Amazing Lord of the Rings Themed Marquee Wedding at Cherry Garth – Leanne & Kris

Oh my GOD! I’m sure Leanne and Kris will remember how excited I was when they told me they would be having a Lord of The Rings themed wedding! The wedding theme was specifically Bilbo’s Birthday party which takes place in The Fellowship of the Ring (without the “finest weed in Southfarthing” I might add!) in the setting of The Shire and I was absolutely among my kin on this one! We had cosplayers and costumers, marquees, lanterns and subtle theming wherever you looked!

The Beginning

A bride and groom stand outside a hobbit-like house with a red door, reminiscent of The Shire from Lord of the Rings, surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant flowers. The bride wears a white gown and holds a bouquet, while the groom is in a brown suit. A winding path leads away under a clear sky. © Aimee Lince Photography

(I mean, how could I not do this edit for them?!)

“We met online and started chatting. I (Leanne) had COVID right after so we couldn’t meet straight away, but then met up for a drink and arranged our second date straight away.”

The Engagement

Close-up of two hands interlocked, both wearing rings. The left hand, with glittery gold nails and a red and green accent nail, wears a silver ring, reminiscent of artifacts from *The Lord of the Rings*. The right hand bears a black ring with a reddish stripe. The background shows white lace and dark clothing. © Aimee Lince Photography

Just look at those Eye of Sauron nails!

“Kris proposed on our hotel on a trip to the Harry Potter Studios. It was on our first anniversary and a complete shock, I had no idea. The ring he gave me is a replica of Aragorn’s ring from The Lord of the Rings, which is one of our favourite film series. We are most excited for walking back down the aisle as husband and wife!”

Meet Leanne

A bride in a white off-shoulder wedding dress with floral details stands in a room with wooden furniture, reminiscent of The Shire. An older woman in a floral dress assists by adjusting the bride's dress from the back. The room has a large window with vertical blinds, and the scene appears calm and intimate. © Aimee Lince Photography

We had an hour of bridal prep shots with Leanne & co! Everyone was so excited and so emotional to see her in her dress. We had a lovely reveal with the bridesmaids first, then Mum held Dad’s hand and led him into the room with his eyes closed for his own special moment.

Hair & Make-up: Natalie George, The Makeover Fairy
Dress boutique: Proposals

A close-up image of a sparkling white high-top sneaker with the phrase "I Do" written on the sole brings to mind an adventurous celebration in The Shire. Next to the sneaker is a colorful bouquet made up of dried flowers in various colors, including yellow, pink, orange, and red. The background is softly blurred. © Aimee Lince Photography

Close-up of two people fastening a bracelet onto a bride's wrist during a wedding. The bride, donning a white off-the-shoulder dress with lace details, could be straight out of The Shire. The person assisting has painted nails and wears bracelets on their left wrist. The focus is on their hands and the bracelet. © Aimee Lince Photography

A lacy white wedding dress with intricate floral patterns is hanging on a wooden hanger in front of a rustic wardrobe, reminiscent of The Shire. The dress has a sheer overlay with leaf and flower designs, spotlighted in a dimly lit room with textured wallpaper featuring small, square patterns. © Aimee Lince Photography

A close-up of a bride with blonde hair being meticulously applied with red lipstick by another person. The bride, reminiscent of a Hobbit from The Shire, is wearing a veil and a delicate necklace. A hand visible near her face holds the lipstick tube numbered "201" and is adorned with a bracelet and a ring. © Aimee Lince Photography

Three women, dressed in matching red bridesmaids' dresses with gold detailing, stand together in a warmly lit room. They are smiling and looking towards the bride, partially visible from behind, who is holding a colorful bouquet. It feels like a scene from The Shire's most beautiful wedding. © Aimee Lince Photography

An older man with glasses, a white shirt, and beige pants stands in front of a dresser, smiling and gesturing with his hand. The mirror behind him reflects another person and part of the room, which has light-colored wallpaper with a patterned design reminiscent of The Shire. © Aimee Lince Photography

Meet Kris

A smiling groom in a maroon suit and a boutonniere stands next to a person dressed in black armor with a crown of thorns and holding a sword. They are indoors, with a decorative map of The Shire and string lights on the white wall behind them. Guests can be seen in the foreground. © Aimee Lince Photography

Ok so Kris didn’t have any prep shots, I first saw him in the marquee at Cherry Garth Scout Campsite but you have no idea how much I was beaming ear to ear to see him standing there in a hobbit themed suit next to his best man, the Witch-king of Angmar!

Suit boutique: Unknown

A man stands indoors, wearing a burgundy blazer with a boutonnière pinned to the lapel. He has a beard and rests his hands together. Behind him, there is a map decorated with fairy lights and greenery that evokes the charm of The Shire. He is looking slightly to his left, appearing engaged in a conversation or speech. © Aimee Lince Photography

An easel holds a sign titled "Order of the Day." The schedule lists activities from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, including welcome, ceremony, refreshments, dinner, speeches, evening guests, and two sessions with a band called Weekend Millionaires. Set against a vintage map background reminiscent of The Shire. © Aimee Lince Photography

Tying the Knot

A bride and groom are exchanging rings during their wedding ceremony. The bride wears a white dress with lace details and a veil, while the groom is in a burgundy suit. A bearded officiant, reminiscent of a character from The Shire, stands behind them in a dark suit and red tie, holding a book and smiling warmly. © Aimee Lince Photography

Their ceremony was so personalised and on theme I did a little internal ‘squee’ when I was watching it! Their celebrant (and long time friend of Kris) Rory did the newlyweds the most incredible ceremony which had so many nods to The Lord of The Rings franchise. The newlyweds each had to roll a D20 to land their “I do’s”. If you’re not familiar with Dungeons and Dragons; when your character makes an action you have to roll a dice to determine the level of success of the action – fortunately they both rolled high and they were able to tie the knot!

First Breakfast

A bride in a strapless white dress and veil sits beside a groom in a white shirt and dark vest at a table adorned with flowers and decorative items. They are both smiling, looking towards someone off-camera, appearing joyous and engaged in their Lord of the Rings themed wedding celebration. © Aimee Lince Photography

We hid from the rain (boo) and in true Lord of the Rings / Hobbit fashion we had First Breakfast and Second breakfast! We enjoyed some delicious catered food courtesy of Spitting Pig and enjoyed speeches from Father of the Bride, Maid of Honour, the main man himself Kris followed by best man John.

“Given our love of The Lord of the Rings, our wedding is in the style of Bilbo’s birthday party. We have booked a marquee and want to bring a casual, garden party feel. Nothing too formal or fancy. It was really important to us that we use local businesses for the food and entertainment. Kris is a scout leader, and the money we’ve paid for the venue hire will go straight back to the Scouts.”

A round wooden slice with a rustic, natural texture features engraved text, reminiscent of The Shire. The text reads: "I would rather share one lifetime with you than face all the ages in this world alone - Kris and Leanne 07/01/24." Perfect for a wedding, the wood slice rests on a burlap fabric background. © Aimee Lince Photography

A medieval style spiked helmet adorned with multiple spikes and a tall, pointed crest rests on a wooden table. Next to the helmet, there is a small, white lit candle. In the background, a large, white tent with an arched window stands amidst grass that would look right at home in The Shire. © Aimee Lince Photography

A wedding table plan displayed on an easel, featuring a map design in the background. The text is titled "TABLE PLAN" and lists guest names under themed categories such as The Shire, Rivendell, Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, and Hufflepuff. Green leaves are draped above the board, reminiscent of a Hobbit celebration from Lord of the Rings. © Aimee Lince Photography

A table adorned with a diorama features a miniature tree and grassy area, labeled "Rivendell". Around the diorama are burlap pouches, small wooden stands, an envelope, and blue bags. The scene evokes a sense of The Shire's charm. People in the background are partially visible, with some seated and others standing. The setting appears casual and creative. © Aimee Lince Photography

Family Photo Time

A wedding party stands on green grass with trees in the background, reminiscent of a scene from the Shire. The bride, in a white gown, and the groom, in a burgundy suit, are at the center. Three bridesmaids in red dresses and two groomsmen in vests and jackets flank them. One groomsman is dressed as the Grim Reaper, holding a scy © Aimee Lince Photography

The rain finally stopped as the evening set in and we were able to get the family photos like none I’ve ever done before! I really thing cosplay weddings should be more of a thing!

Six people are standing outdoors on a grassy field in what looks like The Shire, with some trees in the background. The bride, wearing a white dress and holding a colorful bouquet, stands next to the groom in a maroon blazer. They are flanked by a man and woman on each side dressed in semi-formal attire, all smiling. © Aimee Lince Photography

A man in a burgundy blazer, green vest, and brown pants stands confidently in the foreground of a grassy field in The Shire. Behind him is a person dressed in a black, menacing costume with a spiked helmet and long cloak, holding a fantasy weapon menacingly over the man's shoulder. Trees are in the background. © Aimee Lince Photography

Two people stand outdoors on a grassy field with trees in the background. One wears a Nazgûl costume with a spiked helmet and black robe, holding a sword. The other, dressed like a hobbit in burgundy jacket, green vest, white shirt, and brown bow tie, smiles and stands with hands on his vest. © Aimee Lince Photography

A bride dressed in a white, off-the-shoulder wedding gown adorned with floral lace, holding a large sword in one hand and a dried floral bouquet with red ribbons in the other. Sporting an imposing, spiked helmet reminiscent of "Lord of the Rings," she stands on grass with trees in the background, smiling broadly. © Aimee Lince Photography

A bride in a white gown and veil stands with three bridesmaids, all dressed in matching red dresses, each holding a bouquet of flowers with red ribbons. They are outdoors on a grassy area reminiscent of The Shire from Lord of the Rings, with trees in the background. The women are smiling and standing closely together. © Aimee Lince Photography

A bride in a white dress holds a colorful bouquet of dried flowers. She stands next to three bridesmaids in red dresses, each holding similar vibrant bouquets. The rustic and lively look of the bouquets evokes the charm of The Shire, making the wedding feel like a scene from Lord of the Rings. © Aimee Lince Photography

Newlywed photoshoot

A bride and groom kiss in a lush, Hobbit-like outdoor setting. The bride wears a white dress with floral details, holding a colorful bouquet with long pink ribbons. The groom is dressed in a burgundy jacket, green vest, and white shirt. The background features dense greenery and trees straight out of Lord of the Rings. © Aimee Lince Photography

The Autumnal vibes at Cherry Garth really brought the whole theme together; reminiscent of the location Rivendell in the Lord of the Rings franchise. We took a casual walk and the newlyweds enjoyed a little pocket of time just for themselves on their wedding day.

A person wearing a maroon blazer adorned with a vibrant boutonniere made of colorful, spiky flowers and greenery, reminiscent of The Shire. The blazer has a small pocket with a leaf-shaped brooch attached, perfect for a Hobbit wedding. The person is also wearing a white shirt and an olive green vest underneath the blazer. © Aimee Lince Photography

A bride in a white lace wedding dress holds a colorful bouquet reminiscent of the Shire's lush gardens. The bouquet includes vibrant flowers in yellow, pink, red, and blue, with green foliage. The stems are tied together with a red ribbon, and intricate floral details are visible on the dress. © Aimee Lince Photography

A couple embraces closely on their wedding day. The groom, in a maroon suit, has his eyes closed and hugs the bride tightly. The bride, wearing a white lace dress with a veil draped over her hair, resembles an ethereal beauty straight out of The Shire. They are outdoors with blurred greenery in the background. © Aimee Lince Photography

A bride and groom share an intimate kiss in a forested area reminiscent of The Shire, surrounded by lush greenery. The bride wears a flowing white gown and veil, while the groom is dressed in a dark suit. They are framed by branches and leaves, creating a natural, romantic scene worthy of Hobbit lore. © Aimee Lince Photography

Cake cut

Three round cheese wheels are stacked on a wooden board. The bottom wheel is wrapped in cheesecloth, the middle is covered with black wax, and the top is red waxed with a small yellow block on it. Broken wax pieces and sliced cheese are placed on the board, resembling a feast from The Shire. Bottles in the background are blurred. © Aimee Lince Photography

Okay so there was no cake cut per se but how cool is this cheese wheel stack?! We also had loads of delicious treats from Deadly Bakes!

First dance

A newlywed couple joyfully dances at their wedding reception. The groom, wearing a burgundy suit, holds hands with the bride, who is dressed in a white strapless wedding gown with floral embellishments and a veil. Surrounded by smiling guests under a tent decorated with bunting, it feels like a celebration straight out of The Shire. © Aimee Lince Photography

Leanne and Kris had a non-traditional first dance, they invited everyone to dance with them and enjoy the live music performed by Weekend Millionaires!

“Our first dance is going to be to Murder on the Dancefloor”

The dancefloor was busy the whole time I was there! We had a photobooth courtesy of Everlasting Echoes, a bubble machine and then finished off the session with some sparklers!

A newlywed couple kisses under a string of black and white bunting at night. The groom, in a green vest and white shirt, holds a sparkler in each hand. The bride, in a white lace gown and veil, holds a sparkler in one hand. Both sparklers radiate sparks, adding a festive glow reminiscent of a Hobbit wedding in The Shire. © Aimee Lince Photography

A smiling person wearing a maroon dress holds a sparkling sparkler at an evening event reminiscent of The Shire. The background shows a lit tent with others in semi-formal attire. The person has short hair with a red streak and visible tattoos on their arm. Nearby, a red cup and soda cans are on a table. © Aimee Lince Photography

A person dressed in a dark, elaborate costume with a menacing, spiked helmet and a black cloak stands in front of a lit tent at night. Both hands are extended outward, each holding a sparkler. The background shows trees and string lights with triangular flags, creating an enchanting "Lord of the Rings" wedding vibe. © Aimee Lince Photography

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An artistic illustration of a leaf. The leaf is curved and shows a blend of green and brown hues, with a prominent central vein. The use of colors and shading provides a textured, almost watercolor-like effect, giving the leaf a realistic yet stylized appearance. © Aimee Lince Photography

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