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Hackney Town Hall Wedding

Hackney Town Hall Wedding & Bridal Platforms

Photography by The Shannon's

This Hackney Town Hall wedding has us feeling like we’re in need of a party… quite often we’re a little jealous we didn’t experience a wedding first hand - and this is one of them! Despite having originally invited 185 guests, Ellie & Tom went ahead with a 30 person wedding. Wanting a relaxed and informal feel, they threw tradition out the window! Implementing aspects that would make their guests and themselves happy. There was plenty of food, drink and laughter throughout the day. Seriously… we’re genuinely upset we weren’t there! Oh, and the bride has a pretty awesome dress shopping story… read below!


Hackney Town Hall wedding complete with DIY bridal platforms

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I couldn't find a pair of fun, personal shoes that had a bit of a heel and enabled me to walk a lot in... so I made my own! I bought a pair of 90s platform boots and added the sparkles, colours and 'wifey for lifey' myself.

Ellie

Bride celebrates with bridesmaids in blue dresses after wedding ceremony
Bride & groom celebrate on the steps of Hackney Town Hall after wedding ceremony
Bride & groom during wedding ceremony
Groom places ring on wedding finger of bride during wedding ceremony
Brides veil blows in the wind as she stands upon the steps of Hackney Town Hall
Bride celebrates after wedding ceremony
Bride walks down the aisle of Hackney Town Hall with homemade bouquet
Hackney Town Hall during wedding ceremony
Wedding guests sit outside and laugh before wedding ceremony
Bride stands in black & white image with homemade bouquet
Bride laughs with her bridesmaids holding homemade bouquets before wedding ceremony
Bride wears sequinned wedding gown
Hackney Town Hall sign with blue sky
Bride walks and lifts up wedding gown on the way to venue
Bride has her train adjusted on the day of her wedding
Bride wears DIY personalised platforms on wedding day
Bride has her makeup done on the morning of her wedding
Personalised DIY platform complete with sparkles and hearts
Bride on the morning of her wedding day
Bride gets ready with her bridesmaids wearing floral dressing gowns
Bride has her makeup done and laughs on the morning of her wedding
Wedding dress hangs before being worn

WEDDING GOWN

One of our oldest and dearest family friends promised years ago they would buy my wedding dress if I ever got married. So, after we got engaged, they organised for me and my mum to fly out to New York and go to Kleinfeld Bridal to find my wedding dress. We had the most magical weekend, met Randy from 'Say Yes To The Dress' (and got a photo)! I found the most perfect dress - not what I thought I wanted at all! Such a great weekend and kind gesture from our friends.

FAVOURITE MOMENT

Since we were restricted to COVID numbers, my mum organised for friends and family to come and celebrate outside the Town Hall with champagne (a total surprise to us)! Two of the Ushers had boomboxes and we then walked (and danced) for half an hour through the streets of Hackney with champagne and music to the reception venue. it was a beautiful day, the sun was shining and everyone in the local area got involved and danced along with us!

Bride & groom embrace in the sunshine after wedding ceremony
Bride & groom dance through London as they head to their reception venue
Bride laughs during wedding reception with friends
Wedding party guests give speeches during reception
Conga line during wedding reception
Personalised wedding sign with Prosecco bottles
Fiesta sign at wedding reception venue
Wedding reception venue
Bride & groom laugh together after wedding ceremony
Bride & groom stand in cobbled street of London
Wedding reception venue complete with balloons
Bride & groom walk together through London after wedding ceremony
Bride & groom walk together with wedding party to reception venue
Wedding reception venue complete with balloons
Bride & groom walk through London in the sunshine
Bride sits back and shows off blue heels in chair
Bride & groom laugh together on the streets of London
Bride & groom walk through confetti after wedding ceremony
Bride & groom walk and dance with wedding party after wedding ceremony
Bride sits with wedding guest and holds champagne after wedding ceremony
Bride & groom walk through the streets of London after wedding ceremony

We love a little DIY project… if you can’t find it - then have a go at doing it yourself! 

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We decided we would do all the flowers ourselves! So we went to the flower market at 5am the day before the wedding. Over a few cups of coffee and croissants, me, my mum and a good friend made all the bouquets, buttonholes and table decorations.

Ellie


Are you loving this Hackney Town Hall wedding as much as we are? Take a look at this awesome day, complete with a taco food truck (yes please), and awesome pink suit! If you’re looking to scale back your wedding, then check out our article for a little help.


Reception Venue: The Roost |
Videographer: Roo Stain |
Entertainment: Sammy Graham |
Wedding Cake: Sweet Harmony Cakes |
Hair Stylist: Leigh Irving |
Bridal Boutique: Kleinfeld
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