Sperry Tent

PapaKåta Sperry Tent for an At Home Yorkshire Wedding with Foliage Decor

Photography by Sarah-Jane Ethan Photography
Temperatures are set to soar this weekend and so will your hearts at the sight of this PapaKata Sperry tent wedding bursting with sentiment. The couple says I do in the brides family church where she and her son were Christened and then head to her parent's home where she grew up for a wedding reception of dreams at the bottom of their garden. Add some foliage wedding decor, sloe gin favours and a Suzanne Neville bridal gown and you're in wedding heaven.
Eucalyptus & Floral Wedding Arrangement
PapaKata Sperry Tent Wedding in Brides Family Home
Bride in Getting Ready Robe with Son on Her Lap
Bride in Lace Bolero over Suzanne Neville Wedding Dress with Chic Bridal Up Do
Bridal Party Walking to the Wedding Ceremony
Bridesmaid Holding Order of Service on the Day Wedding Stationery
Bride and Groom Kissing at the Altar
Confetti Moment with Bride in Suzanne Neville Wedding Dress and Lace Bolero and Groom in Navy Hugo Boss Suit
Stylish Bride in Suzanne Neville Wedding Dress and Lace Bolero and Groom in Navy Hugo Boss Suit Showered in Confetti
Bride in Suzanne Neville Wedding Dress and Lace Bolero and Groom in Navy Hugo Boss Suit  Walking Down a Country Lane
Stylish Bride in Suzanne Neville Wedding Dress and Lace Bolero and Groom in Navy Hugo Boss Suit  Walking Down a Country Lane
Wooden Bar with Foliage Chandelier in a Sperry Tent Reception
Hanging Frame From a Tree Perfect For Photo Opportunities
Chalkboard Wedding Welcome Sign with Storm Lantern
Wedding Guests Enjoying the Drinks Reception
Bridesmaids in Oyster Ghost Dresses and Bride in Suzanne neville Wedding Dress and Lace Bolero Holding Pastel Peach Bouquets
Bridal Bun Up Do with Wedding Veil
Chalkboard Wedding Welcome Sign with Calligraphy Font

WEDDING FASHION

 

"I hadn’t lost all my baby weight when I first started wedding dress shopping, so I was really nervous about fitting into sample dresses and quite self-conscious about dressing in front of the assistants. Fortunately, I visited some lovely boutiques and met some fabulous ladies along the way who were so understanding, helpful and not pushy at all. I finally found the dress of my dreams at Suzanne Neville’s store in London, and added a lace bolero top to the design so it exactly fits the bill! My mum and I made some lovely memories travelling down to London for fittings and shopping days together. James found his suit at Hugo Boss in Meadowhall and my bridesmaids looked stunning in oyster silk Ghost dresses I bought online. After struggling to find wedding ties in the right colour, we decided to ditch them altogether and go with a more relaxed open neck look which worked well in the informal setting." - Olivia & James

Sperry Tent

We've seen plenty of home weddings over the years, each one as special and unique as the next. And if you can do it why not. After searching for venues Olivia & James couldn't quite find what they were looking for until they took the plunge and booked a Sperry tent via PapaKata to host their dream day at the bottom of Olivia's parents garden. They filled it with lots of foliage and greenery, were blessed with glorious weather (even though it threatened to rain in the run-up) and the results captured by Sarah-Jane Ethan are stunning.

WEDDING DECOR

 

"We wanted our wedding to be somewhere in-between elegant and rustic…not too much one way or the other! So we had hard flooring put down in the Sperry tent, with a cream carpet, and stuck to traditional round tables with white table cloths which helped create an elegant setting. But outside we used hay bales for seating and hung a huge frame in a tree for selfies! Our favours were homemade sloe gin from the sloe bushes in the garden. We wanted the day to feel special, but definitely not stuffy and I think we achieved that. I knew I wanted my flowers to be something midway between structured and messy and Tracy at Campbells Flowers absolutely nailed the brief – she was brilliant. My absolute favourite flower is the David Austin rose, but they don’t come cheap, so Tracy suggested incorporating lots of green foliage too, including willow branches and eucalyptus. The bouquets were stunning and the flower hoops and foliage entwining the marquee poles really helped to create a whimsical feel." - Olivia & James

Glass Jars Filled with Oranges and Limes and Miniature Alcohol Wedding Favours
Miniature Slow Gin Wedding Favours
Semi Naked Wedding Cake with Roses Wedding Decor
Wicker Basket Filled with Blankets to Snuggle Up
Framed Table Name Centrepiece
PapaKata Sperry Tent Reception with Greenery Wrapped around The Poles and Hanging Chandeliers
Foliage Hoop Chandeliers and Foliage Wrapped Around Poles
Wedding Guests Enjoying the Sunshine at an Outdoor Wedding
Wooden Barrel Cake Table with Semi Naked Wedding Cake, Lanterns and Flowers to Decorate
Outdoor Summer Wedding with PapaKata Sperry Tent Reception
PapaKata Sperry Tent Reception with Foliage Wrapped around Poles and Greenery Chandeliers
Family Portrait of Bride, Groom and their Son
Bride and Groom Sitting at a Sweetheart Table During the Wedding Breakfast Reception
Papakata Sperry Tent Reception with Wedding Welcome Sign Outside
Bride in Suzanne Neville Wedding Dress and Lace Bolero and Groom in Hugo Boss Waistcoat and Trousers Celebrating
First Dance with Bride in Suzanne Neville Wedding Dress and Lace Bolero and Groom in Navy Hugo Boss Waistcoat and Trousers
First Dance with Bride in Suzanne Neville Wedding Dress and Lace Bolero and Groom in Navy Hugo Boss Waistcoat and Trousers
Black and White Family Portrait of Father, Mother and Son
Bride in Suzanne Neville Wedding Dress and Lace Bolero and Groom in Navy Hugo Boss Waistcoat and Trousers Embracing

If the thought of erecting your own venue in your favourite spot sounds like a bit of you, and you're in need of more Sperry tent inspiration and advice, check out our PapaKåta Spring Open Weekend article.


Wedding Dress: Suzanne Neville |
Bridesmaid Dresses: Ghost |
Grooms Suit: Hugo Boss |
Sperry Tent: PapaKata |
Stationery : Marlowe |
Entertainment: The DeEvines |
Catering: GFS Catering |
Hair & Makeup: Jenn Edwards |
Wedding Coordinator: Whimsical Events
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