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08.08.2019

Bodleian Library Wedding, Oxford, with Bride in Sassi Holford Tamara Wedding Dress

Written by Lorna Shaw
Photography by Lucy Davenport

What Made Our Day Unique

"What made our day unique was only incorporating the traditions that were important to us. I love all types of weddings but for us, the gender roles, traditional speeches and top table format just didn’t feel right. Instead, we had my brother as a bridesmaid, Andy’s 9-year-old nephew as one of the ‘best men’, made a joint speech and had a friend’s top table. We also ditched favours. Instead, we opted for a bottle of one of our fave gins and a selection of Fever-Tree tonics on each table. We found a great personalised gin table plan on Etsy which was just perfect." - Ali & Andy

Ali & Andy

Inspiration & Styling

"What made our day unique was only incorporating the traditions that were important to us. I love all types of weddings but for us, the gender roles, traditional speeches and top table format just didn’t feel right. Instead, we had my brother as a bridesmaid, Andy’s 9-year-old nephew as one of the ‘best men’, made a joint speech and had a friend’s top table. We also ditched favours. Instead, we opted for a bottle of one of our fave gins and a selection of Fever-Tree tonics on each table. We found a great personalised gin table plan on Etsy which was just perfect." - Ali & Andy

Ali & Andy

Written by

Lorna Shaw

Venue:

 Bodleian Library | 

Wedding Dress:

 Sassi Holford - Tamara | 

Bridal Boutique:

 Ellie Sanderson | 

Bridesmaid Dresses:

 Jenny Yoo - Jade | 

Grooms Suit:

 Ted Baker | 

Hair Vine:

 Joanna Reed Bridal | 

Bridal Shoes:

 Harriet Wilde - Marlene | 

Food :

 Goose & Berry | 

Drink:

 Duke of Cambridge | 

Florist:

 Fabulous Flowers | 

Hair & Makeup:

 Jessica Shorter Hair and Makeup | 

Stationery:

 Bigtop Designs | 

Band:

 Jam Hot | 

Necklaces:

 Britten Weddings | 

Drinks Reception Music:

 Loud Mountains | 

Lighting:

 That Events Company | 

Table Plan & Table Names:

 Plain Sage Designs via Etsy | 

Bridesmaid Boutique:

 Not Another Boring Bridesmaid Dress |