Georgia and Tom were married on 5th September at the bride’s parents’ home in Cornwall, with a wedding inspired by the kind of traditional British celebrations their parents’ generation would recognise and love. Church ceremony, kilts in family tartan, a marquee in the garden, champagne on the bus ride back from church and a dancefloor bursting until the early hours.
Georgia wore the classy ‘Hydrangea’ gown by Suzanne Neville and a pair of pale blue velvet heels inspired by the Duchess of Westminster’s wedding look last year. The exquisite, late summer floral design was created by Love My Dress recommended floral designer and immensely talented Miranda Hackett Flowers, who filled both the church and marquee with hydrangeas, dahlias, homegrown roses, herbs and greenery chosen to reflect the Cornish landscape and the couple’s soft blue and yellow palette.
The flowers made such a beautiful statement throughout the day, from the elegant arch framing the church entrance to the statement urn arrangements surrounding the altar and the greenery and floral installations woven through the marquee ceiling alongside fairy lights and wicker lanterns.
The ceremony took place at St Mawnan and St Stephen’s Church with music by Urban Soul Orchestra, including a live performance of It Must Be Love by Madness as Georgia and Tom walked back down the aisle together. Afterwards, guests returned to the farm aboard a vintage bus for dinner, speeches, dancing, midnight pasties and Frank Sinatra playing to a packed dancefloor beneath the twinkly lights.
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The Dress
Suzanne Neville
I wore the Hydrangea dress, by British designer Suzanne Neville, which I bought from the designer. The experience was incredible from start to finish – their process is so thorough and personal, they really take the time to educate you about their dresses, help you find the right look for you, and even offer broader bridal advice (it’s basically a free therapy session!). They’ll also put you in touch with various accessory suppliers if you need them, and you even get FaceTime with Suzanne herself.
The dress I chose was completely different from what I’d imagined I would go for, but I wouldn’t change it for anything. The fit and finish transformed how I looked and felt, and it worked perfectly with the theme we were planning. Coincidentally, the dress I chose was called Hydrangea!
My only non-negotiable was that it had to have a bit of sparkle, so I had a bespoke belt added to the bodice and paired it with a shimmery veil.
I wore a pale blue, velvet bow heel by Silvia Lago inspired by the Duke Of Westminster’s bride at her wedding in 2024.
For the morning of the wedding, the whole bridal party and some family members went to Inkfish Salon in Falmouth for hair and makeup. The team were incredibly professional and efficient, managing to get 14–15 of us ready in one morning, and they made us all look and feel fabulous.
I wore a pair of ‘Flora Pins’ by Vivi Embellish in my hair. I also wore a string of pearls that were my Granny’s and was also gifted some pearl earrings by my Godmother.
Scent wise, I wore Jo Malone’s English Pear and Freesia – I’ve worn this scent for years and would never change.
My bridesmaids wore the Jenny Yoo Wren Dress in Dusk blue – we bought them from NABBD boutique in Wimbledon. They bought their own shoes, brief was for a shimmery silver.
My gift to them was a Monica Vinader necklace each with a pearl drop.
Tom wore a kilt from MacGregor and MacDuff, in his Macdonald family clan tartan. He wore Tom Jo Malone’s Wood Sage and Seasalt, which was a gift from me on the morning of the wedding.
My flower girls wore the True Bridesmaid High Society dress in powder blue – also from NABBD.
The Ceremony
My dad accompanied me down the aisle We kept the entrance traditional with Pachelbel’s Canon, but our exit song was It Must Be Love by Madness, performed live by the string quartet from Urban Soul Orchestra (think Bridgerton vibes!). They also surprised us during the registry signing by playing a rendition of Cornwall My Home, a very popular Cornish shanty that was also one of our hymns for the ceremony.
We had the reverend from our church (St Mawnan and St Stephens Church). She made the ceremony very personal to us and light hearted.
We had three readings, each chosen to reflect key moments in our lives and add a personal, sentimental touch to the ceremony.
One of our closest university friends, Fraser, performed our Bible reading. Tom’s uncle Huw read the same passage that Tom’s grandpa had read at Huw’s wedding( the Apache Wedding Blessing), and my godmother and her daughter delivered a theatrical, comedic, yet heartfelt version of Here’s to Right Now by Ms Moem.
Our wedding bands and my engagement ring were from Mortimers in Exeter. Tom’s family have been using this jeweler for years, so it was lovely to continue the tradition and added an extra layer of sentimental value.
The ceremony was actually our favourite part of the day. We had made it so personal and inclusive that every guest felt engaged and involved in what was happening. The setting was stunning, and everything looked absolutely picture perfect. We also loved our reception, though that part went by in a bit of a blur!
Photography
We chose Sophia Veres as she has a beautifully editorial yet natural style of photography, which gave our photos a classic and timeless feel. She was also incredibly patient with us, as we’re not used to being in front of a camera, and she managed to make us feel comfortable and look photogenic.
We were also very lucky that her second shooter, Ash Powell, was equally talented. Their styles complemented each other perfectly and resulted in a wonderful album of memories.
How They Met
We met at a mutual friend’s 18th birthday party about 11 years ago and have been together ever since. Tom proposed at Daymer Bay near Polzeath in Cornwall, a place where we have spent every summer holiday with Tom’s family and which holds so many happy memories for us both, making it the perfect setting for the proposal.
We got engaged in August 2024, so had a relatively short engagement before getting married just over a year later.
The Reception
Our decor leaned into a quintessential British summer theme with ties to Cornwall, featuring seasonal florals that are native to and thrive in the region (such as hydrangeas, herbs, and greenery). Our colour palette was centered around soft pale blues and yellows.
We saw an idea on TikTok about repurposing old lampshade frames, spraying them black or dark green and wrapping them with fairy lights to place around the trees at your venue for a whimsical, sparkly evening setting. It was quite the mission to pull off (I made about 30 of them!), but the effect was beautiful, creating a soft, glowy light along the paths for our guests.
Our invitations were designed by a good friend and colleague, Marina Silva. She perfectly brought our vision to life from the brief I gave her, and we received so many compliments from our guests.
We designed our seating chart, menus, order of service, and table names using Canva, with Marina’s permission to incorporate the bespoke logo she created for us. We sourced a local printer for all our printed materials.
Our thank-you cards were from Papier and featured photography from the wedding.
Our caterer was Kate Pennell, who created a fantastic spread for us, from canapés to an incredible beef dish, dessert selections and even midnight snack pasties. She also provided a fabulous hangover paella the next day. Kate is incredibly organised, and we would highly recommend working with her to create a delicious menu filled with family favourites and crowd-pleasers for your guests.
We decided not to have a traditional wedding cake and instead went for a cheese tower, which was a huge hit as a late-evening snack for our guests. Our caterer, Kate Pennell, made it look stunning, a true showstopper just like a wedding cake. (We even preserved some of the leftover cheese and enjoyed it as part of our Christmas Day cheese board this year).
Floral Design
Floral design was by Miranda Hackett, who we cannot recommend enough. We worked very closely with Miranda to bring our vision to life: a quintessential British summer theme with ties to Cornwall, featuring seasonal florals that are native to and thrive in the region. Our colour palette was centred around soft pale blues and yellows.
At the church, we had statement urns and a hydrangea arch at the entrance, with similar urns at the altar. It looked magical when looking back at the photos of the ceremony. These arrangements were then transported to the venue to continue being enjoyed. The bride’s and bridesmaids’ bouquets perfectly complemented both their outfits and the floral setting within the church.
The colours were subtle, but the pops of yellow from the dahlias and cosmos, along with the flashes of blue from the hydrangeas, created a striking impact. I was also absolutely obsessed with the burnt orange roses that Miranda included.
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In the marquee, greenery was draped along the roof intertwined with fairy lights, creating soft evening illumination and a magical atmosphere (and fitting the brief of my non-negotiable requirement for sparkle). The table centrepieces were slightly more reserved to suit family-style catering but beautifully complimented the colours and florals from the larger statement features.
A statement hoop above the bar, decorated with wicker lanterns and fairy lights, added a wow factor and helped separate the dining area from the dance floor.
Words of Wedded Wisdom
If I could share every piece of bridal advice I learned along the way, we’d be here all day… but heres my top three:
Accept the help and protect your energy: No matter what, there will be moments of stress during planning and on the day itself. My advice would be to accept that planning is time-consuming, take any help that’s offered, and don’t be afraid to drop less important details to protect your energy. On the day itself, have someone you trust (your partner, a bridesmaid, or a close friend) who can whisk you away for five minutes if things feel overwhelming. A quick breather and a drink can make all the difference.
Don’t be afraid to stick to your vision: You’ll receive lots of opinions and expectations from guests, family, and members of the wedding party. Some will be helpful, others less so. Remember that the day is about you and your partner, so it’s okay to say “I hear your suggestion, but this is what we’ve decided.” While some elements naturally involve your guests like timings, food, and entertainment the overall details of the day should be something you both truly love.
Don’t put pressure on yourself to look a certain way: In the lead-up to the wedding, try not to obsess over how you think you should look or set unrealistic fitness goals. One of the assistants at Suzanne Neville gave me this advice, and she was absolutely right. Focus on enjoying the experience. Your dress will look good, your happiness will show, and that’s what comes through in the photos.
We wouldn’t have changed any aspect of the wedding day itself, it went off without a hitch. The days leading up to the wedding, however, were full of preparation, which was expected, but also packed with social events as family arrived and wanted to spend time together. That was quite overwhelming, and in hindsight, we could have structured those days a bit more to allow us some quiet time in the evenings to rest and recharge.
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