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English countryside wedding: Nikki + Graeme

March 4, 2013
pale pink, white and lambs ear bouquet | Photo by Marianne Taylor

Now that spring is so close, we can’t wait for all the vibrant outdoor weddings to come. Like this beauty in the Somerset countryside of England. So, Nikki & Graeme are British, lived in New York for the past several years (they’re devoted Brooklynites!), and just two weeks before their wedding, moved to Amsterdam. Teaming up with Mary Herrington at Forever & Ever Events to plan their UK celebration was pretty crucial. Coming up with a way to marry Nikki’s Indian heritage, their English roots, and bits of their US life – not so easy. But it was done. They had a New Orleans-style jazz band, Indian-style lounge furniture and a menu of food that reflected their lives together (NY-style sliders, chicken tikka, British lamb).

Jenny Packham embellished satin wedding dress | Photo by Marianne Taylor Jenny Packham wedding dress and Badgley Mischka shoes | Photo by Marianne Taylor tiny wedding heart paper and wedding rings | Photo by Marianne Taylor English tea and heart locket | Photo by Marianne Taylor Somerset England home | Photo by Marianne Taylor

personalized bridesmaid notes | Photo by Marianne Taylor rose hair combs and craspedia boutonnieres | Photo by Marianne Taylor pale pink, white and lambs ear bouquet | Photo by Marianne Taylor

Nikki’s bridal bouquet recipe: coral garden roses with cream astibile, super bombastic roses, freshia, dusty miller and thistles.

English countryside wedding | Photo by Marianne Taylor English garden wedding portraits | Photo by Marianne Taylor silver beaded headband | Photo by Marianne Taylor Jenny Packham crossed dress back | Photo by Marianne Taylor pale pink and white bouquet | Photo by Marianne Taylor English countryside wedding portraits | Photo by Marianne Taylor balloon-adorned garden path | Photo by Marianne Taylor balloon aisle entrance at an outdoor garden wedding | Photo by Marianne Taylor shades of pink, purple and red bridesmaid dresses | Photo by Marianne Taylor white, pink and green bouquets with a striped bow | Photo by Marianne Taylor navy grooms suit | Photo by Marianne Taylor outdoor garden wedding ceremony | Photo by Marianne Taylor outdoor garden wedding ceremony | Photo by Marianne Taylor

Nikki walked down the aisle to Nick Cave’s, ‘Into My Arms’. And their first dance song was Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, ‘Home’ – the lyrics are also engraved on the inside of their rings.

custom cocktails and red striped straws | Photo by Marianne Taylor pale pink, purple and peach flower arrangement | Photo by Marianne Taylor croquet game | Photo by Marianne Taylor balloon decor and outdoor cocktail hour | Photo by Marianne Taylor mini sliders with toothpick flags | Photo by Marianne Taylor outdoor garden cocktail hour | Photo by Marianne Taylor fingerprint tree guest book | Photo by Marianne Taylor rose petal confetti | Photo by Marianne Taylor child sari and outdoor garden playing | Photo by Marianne Taylor feather sleeves | Photo by Marianne Taylor tented outdoor reception | Photo by Marianne Taylor potted escort card tags | Photo by Marianne Taylor potted plant escort cards and stacked crate planters | Photo by Marianne Taylor pastel florals and burlap table runner | Photo by Marianne Taylor planter box centerpieces and location signs | Photo by Marianne Taylor memorable location signage | Photo by Marianne Taylor

Their table names commemorated meaningful spots to them around the world.

custom menus and burlap table runner | Photo by Marianne Taylor tented garden wedding | Photo by Marianne Taylor quirky fruit and frosting wedding cake | Photo by Marianne Taylor quirky fruit and frosting wedding cake and cat topper | Photo by Marianne Taylor English countryside wedding | Photo by Marianne Taylor the Mister and Missus specialty cocktail | Photo by Marianne Taylor evening tented garden wedding | Photo by Marianne Taylor

Congratulations Nikki + Graeme!

Photographer: Marianne Taylor / Event coordinator + planner: Mary Herrington at Forever & Ever Events / Hair & Makeup: Claire Hanson / Florist: Wildabout in London / Cake: Graeme’s mum, Philly / Cake topper: Nikki’s maid of honor, Nikky / Catering: Rebecca Green Catering / Invitation designer: Graeme and Nikki / Rentals: Raj TentsOptions Hire / DJ: Nigel P, Stylish Entertainment / Band: Dixie Ticklers / Bride’s dress: Jenny Packham / Party dress: Sarah Seven ‘Golden Lights’ / Shoes: Badgley Mishka / Veil or headpiece designer: Jenny Packham Acacia headpiece / Earrings: Jenny Packham, engagement ring from Tiffany & Co., wedding ring from Catbird, in Williamsburg, Brooklyn / Groom’s suit: Brooklyn Tailors in Williamsburg, Brooklyn / Shoes: To Boot New York / Tie: John Lewis / Bridesmaids: J.Crew / Groomsmen: All their own / Flower girls: Tulip and Nettle, London / Ring Bearers: Shirt Crewcuts, Trousers Gap