Author: Adam Allaker
December Wedding Day #marriedatmillbridge
On Saturday 3rd December Millbridge Court had the privilege of hosting Mr & Mrs Dunckley phenomenal Winter Wedding Day. To say that we were excited to see all of their creative plans come together would be an understatement & it was such a joy to see how it all unfolded on the day; every detail really was exquisite & the happy couple couldn’t have looked any happier.
MBC Partner Gill Pike was L+M’s chosen florist & she created such breathtaking candelabra arrangements for both the Ceremony & the Dining Barn tables, with rich wintery tones that really made the most of the seasons blooms & foliage. Leaving no table or chair untouched, Gill even made the most beautiful pew ends for the Ceremony chairs, completed each stunning bouquet with elegantly cascading grey ribbon & even made sure the bouquets were on display once the meal had started by creating a fabulous flower table (see below… pineapples + copper bean table + bouquets… perfection).
The images below were taken by the talented Lily Bungay who captured every special moment so perfectly. To choose which photos to use in this post out of the 700+ images sent over was near to impossible, particularly when it came to whittling down the beautiful couples & Wedding Party shots underneath the Arbor & around the grounds, not to mention the photos of the Bridal Party getting ready throughout the morning, but we hope that you love looking through this selection of Lily’s images as much as we did.
L+M, thank you so so much for allowing us to be a part of your big day, it was such a privilege & an absolute joy from start to finish. Wishing you so much love & happiness in your married lives together!
Happy reading, everyone!
Xx
By Hannah Berry Flowers
By Hannah Berry Flowers
November Wedding Day #marriedatmillbridge
In November, we had the complete & utter privilege of hosting this wonderful Wedding Day. In true British Winter fashion, there was a little rain, but that most certainly did not stop the happy couple or their guests smiling from ear to ear throughout the days celebrations. Being sent Lydia Stamps gorgeous images & being able to re-live the day was a real pleasure & we’re very excited to share them with you all.
Beautiful blooms were created by The Gorgeous Flower Company, their show-stopping balloons were supplied by Pom Pom Stuido & Catherine’s gorgeous dress is an Amanda Wyatt gown from Sass & Grace Bridal.
Ahead of us sharing Lydia’s photos of the celebrations, we wanted to share with you below some really lovely words from the Bride & Groom… And all that’s left for us to say is, Catherine & Ian, the pleasure really was all ours & we wish you every happiness in your married lives together. Xx
“Dear EVERYONE at Millbridge and Kalm Kitchen,
Massive, massive thanks to all of you who helped to make our day happen yesterday. We knew as soon as we saw Millbridge Court that it was the place for us, and you didn’t disappoint!
Everything was perfect, we would not have changed anything. From the very beginning when we first met with you, to the prompt email replies and meetings to talk things through, you have been so professional and so personable. We’ve loved every minute of organising our wedding and you helped us to make it a reality!
All our guests (yes all of them!) commented on how fantastic the venue was, and even the suppliers told us how it was genuinely one of the best they’d ever seen (and they must see a lot!).
It’s difficult to articulate how amazing our day was… words cannot do it justice! You played a huge part in making it so truly, truly fabulous.
All our love and sincere thanks,
Catherine and Ian”
Winter Weddings At MBC #marriedatmillbridge
Oh how we love a gorgeous Winter Wedding Day at Millbridge Court, the twinkly lights, the night-time Arbor shots, the seasonal cocktails & food & breathtaking couples shots with dramatic winter skies… the list goes on.
Our Ceremony Barn offers so much natural light, even on those darker days & for those couples who have opted to have a later winter Ceremony time, the floor to ceiling glass becomes such a feature, with all of the fairy lights & chandelier light reflecting back inwards. The Millbridge Court lounges & smaller barn area are such warm & atmospheric spaces for the drinks reception & our hallway has been newly refurbished & now has a feature wall & additional seating & tables for guests to enjoy.
On all of our winter wedding days the Dining Barn looks utterly magical, filled with flowers, foliage, candle & fairy lights & so much more. The ability to opt for coloured table linen has meant that many of the below couples have chosen blue or grey linen’s to further reflect the season & to compliment their centrepieces; the littlest detail that can make a huge impact on the feel of the room.
The Millbridge Court Arbor has proven to be the perfect spot for Winter Wedding photos. Many photographers have used back lighting to create dramatic evening shots of the Bride & Groom & on certain Wedding Days its meant the couple can stay dry whilst getting a whole host of gorgeous photos together with the gorgeous Surrey countryside as the backdrop.
Below are a collection of photos taken from a handful of our beautiful Winter Wedding Days, some taking place as recently as last month & all featuring gorgeous blooms, inspirational styling details & a whole load of beaming faces.
Suppliers are credited below the individual images & a full list of suppliers featured is noted at the end of the post.
Happy browsing & happy 2017, you lovely lot! Xx
Image: Sarah Legge Photography
Image: Eriin Browne
Image: Eriin Browne
Image: RS Brown Photography
Image: VLA Photography
Image: RS Brown Photography
Image: RS Brown Photography, Calligraphy: Judy Broad Calligraphy
Image: VLA Photography, Flowers: Paula Rooney
Image: Eriin Browne Photography
Image: Eriin Brown Photography, Flowers: The Topiary Tree by Carrie Macey
Image: Sarah Legge Photography, Cake: Milk Street Kitchen
Image: Eriin Browne, Flowers: Topiary Tree by Carrie Macey
Image: Sarah Legge Photography, Flowers: Jay Archer Floral Design
Image: VLA Photography
Image: Sarah Legge Photography, Flowers: Jay Archer Floral Design
Image: Adrian Travis Photography
Image: Sarah Legge Photography, Flowers: Jay Archer Floral Design
Image: RS Brown Photography
Image: Eriin Browne Photography
Image: Lydia Stamps Photography
Image: VLA Photography
Image: Sarah Legge Photography
Image: Sarah Legge Photography
Image: RS Brown Photography
Image: Guy Collier Photography
Image: VLA Photography
Image: RS Brown Photography
Image: Eriin Browne
Image: VLA Photography
Image: RS Brown Photography
Image: Eriin Browne
Image: Sarah Legge Photography
Image: Adrian Travis Photography
Image: VLA Photography
Image: RS Brown Photography
Image: Lydia Stamps Photography
Image: RS Brown Photography
Image: Sarah Legge Photography, Flowers: Jay Archer Floral Design
Image: Eriin Browne
Image: Adrian Travis Photography
Image: Sarah Legge Photography
Image: Eriin Browne
Image: Adrian Travis Photography
Image: VLA Photography
Image: Adrian Travis Photography
Image: Eriin Browne
Image: Sarah Legge Photography
Image: Sarah Legge Photography
Weddings Featured:
Jen & Scott: Photographer- RS Brown Photography, Calligraphy- Judy Broad Calligraphy (Featured on Rock My Wedding)
Gemma & Matt: Photographer- Sarah Legge Photography (MBC Partner), Florist- Jay Archer Floral Design (MBC Partner), Cake: Milk Street Kitchen (MBC Partner)
Mared & Nick: Photographer- Adrian Travis Photography, Florist- Eden Blooms
Charlotte & Elliot: Photographer- Eriin Browne, Florist- Topiary Tree By Carrie Macey (MBC Partner)
Catherine & Ian: Photographer- Lydia Stamp Photography
Emma & Chris: Photographer- VLA Photography (MBC Partner), Florist: Paula Rooney Weddings Events (MBC Partner)
Lisa & Daniel: Photographer- Guy Collier Photography (MBC Partner)
#marriedatmillbridge in 2016
2016 marked the first full year of Weddings here at Millbridge Court & what a phenomenal year it has been.
We have been so honoured to host so many incredible Wedding Days & in addition to that have also hosted some phenomenal photoshoots, tastings, workshops & parties, along with the Regional Finals of The Wedding Industry Awards last month.
To all of those couples who have entrusted us with your special day, thank you, it has been such an honour & thank you also to all of the amazing industry professionals who we are lucky enough to work with on a weekly basis, it has been a real pleasure to get to know you all & work alongside you.
It is always such a highlight when couples and/or their photographers share with us the photos from their Wedding Day & so to round off this years blog posts, we thought we would bring together images from eighteen of the gorgeous celebrations that were hosted at Millbridge Court this year. The full list of suppliers featured below & the links to their websites are listed at the end of the post.
We hope you all had the most wonderful Christmas & a have a fantastic year ahead, we certainly can’t wait.
Love from the Millbridge Court Team. Xx
Image: The Springles
Image: VLA Photography
The Ceremony
Image: VLA Photography, Flowers: Jay Archer Floral Design
Image: The Springles, Flowers: Blush Floral Design
Image: VLA Photography, Flowers: The Topiary Tree by Carrie Macey
Image: Kit Myers, Flowers: Blush Floral Design
Image: Anneli Marinovich Photography
Image: Guy Collier Photography, Flowers: Jay Archer Floral Design
Image: Dasha Caffrey Photography, Flowers: The Topiary Tree by Carrie Macey
Image: Guy Collier Photography, Flowers: Jay Archer Floral Design
Image: Andy Mac Photography, Flowers: Hannah Berry Flowers
Image: The Springles
Image: Anneli Marinovich Photography
Image: Dasha Caffrey Photography
Image: VLA Photography
Image: Zohaib Ali
Image: Kit Myers, Flowers: Blush Floral Design
Image: Martin Makowski
Image: Eliza Claire
Image: Anneli Marinovich Photography
Image: Millie & Belle
Image: Guy Collier Photography
Image: Anneli Marinovich Photography, Flowers: Boutique Blooms
Image: Eddie Judd Photography, Flowers: Jay Archer Floral Design
Image: VLA Photography, Flowers: Jay Archer Floral Design
Image: Kit Myers Photography, Dress: Sass & Grace Bridal Boutique
Image: VLA Photography, Flowers & confetti: The Topiary Tree by Carrie Macey
The Dining Barn
Image: VLA Photography, Flowers: Jay Archer Floral Design
Image: Anneli Marinovich Photography
Image: Anneli Marinovich, Flowers: Boutique Blooms
Image: Eddie Judd Photography, Flowers: Jay Archer Floral Design
Image: Kit Myers, Flowers: Blush Floral Design
Image: Guy Collier Photography, Flowers: Kate Avery Flowers
Image: VLA Photography, Flowers: The Topiary Tree by Carrie Macey
Image: Guy Collier Photography, Flowers: Jay Archer Floral Design
Image: Guy Collier Photography, Flowers: Jay Archer Floral Design
Image: Philippa Sian Photography, Flowers: Paula Rooney Weddings & Events
Image: Sarah Legge Photography, Flowers: Jay Archer Floral Design
Image: Andy Mac, Flowers: Hannah Berry Flowers
Image: Dasha Caffrey Photography, Flowers: The Topiary Tree by Carrie Macey, Furniture Hire: Academy Furniture Hire
The Moments
Image: VLA Photography
Image: Zolaib Ali
Image: Kit Myers Photography, Dress: Sass & Grace Bridal Boutique
Image: VLA Photography
Image: The Springles
Image: Anneli Marinovich Photography
Image: Guy Collier Photography
Image: Martin Makowski
Image: VLA Photography
Image: Eddie Judd Photography
Image: Dasha Caffrey Photography
Image: VLA Photography
Image: The Springles
Image: Eliza Claire Photography
Image: Guy Collier Photography
Image: Anneli Marinovich Photography
Image: Millie & Belle Photography
Image: Anneli Marinovich Photography
Image: Sarah Legge Photography
The Food… by Kalm Kitchen
Flowers: The Topiary Tree by Carrie Macey
Flowers: Hannah Berry Flowers
The Cakes
Milk Street Kitchen
Cheese Cake by Kalm Kitchen
Spongeworks
Milk Street Kitchen
Le Papillon Patisserie
The Party
Image: Eliza Claire
Image: Martin Makowski
Image: VLA Photography
Image: Guy Collier Photography
Image: Dasha Caffrey Photography
Image: Anneli Marinovich Photography
Image: The Springles
Image: The Springles
Featured Suppliers
Photographers:
Eddie Judd Photography (MBC Partner)
VLA Photography ( MBC Partner)
Guy Collier Photography ( MBC Partner)
Anneli Marinovich Photography (MBC Partner)
Sarah Legge Photography (MBC Partner)
Millie & Belle ( MBC Partner)
Philippa Sian Photography (MBC Partner)
Florists:
Jay Archer Floral Design (MBC Partner)
Hannah Berry Flowers (MBC Partner)
Carrie Macey- The Topiary Tree (MBC Partner)
Kate Avery Flowers (MBC Partner)
Blush Floral Design (MBC Partner)
Paula Rooney Weddings & Events (MBC Partner)
Food:
Our partners Kalm Kitchen
Cakes:
Milk Street Kitchen (MBC Partner)
Spongeworks (MBC Partner)
Le Papillon Patisserie (MBC Partner)
May Wedding Day at Millbridge Court #marriedatmillbridge
Bank Holiday Sunday in May of this year was a beautifully warm Spring day & on that perfect day, we had the pleasure of hosting A+S’s blessing & Wedding celebrations. The Bride & Groom had already had a week full of celebrations & to be a part of the final & most intimate celebration of the week was such an honour.
We first met A+S just over a year before their big day & instantly fell in love with their vision of combining Indian & quintessentially British design. With the happy couple being so style driven & the Bride being a phenomenal Bridal Stylist & personal shopper (you can find more info on her instagram @byami_), assisting them in planning their day was such a pleasure & we just knew that every single detail would tie in so beautifully.
We are so excited to share with you below Zohaib Ali‘s exquisite images of the day. It was such a privilege to have him with us capturing all of the styling details, breathtaking images of the couple & all of the love & excitement of the day.
Thank you to Mr & Mrs Pankhania for allowing us to be a part of your incredible day of celebrations. We wish you all of the love & happiness in the world in your married lives together & thank you for letting us share a selection of your breathtaking photos.
Xx
Arbor Wedding Day at Millbridge Court #marriedatmillbridge
The now Mr & Mrs Bryant were one of our final couples to get married with us at Millbridge Court who had booked the Venue off-plan in the Summer of 2014 & not only that, they were one of the first bookings we ever had! So when I say off-plan, picture hard hats, hi-vis vests, a ladder for stairs, frequent dodging of holes in the ground, no roof & unfinished walls, aided by just an iPad with some CGI’s. They trusted in our vision & we were so delighted to be able to help bring their complete vision to life in July of this year.
On the day, C+A had brought together so many beautiful personalised touches from their card box, to the table names, to the sweetie table, everything was so carefully considered. Decorating the Arbor garden to sheer perfection with an abundance of pale pink & neutral roses, peonies, hydrangeas & gypsophila was the lovely MBC Partner, Blush Floral Design. The Dining Barn looked elegant with Bex creating delicate, rustic centrepieces & carrying through the rustic & romantic theme was a gorgeous Naked Cake made by The New Forest Cake Company.
Thank you to the talented Kit Myers for sharing his images with us. The whole day was filled with smiles, love & so much laughter & he captured every single moment so beautifully.
We are delighted to share the photos of their day & wish Mr & Mrs Bryant all the love & happiness in the world in their married lives together. Xx
The Millbridge Court Autumn Soirée
On Sunday, we opened our doors for our 2016 Autumn Soirée. We absolutely adore running these events as they offer the opportunity to welcome so many of our engaged couples, & their lovely families back to Millbridge Court to meet a handful of our wonderful MBC Partners, see Millbridge Court in action, try some sensational food, as well as see breathtaking displays created by some of the industries most talented Wedding Professionals.
In our Bridal Changing Room we had the oh so talented Carolanne Armstrong & Sharon Roberts running express hair & makeup trials for our lucky Brides.
Creating utterly breathtaking floral arrangements were Hannah Berry Flowers, Jay Archer Floral Design & Carrie Macey (The Topiary Tree) who not only showcased their centrepieces & table displays but also created gorgeous floral arches, decorated our shelves & made exquisite arrangements to complement our cake suppliers displays & food stalls.
Showcasing their flawless Wedding Cakes were Jen from Spongeworks & Ellie from Milk Street Kitchen & the wonderful Estilo String Quartet serenaded our guests throughout the day.
The always creative Kalm Kitchen once again created innovative food stalls. Their luxurious Patisserie Boutique, complete with floral chandelier & delicate floral touches created by Hannah Berry Flowers was an absolute showstopper, with their fun & interactive Bagel Bar unsurprisingly going down an absolute storm.
The photographers that joined us & displayed their incredible work were the ever so lovely Philippa Sian Photography, Laura & Jon from VLA Photography & Anneli Marinovich. We were also lucky enough to have Ash Videography filming throughout & creating a gorgeous video of the day. A huge thank you to Anneli Marinovich who captured all of the days details so perfectly; we are ever so excited to share them with you below.
To our lovely couples & the MBC Partners who joined us, thank you for making it such a spectacular day!
Hannah Berry Flowers
Spongeworks
Kalm Kitchen Patisserie Boutique, Floral Chandelier by Hannah Berry
Jay Archer Floral Design
Milk Street Kitchen
Kalm Kitchen Bagel Bar, Flowers by Hannah Berry
Topiary Tree by Carrie Macey
Estilo String Quartet
Spring Wedding Day #marriedatmillbridge
In May, the wonderful S+D became Husband & Wife at Millbridge Court in an intimate & elegant Spring Wedding Day.
Having visited a mere five months before the Big Day itself, the happy couple brought together a host of really fabulous suppliers to bring their vision to life. The florist was an incredibly talented family friend from Gunns Florist based in Brighton who flooded the Barn’s with a wonderful mix of vibrant & neutral Spring blooms, including an abundance of absolutely perfect pink peonies. Leaving no detail unthought of, Matt even placed peonies on the top tables place settings, a wonderful final touch.
Millbridge Court Partner Milk Street Kitchen created a classic & elegant three tiered buttercream Wedding Cake which Ellie decorated with yet more peonies & roses. The place cards & table plan was written by the super talented Judy Broad which was complemented perfectly by the Bride & Grooms choice of navy napkins.
The photographer in charge of capturing every precious moment & detail throughout the day (both in front of & behind the scenes) was Martin Makowski. Martin, thank you for sharing your images with us, it was a pleasure to have you with us.
And last, but definitely not least, Mr & Mrs Tai, from all of us here at Millbridge Court, we wish you every happiness in your married lives together & thank you for allowing us to be a part of your Wedding Day!
July Wedding Day #marriedatmillbridge
At the end of July, on a gloriously sunny Sunday, we had the pleasure of hosting C+T’s Wedding Day & with the knowledge that they were entrusting the flowers, photography & cake to not only such wonderful MBC Partners, but MBC Partners who are no strangers to working with one another, we just knew that Millbridge Court would look utterly spectacular & the day would run seamlessly from start to finish.
Carrie Macey’s vibrant Summer blooms filled the Arbor Garden, the Dining Barn & created an added wow factor for the already stunning Patisserie Boutique, created by Kalm Kitchen. The beautiful three-tiered Naked Cake, created by Le Papillon Patisserie, carried through the rustic, countryside feel of the day & capturing ever joyous moment & little detail so perfectly was Jon from VLA Photography.
C+T, it really was a privilege to be a part of your Special Day & to get to know you both throughout the planning process. Wishing you every happiness in your married lives together!
Below are some kind words from the Bride & Groom themselves…
“To the Millbridge Court/ Kalm Kitchen team,
We just wanted to say thank you so much for a fabulous day on Sunday. From beginning to end everything was perfect and exactly what we wanted. We really could not have envisaged a more complete wedding day.
We had countless comments from friends and family about how beautiful the venue is- you even managed to get the sun shining for us! Furthermore the food was absolutely wonderful (the patisserie bar went down especially well and the beef fillet was delicious).
We were so impressed with all the staff at Millbridge, who were always professional, friendly and attentive. Eloise and Sarah you made the day run seamlessly and we greatly appreciate all your hard work, as well as everyone else who helped in the lead up and on the day itself.
Thank you again and best wishes for all the forthcoming weddings.“
THE LODGE AT MILLBRIDGE COURT
The team at Millbridge Court are delighted to finally reveal a secret we have been keeping for far too long!
Available from May 2017, The Lodge at Millbridge Court is designed with our brides and grooms in mind and will offer romantic and stylish accommodation during your stay.
The Lodge is to be tucked away in a currently undeveloped part of the grounds and will be constructed off site to ensure no disruption to our events and guests.
This cozy woodland setting will provide privacy away from the party and allow the bride and groom to wake up on the morning after their wedding overlooking the beautiful meadows, before joining their fellow guests for breakfast at the house.
Please ‘contact us‘ to speak to the team for more information about The Lodge or to book an appointment to come and visit us at Millbridge Court.
