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Autumn Wedding Day Inspiration at Millbridge Court
Who doesn’t love a crisp Autumn morning with leaves falling, mist lifting, changes in colours, cosy moments, incredible romantic lighting?! We certainly do; there’s just so much to embrace during this time of year!
We thought we’d share some Autumn wedding inspiration to get the creative energy flowing for couples booked, or looking to book an Autumn wedding. As always, we’ve shared some rather beautiful images from recent wedding days here at Millbridge Court, and we hope you love all the gorgeousness just as much as we do!
L – Holly Rose Photography, Longacres; R – Aurora Grey Photography
L –The Springles, Hannah Berry; R – The Springles, Meadowfolk
L- Holly Rose Photography; R- The Springles, Meadowfolk
L & B- The Springles; R- Alice Cunliffe Photography, Hannah Berry
Alice Cunliffe Photography, Hannah Berry
T- Alice Cunliffe Photography; L- Jonny MP, Jenni Bloom; R- Holly Rose Photography, Longacres
Aurora Grey Photography, Bud Flora, Kalm Kitchen
L- The Springles, Hannah Berry; R- Aurora Grey Photography, Bud Flora
T- Jonny MP, Jenni Bloom Maria Antoinette Cakes; B-Aurora Grey Photography
Married at Millbridge – L&A
With the warmer summer days coming to an end, and the cosy autumn nights here to stay for a little while, we wanted to take a minute to reflect on what a wonderful season we have had. We feel so lucky to have been a part of so many beautiful celebrations and we cannot thank our couples enough for choosing Millbridge Court! We are very excited to see what the next few months bring and look forward to hosting our beautiful winter weddings…
But before we get too excited about the festive period, we couldn’t not share a day full of so much colour, love and the most stunning hand crafted dress! L&A’s celebrations were nothing short of the perfect Spring day!
Tell us a bit about yourselves – how did you meet and what’s the proposal story?
We met at medical school 9 years ago. We were living in the same flat in the halls of residence. We were really good friends, and then eventually got closer and started dating – Adam came to meet my parents before Christmas! I took Adam to one of the nearby country parks by the sea, and we had a really lovely time, and it was beautiful. Adam took me again 7 years later, but this time popped out a ring! A really beautiful proposal, with just the waves and sunshine to witness it!
Why did you choose Millbridge Court?
We got warm, friendly vibes when we visited. We loved the décor, and the outside ceremony area was stunning. We could imagine it well and it was always a dream to get married outside with lots of greenery and flowers! Living in England though, we were very much aware that it might rain, but loved how Millbridge were so flexible with deciding on inside/outside on the morning of the wedding. The wedding hall is also beautiful, with high ceilings and so much natural light!
What did you love about having a Spring wedding?
The outside ceremony 100% – we were SO lucky that on the day it was super sunny, honestly very blessed! The garden and the flowers were looking stunning outside too and the guests could all hang out and have drinks outside too.
Tell us more about your suppliers and why you chose them.
We chose Gill Pike for our flowers – she was suggested to us by Millbridge but also, we loved her style. She was very friendly and personable when we met her, and we loved how chilled she was. When we talked about our ideas, she always kept in mind our budget and made sure we kept within. The flowers were beautiful – she killed!
Botanico cakes by Naomi was our wedding cake designer – again she delivered so well, made a scrumptious cake that all the guests complimented, and managed to create a stunning cake with her intricate flowers.
The band that we had were called Slingshot – we loved their music list and the sound of them, and they had amazing reviews. They absolutely smashed it – all our guests were up on the dance floor and asking for their contact numbers by the end too!
The wedding dress was by Sophie Rose Bridal – she did the best job of creating Lynnie’s dream dress, we could not have asked for more. She was so personable, and her studio was such a welcoming environment.
We had photography and videography done by VLA. They are a married couple who have worked a lot at Millbridge – they are very passionate about their work. They captured so many magical moments, and created a beautiful wedding video that we still love to watch.
The wonderful Stephanie Dorelli was in charge of making Lynnie look her absolute best on the day. She had a trial arranged a few months beforehand, and Stephanie’s studio created the most relaxing and friendly atmosphere for having a pampering day. Lynnie was quite anxious beforehand because she had had a previous experience of where she didn’t look herself after having make up done for her. So it was really reassuring when Stephanie asked for Lynnie’s pictures beforehand so she knew what look she normally went for so that on the day, she would still look like herself, just a very glowed up version! Stephanie did the best job with the make up, but the hair was the best part – she created the most beautiful whimsical look with braids and a flower crown – it was even better than we had imagined. She also offered to help with our bridesmaids’ hair and helped pin in flowers and do the finishing touches which was really appreciated – thank you!
Did your vision for the wedding change over the planning process?
Not really, we always Imagined an outdoor wedding with lots of flowers, people dancing and enjoying themselves. I think the weather was very much the biggest factor in this, which was out of our control. However, we knew that If it was bad – we would still have had the incredible indoor area. Millbridge were so thoughtful and considerate about everything, nothing was a chore!
Are there any memorable anecdotes from the day you could share?
One of our groomsmen had a few too many drinks and had to have the microphone taken off him. He was getting a bit too risqué with his announcements – this made us laugh a lot and is a story we reminisce on when talking about our wedding day!
For both of us, the moment we saw each other, as Lynnie walked down the aisle was one of the best moments of our lives. It was emotionally overwhelming, with so much happiness, seeing all our loved ones and each other. The beautiful outdoor setting made it even more joyful, everything just coming together and feeling so perfect, It was amazing.
Tell us something that we wouldn’t know about your day from the pictures.
Lots of Lynnie’s family had flown over from Myanmar. We weren’t sure if they would be able to make it. We haven’t been able to see them for around 4 years because of COVID and then the political situation in their country, so to have them there was incredibly special.
When we first met at university, we were put in a flat together with 4 other people. All of us are still friends 9 years later, and all of those original flatmates were at the wedding.
Favourite part of your wedding journey?
The whole process was very enjoyable, from booking the venue to picking the flowers. But it was really nice to see how it all culminated on the day, walking into the venue and seeing all the wonderful flower arrangements and tables set up was an incredible feeling. But most of all when we saw each other for the first time on the day as Lynnie walked down the aisle. That was the best part of the whole journey.
Any words of wisdom for future couples?
Start by giving yourselves plenty of time to plan – we had 2 years from getting engaged to getting married, and it meant we had time to enjoy the whole planning process rather than having to rush to get things organised. Then, on your wedding day, make sure you take some time for yourselves to absorb everything. It is one of the best days of your life, but it goes so quickly and you want to savour it as much as possible.
Contemporary, Bright & Beautiful Photoshoot at Millbridge Court
Earlier this year, we had the pleasure of hosting a super stylish Styled Photoshoot which was conceptualised, organised and designed by Wedding Planner, Natalie Ellen, who teamed up with a host of incredible Suppliers who helped bring her vision to life.
With the full Photoshoot recently having been featured on the hugely popular Wedding Chicks blog, we wanted to share some of the beautiful images from the day with you, alongside a chat that we had with Natalie to find out a little more about the Shoot, the collaborators, her Top Wedding Planning Tips for newly engaged Couples and much more.
Hi Natalie, tell us about you & your wedding expertise…
I’m Natalie and I’m a wedding planner at Natalie Ellen Weddings. I offer bespoke wedding planning for modern, fun loving couples, designed to match your personality and style. My clients tend to be modern couples who are veering away from tradition – they want beautiful, stylish weddings with personal touches throughout and that suits me and my style perfectly!
Can you talk us through the concept for your styled shoot and where you drew inspiration from?
This shoot was the result of a first meeting with Poppy from Poppy Wild Floral – we met for a coffee to put a face to the name and to have a good chat about what we do, and within 30 minutes we were concocting our perfect shoot together. Those first scribblings quickly evolved from ‘cool floral installation in modern/stylish space with sage green’ into my favourite mood board yet – Poppy created the most beautiful colour palette to work from and everything went from there – the vision became ‘contemporary, playful with a little edge’ and each detail was designed to bring that to life. It’s always my goal to create something different to provide inspiration for contemporary couples, something people can screenshot or pin to recreate for their own wedding. That part always takes a bit more thought but it’s worth it when you see the idea come to fruition on the day.
How did you choose who to collaborate with?
At any one time, I have a wish list of suppliers I’d love to work with, whether that’s for the first time or someone I keep coming back to because they’re so good at what they do. This shoot was definitely a combination of the two! Working from our moodboard, I selected suppliers who I knew could nail the brief and add their own creative touches. It’s so important to bring on board people who not only ‘get’ the vision, but creative experts who see what you’re trying to achieve and go that one step further. Getting the team right is the hardest part of the planning, but it’s incredible seeing everyone come together on shoot day!
What made you choose Millbridge Court as the location for your beautiful Photoshoot?
Millbridge Court has been one of my favourite wedding venues for years! The contemporary style of the space is right up my street and I love how versatile the venue is – there are so many different areas couples can utilise throughout the day, whatever the season! It was a no-brainer to style our ceremony space in front of the beautiful tall windows where natural light beams into the room, those windows alone are such a selling point for couples visiting the venue!
Every element of the shoot came together so perfectly, what advice would you give to couples who want to make sure all of the different aspects of their day are cohesive?
It can be so difficult to take a step back to see the whole picture when you’re planning all the little elements of your wedding, but my advice to couples would be to not let the little things overwhelm you. Always start with an overall vision of what you’re trying to achieve and with each decision, reflect back on your Pinterest board or moodboard and think ‘does this fit with what I want our day to look/feel like?’ You might find that the answer is no, but if you LOVE an idea then you can absolutely adjust your vision to suit – use it as a guide but don’t let it stress you out if you go a little off piste. It’s your day!
Are you seeing any trends emerging for 2021-2022 weddings?
This is a tricky question to answer right now because we’re potentially talking about a post-coronavirus environment. As we continue getting used to this strange situation we’ve found ourselves in, I’ve noticed people really prioritising quality time with their loved ones – it’s saddened me so much that people have had to dramatically reduce their guest numbers but it’s seen a rise in truly beautiful intimate ceremonies and I think some couples have started to consider a smaller celebration as a result.
In terms of design trends, I’d say we’re definitely seeing a steer towards what I’d call ‘the new pastel’ – brides are opting for dusky pinks, sage greens and subtle peach tones in their bouquets, with plenty of beautiful foliage to add a natural, wild feel to their day.
I’m hearing more and more couples talk about the desire to go local with flowers & produce, with many actively trying to create a more sustainable and environmentally friendly day, whilst also supporting smaller local businesses after such a hard hit this year.
Perhaps not so much a ‘trend’ but something I’ve really noticed in planning weddings for next year is that couples are less afraid of shunning traditions and doing things their own way – whether that’s a favourite food van instead of a sit-down dinner or a joint speech from the bride & groom, this is something I love as I think it’s so important to really personalise your day!
What are your 3 Top Tips for planning a successful Wedding?
Firstly, always remember this is your day and it should reflect you as a couple. Forget what you ‘should do’ and focus on what you really want!
Secondly, planning a wedding is hard work! Accept help from friends and family or consider bringing on board a wedding planner to make it a stress-free process.
Lastly, take inspiration from everywhere – interior & fashion trends, the seasons, places you visit, foods you love. And remember to think of all the senses! Scent in particular can evoke such strong memories so think about finding a special wedding scent, or dotting your favourite candles around the venue. Those smells will always bring you back to your big day!
*Click here to see the full feature of this Photoshoot on Wedding Chicks*
The Team:
Planning & Design- Natalie Ellen Weddings
Shoot Assistant- Kelly Amy Events
Photographer- Philippa Sian Photography
Florist- Poppy Wild Floral
Floral Assistant- Anthology Floral Design
Stationery- Made by Wood and Wood
Cakes- Anna Lewis Cakes
Hair & Makeup- Hannah Monk Hair & Makeup
Hair & Makeup Assistant- I Do Bridal Services
Hair Accessories- Lilley Studio
Model- Georgia Dispenza
Rentals- Hire The Look
Ribbon & Styling Fabric- PomPom Blossom
Table Linen- Just 4 Linen
Wedding Dresses- Morgan Davies Bridal
The Hideaway Secret Garden At Millbridge Court
Throughout April, there was something rather exciting going on at the end of the Millbridge Court grounds. After months of planning, landscape gardeners got to work planting Laurel hedging, ferns & installing an incredible pair of vintage gates in front of our Bridal Suite, the Hideaway… & now that all of their hard work is complete, we’re excited to introduce to you all, The Hideaway Secret Garden!
A botanical sanctuary just beyond our flower meadow that creates that extra bit of magic & privacy for our couples on their Wedding Day & the morning after the celebrations. A tranquil & peaceful space to be able to enjoy all to themselves.
We hope that all of our MBC Couples love it just as much as we do! Here are a few sneak peeks to give you a taster of whats beyond the gates. Xx
And we love that we have already received pictures of photographers using the Secret Garden as a backdrop for gorgeous couples shots… here are L&S captured by The Springles last week.
And J&T captured beautifully by Joanna Nicole Photography earlier in May!
We can’t wait to see many more over the course of the Summer!
#marriedatmillbridge in 2017
What an amazing year we’ve had here at Millbridge Court!
We have been so privileged to share in so many wonderful celebrations and have been able to work with some of the industries most talented suppliers, who week on week help bring our Couples dream Wedding Day’s to life, transforming the Venue and making every day so different from the last.
We are ever so lucky to be sent so many beautiful images captured by photographers throughout the year and as 2017 drew to a close and a new year begins, we wanted to take a look back & share with you all some of the stunning details & special moments from a handful of gorgeous Wedding’s that have taken place here at Millbridge Court.
To all of our 2017 MBC Couples, thank you for making the past year so very special!
Wishing all of you a very Happy New Year! May your 2018 be happy, healthy & full of love. Xx
Kirsty Mackenzie Photography
The Springles
The Springles
Philippa Sian Photography
Marcel Grabowski Photography
Kerry Diamond Photography
Lemonade Pictures
Nick Labrum Photography
The Springles
Millie & Belle Photography
Philippa Sian Photography
Guy Collier Photography
Ross Hurley Photography
Marcel Grabowski Photography
Ross Hurley Photography
Philippa Sian Photography, Jay Archer Floral Design
Sophie Duckworth, Jay Archer Floral Design
Philippa Sian Photography, Blush Floral Design
Sarah Legge Photography, Blush Floral Design
Sarah Legge Photography, Blush Floral Design
Sarah Legge Photography, Hannah Berry Flowers
VLA Photography, Hannah Berry Flowers
Guy Collier Photography, Eden Blooms
Kirsty Mackenzie Photography, Blush Floral Design
VLA Photography
Lemonade Pictures, Hannah Berry Flowers
RS Brown Photography, Hannah Berry Flowers
Sarah Legge Photography, Lavender Hill Flowers
Marcel Grabowski Photography, Rosie Orr Flowers
Philippa Sian Photography, Bloomingayles
Jonathan Ellis Photography, Jay Archer Floral Design
RS Brown Photography
Kerry Diamond Photography, Florescence
Kirsty Mackenzie Photography, Blush Floral Design
Lemonade Pictures, Hannah Berry Flowers
Ross Hurley Photography
Sophie Duckworth, Jay Archer Floral Design
Kirsty Mackenzie Photography
Sarah Legge Photography, The Little Top
Guy Collier Photography
Sarah Legge Photography
VLA Photography
The Springles, Kalm Kitchen
VLA Photography
Philippa Sian Photography, Jay Archer Floral Design, Kalm Kitchen
Lemonade Pictures, Kalm Kitchen
Sarah Legge Photography
Sarah Legge Photography, Kalm Kitchen
Jasmine Andrews Photography
Philippa Sian Photography, Kalm Kitchen
Viva Photography
Nick Labrum Photography
Kirsty Mackenzie Photography
Philippa Sian Photography
VLA Photography
Guy Collier Photography
Sophie Duckworth Photography
VLA Photography
Nikki Van Der Molen
The Springles
VLA Photography
Sarah Legge Photography
Philippa Sian Photography
Nikki Van Der Molen
My Beautiful Bride Photography, Early Hours London
Kirsty Mackenzie Photography, Blush Floral Design
Sarah Legge Photography, Blush Floral Design
Sarah Legge Photography, Lavender Hill Flowers
Philippa Sian Photography, Crystal Hire
The Springles, The Topiary Tree by Carrie Macey
Philippa Sian Photography, Bloomingayles, Bubblegum Balloons
Philippa Sian Photography, Jay Archer Floral Design
Philippa Sian Photography, Hannah Berry Flowers
RS Brown Photography, Hannah Berry Flowers
Jasmine Andrews, Judy Broad Calligraphy, Eden Blooms
Sophie Duckworth Photography, Jay Archer Floral Design
Philippa Sian Photography, Hannah Berry Flowers
VLA Photography, The Flower Pocket
VLA Photography, Hannah Berry Flowers
Philippa Sian Photography, Bubblegum Balloons, Academy Furniture Hire
Philippa Sian Photography, Bloomingayles
Sarah Legge Photography, Hannah Berry Flowers
Guy Collier Photography, Eden Blooms
Stephen Swain, Paula Rooney Floral Design
Kirsty Mackenzie Photography, Andi Freeman Cakes
Sarah Legge Photography, Le Papillon Patisserie
Philippa Sian Photography, Lulu’s Cake Kitchen
Sarah Legge Photography, Le Papillon Patisserie
Philippa Sian Photography, Spongeworks
Denise Winter photography, Tartufi Cakes
Millie & Belle Photography, Jeni Purcell Cakes
Sophie Duckworth Photography, Andi Freeman Cakes, Jay Archer Floral Design
Philippa Sian Photography, Milk Street Kitchen
VLA Photography, Milk Street Kitchen
Marcel Grabowski Photography, Kalm Kitchen, Rosie Orr Florist
Philippa Sian Photography, Kalm kitchen
Sarah Legge Photography, Blush Floral Design, Kalm Kitchen Donut Wall
Kirsty Mackenzie Photography, Kalm Kitchen
Philippa Sian Photography, Kalm Kitchen
Philippa Sian Photography, Hannah Berry Flowers, Kalm Kitchen
Philippa Sian Photography, Kalm Kithen Pretzel Bar
Philippa Sian Photography, Bloomingayles, Kalm Kitchen
Marcel Grabowski Photography, Rosie Orr
Sarah Legge Photography, Kalm Kitchen The Dairy
Jasmine Andrews Photography
Lemonade Pictures
Photographers:
My Beautiful Bride Photography
Florsits:
Cakes:
Jeni Purcell Cakes
Balloons:
Hire Companies:
Calligraphy:
The Millbridge Court Autumn Preview 2017
On Sunday, we hosted the Millbridge Court Autumn Preview; an event we host twice a year for our MBC couples, so that they can see the Venue filled with breathtaking Wedding inspiration, as well having the opportunity to try some delicious food & chat to the Millbridge Court Partners showcasing their beautiful work.
We are always completely in awe of what our wonderful Partners create on the day & last weekend was certainly no exception. Creating exquisite tablescapes & arrangements throughout the Venue were Paula Rooney, Carrie Macey (The Topiary Tree), Bex Morgan (Blush Floral Design) & Hannah Berry & showcasing their gorgeous & intricate Wedding Cakes were Andi Freeman & Ellie (Milk Street Kitchen) whose setups looked ever so gorgeous with extra floral touches provided by Blush Floral Design.
Kalm Kitchen once again created a jaw-dropping Patisserie Bar alongside Hannah Berry flowers, complete with a hanging branch installation, orange & metallic pumpkins & seasonal blooms. They also launched a new & innovative food stall… The Pretzel Bar!
The photographers who joined us for our preview were VLA Wedding Photography, Philippa Sian Photography & The Springles; photographers who are always such a pleasure to work with, are immensely talented & all have such distinctive looks. Alongside them, we also had Hannah Aldridge (Hannah Films) showcasing her gorgeous Wedding Day videos for our couples to see.
Adding to the ambience was Thom Morley who serenaded our Brides & Grooms throughout the day and we also had the pleasure of having the ever so lovely Gemma Milly joining us & displaying her stunning stationary.
Thank you to Kat & Ash for taking the time to take such amazing images of the day & we are so excited to share them with you below. Thank you also to the Philippa Sian for sharing her beautiful images with us also, many of which we have shared on our Instagram feed… so if you don’t follow us already, you can find us under the profile name millbridgecourt.
Happy browsing, lovely readers!
Xx
Kalm Kitchen & Hannah Berry Flowers
