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.
A stunning wedding in Hampshire with some gorgeous little personal touches. When this pair landed in my inbox I was instantly smitten! Emma’s Sophie Rose Bridal dress is amazing – ticking all the boxes for our beautiful bride, who “wanted something I could hug, eat and dance in!” The images are stunning, by lovely Captured by Crissi (Hampshire based wedding photographer) – who gets the BEST review from our happy couple below!
Wedding photographer’s website
Captured by Crissi https://www.capturedbycrissi.co.uk/
Wedding photographer review
From the moment we booked with Crissi, we felt like we’d made a friend for forever. Crissi is not only an incredible photographer, she is a kind, funny and hardworking individual!
As well as having Crissi for our wedding day, we also booked her for our engagement shoot. This was the first time we met Crissi, but she put both myself and my husband (to be) at such ease, we felt like we’d known her for years! She captured the most beautiful images of us, that were so candid and natural.
Leading up to our wedding, Crissi regularly checked in with us, discussed our wedding day structure in great detail, and helped ease out any worries we had.
Crissi captured the most stunning images of our wedding day. To say we’re happy with the photos is an understatement. Not only were our images perfect, they were sent to us so quickly in an easy to use format that we could easily share with our friends and family. We cannot thank Crissi enough for our beautiful images which we will treasure for the rest of our lives!
Your best moment or memory
The moment we saw each other for the first time during our wedding ceremony.
Tell us anything you did differently – we love hearing about NEW traditions (or none at all!)
We had a round top table. We are so glad we did this as it meant we could all easily talk during the meal! We did speeches before the meal. This meant they could all enjoy their meals without the feeling of nerves putting them off their food! We didn’t do a whole group photo. We didn’t want the stress of trying to get everyone together in one photo.
Videographer name + review
Video4ADay
Steve did a fantastic job capturing our wedding day. We are so happy with our wedding trailer that we have received so far. We cannot wait to receive our full length videos soon. Steve is friendly and put us at ease whilst capturing every special moment during our wedding day.
Venue name + review
Clock Barn
An incredible venue in a beautiful rural location. The staff were so attentive and put us at ease during the day. Everything was so well organised which made our wedding flow perfectly.
Tell us a little about your outfits – both of you!
I chose a simple, elegant and timeless dress. Comfort was so important to me – I wanted something I could hug, eat and dance in!
James chose a tweed suit with a sage green tie, to match the bridesmaid dresses. James didn’t want a traditional black suit and opted for a more casual look. The suits matched the rural venue we chose perfectly!
Dress or suit shop name + review
Suits – Hunter & Greys. Hannah at Hunter & Greys was amazing. She helped us find the perfect suits for our wedding day. They were such a high quality and fit the boys perfectly. Dress – Olive Blossom Bridal. I couldn’t recommend this bridal shop enough. Lorraine helped me find the perfect dress. She was so friendly, patient and helpful. I was so excited everytime I got to visit her shop! Designer of dress – Sophie Rose Bridal
Florist name + review
Janet Mary Floral Design
We couldn’t have been happier with our wedding flowers. Not only did they look stunning, they were such a high quality and lasted 2 weeks after our wedding! Janet was so helpful and organised meetings before our wedding to ensure everything was correct.
Cake maker name + review
The Mother of the Groom made our cake!
Any crafty projects or homemade styling touches?
We made everything ourselves. Seating plan, order of the day, table decorations and name place cards.
First dance song? Playlist recommendations?
Dream catch me, Newton Faulkner
Hair + makeup name + review
Lee O’Dee
Lee did hair and makeup for myself and my two bridesmaids. It was a delight having Lee, we were so pleased with how our hair and makeup came out. We all felt so beautiful!
Other recommended suppliers
DJ – DJ Dean John
Bridesmaid dresses – La Closet De Chánel
Jewellery – pearl earrings by Kiri & Belle, Jeremy France Jewellers (rings)
