DIY Wedding Dress

Satin Slip DIY Wedding Dress

Photography by Captured By Katrina

A DIY wedding dress, a vegan dinner, and locally grown florals… there’s plenty of eco-conscious aspects we love throughout this gorgeous wedding. Vanessa & Fergus said their I-do's at a local cricket pitch, and were all about supporting local suppliers. Their table names were named after places they had travelled as a couple, and were made by the brides sister. Their day saw plenty of dancing, a relaxed vibe, and was captured beautifully by Recommended Supplier, Captured By Katrina. We just love the bright florals and personal touches throughout - a serious wedding win for sustainability! 


DIY wedding dress and vegan dinner

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We had to rearrange our big celebration due to covid, and this was the first event for so many. It really felt extra special being together hugging and dancing.

Vanessa & Fergus

Marquee wedding with boho vibe, wooden banquet tables, festoon lighting and colourful florals along white table runner
Personalised table names based on places around the world
Bride stands with her bridesmaids who wear orange silk slip dresses from & Other Stories
Bride wears her brown hair in low ponytail, white silk slip homemade wedding gown and gold Missoma necklaces
Bridesmaids wearing orange silk slip dresses see bride for the first time
Bride & groom stand beneath trees as bride holds her bright floral bouquet in the air whilst wearing handmade silk slip wedding gown
Locally grown bright florals complete with green foliage on white tablecloth
Groom wears open white shirt with green braces and brightly coloured floral buttonhole
Bride & groom stand with their wedding party, groomsmen wear white shirts and braces alongside bridesmaids in orange satin silk gowns
Groom celebrates as he stands beside his bride in DIY wedding dress during marquee ceremony
Bride & groom walk through confetti petals dried from garden after wedding ceremony
Bride walks with her groom whilst wearing DIY wedding dress in satin silk whilst holding brightly coloured floral bouquet
Beetroot mouse in pastry vegan canapés on wooden board
Groom poses outdoors wearing white shirt, green braces and brightly coloured floral buttonhole
Brides mother helps her with her DIY wedding gown on the morning of her wedding day
Groom stands with his groomsmen who wear white shirts and green braces
Locally grown brightly coloured floral bridal bouquet
Paper cones in wicker basket ready for dried petal confetti
Grilled asparagus on wooden board
Bride stands with her bridesmaids who wear orange silk slip dresses
Colourful dried petal confetti in wicker basket

DIY WEDDING DRESS

Vanessa’s beautiful gown is a satin silk slip created by her mother - and we absolutely adore! Vanessa was sewn into her gown on the day(!) and it fits her like a glove. She chose simple Missoma necklaces and a chic low ponytail hair style. We love the low neckline and thin straps, alongside a fitted body and floating skirt.

VIBE & STYLING

Vanessa & Fergus opted for a boho chic styled day. With an eco-conscious mind, they baked their own dessert table, dried petals from their own garden, and had plenty of booze alongside a brass band! The bridesmaids look stunning in orange silk slip dresses, whilst the gents opted for simply trousers, open shirts and braces. 

Vintage suitcases on wooden table with printed letters across inside in marquee
Bride & groom kiss during first dance in marquee wedding as wedding guests watch on
Bride & groom kiss in golden fields during golden hour as bride wears silk satin wedding gown
Groom kisses his bride whilst wearing colourful floral buttonhole
Colourful bunting across head table in marquee wedding complete with wooden banquet tables and festoon lighting
Wicker basket filled with blankets for marquee wedding
DIY Order Of The Day pallet painted white with orange writing and floral decor
Bride wearing silk satin wedding gown & groom stand in golden fields
Bride & groom walk through golden fields as bride wears homemade silk satin gown and gold necklaces
Bride & groom dance during first dance at reception in marquee for countryside and sustainable wedding
Homemade dessert table complete with cupcakes, personalised stationery and photo bunting
Colourful vegan salad filled with tomatoes potato and onion
Bride & groom embrace during golden hour in fields during couples portraits
Guests place colourful vegan salads on their plates for BBQ during sustainable wedding
Bride wears natural makeup and low cut DIY wedding gown complete with gold necklaces and brown hair pulled into low ponytail
Chocolate frosted cupcakes complete with white flower next to carrot cake cupcakes complete with white frosting and small carrot
Colourful vegan BBQ for sustainable wedding
DIY table plan sits at the front of marquee surrounded by white floral decor
Staging area complete with pampas grass and personalised lettering
Bride & groom sit at the head table as wedding guests reading speeches during marquee reception
Vintage suitcase with map inside for cards
Potted plants sit on white tablecloth during reception in marquee

Adding DIY aspects to your wedding is a great sustainable option!

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Don't sweat the small stuff - enjoy planning and have fun. It’s lovely to support small local businesses! 

Vanessa & Fergus


Vanessa’s DIY wedding dress is most definitely a favourite of ours. If you’re looking to plan a sustainable wedding, don’t miss out Podcast episode with plenty of information! Or could a vegan wedding breakfast be for you?


Venue: Miserden Cricket Ground |
Brass Band: Brass Junkies |
Evening Band: Wired |
Florist: Amberley Meadow |
Vegan Canapés & BBQ : Jonathans Catering |
Vegan Pizzas: Velo Baker |
Evening Bar: Signature Mobile Bar |
Hair Stylist: Bonomimi |
Makeup Artist: Ellie Mitchell |
Bridesmaids Gowns: & Other Stories |
Bridal Jewellery: Missoma |
Marquee: Bisley Marquees |
Celebrant: Grace The Day
Real WeddingEnglandSummerMarquee / TipiHumanistBohoeco-friendlyPastelsBrights£10k - £15k