17/01/2023
Fun . Relaxed . Cuddles . Party atmosphere all day . All about the people we love...
..were all words and phrases used by and during our initial wedding planning consultation. Theirs was to be a wedding that bent the rules of tradition in order to encapsulate their dreams and vision.
There was, of course, a ceremony. But in place of a registrar or celebrant, it was led by a dear friend. A procession of glamorous bridesmaids wearing custom designed dresses was led by sister, Bronte, carrying their not-quite-one-year-old daughter. Chessie was accompanied, arm in arm down the aisle by both her Mother and her Father. Close friend, Ben, sang them down the aisle and the entire ceremony was filled with music, love, dancing, 2 surprises and a lot of laughter.
Celebrations fed into a relaxed, garden reception where drinks flowed from a large, central bar and guests gathered across the terraces and lawns of Sibton Estate. Chessie and Mat aspired to be completely present throughout their day, to mingle, chat, hug and laugh with each and every one of their guests. Therefore opting for informal dining choices over the more traditional sit down wedding breakfast. Clusters of Mediterranean styled soft seating provided a chic yet chilled, summer vibe, as guests sat back to feast from bamboo plates of grazing delights and artisan, wood fired pizza. There was more music, more dancing, more laughter and so much love seen and felt at every turn.
A short stroll from the main house, with popcorn bucket collection en-route, guests gathered around the sparkling sunken pool, adorned with floating white hydrangea blooms, to listen to tales of childhood, coming of age and the bridesmaids rap all about how a King became a Carter!
With towering tiers of chocolate strawberries in place of a wedding cake, ice cream pan rolls rather than dessert, and edible balloons and cocktails a plenty - the start of the evening reception was marked by a high-energy first 'break'-dance from Chessie & Mat, before guests danced into the night to the almighty sounds of a brass band like no other!
With the most phenomenal team of superstars credited in the comments below.