Ivy House Weddings

30/08/2024

Eric & Lauren ❤️

So excited to see these bloomin gorge images of E & L’s amazing fusion wedding. With beautiful Chinese traditions blended seamlessly with elegant romantic vibes. What a day!

If you love the idea of weddings at The Riding School, or your looking for some wedding inspo? Make sure you have your tickets to the CRUSH wedding event on the 22nd Sept! Head over to .wedding.assembly to register for FREE tickets 🎟️

Love, Emma xx

SUPPLIERS

25/08/2024

POV: you’re officially married and you’re sitting down with friends & food 🫶🏼 one of my favourite parts of the day!

When you finally get to take the weight of your feet & soak up the love in the room. The anticipation for the food you’ve chosen is at its peak & the champagne flutes are clinking! 🥂

Love, Emma x

21/08/2024

ELEGANT MONOCHROME 🤍🖤🤍🖤

Still loving this stunner of a set up with classic neutral tones elevated with textures & warmth. This colour scheme always looks so classy & understated against the bare brick of the Riding School.

The dream team…

18/08/2024

🚨 BIG NEWS 🚨
set your reminders for the wedding show you won’t want to miss. 💜 Expect seriously CRUSH worthy wedding inspiration, the coolest wedding suppliers in the East Midlands, the latest trends & a cool AF vibe.

Tick off your WEDMIN & plan your crush worthy wedding day!

📍The Riding School,

🗓️ 22.09.24
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🎟️ tickets available from .wedding.assembly link in bio!

Love, Emma xx

14/08/2024

Gorgeous Raye & her girls 💚👰🏻‍♀️💐

What’s not to love about this! The golden hour sunlight, the stunning florals, the emerald dresses… PERFECTION 👌🏼

Captured by the absolute genius that is .photography.ben 📸

11/08/2024

DO IT YOUR WAY 🍔🩵🩷🌸🌹

The Riding School, is the perfect blank canvas! With dramatic vaulted ceiling, rustic historic brick & elegant polished concrete flooring, all you need to do is add your personality.

I flippin loved the creativity & talent that went into this gorgeous shoot. I mean, who doesn’t want a diamanté burger with glitter ketchup!

The team

04/08/2024

CAKE! 🍰
I get to see some spectacular cakes at weddings! From rustic natural buttercream to sculptural artworks in every flavour you can imagine. I love to see how couples express their style through delicious cake!

Did you know that when you book an Ivy House Wedding, I take care of everything cake related? including the cake stand & knife, as well as portioning & wrapping up any leftovers so all you have to do is enjoy!

These beauties for Rosie & Kyle from were STUNNING and styled perfectly by 👌🏼 absolute perfection.

01/08/2024

REAL WEDDING
Milly & Kane 🤍
Throwing it back to this beauty of a day! Both the couple & The Riding School looked ‘chefs kiss’ 🤌🏼
I will never get bored of flicking through my couples photos. So many amazing memories.

Beautiful shots by

25/07/2024

Still can’t get over this gorgeous pair!

There’s nothing I love more than taking a walk through the beautiful Calke Abbey orangery. There are endless photography backdrops here from rustic brick buildings to overgrown walled meadows & antique glasshouses.

Whether it’s wisteria in the spring or dahlias in the late summer, there’s always a stunning focal point in the gardens.

Love, Emma xx

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23/07/2024

💍 EXCLUSIVE MID-WEEK MICRO WEDDINGS 💍

we’re super excited to be able to now offer mid week weddings at the stunning Calke Abbey Riding School.

With exclusive dates available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays throughout May, June, September & October. This package has everything you could want for your day all rolled into one.

Here’s what’s included based on 40 daytime & 60 evening guests:

🤍 Exclusive hire of The Riding School & use of the gardens for photos 🤍

🤍canapés, wedding breakfast, evening food & drinks package 🤍

🤍Round tables, chivari chairs, cutlery, crockery, glass wear, white linen & napkins in choice of colours 🤍

🤍 Drapes, lounge furniture, outdoor bistro furniture, card box, neon sign, cake stand & knife, two easels 🤍

🤍Fully stocked & staffed paid bar 🤍

🤍Two dedicated wedding coordinators 🤍

With options to add additional styling options and guest numbers.

If you’d like to know more, get in touch in our DM’s or head over to the website to view the full mid-week micro brochure. Dates are going fast!

Love, Emma xx

16/07/2024

I loved Hollie & Liams sage green boho wedding vibes from this time last year 🤍
With the warm festoon lights from & pampas details the atmosphere in The Riding School was 👌🏼perfection.

I just love seeing how different this space is when it’s transformed by my couples style. No two weddings are ever the same. Happy anniversary guys.

Love, Emma xx

13/07/2024

Just because July isn’t ‘July-ing’ (come on sunshine, where are you?) I’m throwing it back to this gorgeous day last summer. Strolling through the gardens & glasshouses at . The afternoon light was captured perfectly by the amazing too!

10/07/2024

Day to night bride transformation! 💇🏻‍♀️ 👰🏻‍♀️

I just had to share this from one of my amazing brides who had a total hair transformation between her day & night celebrations. From stunning Hollywood waves to modern chop in a matter of minutes, STUNNING! what a way to get the party started.

Love, Emma xx

08/07/2024

What does a wedding set up look like?

A set up day for me is always an exciting day, it’s where you see your wedding vision finally come to life after so many months of planning. By the time set up day comes around I’m completely on board with how you’d like things to look & feel & I can work with your chosen suppliers to bring it all together seamlessly so you can relax & enjoy the excitement.

Seeing the space for the first time on the day is a truly magical moment!

Love, Emma xx

06/07/2024

♥️ 👰🏻‍♀️ 🤵🏻‍♂️

Hearing that my couples have had the best day of their lives makes every hard day running a small business worth it. I have the best job getting to know my clients & their families & it really is a privilege to be there on their special day.
A big thank you from me to all my lovely couples for letting me be a part of it all.

Love, Emma xx

02/07/2024

Real wedding - Beatrice & Edward

Happy Anniversary to the very lovely Beatrice & Edward! I couldn’t resist a look back at your gorgeous shots by Monkey Mole. What a day! It was an absolute pleasure working with this pair.

Enjoy! Love, Emma xx

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Black Peppermint Food

30/06/2024

T H A N K Y O U ! !

Over the last couple of weeks, I have received the most thoughtful gifts and beautiful messages from my wonderful couples and the super duper talented .photography.ben !

I don't ever expect anything. Just hearing that you've had the best day ever is enough for me and then I know that my job is done but, your appreciation means the world to me and it really does remind me just how much I love my job 🥰

So, truly, from the bottom of my heart, I want to say a huge thank you to all of my couples, both past and present for letting me be a part of your special day ❤️ I also want to give a special shout out to my lovely team, my family who without, I wouldn't be able to do this. I love you all 🥰

Lots of love and hugs
Emma Xx

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Louise & Liam 🩷

25/06/2024

BLOOMIN GORGE! 🌸

How stunning did The Riding School look in this recent shoot? The light, the rustic brick, the blooms by . Also… can you believe these florals are artificial!

Please can we have more old school romance/Bridgerton vibes over here 🙏🏻 it’s just dreamy.

Love, Emma xx

22/06/2024

📣 PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT 📣

Dates at The Riding School are filling up fast!
Only a few remaining for 2024…

If you’ve been flicking through our stories & thinking “this venue’s a bit of us” don’t wait, get in touch to see if your preferred date is available. I love showing couples around & discussing plans over a coffee so don’t be shy.

Love, Emma x

20/06/2024

SUMMER SOLSTICE ☀️

Marking the longest day of 2024 with an absolute belter of a golden hour shot. Amanda looked flippin spectacular in her sparkly second gown.

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19/06/2024

Oh hey, is that you summer?☀️

Believe it or not, ten minutes before this gorgeous snap of Eric & Lauren was taken by the amazing , there was a massive downpour.

I’m so glad these guys braved the weather for a few minutes longer because the reward was a quiet stroll through the stunning gardens at in the warm British sunshine. PERFECTION!

14/06/2024

‘SEATS FOR EATS’ 🍴
Bringing you some wedding breakfast inspo for your Friday afternoon!

One of the wonderful things about The Riding School at is that it’s the perfect blank canvas whatever your style might be.

No two weddings are ever the same & I love helping couples bring their Pinterest board dreams to life. Enjoy swiping through these examples for inspiration & get in touch if you have any questions.
Love, Emma xx

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photography.ben

13/06/2024

Just trying to take a nice picture of Louise and Liam, and there's always someone in the way!! 🐄

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04/06/2024

A year ago this week the gorgeous Emmy & Lewis said ‘I do’ at The Riding School. Their day was elegant & timeless with greenery & boho touches.

We didn’t need an excuse to share these bloomin fabulous images from their day again, happy one year guys (swoon ❤️)

Love Emma x

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