Photography: Bridle Photography
On Saturday 25th July, we had the pleasure of coordinating Melissa and Andy’s blessing and wedding reception in Dorset.
Melissa and Andy met at school and have been together ever since. They have two young boys and very busy work schedules so organising a wedding hasn’t been very high on the agenda over the years.
A few years ago, Andy and his friend, Darren, started a mobile bar business called A&D Mobile Bars. After being hired at wedding after wedding, they thought it was time to have their own…Melissa & Andy, not Andy & Darren!
Photography: Bridle Photography
They both knew that they wanted a day that was relaxed and informal, with space for the children to run around. Farmer Palmer’s Field was the perfect option. Along with some fantastic local suppliers, everything was planned and the day soon arrived.
Andy & Melissa couldn’t have been any luckier with the weather. The day before the wedding, it poured & poured (as well as the day after), but on Saturday 25th July, the sun shone brightly.
The groom, his best man and groomsmen arrived at 1:15pm on Ringwood Brewery’s Bedford truck and the bride and her bridesmaids arrived at 1:30pm in their friend’s VW vintage camper vans.
They were lucky enough to have their ceremony outside, with only a gentle breeze – the perfect wedding weather!
After the ceremony, Dine In Leisure provided Pimms and canapes for guests to enjoy while they congratulated the happy couple
The photographer, Bridle Photography, then organised the group photos and also took the couple and their children off on their own for some lovely photos.
Photography: Bridle Photography Photography: Bridle Photography
Everyone then sat down for what were quite frankly, the most emotional wedding speeches we’ve ever heard. Truly beautiful! Luckily everyone had some delicious food to recover with. Dine In Leisure served salmon, beef, couscous, pasta and salad. It was the perfect food for a sunny day! At 5pm an ice cream van pulled into the field with its music going – as you can imagine, the children (and adult children) were beside themselves!
The day turned into evening seamlessly and the relaxing atmosphere continued. Having a marquee with outside space meant that guests, especially children, could wander freely about as they pleased and enjoy the outside games and BBQ throughout the evening.
Pegasus Disco DJ’d for the evening and kept the dance floor full until going home time! We were truly honored to be involved with this wedding – congratulations Andy & Melissa! x
Suppliers
Venue – Farmer Palmer’s Field
Coordination – South Coast Events
Mobile Bar – A&D Mobile Bars
Marquee – Oakleaf Marquees
Photographer – Bridle Photography
Florist – Concept Flowers
Videographer – Digital Bohemia Wedding Videography
DJ – Pegasus Disco
Catering – Dine In Leisure
Wedding Arch – DDH Wedding & Event Hire
Bunting – Bunting by Chris
Dress: Courtyard Bridal