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East Quay Venue

Nautical East Quay Venue Wedding

Photography by Shelby Ellis Photography

*Bursts into ‘oh, I do like to be beside the seaside!’* Excuse us… now that’s over. Lauren & Adam were married at the beautiful East Quay Venue in Whitstable. We absolutely love the personalised and DIY aspects throughout this day. From the seating plan board to the homemade limoncello, to the name-place oysters (all handpicked from the beachfront!) Of course, we must acknowledge the fact that their gorgeous dog Peggy was a guest during their big day, and was perfectly captured by Recommended Supplier, Shelby Ellis Photography. Oh, and the cake!? Yeah, you don’t want to miss it. Be sure to look closely at each photo for awesome personalised inspiration on your wedding day… and the hand-crocheted lobsters… on that note, “he’s her lobster!” That is all. 


East Quay Venue for DIY and personalised wedding day

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We searched and researched every detail, and ensured that we found the suppliers that completely fit with the day we wanted and our personal taste.

Lauren & Adam

Framed Oasis picture with song quote for table names
Wedding cake featuring fondant dog on sand
Bride & groom at the altar during their wedding day ceremony
Handmade crochet lobsters in brown vintage suitcase with large plastic lobster above
Homemade limoncello in glass bottle complete with brown name tag on wooden table
East Quay Venue complete with rustic vibe, wooden tables and fairy lights above tables
White florals on white and blue fold out chair tied with brown string
Bride leans down to place harness on white dog on her wedding day
Bridesmaids see bride for the first day on her wedding day as they look and smile whilst wearing blue bridesmaids dresses
Bride has her wedding dress done up on the morning of her wedding by guest
Wooden board complete with seating plan on white stationery and decorated with green foliage
Bride & groom kiss on their wedding day during church ceremony
Wedding guests gather in church for seaside wedding
Hand painted oysters collected from beach front
Bride & groom look lovingly at one another as they hold hands on their wedding day
Bride & groom sit within vintage VW caravan as bride holds white floral bouquet
Four tier wedding cake complete with nautical theme and fondant dog
Bride & groom stand beside vintage VW camper van in white
Bride looks behind her as her wedding dress is done up on her wedding day
Bridesmaids wear pale blue bridesmaids dresses outside church
Bride & groom look at one another on their wedding day during church ceremony

VIBE

The vibe was laid-back, personal, musical, rustic and fun! We wanted to capture as much of ourselves as a couple as we could. Every last detail was relevant, personal and important to us. We wanted to be as involved in the process as possible, and really make the wedding a reflection of us!

DIY

We tried to do as much of the wedding design ourselves. From the seating plan board, to the name-place oysters, the centre-pieces, to the hand-crocheted lobsters, and the homemade limoncello, we did all of it! We tried to make our day as personal and specific to our tastes as possible, and loved every minute of the whole process!

Bride & groom kiss on the beach at Whitstable on their wedding day
Bride & groom walk through confetti outdoors on their wedding day
Bride & groom look lovingly at one another as they stand on the beachfront in front of hut on their wedding day
Bride & groom kiss during first dance as wedding guests watch and take photos
Dessert table complete with doughnuts and chalk board signs
Bride & groom walk hand in hand along the beachfront on their wedding day
Bride smiles and holds her floral bouquet as she wears her brown hair in loose curls
Old family wedding photographs in silver photo frames next to hand painted oysters with names
Bride & groom sit on giant foldable chair in blue and white on the beach front on their wedding day
Bride & groom kiss during wedding reception at East Quay Venue
Groom lifts bride along beach front across the sand
Groom stands with his groomsmen on his wedding day
Wedding guests during reception in rustic venue surrounded by fairy lights
Dessert table complete with biscoff blondies
Bride & groom stand with their groomsmen and bridesmaids on the beach
Bride & groom look lovingly at one another as they walk along the beach
Bride & groom stand in front of beach hut
Strawberry and vanilla cupcakes complete with blue floral decoration
Bride & groom walk through confetti on their wedding day
Bride and bridesmaids throw their bouquets in the air on the beach front

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Enjoy every moment of it! The planning is one of the most exciting parts of the process!

Lauren & Adam


Are you loving the East Quay Venue? We most certainly are! Take a look at our roundup of beautiful beach ceremonies, so you can find the perfect place to say your I-do’s. Or take a little look at Cara & Moppett’s day, complete with a doughnut tower and plenty of colour!


Entertainment: The Duplicators |
Florist: Graham Greener |
Dessert Table: Bombshell Bakes |
Wedding Cake: Finest Layers |
Makeup Artist: Essex Hair & Makeup |
Bridal Gown: Grace And Lace
Real WeddingEnglandSummerCoastalRusticChurchRusticDIYBlues£15k - £20k