BBQ Wedding

BBQ Wedding at The Old Rectory in Hastings with Fitted ‘Raciela’ Pronovias Gown

Photography by Georgina Piper Photography
This beautiful BBQ wedding is the ultimate summer celebration, combining everyone's favourite al fresco dining option with a gorgeous secret garden ceremony. Ghost chairs, a sweetheart table and an off-the-shoulder Pronovias wedding dress all feature, alongside perspex signs and the prettiest florals. There's also some incredibly sweet and personal captures, from the reaction of an emotional guest seeing the blushing bride walk down the aisle to the cutest flower girl playing Jenga. Oh, and did we mention the appearance of the Red Arrows? This is the sort of summer day we all dream of.
Groom in Beige Moss Bros. Suit Reading a Wedding Card
Groom on the Morning of The Wedding
Raciela Pronovias Wedding Dress and Lace Edged Veil Hanging Up
Bride Getting her Makeup Put On
Bride Putting on Her Valentino Rockstud Wedding Shoes
Beautiful Bride with Finger Waves hair, Lace Edged Wedding Veil and Fitted Pronovias Raciela Wedding Dress
Mother of The Bride and Bride Walking to the Wedding Ceremony
Mother of The Bride and Bride Holding Hands Walking to the Wedding Ceremony
Bride Getting Emotional Walking Down the Aisle Towards Her Groom
Emotional Father of the Bride as His Daughter Arrives at the Ceremony Altar
Bride and Groom Standing Under The Flower Covered Pergola at Their Outdoor Wedding Ceremony
Bride and Groom Exchanging Vows with Their Witnesses Watching Them
Bride and Groom Walking Up the Aisle Showered in Confetti After the Wedding Ceremony
Happy Bride in Pronovias Wedding Dress and Groom in Beige Moss Bros. Suit
Flower Girl Playing Giant Jenga
Mother and Daughter Moment a.k.a The Bride and Flower Girl
Beautiful Bride in Bardot Pronovias Wedding Dress and Groom in Beige Moss Bros. Suit
Beautiful Flower Girl in Monsoon Dress

Inspiration Behind The Styling

Our venue, The Old Rectory, has a ‘secret garden’, which gave us the intimate feeling we wanted and was perfect for our day as we had less than 50 guests. The styling was all about enhancing what was already such a beautiful space and our inspiration came from the things we love to do together. When we first met, we bonded over our mutual love of cinema, so all our tables were named after places in movies, our photobooth came with a replica hoverboard, and we had popcorn on our cake. We also wanted to make the most important part of our day, the ceremony, as visually beautiful as the occasion itself. The acrylic ghost chairs and perspex signs added a modern edge and worked perfectly.

Victoria & Oli

BBQ Wedding

Victoria & Oli love a BBQ - who doesn't! - and so hosting a BBQ wedding was always going to be the optimal option for them. And how divine their day turned out to be. After an outdoor ceremony under an exquisite garland-draped arch, guests enjoyed drinks and games on the lawns, followed by the BBQ feast, which allowed everyone to eat as much or as little as they wanted. (And who are we kidding, more is always more at a BBQ!) The newlyweds sat together at a sweetheart table, which they admit was one of the best decisions they made, whilst their guests perched prettily on ghost chairs, which I must admit is one of my new favourite wedding décor trends.

Favourite Moment Of Our Day

The ceremony meant everything to us. You completely forget there's all these people staring at you because it feels like you are the only two people there in that moment. The speeches were beautiful and so overwhelming; there were a lot of tears in the room. The most unexpected – and unplanned! – moment was when the Red Arrows arrived. We'd just finished our food when they flew over our venue and drew a heart in the sky. It was one of those moments we couldn't have predicted or ever have expected, and yet it actually happened! We'll never forget it.

Victoria & Oli

Perspex Sign Wedding Table Decor with Floral Table Runner
Homemade Four Tier Round Wedding Cake with Chocolate and Gold Layers and Drip Icing
Acrylic Table Plan with White Writing
Real Bride in Pronovias Raciela Wedding Dress  and Groom in Bright Three Piece Moss Bros. Suit
BBQ Wedding Breakfast with Fresh Breads and Salad Side Dishes
Groom Giving His Wedding Speech under a Stretch Tent with Festoon Lights
Emotional Wedding Guest Crying During the Wedding Speeches
Emotional Bride in Fitted Pronovias Wedding Dress Crying During the Wedding Speech From her Husband
Wedding Guests Raising Their Glasses During the Speeches
Cool Groom in Sunglasses and Beige Moss Bros. Suit and Bride in Bardot Pronovias Wedding Dress
Red Arrow Fly Over During Wedding Reception
Bride and Groom Watching the Red Arrow's Fly By During Their Wedding Reception
Bride in Bardot Wedding Dress Holding the Flower Girl in Monsoon Dress
Bride in Pronovias Wedding Dress and Groom in Beige Moss Bros. Suit  Standing in Front of a  Shed Backdrop
Glamorous Bride with Finger Waves Hair, Lace Edged Veil and Raciela  Pronovias Wedding Dress
Stylish Groom in Beige Moss Bros. Three-Piece Wedding Suit
Bride in Pronovias Wedding Dress Embracing her Groom in a Beige Moss Bros. Suit
Bride in Pronovias Wedding Dress and Groom in a Beige Moss Bros. Suit Having Their First Dance Together
Bride and Groom Walking Across the Road with Bride in Valentino Rockstud Bridal Shoes
Bride in Pronovias Wedding Dress and Groom in a Beige Moss Bros. Suit
Wedding Guests Enjoying the Outdoor Reception at  The Old Rectory in Hastings
They say that the way to a man's heart is through his stomach - and we can bet Victoria & Oli's BBQ wedding has got all your carnivorous cravings flowing. Indeed, if you're anything like the RMW team, then we're all about the wedding breakfast. Guests have got to be fuelled for the partying, people! Happily, when it comes to wedding catering, we're no longer talking bland chicken and limp carrots; you can pretty much serve whatever tickles your tastebuds. Head on over to our handpicked supplier directory, The List, for a roundup of the most mouthwatering food and drink suppliers in the business.

Videographer: Tregoning Weddings |
Dress Name/Designer: Raciela by Pronovias |
Bridal Boutique: Leonie Claire Bridal |
Bride's Shoes: Valentino Rockstuds |
Bride's Earrings: Kenneth Jay Lane |
Maid of Honour: Topshop |
Flower Girl: Monsoon |
Groom's Suit: Moss Bros. |
Groom's Shoes: Base London |
Evening Pizzas: Rustico |
Make Up: Harriet Rainbow |
Photobooth: The Photobooth Guys |
Decor & Hire (Perspex Signs/Jenga/Connect Four): Lulabelle Wedding Hire |
Ghost Chairs: Academy Furniture Hire |
Loveseat and Tables: Hire Love |
Menu Pinboard: Lula and Rye |
Lighting: Bows Hire
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