Birdsall House LGBTQI+ Wedding

This beautiful black-tie and evening dress wedding at Recommended Supplier venue, Birdsall House, is giving us serious regal vibes. James & Steven’s wedding was postponed due to Covid, but allowed them to move forward with their decision to adopt! Their beautiful son was actually born on what would have been their original wedding date (no, you’re crying), and made their day even more special. The stunning venue really spoke for itself, and they decorated simply, with florals throughout. With entertainment from Recommended suppliers, Entertainment Nation, and captured perfectly by Kazooieloki Photography, it’s one of those days that exude all the love (with plenty of style thrown in too).

Birdsall House LGBTQ+ wedding

We created a 'hook-a-duck' for our table plan! Guests were encouraged to find their name tag on a duck, then hook it to find out their table number which was written underneath.

James & Steven

Groom wearing white black tie rests his hand on his groom who wears green velvet jacket, both wearing white rose floral buttonholes

Groom in white black tie holds the hand of his groom wearing green velvet jacket as they walk outside Birdsall House as confetti falls around them

Grooms aftershave beside white roses buttonhole on wooden table the morning of wedding

Grooms kneel on the ground to greet their Jack Russell outdoors on their wedding day

Grooms wearing black tie during wedding ceremony outdoors at Birdsall House

Outdoor wedding ceremony at Birdsall House complete with pastel floral bouquets either side of staircase

Birdsall House outdoor wedding ceremony for LGBTQ+ wedding complete with pastel floral bouquets

Outdoor wedding ceremony at Birdsall House complete with pastel bouquets lining staircase and white wooden chairs

Groom stands beside window and does up his cufflinks on white shirt the morning of his wedding day

Magician does card trick outdoors after wedding ceremony at Birdsall House

Groom wears green velvet black tie and white rose floral buttonhole whilst stood beside his groom who wears white jacket

Grooms kiss during wedding ceremony outdoors at Birdsall House

Groom wears green velvet dinner jacket and black tie stood beside his groom who wears white dinner jacket with their Jack Russell dog

Groom pokes his head out of the window and smiles at Birdsall House

Grooms hold hands after wedding ceremony and walk beneath confetti falling above them

Grooms stand beside celebrant in front of Birdsall House during outdoor ceremony

Groom walks up grand staircase on the morning of his wedding day at Birdsall House

Black & white image of groom doing up his cufflinks and wearing white shirt on the morning of his wedding day

Grooms wearing black tie stand between pastel coloured large floral bouquets at Birdsall House during outdoor ceremony

Groom does up his shirt buttons on the morning of his wedding day stood beside window

Grooms stand with wedding party in evening wear at Birdsall House

ADVICE

We’ll leave this one to James & Steven: “There are so many decisions that you have to make during wedding planning; don't overthink them, as there are just so many, most of which won't matter when it comes to the big day!”

DRESS CODE

James & Steven opted for a black-tie and evening dress code. As they didn’t have best men or groomsmen, they knew it would tie everyone in perfectly together, and was in keeping with the incredible stately home venue.

Groom wearing white dinner jacket and white floral rose buttonhole kneels down to little boy outdoors at Birdsall House

Groom rests his hand on his grooms head during wedding speeches

Groom laughs during wedding speeches at reception in Birdsall House

Grooms sit with their family at head table complete with white tablecloths and floral table runner to the front with pastel coloured flowers and green foliage

Grooms kneel down to speak to little boy outdoors at Birdsall House

Grooms kiss outdoors in front of rolling hills at Birdsall House

Groom wearing white jacket leans in to his groom wearing velvet green jacket and black tie

Grooms play garden games outdoors at Birdsall House on their wedding day

Groom leans in to kiss his groom outdoors at Birdsall House

Birdsall House wedding reception complete with round tables and white tablecloths, floral bouquets to the middle of table and hanging chandeliers

Three tier wedding cake complete with white frosting and embossed latin numerals alongside floral decoration

Grooms carry grey & blue smoke bombs outside Birdsall House on their wedding day

Grooms during their first dance at Birdsall House as wedding guests watch on

Grooms sweep smoke bombs across themselves as they kiss outside Birdsall House

Grooms during reception speeches in front of large gold antique pictures at Birdsall House

White napkins complete with personalised biscuit favours and large bouquets to the middle of tables

Groom wearing white dinner jacket and white rose buttonhole delivers speech during reception

Birdsall House wedding reception complete with antique paintings and white rounded tables with large bouquets

Groom kisses his groom outdoors on their wedding day

Birdsall House with regal and classic feel complete with antique paintings and white rounded tables with large bouquets

Grooms embrace outdoors on their wedding day at Birdsall House

You know we love a smoke bomb couples portrait…

Our favourite moment was the speeches. Both fathers and both of us did speeches; each were perfectly balanced with humour, nostalgia, love and happy tears.

James & Steven

You can find Birdsall House over on our Recommended Suppliers, alongside Entertainment Nation & Kazooieloki Photography! If you’re loving James & Steven’s smoke bomb portraits, don’t miss our smoke bomb roundup with plenty of inspiration!