It’s that time again, when we get to tell you about another beautiful ceremony right here at That Amazing Place. This time, we’re talking about the nuptials of Reece and Leah in our countryside wedding venue. Leah and Reece had been together for just over nine years before they said ‘I do’. They walked down the aisle as not only lovers, but best friends too. Having met through friends, Leah explained that they “started talking and realised we were both as weird as each other. We can’t pinpoint the moment we fell in love but it happened quite quickly and we’ve spent pretty much every day together since.”
There really is nothing we love more than seeing such a union finally tie the knot, and what a wedding it was…
The Venue
From the moment Leah and Reece walked through our doors at That Amazing Place, they felt at home. Leah explained, “everything about That Amazing Place is beautiful and 100% lives up to its name. It was the first and only place we viewed.” The happy couple particularly appreciated our attention to detail. Much to their appreciation, everything ran smoothly, leaving them with no worries and able to enjoy the day to the full.
Photo Credit: Expression Photography
Theme and Entertainment
When it came to their theme, they stuck to pinks, nudes and a few sparkles for good measure. They had a twinkle dance floor for the evening along with jars, fairy lights and candles. Leah said, “That Amazing Place and the caterers set up everything for us. It was everything we could have wished for and more. Our twinkle dance floor and magic mirror were supplied by Wow Factor.” They also enjoyed the wonderful Piano DJ playing a fantastic DJ set into the night.
Flowers
Leah and Reece opted for gip in jars on the ends of each seat aisle. They also had peonies, roses and gip for their centerpieces. The top tables were finished off beautifully with an arrangement of roses, calla lilies and tulips. All whites, creams and pinks were used to match the bride and bridesmaids bouquets.
Dress
Leah looked beautiful in a dress from an exquisite boutique in Hertford, Dress In Love. Leah originally saw her dress on Facebook, “we then went to a wedding fair. When I visited Dress In Love, it was the first dress I tried on and I instantly knew I wanted it.”
Catering
Leah and Reece were lucky enough to book the fabulous Magpie Catering for their big day. They explained, “Everything was so delicious. Everyone we spoke to said how much they enjoyed it. The steak and ale pie was out of this world. Lizzie and all of her team were so professional but also so friendly. In fact, we couldn’t recommend That Amazing Place and all of their suppliers enough. They all played a huge part in making our special day so magical.”
Photo Credit: Expression Photography
We loved every minute of sharing such a special day with this wonderful pair and we wish them every happiness for the future. For more information on our countryside-wedding venue, simply jump online and contact us today!
If we asked you to name the most memorable wedding of 2018, what would you say? Harry and Megan’s perhaps? Well, here at That Amazing Place, we have a wedding that stole the show. Marrying on the same day as our favourite red headed prince himself, we introduce Nick and Elli Gunn. Nick and Elli had been together 8 years before they got married, after having met through a mutual love of photography and German shorthaired pointers. Here’s their big day at our countryside wedding venue.
Photo Credit: Steve Hobart Photography
The Venue
Choosing a wedding venue for some can feel like a mammoth task. The trips to and from different venues, some miles away and others at the most inconvenient of times – just so you can fit it in. For Nick and Elli however, it was a different story. Nick explained, “being a wedding photographer for the last 8 years means I’ve seen many of the venues in and around Essex but I’d never worked at That Amazing Place. It felt so clean and gave that feeling of being in someone’s home.” Nick and Elli chose to get married in the garden and despite the nuptials of a certain prince and his American princess, stole the show, “Our wedding was the same day as the wedding of Megan and Harry but obviously, our wedding was much better ha ha.”
Photo Credit: Steve Hobart Photography
Theme and Entertainment
In terms of theme and flowers, it was kept very country and very natural. Being a wedding photographer certainly had its benefits and allowed the couple to step away from things they’d seen done time and again, “we wanted to try some things different to what we’d seen on a regular basis. For our flowers we opted for a natural country garden flower with that just picked look.” Nick and Elli also enjoyed our resident DJ along with a pianist who entertained their guests all day long.
Photo Credit: Steve Hobart Photography
The Dress & Suit
The couple both looked nothing short of exquisite on the day thanks to their fabulous sense of style. Elli, Nick’s fellow photographer bride wore a Demetrios dress from a bridal shop in Ongar, Essex while Nick himself opted for made-to-measure country clothing from Butlers Stewart, complemented perfectly by handmade boots by Filli Fabbri, an Italian riding boot manufacturer, very appropriate indeed as the couple also share a love of all things equestrian.
Photo Credit: Steve Hobart Photography
Magical Moments
Nick and Elli’s magical moment came when they both walked across the lawn, down to the lake and gazebo toward the aisle. Nick said, “as we approached the red carpet, I pointed out to Elli that all of our friends and family were there. Then all of a sudden, they all started clapping together.”
From that magical moment, the happiness continued and the beautiful couple became husband and wife. While the pair are both happier behind the camera, rather than in front of it, we think it’s safe to say the photos, taken by the talented Steve Hobart are nothing short of amazing. Here’s to the happy couple, we wish them many years of happiness together and hope to see them once again, only this time to celebrate an anniversary or two.
Who doesn’t love a real love story? We know we go weak at the knees for a little romance and what could be more romantic than hearing about a special couple’s wedding day? Today we’re looking at the nuptials of Lucy and Michael. Lucy and Michael had been together 10 years when they said “I do”. Lucy was just 19 years old, and Michael 21 when they met. In 2017, Michael proposed and Lucy, in her own words, “wasted no time in booking the wedding after waiting so long!” So here’s a little look into their special day, right here at That Amazing Place.
The Venue
Photo Credit: Light Source Weddings
Lucy and Michael came to view That Amazing Place and fell in love with its beauty and laid back feel, “You feel welcome and at home the minute you arrive and the whole place is decorated to perfection. It’s a place you just don’t want to leave. I never wanted a venue that made it seem that we were pretending to be anything like a castle etc. I just wanted somewhere where all our friends and family could relax and have an amazing time” and that’s exactly what she got with our Essex wedding venue. Lucy also felt at ease dropping Angie, our wedding coordinator an email whenever she needed to, “she was always so helpful in her responses. Whenever we were at the venue before the wedding or on the day, Paul was so fantastic too. He made us feel so welcome and special. That meant so much to us.”
Theme and Entertainment
As opposed to a theme, the happy couple instead opted for a colour scheme. They enjoyed gold throughout, with accents of pink. Lucy explained, “The guys at That Amazing Place were fantastic on every level with helping me bring my ideas to life. They helped me find retailers who would stock the items I wanted, some items I’d searched a lifetime for. Their list of recommended suppliers online also helped me immensely. I booked my photographer, singer, stationary and chair covers through this list.”
Lucy and Michael were very lucky to have the aunt of their maid of honour create the flowers for their wedding. They opted for whites and pale pinks in the bride’s bouquet and just white for the bridesmaids. Eucalyptus was placed throughout all flowers on the day as Lucy is a huge fan.
Photo Credit: Light Source Weddings
For entertainment, the couple had Matty Evans perform magic at the drinks reception who just so happened to go down a storm with the couple’s guests. They also booked Joe Boshell to sing, “who we found through That Amazing Place’s list of recommended suppliers. He was amazing and all my guests loved him. Having him sing our first dance song was so special. His second performance made the whole night, everyone was dancing and singing along.”
Catering
For catering, once again, they dove into That Amazing Place’s list of recommended suppliers and chose the wonderful Magpie Catering. Michael explained, “they were so accommodating to individual guests needs and helped us so much in picking the menu. On the day everyone felt so looked after and the food was so good!”
The Dress
Photo Credit: Light Source Weddings
The dress Lucy wore was a Ronald Joyce number from Confetti and Lace. She fell in love with the dress immediately, “When I put on that dress, there was no hesitation. I knew it was the right one. It was everything I’d wanted, straps, low back, fitted in all the right places. Just beautiful.”
Magical Moments
What would a wedding be without those truly magical moments? For Lucy and Michael there were two moments in particular that really stuck out. “When Joe Boshell was singing ‘Hey Jude’ and I looked around to see all of our guests singing together. I just took a second and I was in this perfect place with everyone I loved…” and perhaps for Lucy in particular, a special moment with her father, “My dad was so emotional on the day bless him. He was sobbing on the walk to the aisle and I couldn’t help but laugh.”
Photo Credit: Light Source Weddings
Here’s to the wonderful couple. From all of us here at That Amazing Place, we wish you many years of happiness and we hope to see you in the future for anniversary celebrations and more.
It’s been quite a while since we last shared a real wedding story here at That Amazing Place and we couldn’t be more pleased to be sharing the wonderful nuptials of Tash and Matt. This gorgeous couple, after having met via Tinder four years previous decided to say their “I do’s” at our stunning country house wedding venue after deciding it ticked all the boxes, there and then and we couldn’t have been more pleased. Let’s dive into their wonderful day and see just what made their special day that extra bit special and just why they chose to say yes to That Amazing Place…
The Venue
When we asked Tash just why herself and Matt decided on That Amazing Place, there was no hesitation, “It was only the second place that we viewed and it ticked all the boxes. The additional option for our family to be able to stay for the weekend at the venue was what swayed us, as it gave the wedding a more homely vibe.” Something that also really stood out for Tash and Matt was the help they received from the start, “Angie, Sarah and the team at TAP were so welcoming and down to earth. With such experience behind them we knew we could trust their support and suggestions, and as such they made wedding planning so exciting and memorable.”
Theme and Entertainment
Photo Credit: Frances Sales
Their theme was decided from their choice of flower. They found a photo together online that they both loved which led to them choosing a fantastic colour scheme of peach, burgundy, ivory and rose gold. They loved the classic appeal with a rustic twist. When it came to their entertainment, they sought the help of That Amazing Place for suggestions and used the fabulous Herts Events. Tash said, “Mark the DJ was brilliant and very responsive to the crowd. He even let the groom do his own pre-prepared set. We had fireworks in the evening too thanks to Fireworks Crazy; the display was beautiful and definitely made the evening very special and unforgettable.
Catering
Photo Credit: Frances Sales
Tash and Matt chose the fabulous Premier Crew Catering to cater for their big day. They had paella and a BBQ for the wedding breakfast, which went down a storm. Their guests were then treated to mini fish and chips later on in the evening. What else could they say but, “amazing food and value”.
Tash and Matt’s big day was truly something special and one we’ll cherish for a long time. From all of us at That Amazing Place, we’d just like to say a huge congratulations once again to the happy couple and we hope to see them back very soon celebrating their forthcoming anniversaries!
Being asked to be someone’s bridesmaid, or more specifically their maid of honour is a huge honour. It not only highlights the strong bond you have with that person but also just how much they trust you because let’s face it, it’s no easy job and will no doubt be up there with the bride herself on importance. So to ensure things go off without a hitch, we thought we’d put together a little guide to being the best maid of honour possible!
Enthusiasm – if you aren’t the wedding type, being enthusiastic when talking about bridal gowns, wedding colours and flowers is an absolute must. You may find yourself super surprised at just how much planning their big day will take over their life but it’s your job to go along for the ride and offer your honest opinion on everything; after all, you mean enough to the bride for her to ask you to be right there next to her on her big day.
Be Her Wing Woman – it doesn’t matter how in love with their future partner they are, the moment before a bride walks down that aisle will undoubtedly be one of the most nerve-wracking of their life so it’s down to you to keep her as calm as possible. The best way to do this is to let everyone know that should anything need attention or should anything go wrong, you’re the first point of call to help her avoid any unnecessary stress.
Take A Stand – there’s nothing wrong with being assertive and being honest, tactfully of course. You’re there to represent the entire group of bridesmaids in discussions so if a bridesmaid dress has been chosen that hits a few bad notes with some of the others, there’s no harm in bringing this subject up gently and simply raising concerns. Perhaps diplomatically suggest some other options or alterations that could make everyone happy.
Make Time – while it’s not your special day, it is your best friend’s special day so be sure to commit time and space in your diary for the bride to be to not only show that you’re there for her, but to ensure things are done in a timely manner. This will relieve a huge amount of stress for the bride to be. Of course, there will always be an occasion where you can’t make it for one reason or another and simply being genuine and upfront about this is all you’ll need to do. Make sure the bride knows just how much her big day means to you too.
If you’d like a little more help with her big day, then simply ask our fabulous Angie, right here at That Amazing Place. Angie has helped a number of happy couples organise their day and will be only too happy to help you too.
As cliché as it may sound, there’s no doubting that your wedding day is one of, if not, the most important day of your life but as with anything in life, money is always a factor. It doesn’t matter who you are, where you come from or what you do for a living, everyone has a budget and while some may have what feels like a limitless budget, others may not be so limitless, in fact they may feel pretty limited indeed. This can be hugely disheartening for some but here at That Amazing Place, we want to tell you that it just isn’t the case at all, especially not when you take a peek at the fantastic prices of our Twilight Wedding Package in particular.
Our Twilight wedding package was created to offer you the option of a beautiful wedding without the usual price tag and what’s more, you get all that you ever dreamed of without having to compromise on the venue. Here at That Amazing Place, we know only too well just how much a venue can make or break your day. We have people wanting to marry here at our Essex wedding venue throughout the year and our Twilight wedding packages have only made us even more accessible.
Worried you won’t get everything you’d like with this particular wedding package? Think again! Our Twilight weddings offer a late afternoon civil ceremony, one of the most romantic times of day we might add, followed by a rather generous canapé and drinks reception but that’s not all. We also provide a generous sized buffet style evening meal too, allowing all your guests to fill their tummies while mingling and enjoying time on the dance floor. Our Twilight Weddings are perfect for those who want a less formal experience, moving away from the traditional seated wedding breakfast, instead choosing a more dynamic, informal setting that allows everyone to enjoy the moment with more freedom.
You’ll also be privy to exclusive use of our venue, something that not all wedding venues offer yet it’s one of the most common reasons people choose to marry here at That Amazing Place. We also provide two reception drinks per person as well as six canapés per person too, and that’s before the hot fork buffet. Your guests (and of course yourself) will also be privy to a glass of Prosecco for toasting the happy couple as well as a cake stand and knife, ready for you to cut the cake and celebrate your big day. Add to this table decorations, tables, chairs and table linen and you’ll see that it’s all starting to come together nicely. We’ll also provide a DJ for the evening reception as well as a dedicated event manager to help co-ordinate your day to perfection. Should you want any further help, you’ll not only be able to ask our events manager Angie but we also suggest you take a peek at our suppliers list where you’ll find quality suppliers from bridal gowns to florists who’ve all worked here at our venue already. Our Twilight packages start from just £6,265. For more information, simply contact us today.
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