At Home Summer Marquee Wedding

Dorothy hit the nail on the head when she said: "There's no place like home". So it's no wonder Kelly & Charlie decided to host their summer marquee wedding at their parent's house. Their pet dog roamed free all day, the sense of peace and serenity shone through every capture, and everyone looked completely relaxed. Kelly wore a figure-hugging slip wedding dress and lace edge veil with billows in the wind as glides from guest to guest and during the couple's portraits. Every detail and every moment has been beautifully documented by Recommended Supplier Cara Zagni Photography.

At Home, summer marquee wedding with bride in a slip wedding dress and lace edge wedding veil

We wanted to get married somewhere meaningful to us. So, having grown up on a farm, it seemed like we couldn't miss the opportunity to get married at Charlie's family home. We had the ceremony in his parents' back garden, which made the day really unique for us. It was amazing to see so many of our friends and family, who had travelled far and wide, come together to share our day.

Kelly & Charlie

bride in a figure hugging slip wedding dress walking down the stairs on the wedding morning

outdoor wedding ceremony with pet dog as wedding ring bearer

wedding morning bridal preparations with bride in a floral getting ready robe putting on her wedding shoes

bridal accessories including a summer wedding bouquet, bridal perfume and pearl wedding shoes

outdoor humanist wedding ceremony at home summer wedding with bride in a fitted wedding dress and lace edge veil and groom in a navy suit

Bride with half up half down wavy wedding hairstyle

bride in a fitted wedding dress holding hands with her groom in a navy suit as they descend up the aisle as husband and wife

bride holding her pastel pink and blue summer wedding bouquet with eucalyptus foliage

golden shiny spaniel dog at outdoor wedding at home

Groom in a navy suit kissing his bride in a slip wedding dress at their summer garden wedding

bride on the wedding morning in a satin floral getting ready robe

at home outdoor wedding ceremony with bride and groom exchanging vows in front of a walled garden

flower girl petting a dog near the rustic wedding welcome sign on a wooden easel decorated with pastel flowers at home summer marquee wedding

spaniel dog ring bearer walking down the aisle at outdoor wedding ceremony

flower girl dresses with bows at classic Summer marquee wedding

bride in a fitted wedding dress with cathedral veil and groom in navy suit exchanging wedding rings at outdoor garden ceremony

pastel pink rose and eucalyptus bridal bouquet for summer wedding

silver milk churn filled with pastel wedding flowers

bride and groom being down to get the wedding rings from their spaniel dog rig bearer

Summer Marquee Wedding

Kelly & Charlie wanted a wedding day that was personal to them, with a relaxed, English country garden theme. They hoped for a warm summer day (but not too warm!) where everyone could relax outside. Talk about getting exactly(!) what you wished for. It was the perfect summer marquee wedding complete with DIY decor, pastel flowers, trees (which they replanted on the farm) and glorious weather. Did we mention the alternative cheese tower wedding cake?

Pets At Weddings

Almost stealing the show was Kelly & Charlie's Spaniel Goldie. They had always wanted to include him in their day and spoke about him being their ring bearer. And although they never practised it until the ceremony, he walked down the aisle right on cue when Charlie whistled. Your hearts are melting, our hearts are melting, and all Kelly & Charlie's wedding guests' hearts melted too. What a special moment. We love to see pets at weddings.

Summer marquee wedding reception with pastel wedding flowers and table decorations

bride in a slip wedding dress with puddle train and lace edged wedding veil at summer marquee wedding

tree wedding decor for marquee wedding reception

hay bales and trough rustic wedding decor for at home farm wedding

bride in a fitted v back wedding dress with lace edge wedding veil holding a pastel pink and blue wedding bouquet

romantic summer wedding bouquet with pastel pink roses and blue stock wedding flowers

pastel wedding table decorations with taper candles and stocks in vases for summer marquee wedding reception

sparkler moment with bride in a fitted wedding dress and groom in a navy waistcoat at summer wedding

groom in navy wedding suit at home summer wedding

bride in a fitted wedding dress with cathedral length lace edge wedding veil talking to wedding guests in a field at home marquee wedding

pastel wedding flowers in a mason jar on a shepherds hook outside the marquee wedding

classic at home summer marquee wedding with bride in a fitted wedding dress with long veil and groom in a navy blue suit

bridal party photograph with pastel blue chiffon bridesmaid dresses and slip wedding dress

open sided tent summer marquee wedding reception at home

cheese tower alternative wedding cake for marquee wedding

bride in a fitted wedding dress and groom in a navy waistcoat with their golden spaniel pet dog at their home wedding

wedding guests in a red lace dress and pearl headband holding a golden spaniel dog on her lap

bridal party holding romantic pastel pink and blue wedding bouquets with roses, stocks and eucalyptus.

bride in a fitted wedding dress and groom in a waistcoat standing in a field during golden hour looking at their marquee wedding reception

stretch tent summer marquee wedding reception with DIY decor and pastel pink and blue wedding flower arrangements

wedding confetti moment at grooms parents home with groom in a navy suit and bride in a slip wedding dress

couples portrait of bride in a slip wedding dress with long lace edge veil holding hands with her groom in a navy suit in a field

golden hour portrait with bride in a slip wedding dress with long lace edge walking though a field with her groom in a navy waistcoat

Pets at weddings? We'll always be a fan. Especially ones as shiny as Kelly & Charlie's Spaniel, Goldie

We followed hashtags on Instagram like #norfolkwedding and then started following various suppliers from there. We also followed several Norfolk-based photographers as well and then looked at the recommended suppliers sections on their websites. Charlie's cousin is a chef in Norfolk, so she recommended our caterer to us. He was fantastic from start to finish. Further advice would be, don't stress about the small stuff. Go with your instincts and enjoy it!

Kelly & Charlie

It's no mean feat hosting a wedding at home, but Kelly & Charlie made their summer marquee wedding look like a breeze. If you need advice on how to have a dry hire wedding, read our article for lots of tips and tricks. And, if you're lusting after Kelly's slip wedding dress, we share the best in our round-up article. You're welcome.