of helpful info and advice, as well the opportunity to have an engagement shoot which was so special and a great way to get to know each other more.
On the day, Mel was so much more than our wedding photographer, but an extra friend to share our day. She captured all the natural moments without being intrusive, but was also equally there to direct when needed and have some fun with the group shots – she’s full of great ideas, creativity and patience! She brought such a calming energy and put everyone at ease even helping me with my dress and the boys with their buttonholes.
She listened to all our ideas and just totally got our vibe. Our family and friends thought she was brilliant too and so friendly and approachable, with several people mentioning how she literally didn’t stop smiling or snapping away all day.
Mel is a sunshine soul and we truly can’t thank or recommend her enough!!
Your best wedding moment or memory
Our outdoor ceremony ended up being one of our favourite moments due to the complete bubble we found ourselves in of pure love and emotion. It was so special looking out and seeing all our loved ones as we read our personalised vows to each other and walking down the aisle as husband and wife was a moment we will cherish forever.
The tractor ride offered by our venue was another stand out memory as we were able to take a few moments away from it all to soak everything in and be just us, walking in a field that overlooked the sea.
Tell us anything you did differently – we love hearing about NEW traditions (or none at all!)
- Bride’s speech – The groom wrote a bit of a silly song to Max Boyce’s hymns and arias (a classic Welsh song) with audience involvement and everything! It was a real highlight and he hadn’t told a single person so the biggest surprise of the day.
- Sundowner drinks on the beach the night before. As people were travelling far and wide, we wanted to make a weekend of it. Most of the guests ended up joining us on the beach the evening before which was so special and the perfect start to our wedding.
- Tractor ride
- Lots of homemade touches
- Pizza van in the evening of course as pizza is our favourite!
Videographer name + review
Ashley Hughes
Venue name + review
Launcells Barton
The most perfect Cornish venue to celebrate our August wedding. We knew when we were first showed around that it had to be Launcells!
From the very beginning, we felt looked after by the team and their communication and attention to detail throughout was outstanding.
They were always so welcoming and there to answer any questions, as well as providing lots of helpful information and advice throughout our wedding journey.
The setting of the venue is something super special and all of our guests were blown away, with not only all of the incredible spaces but the whole feel and homeliness of it all.
We were fortunate enough to have an outdoor ceremony in the beautiful and intimate walled garden, which ended up being one of our favourite parts (along with the tractor ride – such a unique experience), making for amazing photos!
The reception barn was stunning on its own, but we loved that we were able to put our stamp on it with our own decor and bring our vision to life.
The Manor House was another beautiful feature and there was plenty of space to get ready in the morning. The exclusive use of the venue for the whole weekend made for such a memorable time with our closest family who were able to stay onsite.
We are so grateful for all the time and dedication put into ensuring we had the perfect day and thank the whole team from the bottom of our hearts for hosting the best day of our lives!
Tell us a little about your outfits – both of you!
Bride – my wedding dress reminded me of the way the sea shimmers on a sunny day and was almost mermaid like which is why I fell in love with it. I was able to make it bespoke by adding pearls down the back and off the shoulder sleeves for that whimsical, fairy tale look.
I wore a denim jacket for when it was cooler in the evening that I personalised with pearl initials and little sewn on motifs like a wave, hibiscus flower, stars and a tiny welsh flag.
My favourite part was the jewellery I had made bespoke by Tara Osborne – a unique arm cuff with engraved lines to represent our wedding date, moonstone earrings and a moonstone back necklace with 9 pearls to indicate the number of years we’ve been together.
My something blue were my blue bow shoes which were so cute and fun!
Groom – cream linen trousers with a navy jacket and waistcoat.
The groomsmen were in the opposite, so navy trousers and cream linen jackets.
The ties were peach and as a surprise, the bride had a tie patch made of a photo of our dog, Skye which the groom discovered when getting ready.
Dress or suit shop name + review
Wedding dress – Timeless Elegance, Cardiff
Jewellery – Carrie Elizabeth (bracelet) and Tara Osborne Jewellery (necklace, earrings, arm cuff)
Shoes – Something blue
Groom and groomsmen – French Connection and M&S.
Bridesmaids – peach dresses from VILA and they all had matching white bow heels.
Florist name + review
Steph at Verbena Floral Styling – the most wonderful florist who brought our vision and Pinterest board to life with her beautiful flower arrangements.
We wanted flowers that suited the theme of coastal, whimsical and fun, and Steph got it exactly spot on!
My bouquet was even made into a heart shape and I literally did not put it down all day long!
The meadow style arrangements that lined the aisle for the ceremony were breathtaking, along with the giant urns that set for the ceremony backdrop. It was fantastic that these could all then be moved into the reception barn and we also had bud vases set along the trestle tables which looked stunning.
The power of flowers and the beauty of floral arrangements at a wedding shouldn’t be underestimated and Steph knows how to deliver.
She also kindly helped with the styling in the reception barn and has an amazing eye for detail which made everything look flawless.
Cake maker name + review
Mother of the bride! A 3 tier cake of lemon, cappuccino and malt chocolate.
Decorated with royal icing and gold leaf.
We had a wooden cake topper made of the bride, groom and our dog. The groom is Welsh so the mother of the groom made a barabrith and one of the bridesmaids made Welsh cakes too.
Wedding catering, eats and treats!
Caterers – Fig & Smoke – we had sharing style boards which worked really well as we had trestle tables and it was like one big feast for everyone to get involved with!
Lots of Mediterranean themed food – breads, olives, dips, meats followed by mains of lamb, hake and stuffed peppers with a selection of side dishes and ending with a trio of desserts. The sharing style meant everyone could try a bit of everything.
Evening pizza van – Shoreline pizza
Stationery maker’s name + review
The bride! Save the dates, invites, menus etc all designed on canva and printed using Printed.com
Any crafty projects or homemade styling touches?
Homemade signage (welcome sign and table plan) – made the most of the groom’s skills set to carve out the signs into a wave shape to fit with our coastal theme.
The groom’s trade is in polished concrete manufacturing and we had polished concrete candle holders on the tables.
We met on Tinder and had candles and little glass bottles filled with matches as our favours – the Tinder symbol is a flame and we used the slogan of ‘it’s a match’ to have personalised stickers printed on the bottles.
We decorated the barn with fairy lights, festoon lights and white drapes along the beams.
The mother of the bride made the napkins using a gorgeous coral print fabric.
Wedding readings?
You are the bubbles by Rachel Bright
Wedding poem by Whitney Hanson
Hair + makeup name + review
Hair – Jessica Dodd (@styledbyjessicadodd)
Jess is an incredible wedding hair stylist and was a dream to have around on my wedding morning. She had the big task of doing mine, 5 bridesmaids, mothers of the bride and groom and flower girl and she did such an amazing job!
She listened to everyone’s preferences and we were all so happy and felt amazing all day. It was also great to have a trial beforehand.
Jess is such a lovely person and has such a calming personality which helped make the morning relaxed and fun! Can’t thank her enough and would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a hair stylist.
Make up – Gem Ryder (@gemrydermua) I’m so pleased I booked Gem for my wedding make up as she was simply amazing!
She did make up for myself, 5 bridesmaids and mothers of the bride and groom – a big task but she smashed it and we all felt fabulous all day long.
She is so knowledgable, professional and talented, and listened to everyone’s preferences to make us feel like a glam version of ourselves.
It was lovely having a trial beforehand and her warmth, kindness and calming nature made the wedding morning relaxing and run smoothly.
A fabulous start to the week with two gorgeous grooms and a beautifully styled Sussex wedding. It’s been years since we featured a wedding at Farbridge, and I’m so happy to see the place again! Adam and Craig styled the venue with the most amazing statement florals, creating a day filled with so much love and the loveliest styling touches. I love how central their mums were to everything. Really, I should have saved this wedding to publish on Mothers Day but I simply couldn’t wait to share it with you! Images are by super talented Nikki Terra Photography, who gets a glowing review from the happy couple. Adam & Craig have shared brilliant reviews as well for some other Farbridge wedding suppliers: Meg at Hedge Rose, and Laura Skillen for hair and make up, as well as local suit suppliers Hunter & Greys – and of course the venue itself!
Wedding photographer’s website
Nikki Terra https://nikkiterra.co.uk
Wedding photographer review
Nikki was incredible to work with and from the moment we met her we knew she would be the one to capture our special day. We had great communication and the engagement shoot was the perfect opportunity for us all to get to know each other and for her to see what we would be comfortable with and the style of her work. This made us even more excited for the big day and we were thrilled with the results – she captured every moment beautifully, as well as the venue and the surroundings and we have hundreds of beautiful images that perfectly encapsulate our day. She was even there for us in a moment of panic when we lost a button on some trousers – Nikki and her sewing kit to the rescue!
Your best wedding moment or memory
Being announced in to the wedding breakfast by our Master of Ceremonies on such a high to the biggest cheers from all of our loved ones!
Tell us anything you did differently – we love hearing about NEW traditions (or none at all!)
Our mums were central to our day, and as such they played a pivotal role. They both walked us down the aisle and both gave speeches at the breakfast, which is a little uncommon but made our day so special. It also gave our guests a nice surprise as neither of us were waiting at the altar and it kept our outfits a secret!
Venue name + review
Farbridge, West Dean
We visited about 5 venues in our search and Farbridge blew us away – nestled in the South Downs, the flint barn was just stunning and we could do so much with the space. The staff had such incredible attention to detail, and the food and service was impeccable- down to them even discreetly tidying the gravel out the front after our guests arrived. Not one stone was left un-turned – literally! Accommodating 16 of us overnight in beautiful rooms also allowed us to carry on the next day and we had a wonderful breakfast whilst talking about the day before. Everything was perfect and we hope we are lucky enough to return again one day for someone else’s special day.
Tell us a little about your outfits – both of you!
Suits supplied by Hunter & Greys (https://hunterandgreys.co.uk/)
Wilvorst flannel suit in Stone with Kempton dusty pink waistcoat. Floral Liberty of London ties with matching pocket square.
Dress or suit shop name + review
Our mantra for our wedding was to use local – Hannah at Hunter and Greys was no exception and she was wonderful to work with. Exceptional service tailored (literally) to every individual, she gave us so much time and compassion in finding that perfect suit. She had an amazing selection to chose from and it took quite some time to narrow it down but we were thrilled with what we chose in the end and her expert guidance helped to make the process all that more special.
Florist name + review
Hedge Rose Chichester- https://hedgerose.uk/
We were very fortunate to have Hedge Rose provide floristry for our wedding at Farbridge – and with a floral theme and a difficult brief for some show stopper pieces, Meg absolutely nailed it. It was a joy to work with her and it’s clear to see how passionate and creative she is in her work. Her and the team did a beautiful job and so many of our guests had incredible comments about our floristry – we can’t thank Meg and the team enough for a first class service and the journey we had with her in designing the pieces for our special day.
Cake maker name + review
Our cake was designed and made by our best friend and one of our Groomsmaids, Emma. Emma is a teacher by day but bakes in her own time, so the pressure was on! But she designed a gorgeous show stopper for us comprising Victoria sponge, white chocolate and passionfruit and a top tier of cherry bakewell flavour sponge, decorated in buttercream, white chocolate and edible wildflowers.
Any crafty projects or homemade styling touches?
Canva was central to all of our stationery and finishing touches and the level of personalisation the app allows was fantastic. We sourced frames to have photos of loved ones, and the candelabras were second hand from an events business who were going to bin them. The hampers for cards, photos and favours we collected ourselves and the florist kindly added loose stems and greenery to finish it all off.
Wedding readings?
Holleigh Breslin – Adams sisters provided a tear-jerker of a reading during our ceremony.
Wedding planner name + review
Wedding planning was in house by Farbridge – kindly provided by Eleanor and coordinated on the day by Imogen.
Hair + makeup name + review
Laura Skillen Salons https://lauraskillensalons.com/
Laura provided hair both before and on the day – myself and Adam visited prior to allow our hair time to settle, which Laura and Terri kindly styled on the day. They also styled both our mums hair and our two groomsmaids, who also visited prior to the wedding for trials and were so pleased with how they looked. The hair all looked wonderful and fit the theme of our day beautifully.
