Inspiration

We wanted a relaxed vibe but still invested a lot of time and energy into the styling. We went for a soft vintage feel with lots of old green and brown glass bottles, gold candle holders, a colour clash palette for the flowers (which were both fresh and dried) and blush coloured place names and table accessories. We went all out for the cake table and created a wooden frame to hang over it, with a neon 'The Tanners' sign with flowers all around it and hanging from it.

We just wanted it to be one big party for everyone. We'd intentionally booked a venue where noone would be standing on ceremony and could just be themselves. Due to covid it was the first time in 18 months that we were able to come together with our friends and family, to eat, drink, laugh and dance. We had games to add to the party vibe, including a carnival-sized coconut shy, quoits, a football table and a ball pit. Our favours were midnight-snack takeaway boxes with glass bottles of coke and heart-shaped soft pretzels.

The suppliers you choose are what ultimately makes your day. Every single one of ours, from the photography, to the flowers, to the cake, to the hair & make-up, these were the people that I could trust our day to and who devoted 110%, not to just providing a service, but to supporting us, cheering for us and being an integral part of such an important day. Support local wherever you can and trust the experts, they're all such a brilliant, creative bunch!