Old Vicarage Wedding Venue in New Forest With Amy and Dan

We have been looking forward to Amy and Dan’s Old Vicarage wedding for a while now. Their choice of fine country house is set in 10 acres of beautiful Botanical Gardens & Woodlands with a bespoke wedding marquee. A gorgeous New Forest wedding venue. After our last wedding in the Leicestershire countryside, it was nice to be working a little closer to home!

Christchurch Harbour Hotel Bridal Preparation Photographs

We began the day at Christchurch Harbour Hotel where Amy, her bridesmaid, and mother were getting ready. They were both in high spirits but very relaxed. The wet weather outside did not dampen their high spirits. Under the watchful eye Amy’s mother the make-up artist and hairdresser worked their magic.

Laughing bride has wedding make-up styled at Christchurch Harbour Hotel wedding venue

Bride and wedding MUA in four poster bedroom at Christchurch Harbour Hotel

Mother of bride happily shows off wedding hairstyle on wedding morning at Christchurch Harbour Hotel

Black and white portrait photograph of bride laughing during wedding preparations

Bride has wedding hair styled at Christchurch Harbour Hotel with movement

View of Mudeford Quay with rain on wedding morning at Christchurch Harbour Hotel

Bridesmaid has wedding make-up styled whilst bride has wedding hair styled in hotel room

Bride looks in Mirror at Christchurch harbour Hotel wedding preparations photograph

Mother of the bride floral dress with red jacket with bride styling wedding make up

Maria from Simply Flower bounced into the room, excited as ever about her latest floral creations. Amy had chosen beautiful summer wildflower bouquets with blues and pink punctuated by the yellows of sunflowers.

Bright countryside yellow pink and blue flowers wedding bouquet with sunflowers

Amy’s bridesmaid wore a gorgeous navy blue bridesmaid dress and her mother a navy floral number with a red jacket and black and red fascinator. Amy’s stunning white lace detailed trumpet wedding dress was taken from its hanger and Amy’s mother laced her into it. All three ladies looked absolutely stunning and were now ready to depart for the Old Vicarage wedding.

Bridesmaid in navy blue bridesmaid's dress receives wedding morning gift from bride

White trumpet wedding dress with lace detailing hangs on white door on wedding morning

Documentary wedding photograph of bride and mother of bride lacing bride into dress

Bride with back tattoo is laced into white wedding dress by mother of brides hands

Calm bride portrait photograph as she is laced into wedding dress on wedding morning

Beautiful brunette bride and bridesmaid look at each other during wedding preparations

Bride in white trumpet wedding dress looks in full length mirror with white four poster bed

Sentimental gold leaf broach with pearl is pinned to hessian of wedding bouquet

Mother of bride in red jacket and red flower and black feather wedding fascinator

Old Vicarage Wedding Groom Preparation Photographs

I met Dan and his best man Nick at the Old Vicarage wedding venue on the edge of the New Forest. Both seem very relaxed and they added some final touches to the wedding marquee. The guys from Simply Flower were busy raising the numerous lanterns that lined the ceiling of the marquee. After completing the (vital task) of putting the place names out the gents headed back to the room to get ready.

Personal wedding sign on door at The Old Vicarage wedding venue New Forest

Groom with tattoo sleeve looks at to do list on in The Old Vicarage wedding marquee

Wedding table number character made from twisted wire

White wedding marquee in the woods with love lights at The Old Vicarage wedding

Summer flowers table plan at The Old Vicarage wedding marquee in New Forest

Both the groom and best man wore grey checked trousers with matching waistcoats and navy blue ties. Matt accessorized with a set of stag head cuff links and an inscribed silver pocket watch. The Orangery was decorated with ivy running along the old beams and bunches of flowers attached to chairs down the aisle. Dan and Nick had a few moments to enjoy a pre-wedding drink while they welcomed guests now arriving.

Grey prince of Wales check waistcoat with blue tie hanging on wedding morning

Documentary photo of groom and best man preparations in prince of Wales check suit

The Old Vicarage Wedding ceremony set up in The Orangery with sunflowers and ivy

Bronze stag head and grass rabbits at The Old Vicarage wedding ceremony

Groom and best man in grey check waistcoats and blue ties at The Old Vicarage

Wedding guest in Salmon shirt and dark get suit laughs at Old Vicarage wedding ceremony

Groom and best man in grey check suits await bride at Old Vicarage orangery wedding venue

 

Old Vicarage Wedding Ceremony Photographs

With guests in place, Dan was starting to show a few nerves now and took his place at the front.  Amy was escorted down the aisle by her father. The civil ceremony took place with sunbeams occasionally busting through the skylights. They made their promises to each other, exchanged rings, and becamehappily married. The newlyweds and guests enjoyed a drinks reception outside complete with lawn games.

Bride arrived under umbrella at The Old Vicarage Wedding venue in New Forest

Bride with summer flowers bouquet walks down aisle at The Old Vicarage Wedding

Groom's first look at bride walking down aisle at The Old Vicarage Wedding ceremony

The Orangery wedding ceremony at The Old Vicarage Wedding venue in New Forest

Father of the bride in blue suit laughs during The Old Vicarage Wedding ceremony

Bride smiles at groom during The Old Vicarage wedding ceremony in New Forest

Laughter at The Old Vicarage orangery Wedding ceremony venue in New Forest

Wedding ceremony under ivy with stags head at The Old Vicarage orangery wedding venue

Best man pretends he has lost the wedding rings at The Old Vicarage Wedding ceremony

Close up photograph of first kiss at The Old Vicarage Wedding ceremony in New Forest

First Kiss under bronze stags head at The Old Vicarage Wedding ceremony

Wedding guest in grey window check suit and blue tie at The Old Vicarage wedding

Bride and groom sign marriage register on wooden table at The Old Vicarage Wedding

Bride and groom walk down the aisle at The Old Vicarage Orangery wedding ceremony

The Old Vicarage country house Wedding venue with Italian coffee motor trike

Bride and groom enjoy a drink in the bar at The Old Vicarage Wedding in New Forest

Metal love sign in fireplace at The Old Vicarage Wedding venue bar

Wedding guest in glasses at The Old Vicarage Wedding drinks reception

Child wedding guest is pushed on tree swing at The Old Vicarage Wedding venue

We took advantage of the break in the weather to take the new Mr and Mrs for a walk around the lush if (slightly damp) gardens. After a number of group photographs, everyone made their way into the marquee for the wedding breakfast. Before the nervous groomsmen knew it, it was time for speeches.  Amy’s brother read out some heart-felt words prepared by her father. Dan’s speech had the guests in laughter and tears followed the best man.

Bride and groom walk through wooden archways in The Old Vicarage wedding gardens

Bride and groom play giant kerplunk in The Old Vicarage Wedding venue gardens

Bride and groom in white distressed picture frame at The Old Vicarage Wedding venue

Bride and groom kiss in gardens at The Old Vicarage Wedding venue in New Forest

Bride and groom in green woodland gardens at The Old Vicarage Wedding venue

Bride and groom walk through gardens at The Old Vicarage Wedding venue in New Forest

Child wedding guest shows adult how to play croquet at The Old Vicarage Wedding lawn games

Huge metal wedding light up letters at The Old Vicarage Wedding D & A

Guests point at floral table plan The Old Vicarage Wedding venue in New Forest

Fabric rose detail on wedding favour jam jars with home made chocolates and name sign

Wedding guest uses wooden log cards box at The Old Vicarage marquee Wedding

Chupa Chups lolly pops on sweet table at The Old Vicarage Wedding marquee

Chandelier and coloured Chinese lanterns in marquee roof at The Old Vicarage Wedding

Bride and groom clapped into wedding marquee at The Old Vicarage Wedding venue

Groom is applauded for going to the toilet at The Old Vicarage Wedding marquee

Bride's brother reads Father of the Bride's wedding speech at The Old Vicarage marquee

Grooms wedding speech in white marquee at The Old Vicarage Wedding venue in New Forest

Wedding guest in blue jacket listens intently to speeches at The Old Vicarage Wedding

Wedding guest toasts speeches at The Old Vicarage marquee wedding

Blonde wedding guest enjoys lolly pop during wedding speeches at The Old Vicarage Wedding

Wedding guests watch son receive wedding gift at The Old Vicarage Wedding

Best man in Prince of Wales check waistcoat and blue tie in wedding marquee

Embarrassed wedding guest holds his head in his hands at The Old Vicarage Wedding

Black and white wedding speeches photograph at The Old Vicarage marquee wedding

Old Vicarage Wedding Speeches And Evening Entertainment

After the speeches and another break in the weather, some of the guests ventured outside and used some of the lawn games.

Grandma in floral dress and fascinator talks to groom at The Old Vicarage Wedding

Yung red head wedding guest laughing at The Old Vicarage Wedding breakfast

Wedding guest in blue dress laughing at The Old Vicarage marquee Wedding

Elderly wedding guest portrait photograph with amazing moustache drinks red wine

Bridesmaid in navy blue laughs at best man in the rain at The Old Vicarage Wedding

Wedding guests laughing in wedding marquee at The Old Vicarage Wedding venue

Child wedding guest with flowers in hair raids sweet table at The Old Vicarage Wedding

Wedding guests with baby family portrait at The Old Vicarage Wedding venue in New Forest

Gentleman wedding guests look at mobile phone in The Old Vicarage Wedding marquee

Mother of bride in red and black fascinator talks to child at The Old Vicarage Wedding

Wedding guests share jokes in marquee at The Old Vicarage Wedding venue

Wedding guest enjoying giant Kerplunk garden game at The Old Vicarage Wedding

The Bright Side band was quick to set up and sound check before welcoming Amy & Dan for their first dance as a married couple. They danced in front of the huge LOVE letters that lit up the dance floor watched by their family and friends. They were promptly joined under the disco lights to the alternating sets with Russ from Quantum Disco.

Bride and groom first dance to wedding band at The Old Vicarage Wedding venue

First dance in wedding photograph in marquee at The Old Vicarage Wedding

Black and white wedding photography of first dance at The Old Vicarage Wedding

Bride embraces groom on wedding marquee dance floor at The Old Vicarage Wedding

Wedding guest watches wedding band as she slow dances at The Old Vicarage Wedding

Wedding guest in light blue retro floral dress dancing at The Old Vicarage Wedding

Wedding guest dances with bride against love letters at The Old Vicarage Wedding venue

The Brightside wedding band playing at The Old Vicarage marquee Wedding

Laughing bride dances with wedding guest in marquee at The Old Vicarage Wedding

Child wedding guest dancing in coloured disco lights at The Old Vicarage Wedding

Groom's Mother in black and white leaf pattern dress dances at The Old Vicarage Wedding

Young blonde wedding guests enjoys dancing at The Old Vicarage Wedding evening

A pause in the dancing gave an opportunity to cut the wedding cake. This amazing naked Victoria sponge had been sitting in the corner of the marquee with various cupcakes supplied by Cakes by Sadie.

Naked Victoria sponge wedding cake with bride and groom at The Old Vicarage marquee

We left the happy couple dancing the night away with their guests to the sound of the wedding band.

 

Bride and groom dance with wedding guests at The Old Vicarage marquee Wedding

The New Forest is such a uniquely beautiful part of the world, that we can’t wait to shoot our next New Forest Wedding.

 

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