Gorgeous Autumn vibes this time for Olivia & Lloyd’s big day at The Ashbourne Hotel! What an absolutely cracking couple, and cracking families too!
The Beginning
“I still don’t quite know how we came to know each other! My earliest memory of us is being in year 8 at secondary school and this tall boy with glasses and spiky hair in year 10 would always say hello to me and ask how I was, but I never really knew how he knew me, Lloyd says through mutual friends but to this day I’m still not quite sure! Life goes on again and many years later I’m now 20 and Lloyd is 22, I had recently become single and Lloyd seized his opportunity, the first message was sent and the rest is history!”
Top Wedding Tip
“Our top tip is getting started early on with all the “big stuff” so we could enjoy the lead up to our wedding, and sort out the finer details as we go rather than panicking and having to make quick last minute decisions.”
The Engagement
“We got engaged 13th February 2023 at the Hutong restaurant in The Shard, London. Ahead of a trip to London and very rarely organised meal by Lloyd, taking me to a local jewellery shop to get my ring finger sized, gives it away a little doesn’t it! Nonetheless it was a very private and intimate engagement, just the way we wanted.”
Meet Olivia
We made use of the Ashbourne Hotel bridal suite and several other hotel rooms so Olivia and her bride tribe could get ready at a really relaxed pace with plenty of space! We got ready with plenty of time to spare and had a lovely bridal reveal with Dad right before the wedding!
Dress boutique: Proposals
Meet Lloyd
Lloyd and the boys got ready at The Kingsway Hotel in Cleethorpes, a surprise booking from Lloyd’s Mum as a gift! How sweet?! My assistant photographer David stayed with them to get the energy of the morning on their side!
Suit boutique: Brides and Maids
Exciting Times
“We are most excited for seeing each other at the end of the aisle, I know both of our nerves will settle once we’re together.”
Tying the Knot
Olivia and Lloyd had their wedding ceremony at St Michaels Church, Great Coates – they knew the reverend personally too!
“Lloyd has gone to St Michaels church throughout his life and the people there have seen him grow to this day, it was important to him that we marry there.”
Just look at those amazing ‘just married’ smiles! They are both glowing!
Cocktail hour
Never have I ever seen a flurry of confetti with such volume! It looked absolutely stunning in the photos and the video! The energy was right up there and everyone enjoyed some social time with the newlyweds before we moved onto the family portraits.
Family Photo Time
We made full use of The Ashbourne Hotel’s secret garden for the family photos and even squeezed in a group photo with my assistant David’s drone!
Newlywed photoshoot
Due to the lighting this time of year, we had our newlywed photoshoot before the wedding breakfast. It’s always nice for the couple to have these few minutes together half way through the day!
Wedding breakfast & Speeches
The newlyweds were flooded with love and applause as they entered The Ashbourne Hotel’s stunningly decorated function room! The room looked absolutely gorgeous with Autumnal décor wherever you looked.
“We have chosen a whimsical and romantic Autumnal rustic theme, very fitting for the time of year with colours of burnt orange and emerald green. We said at the very start of our relationship we would love an autumn or winter wedding, to complement our mutual need to stay cool!”
Venue stylist: Fairytales
Night shots
We had sparklers outside and of course we had to grab a few photos with the Ashbourne Hotel’s secret garden all lit up beautifully!
Cake cut
Cake maker: Olivia’s Nana!
First dance
“Our first dance is going to be to ‘Friday Night’ by The Darkness. In January 2018 we were driving around on our second date and Lloyd asked me to put some music on, I chose this song and Lloyd’s face lit up “you know the Darkness?!”. Lloyd’s says from that moment he knew I was a keeper.”
About The Ashbourne Hotel
“My sister got married at The Ashbourne Hotel 10 years ago, I loved the venue then and have ever since. Our master of ceremonies Rob is amazing at what he does as well and makes you feel so at ease with everything. “
From the venue
“The Ashbourne is a luxurious venue for any wedding; the Oak Room provides an ideal backdrop for a bride’s big day – stunning oak beams, tasteful yet neutral décor, glitzy chandeliers and a stylish, private bar. Not only this but with 36 guest bedrooms, ample free car parking, a perfectly designed courtyard to relax in, plus a fabulous bistro serving freshly cooked seasonal dishes, it’s an ideal place for far-flung relatives to make a weekend of it prior to the wedding. Experience the charm and elegance of our stunning venue with a personal tour round with our experienced wedding planner. Don’t miss this opportunity to embark on your wedding journey hassle-free.”
