Laid-back love

from Your Cheshire and Merseyside Wedding - July/August 2023(Issue 70)

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Helen and Thomas settled on a relaxed, rustic vibe to suit their chilled-out natures

Helenand Thomas went to the same high school and college, but never actually met. They might have seen each other from afar at mutual friends’ parties, but didn’t speak. However, fate wasn’t giving up, as a decade later at a Halloween party that all changed. Helen says, “We were both dressed in the worst outfits ever and hit it off!”

When Covid caused their planned New York trip to be cancelled, followed by another to Tenby in Wales, Thomas’ vision of the perfect proposal was in tatters! So, he decided to throw caution to the wind during one of their runs along the usual route, and got on one knee in the mud on Boxing Day 2020. “It was incredibly unexpected and kind of perfect,” Helen remembers.

When the couple discovered Tatton Weddings at Stock Farm Barn they fell instantly in love. “It was the perfect venue to make our own, suiting our laid-back natures. Overall, it just felt right,” Helen explains. So, they wasted no time in securing their date, 2nd April, 2022.

Read on as the bride tells us all about their big day...

Setting The Scene

Having settled on a navy blue palette paired with a rustic vibe the couple set about planning their decorative elements. The table plan was mounted on a pallet, which Helen was able to make herself. Also, in keeping with the natural, rustic theme were the centrepieces, which took the form of simple, wooden log slices decorated in gypsophila to mirror the bride’s bouquet. Also featuring in the floral arrangements were beautiful roses along with eucalyptus for a touch of natural greenery.

Since they’d fallen head over heels for the barn’s fairylights at first sight, the duo decided to add to this with even more in the shape of a fairylight wall. They also hired wooden LOVE letters for an added feature.

Their wedding breakfast was a selection of delicious tapas dishes, a dining style that’s a favourite with the bride and groom.

Looking The Part

Helen wore a Shikoba Bride dress, Allanah. At the start of her dress shopping journey, she was adamant that she didn’t want a strapless gown, but stepping into the bridal boutique, Serendipity, she found herself going back to one dress. “I just loved its boho look with lace and alternative styling,” the bride explains. “I wore it with white Converse, navy blue laces and added my leather jacket for the evening. I also opted for a flower crown made from our choice of blooms.”

Thomas and his groomsmen wore navy blue Ted Baker suits. The gents’ waistcoats were all matching, whereas the groom wore a different one to stand out as the man of the moment. Meanwhile, the bridesmaids were dressed in navy floor-length dresses, also paired with white Converse.

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Time To Celebrate

A live band ensured all assembled made it to the dancefloor throughout the evening. Even one of the furry guests got involved, a gorgeous dachshund, who decided to be the first to hit the floor moments after the band started playing, joining the newlyweds for their first dance.

The couple also hired a vintage photo booth caravan, which guests adored. “I had a caravan growing up, so this was a must!” Helen tells us.

Memorable Moments

“I felt very much in love and incredibly grateful to everyone there for joining us on our special day. Plus, starting the day at our local parkrun definitely kicked off proceedings with such positivity,” Helen shares. While Thomas says, “I was very nervous! Excited, but nervous. My left leg wouldn’t stop shaking as I stood waiting for Helen to bounce down the aisle. At times I felt incredibly emotional seeing all our family and friends beaming at us. After I’d finished my speech, I was very relieved – one: that it was over; and two: that it actually got a few laughs!”

Honeymoon Heaven

The newlyweds jetted off to Croatia for three weeks, starting in Split, on to Bol, then Hvar, finishing in Cavtat. “We both gave our travel agent the destinations we wanted to visit and they took the stress away by organising it all for us,” Helen tells us. “The locations we chose gave us a bit of everything while we were away, with our favourite being Bol. It was such a relaxed place with epic views out to sea.”

Roll Credits

Venue, Tatton Weddings at Stock Farm Barn, www.tattonweddings.co.uk | Photographer, Jessica Lang Photography, www.jessicalangphotography.co.uk | Dress, Serendipity Bridal, www.serendipitybridal.co.uk | Wedding rings, Goldsmiths | Hair stylist, Lee-anne Molloy at Bliss Hairdressing, www.bliss-hairdressing.co.uk | Bridesmaids’ dresses, House of Fraser | Groom’s suit, Slater Menswear, www.slaters.co.uk | Cake, Classic Cakes, www.classiccakes.shop | Flowers, Blue Door Flowers, www.bluedoorflowers.com | Photo booth, Natty Bee’s Vintage Hire, www.nattybeesvintagehire.com | Entertainment, Hudson Band, www.hudsonband.co.uk

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