Isle of Wight wedding
An Isle of Wight wedding is definitely a bit further than we are used to travelling. But when Katie and Laurance told me about their plans to marry at Osborne House. Then hold the reception in her fathers garden, which has its own private beach on the Isle of Wight, I was very excited to be a part of it. Like any destination wedding, Michelle and I travelled down to the Isle of wight the day before and we met up with Katie and Laurance for the afternoon, and had a tour of the stunning grounds at Osborn House.
On the day itself it rained for a short while but it never stopped them smiling and it was never going to stop Katie and Laurance doing their wedding photographs in the grounds. Some of the grounds are open to the public and one really lovely passerby gave Katie her umbrella as we ran back across to join their drinks reception.
Then we all headed to Katies fathers home and their Arabian marquee bringing together influences from Laurance’s family and the english garden of Katies family. Originally the wedding would have been 2020, but of course covid had other ideas. In the end they got married during Cowes week, so had boats sailing past in the distance. Pretty iconic for an isle of wight wedding.
I asked them both about working with us…
As my mum said, from the moment you arrived, it was like a friend being there instead of a professional photographer. You and Michelle were incredible, helping us out when we needed extra hands, keeping the day moving, suggesting little tweaks so that things would continue to flow without any stress to us. You were so quick to respond to things and sent lovely messages in the aftermath to encourage me when I felt a bit anxious about things that didn’t go right (which, let’s face it, always happens with weddings). We had no idea what to expect from a wedding photographer but you exceeded any expectations we had. We’re so glad we chose you to be a part of our day and that we have THE MOST GORGEOUS photos (seriously, we’ve got at least 3 in every room in our flat!).
I asked them both what their favourite memories were of the day…
So my husband’s favourite memory is my walk down the aisle, which was grand and beautiful, with 50 extra people, apart from the guests, on the balcony watching, music playing, and on the last few steps, my veil caught and pulled me backwards. A (admittedly typical) clumsy entrance but his first affectionate thought was simply ‘that’s my wife’.
For my mum and many others, it’s the moment we burst back into the drinks reception from the rain, me wearing my husband’s jacket, with a sunflower umbrella a very kind woman had lent us. I smile every time I think about it (and am feel so grateful to the umbrella lady!).
For me, I loved the beach. I was so tense and worried about everything going right in the morning that it took a while for me to actually relax but by then, I felt it all let go and could laugh and joke with my new husband. Looking back at the photos, it’s the time we looked/felt most natural.
Also the food. The food was SO good. I’m glad I made sure my dress was roomy because I just wanted to gobble everything up!
Venue – Osborne House
Florist – The Floral Boutique @thefloralboutiqueiow
Hair & make up – Lynsey Marie @mua_lynzeymarie
Veil and hair accessory: Britten Weddings @brittenweddings
Make up artist 2: Make up by Lisa @makeupbylisauk
Dress shop – Morgan Davies Bridal @morgan_davies_bridal
Dress designer – Augusta Jones @augustajonesbride
Shoes – Rachel Simpson @rachelsimpsonshoes
Grooms suit – Zebel @zebelbespoke
Cake – Centrepiece Cake Designs @centrepiece_cake_designs
Decor – Wed and Prosper for most of the decor @wedandprosperuk / Personalize for table linens and electric candles @personalizetf
Invites/other stationary – Charlotte Ager @charlotte.ager
Catering – Angel in the Kitchen @angelinthekitcheniow
Canapes – All About Catering @allaboutcateringiow
Confetti – Real Flower Petal Confetti Co @realflowerpetalconfetti
For more destination weddings see our two day wedding in Mauritius here and here and a stunning italian wedding here