Forest Wedding with Tipi Reception, Macrame Backdrop and Dried Wedding Flowers

Photography by Francesca Hill Photography

We should all take a leaf out of Emily and Greg's book who had a forest wedding completely reflective of them as a couple and what they like and enjoy. This included a silver skirt wedding dress, with complementary silver boots and leather jackets, a pair of pink chino's with a navy blazer, and a curry wedding breakfast! They also had dried wedding flowers and a macrame backdrop, all of which look incredible at their dream wedding venue: Fforrest in South Wales.

Mila Mira Wedding Dress with Silver Skirt and White Top

Tipi Wedding Ceremony with Bride in Silver Skirt and Groom in Pink Chinos

Wedding Ceremony with Bride in Silver Skirt and Groom in Navy Blazer

Bride Reading Her Vows to Her Groom During the Tipi Wedding Reception

Confetti Exit with Bride in Silver Skirt and Groom in Salmon Chinos

Confetti Moment with Bride in Silver Skirt and Groom in Pink Chinos and Navy Blazer

Confetti Moment in the Woods with Bride in Silver Skirt and Groom in Pink Chinos and Navy Blazer

Dried Confetti on the Brides Wedding Veil

Wedding Guests Enjoying the Drinks Reception

Bridal Party Laughing in the Woods with Bridesmaids in Emerald Green & Navy Dresses Holding Dried Flower Bouquets

What Made Our Day Unique
Being able to find a beautiful, outdoor wedding venue that we felt perfectly reflected us and the laid back style of the wedding we dreamed of was incredible. Fforest was absolutely miles and hours from home for us and our guests but it was worth every second and everyone fell in love with it immediately. The warm welcome we were able to give our guests on the Friday with dinner and a pub quiz meant that by Saturday we could savour every moment, even more, having checked in with everyone and seeing them all mix so amazingly.
Emily & Greg

Forest Wedding

Emily and Greg both found Fforest separately. Emily saw it on RMW and thought Greg would never agree to a wedding so far from home, but then a couple of days later Greg sent the link to Emily! Once she realised it was the venue she'd lusted after, a pure moment of excitement took over knowing this was where they'd get married. They also found their fab photographer Francesca on RMW and fell in love with her amazing photography skills. The rest of the suppliers they found via Instagram, as it was important to them to support local Welsh indie suppliers and shop small.

Inspiration & Styling
We wanted to make as much as possible ourselves, mainly because I know what I like and I love things that are handmade and a little rough around the edges. I got very into making macrame pieces, spray painting jars and bottles, making signs, cracking out my rusty calligraphy skills and making a cute star table plan. I think there's something to be said for being able to be proud of the set up you've created knowing it's had a lot of hours, sweat and tears put into it!
Emily & Gregn

Craft Paper Luggage Tag Place Name with Dried Flowers

Fall Wedding Reception Decor with Dried Leaves and Flowers

Table Number in Centrepiece Floral Arrangement

Dried fLowers and Foliage Stems in a Vessel.

Rustic Wedding Cake Display with Tree Slice Cake Stand and Semi Naked Wedding Cake

Bridal Party Portrait in the Forest with Green and Navy Dresses and Dried Flower Wedding Bouquets

Dried Flower Wedding Bouquet with Hydrangeas. Dried Grasses and Eucalyptus

Bride in Contemporary Mila Mira Wedding Dress with Silver Skirt and White Top Holding an Autumn Wedding Bouquet

Boho Bride in Contemporary Mila Mira Wedding Dress with Silver Skirt and White Top

Boho Bride in Contemporary Mila Mira Wedding Dress with Silver Skirt and White Top and Groom in Pink Chinos, Wool Waistcoat and Navy Blazer

Stylish Bride and Groom Holding Hands in the Woods in Silver Skirt Separates and Pink Chinos

Stylish Groom in Pink Chinos, Wool Waistcoat and Navy Blazer

Stylish Bride and Groom with Bride in Customised Leather Jacket

Bride in Mila Mira Separates with Silver Skirt and Leather Jacket and Groom in Pink Chinos, Wool Waistcoat and Navy Blazer

Stylish Bride in Silver Boots and Groom in Pink Chinos

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Advice
Do everything for you as a couple, it should be reflective of what you love and will enjoy. Don't try and please anyone else. It's scary, but so worth it when the day rolls in and you're totally at ease with everything because it was what you chose! We braved it and had a friend's top table, didn't cut the cake and ate curry on our wedding day! We avoided every 'tradition' that just didn't feel like it fitted is. I'm so glad we did. Everyone totally embraced every moment and watching them have an amazing time felt so special.
Emily & Greg

Drawing inspiration from the things you love and having 'you day your way' is what will make your wedding day extra special. So, if like Emily & Greg you don't want to cut the cake or you decide to have curry as your wedding breakfast then go for it! And if comparison has become the thief of self-worth instead of joy whilst planning your wedding then listen to our Podcast to know everything you're doing is right for you.