Whimsical Countryside Estate Wedding
Traditional English with a twist, this whimsical countryside wedding incorporates cultural significance and countryside charm. From the dessert table treats, to the traditional Tamil necklace ceremony, Catherine Mead captured it all. The evening continued in the hands of planner Mary Lee Herrington who brought pretty in the form of pastels and it can all be seen right here!
From Catherine Mead...Hayley & Andrew held a traditional English wedding with a twist, incorporating styles from London, Sri Lanka and NYC. Hayley’s family are of Irish decent, and Andrew’s family are Sri Lankan, which made for a fun party! The day started with a Catholic ceremony, followed by a reception at a 50 acre countryside estate in Surrey.
Hayley and Andrew got married on the Saturday, and on the Monday upped sticks and relocated to New York City with new jobs, a new apartment and an exciting start to married life. The buildup to the wedding was therefore a little more stressful than most, planning a wedding and preparing to change jobs, move house and relocate to another country!
As a result, Hayley then brought in the fantastic Mary Lee Herrington to coordinate all of the design elements of the wedding. Personalised elements were incorporated through the wedding, such as the dessert table treats, which were all created by Hayley and Andrew's friends and family. To incorporate Andrew’s Sri Lankan heritage, a traditional Tamil necklace tied together the wedding rings as they were carried down the aisle during the ceremony. Instead of table numbers, tables were the names of places significant to the couple's love story, such as The Roxy, the pub where they first met, and the couple's signature cocktail, New York, New York was a nod to their move to the Big Apple.
Music was a big element of the wedding, with several musicians playing throughout the day. They also had entertainment for the reception by The Singing Waiters. The waiters had been working alongside the hotel staff all day, serving food and drinks, and then later broke cover to provide some fun entertainment, surprising all of the guests! During the evening the DJ started the evening’s partying with a Gangnam Style dance video, which had the bride, groom and all of the guests hitting the dance floor.
Hayley and Andrew got married on the Saturday, and on the Monday upped sticks and relocated to New York City with new jobs, a new apartment and an exciting start to married life. The buildup to the wedding was therefore a little more stressful than most, planning a wedding and preparing to change jobs, move house and relocate to another country!
As a result, Hayley then brought in the fantastic Mary Lee Herrington to coordinate all of the design elements of the wedding. Personalised elements were incorporated through the wedding, such as the dessert table treats, which were all created by Hayley and Andrew's friends and family. To incorporate Andrew’s Sri Lankan heritage, a traditional Tamil necklace tied together the wedding rings as they were carried down the aisle during the ceremony. Instead of table numbers, tables were the names of places significant to the couple's love story, such as The Roxy, the pub where they first met, and the couple's signature cocktail, New York, New York was a nod to their move to the Big Apple.
Music was a big element of the wedding, with several musicians playing throughout the day. They also had entertainment for the reception by The Singing Waiters. The waiters had been working alongside the hotel staff all day, serving food and drinks, and then later broke cover to provide some fun entertainment, surprising all of the guests! During the evening the DJ started the evening’s partying with a Gangnam Style dance video, which had the bride, groom and all of the guests hitting the dance floor.