Sunflower Dower House Hotel Wedding – Charlotte & Kris

Published Aug 2024

Let’s hear it for our newlyweds Charlotte & Kristoffer and congratulate them on the most epic wedding at Dower House Hotel!

What can I say about these two? They are so much fun to be around! I had an amazing time spending the day with them. Charlotte booked me way back in 2022 and I can’t believe how much the time has flown! I’ve even done Charlotte’s sister Pippa’s wedding since then!

A smiling couple in wedding attire stands in front of a vintage yellow and white car. The groom wears a beige vest, white shirt, navy pants, and brown shoes. The bride is in a white strapless gown. Behind them is a red brick building with white-trimmed windows. © Aimee Lince Photography

The Beginning

“We met randomly at Kris’s Mums house, while I was having drinks with his sister! We hit it off chatting about anime haha and the rest is history.”

A vibrant floral arrangement featuring a yellow sunflower, an orange daisy-like flower, and a closed bud. Small purple and white blossoms add contrast. A sparkling ring with a clear stone is nestled among the petals and leaves, capturing the light. © Aimee Lince Photography

“Definitely a shock after being together for 10 years! Kris took me to Ragdale Hall Spa for my birthday and proposed under the weeping willow tree in the garden.”

Aww! So sweet that they said their vows under a weeping willow tree too!

Top tip from the newlyweds

“Organise and lists! What a must!”

The Wedding

Meet Kris

A man with curly hair and a beard, wearing sunglasses, a white shirt, greenish-gray suit, and a polka-dot tie. He has a boutonniere with a chain on his lapel and earrings. The background is softly blurred with a decorative wall element visible. © Aimee Lince Photography

I went to Kris and the groom squad at their home, they were mostly ready when I got there but we managed to grab a few shots before the car arrived! The guys all looked fab in their suits!

A silver ring with leaf engravings is displayed in an open black velvet ring box. The box is set on a wooden surface. The ring has intricate detailing, and the box's interior is cushioned, enhancing the ring's elegant presentation. © Aimee Lince Photography

Man in a dark textured suit adjusts his silver wristwatch. He wears a light-colored vest and a green tie with white polka dots. The suit jacket features decorative sleeve buttons. A pocket watch chain is visible under the jacket, highlighting a classic and sophisticated style. © Aimee Lince Photography

If you’ve seen any of my previous Real Wedding Stories; you’ll know I always start with the guys first because they get ready a lot quicker (sorry girls, it’s true!) and it’s much easier for them to take their jacket off again and relax if they want to!

Suit boutique: Cavani

Meet Charlotte

A bride in a strapless lace wedding dress stands in front of an ornate mirror, looking at her reflection. Her dark hair is styled in an elegant updo. In the background, a person in light attire helps with preparations in a softly lit room with draped curtains. © Aimee Lince Photography

I spent the rest of the morning with Charlotte and her bridal party in the private building off to the side of the main venue, so we were able to easily keep an eye on things without risking Charlotte being seen!

Charlotte looked an absolute vision in her wedding dress and was ready with enough time to spare to offer and enjoy a glass of bubbly with me! (It would have been rude not to!)

Elegant flat lay of bridal accessories on a textured surface: white, bejeweled open-toe heels, a delicate ring, a pink ornate perfume bottle, and a black jewelry box containing a matching diamond necklace and earrings set, all accented by lush green and white flowers. © Aimee Lince Photography at The Dower House Hotel

A woman with dark hair smiles as she puts on an earring. She is wearing a strapless white lace wedding dress and a delicate necklace. The room has soft lighting, with a dressing table and mirror in the background, creating an intimate, joyful atmosphere. © Aimee Lince Photography at The Dower House Hotel

A bride getting ready, with hands adjusting a white veil adorned with small white and blue flowers and gold accents. The background is softly blurred, showing someone in a patterned outfit. The bride's dark hair is styled up beneath the veil. © Aimee Lince Photography at The Dower House Hotel

Three women with long hair, wearing matching light green robes, stand arm in arm facing away from the camera. Each robe has a name written on the back. They are outdoors, in front of dark green foliage, each with flower-adorned hairstyles. © Aimee Lince Photography at The Dower House Hotel

Dress boutique: Wed2b

The Ceremony

A wedding ceremony set outdoors beneath a large, leafy tree. The couple stands before an ornate gazebo adorned with flowers, while the officiant reads. Guests in formal attire are seated on both sides, facing the couple. Sunlight filters through the greenery, casting dappled shadows. © Aimee Lince Photography

Charlotte & Kris made use of the stunning outdoor wedding ceremony area at The Dower House Hotel! They married beneath a beautiful big willow tree (just like the one they got engaged under! Aww!) We had fantastic weather and as a bonus, it wasn’t too hot!

A bride and groom stand facing each other, holding hands, during an outdoor wedding ceremony. The groom wears a dark suit and the bride wears a strapless lace gown. Guests seated in the background watch the couple. Greenery surrounds the area, creating a natural setting. © Aimee Lince Photography at The Dower House Hotel

A bride and groom stand facing each other during an outdoor wedding ceremony. The bride is in a white lace gown with a veil, while the groom is in a dark suit. They hold hands, surrounded by seated guests. Sunlight filters through tree leaves, creating dappled shadows on their clothes. © Aimee Lince Photography at The Dower House Hotel

A couple shares a kiss during their wedding ceremony under a decorated gazebo. The bride wears a strapless white gown and veil, while the groom is in a dark suit. The gazebo is adorned with white fabric and sunflowers. A person stands in the background, partially visible behind the couple. © Aimee Lince Photography at The Dower House Hotel

A bride and groom sit at a small round table under a canopy of greenery. The bride, in a strapless lace gown, and the groom, in a dark suit with a polka-dot tie, both smile at the camera. A bouquet with sunflowers and greenery is on the table. The background is lush with foliage. © Aimee Lince Photography at The Dower House Hotel

Cocktail hour

A garden scene features a game setup with a wooden wheel and large white balloons on the grass. A black-and-white Tudor-style house is in the background. On the left, a wooden board with burlap is decorated with flags. Lush greenery surrounds the area, creating a serene atmosphere. © Aimee Lince Photography

Sunshine, garden games, champagne and great company! What more could an excited pair of newlyweds wish for?

Bride in a white lace wedding dress and veil smiles while holding a glass of beer. A groom in a white shirt and blue vest stands beside her, holding a beer bottle, outdoors on a sunny day. A tudor-style building and lush greenery are in the background. © Aimee Lince Photography at The Dower House Hotel

A rustic outdoor game setup on grass. A burlap backdrop is flanked by triangular pennant banners. Wooden poles with coconut tops stand upright on a base. Nearby are stacked wooden crates with a lantern and potted plants. Dense greenery surrounds the scene. © Aimee Lince Photography at The Dower House Hotel

Bride in a strapless lace wedding dress smiles while holding a champagne flute. Her dark hair is styled in an updo. She stands outdoors surrounded by guests, with one person in a black dress with white floral patterns visible in the foreground. The setting is sunlit. © Aimee Lince Photography at The Dower House Hotel

A smiling man in a beige vest and tie holds a beer bottle, standing next to a woman in sunglasses and a decorative hat. A young boy in a suit stands nearby. Two women, one in a light dress and the other with her back to the camera, converse with them. A brick building is in the background. © Aimee Lince Photography at The Dower House Hotel

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Family Photos

A bride in a white lace gown and veil stands with three bridesmaids in matching light green dresses. They all hold colorful bouquets with sunflowers, daisies, and other blooms. They are smiling at each other in a lush garden setting with dappled sunlight and greenery. © Aimee Lince Photography

The family photos were as fun and laid back as a photographer could dream of! We got some lovely mantlepiece worthy portraits as well as some funny ones!

Wedding breakfast

Everything was sunflower-themed and looked beautiful! Charlotte & Kris made their rockstar entrance into the reception hall and the MoC didn’t even get to finish her sentence before the cheering began!

Bride and groom joyfully enter a room, holding hands. The groom wears a white shirt, vest, and tie, carrying a jacket and beer. The bride is in a strapless white gown, holding a drink. A smiling man with a beard stands by the entrance holding a jacket. Decor includes wall lights and flowers. © Aimee Lince Photography

“We chose green as its my favourite colour and sunflowers because they just remind me of happy times.”

Wooden seating chart with rustic design, featuring nine cards listing guest names for a wedding. The top reads "take your seats" in cursive. Decorated with artificial sunflowers and greenery on the upper left. Mounted on an easel in a softly lit room with beige walls and white trim. © Aimee Lince Photography at The Dower House Hotel

Elegant wedding reception setup with round tables covered in white cloths, adorned with small centerpieces of yellow and purple flowers in glass vases. White chiavari chairs surround the tables. Soft lighting graces the room, and large windows in the background let in natural light. © Aimee Lince Photography at The Dower House Hotel

A bouquet of sunflowers, daisies, and purple wildflowers in a glass jar with twine sits on a wooden slab centerpiece. The table is decorated with scattered heart-shaped confetti. Blurred background reveals wine bottle, water bottles, and soft lighting. © Aimee Lince Photography at The Dower House Hotel

A neatly arranged table setting features a white napkin topped with a small burlap pouch adorned with a sunflower and a wooden tag reading "Let Love Grow." Silverware is placed on either side, and a white name card with elegant text lies above the napkin. © Aimee Lince Photography at The Dower House Hotel

Speeches

Charlotte’s sister and maid of honour Pippa spoke first. I actually photographed Pippa’s wedding a few months ago so it was amazing to see them all again! Pippa gave an amazing speech that was funny and extremely sentimental, and one thing she said struck me and will stay with me forever.

“I hope you enjoy growing old with her as much as I enjoyed growing up with her”.

A woman in a light green dress holds a champagne glass and phone, seemingly giving a speech at the Dower House Hotel. She stands indoors, with guests and table settings in the foreground, as soft light filters through windows showing greenery outside, captured beautifully in this wedding photography. © Aimee Lince Photography

A wedding reception scene with a bride and groom seated at a table adorned with a floral centerpiece. Guests raise their glasses in a toast. A bearded man wearing glasses stands, holding a piece of paper, as if delivering a speech. Bright daylight filters through large windows in the background. © Aimee Lince Photography at The Dower House Hotel

A bride and groom laughing and smiling during a wedding reception. The bride is clapping, and the groom stands beside her, holding a colorful card. They are at a table decorated with a large bouquet of sunflowers and purple flowers. A bottle of water and a seated guest are partially visible. © Aimee Lince Photography at The Dower House Hotel

The best man spoke second followed by the man of the day, Kris. Cheers to the newlyweds!

Newlywed Photoshoot

Bride in a white gown and groom in a blue vest and white shirt, holding hands while walking on grass. The bride looks back and smiles, with a veil flowing behind her. The groom has short hair, and they're surrounded by greenery and tall trees under soft sunlight. © Aimee Lince Photography

Once we were all relaxed, fed and watered, we took a casual walk around the grounds away from the buzz to give the newlyweds some time to focus on themselves and get their portraits done!

A joyful bride in a white lace strapless gown holds a colorful bouquet of flowers. She's being hugged from behind by a man in a white shirt and beige vest. They are surrounded by lush greenery, and both are smiling. The scene conveys a sense of love and happiness. © Aimee Lince Photography at The Dower House Hotel

Bride in a white lace dress, wearing a bracelet, holds hands with a groom in a beige vest and white shirt. The groom has a colorful tattoo on his hand and wears a suit with a pocket square. They stand beside a yellow vintage car, partially visible in the background. © Aimee Lince Photography at The Dower House Hotel

Close-up of a bride and groom holding hands. The bride, in a lace gown, wears a charm bracelet. The groom has a tattoo of a dragon on his hand and wears a silver ring. They are holding a bouquet with sunflowers, white roses, and greenery, symbolizing their connection and joy. © Aimee Lince Photography at The Dower House Hotel

A smiling couple walks hand in hand outdoors on grass. The man wears a beige vest, white shirt, and tie, while the woman in a white lace wedding dress holds a bouquet. Trees and blurred greenery are in the background, suggesting a forest or garden setting. © Aimee Lince Photography at The Dower House Hotel

Cake cut & first dance

A two-tier semi-naked wedding cake is adorned with large yellow sunflowers and greenery. It features a "Mr & Mrs" topper. Surrounding the cake are cupcakes with yellow frosting, each decorated with a small sunflower. The setting is a soft-lit room with a white tablecloth. © Aimee Lince Photography at The Dower House Hotel

A bride in a lace wedding dress and a groom in a light vest and white shirt cut a three-tiered cake adorned with sunflowers. They are smiling and standing by a table with sunflower cupcakes. A decorative mirror and a window with curtains are in the background. © Aimee Lince Photography at The Dower House Hotel

Cake maker: Charlotte!

A bride in a white dress dances closely with a groom wearing a beige vest and tie. Other guests are dancing around them; a woman in a colorful dress is using her phone. The setting appears to be an indoor reception with dim lighting and a festive atmosphere. © Aimee Lince Photography

“Our first dance is going to be to “Forever After All” by Luke Comb – Kris chose it, made him well up while watching the music video haha!”

A couple shares an intimate embrace during a wedding dance. The bride, in a lace strapless gown and veil, holds the groom, who is wearing a white shirt and vest. They are surrounded by guests, with one person capturing the moment on a phone. The setting is a warmly lit room. © Aimee Lince Photography at The Dower House Hotel

Reception

We played tug of war, had a sack race, danced the night away and had some fun in the photobooth!

Two women dance and smile at an indoor celebration. The woman on the left wears a colorful patterned dress and holds a drink, with sunglasses on her head. The woman on the right is in a white strapless dress, also holding a drink. A bridesmaid in green is visible in the background. © Aimee Lince Photography at The Dower House Hotel

A bearded man with a tattoo on his forearm holds a baby. He wears a white shirt, beige vest, and a green tie, smiling down at the infant dressed in a pale pink outfit. They stand against a backdrop of greenery, with a stroller partially visible. © Aimee Lince Photography at The Dower House Hotel

A woman playfully holds an upside-down girl with curly hair, both laughing joyfully. The woman wears a beige dress, and the girl is in a sparkly gold dress. They are indoors, with wooden flooring and a table with a white tablecloth visible in the background. The scene is lively and joyful. © Aimee Lince Photography at The Dower House Hotel

A person wearing a white shirt and beige vest with tattooed arms gently holds a stroller handle. The stroller is beige, and a pink object is visible inside. The background is blurred, with hints of greenery and people, suggesting an outdoor setting. © Aimee Lince Photography at The Dower House Hotel

Why choose The Dower House Hotel for your big day?

As a wedding photographer I have the privilege of spending my days exploring some of the most gorgeous venues with the most amazing teams of wedding staff. The Dower House Hotel is as wonderful on the inside as it is on the outside; this elegant country house hotel in Lincolnshire even has it’s own separate bridal building across the grounds, so you can get ready for your big day in peace without worry of any of your guests seeing you before the big moment!

A large, red-brick Tudor-style house with black and white timber framing, set in a lush garden. Several people stand and chat on the lawn and patio. Two large white spherical decorations rest on the grass. Trees and shrubs surround the scene, with a cloudy sky above. © Aimee Lince Photography

Dower House can cater for weddings of all sizes and is perfect for larger guest lists; The Orchard Suite has it’s own private bar and is elegantly decorated in light and neutral tones so any wedding theme looks stunning. The folly outside is licensed for outdoor ceremonies so you can say “I do” beneath the most beautiful willow trees (perfect for keeping the sun out of your eyes!). It radiates class, romance and charm throughout and the grounds offer plenty of space for outdoor activities. The Dower House Hotel is a fantastic choice for a Lincolnshire wedding.

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