Wedding Photos you MUST take

Once your special day has passed, your wedding album will hold many memories of your big day for years to come. With all the planning that goes into a wedding, don’t forget to capture these special moments.

The bride opening her wedding morning gift

Photograph by Darley & Underwood Photography

Getting your makeup done

Groom getting ready

Bride putting her jewellery on

Bridesmaids helping the bride get ready

A closeup of the finished bridal look

Bridesmaids’ reaction to the brides finished look

Traditions

Bridal shoes

Wedding Perfume

Close-up of the groom’s outfit details

Bridesmaid flowers

Bridal bouquet

Buttonholes

The ceremony room before the proceedings begin

Exterior shot of the venue

The bride ready to go

Parents seeing the bride / groom for the first time

Arrival of flower girl

Bride preparing to go into the ceremony

The groom waiting at the altar

The bridesmaids walking down the aisle

The page boy / flower girl walking down the aisle

The bride / groom entering the ceremony room and walking down the aisle

The bride being given away

The ring bearer

The exchanging of the rings

The first kiss

The ‘just married’ shot

The signing of the register

The couple walking back down the aisle as a couple

The confetti shot

The champagne shot

Bride with Flower Girls

Close-up of the rings

A close-up of the couple

The couple facing each other

The couple under the veil

The couple kissing

The look of love

The couple flashing their wedding rings

The couple against a ‘statement’ wall

The couple with a smoke bomb

The couple in the venue grounds

The couple with their children

The couple with their families

The couple with their grandparents

The bride and the bridesmaids

The groom and groomsmen

The couple with their wedding party

The couple and all of their guests

Candid shots of groups of friends

The reception room before the guests arrive

The couple exploring their reception venue

The couple making their wedding reception entrance

Pets at the wedding

Guests mingling

The tables

The table numbers

The place settings

Other décor details

Favours

The dessert table

The wedding cake

The cutting of the cake

The couple holding hands

Each of the speeches

The couple reacting to the speeches

The guests during the speeches

The toasts

The couple chatting to their guests

Children at the wedding reception

The first dance

The party

Lights and décor

The entertainment

Party games

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June 15, 2022

Inspiration / Tips & Tricks / Wedding Planning / Weddings

How to make a wedding hashtag

Coming up with a cute or clever hashtag can be difficult. There’s a reason why they’re popular though! Unless you’re having an unplugged ceremony, your guests are likely to post photos of your wedding on their social media. Creating a hashtag offers one place where you can collect happy memories and behind the scenes footage of your special day. It may also inspire some of your guests!

Use your names
This may be a bit obvious, but you should include your names somewhere within the hashtag. Think of first and last names, nicknames, and so on. Consider your shared married name or combining your names to create a ‘couples name’ like Brangelina, Bennifer, or Kimye.

Get punny
The cheesier the better. Look for alliteration, rhyming, synonyms, or our favourite, puns. If you’re completely lost, maybe turn to your wittiest friend, or an online generator to lend a hand.

Use numbers
If you’re struggling to pull something today, maybe use your wedding date or year as a jumping off point. If you don’t put a personal spin on this however, you risk using someone else’s hashtag and will get a mixed feed of wedding images or other events.

Check your spelling
For obvious reasons, check your hashtag for any issues that could hinder its use. For example, if you have a double ‘a’, consider switching your names around to avoid mistakes. So, for #MirandaAndJon consider switching to #JonAndMiranda.

Check that it hasn’t been used before
Before you plaster your hashtag over invitations and signs, do a quick search to ensure it’s completely unique. You may want to switch it up if another couple have used it before. Consider changing the order of names or using some different numbers. You want your hashtag to be unique.

Once you’ve settled on a hashtag, you need to make your guests aware before the big day. Consider adding it to save the dates, invitations, and don’t forget your wedding website. If you post photos throughout the planning stage of your big day, don’t forget to tag those as well! Your guests will love seeing a peek of what’s to come. It is also a good idea to put up a reminder onsite on the day. This could be done on table-settings, welcome signage, or as a label on the favours. We guarantee that you will treasure the behind-the-scenes footage of your big day for years to come, and you’ll be able to access it in one big virtual wedding album

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May 17, 2022

Tips & Tricks / Wedding Planning / Weddings

5 top tips for Planning a Tipi Wedding

No matter what style of venue you choose for your wedding, there will always be a plethora of things you need to consider, and a tipi wedding is no different. From weather considerations to ceremony requirements, there’s a lot to think about. To make things easier, we’ve taken a look at some of the biggest considerations for planning your tipi wedding. Here are some of our top tips to make your tipi wedding dreams a reality:

1. Make sure you have a wet weather contingency plan

One of the most common questions we get asked by couples’ is, “what happens if it rains?” Everyone knows just how unpredictable the wonderful English weather can be, even in the peak of summer, so planning for both rain and shine is always important.

Luckily our stunning tipi set-up means there’s plenty of space indoors to capture some fantastic photos and enjoy your big day with guests. But if you’re keen to make the most of the beautiful outdoor space, there are loads of creative ways to capture incredible wedding photos. Check out our blog on our favourite wet weather wedding photo ideas for inspiration.

Try to choose décor and entertainment that will work great both indoors and outdoors, so that the weather can’t dampen your plans, but also create a backup list for anything that is strictly outdoors. For example, an outdoor ice cream cart could be swapped for a sweet stand inside, or a basket of flip-flops for achy dancing feet could be complemented with a basket of umbrellas for anyone needing to go outside.

Hopefully, your wet weather contingency plan won’t be needed but its better to have peace of mind, allowing you to relax and enjoy the lead up to your wedding.

2. Consider your ceremony options

Here in the UK, legal outdoor ceremonies aren’t permitted, and can only be conducted under a fixed roof. The legislation around outdoor weddings is still being deliberated, but for now, its important to consider where the legal part of your ceremony will take place and how your ceremony will be conducted on the day.

We love celebrant led ceremonies here at Sheepy Meadows. A celebrant has no restrictions in terms of the content, format or style of a wedding, allowing you to create a completely bespoke ceremony, tailored to you and your interests. They can include lots of beautiful, personal details about the couple and often have an element of guest involvement too. These relaxed ceremonies create lasting memories for both you and your guests. Signing the legal paperwork will need to be done separately and can be done at a local registry office.

If you’re looking for something more traditional, church ceremonies can be conducted at a church personal to you or at one of the beautiful churches local to Sheepy Meadows. Having a traditional ceremony in a church before travelling to Sheepy Meadows for a quirky tipi reception can be a great way to combine both classic and unconventional wedding features.

3. Plan out your décor in advance

The way you decorate your wedding venue is what brings everything together. Your colour scheme, theming, favours, stationery and more. Take plenty of time to plan out your décor in advance, researching what props, florals, centrepieces etc work with your vision. Pinterest is fantastic for gathering all of your ideas in one place and for discovering lots of new ones. We could spend hours looking at wedding ideas!

Once you know the style of your décor, it’s time to plan how you will decorate. If you’re going to style the tipi yourself, you’ll need to consider storage for any pieces you accumulate in preparation, who is going to help you set up and anything you need to work around with the venue, such as hanging decorations from high up. Take lots of photos on a showround and look at photos from previous weddings, so you have a reference point when planning what will go where.

If you’re looking to hire a venue stylist, make sure you have a clear idea of your vision and lots of inspiration photos so they can work with you to create your dream day. A venue stylist will help you to create the look you want whilst working with the venue to ensure everything is achievable. Hiring a venue stylist is a great idea if you want to spend the morning of your wedding relaxing, knowing everything will be set up ready for you.

4. Make sure your guests know what to expect

It’s always good to be mindful that tipis are not your typical wedding venue and some guests might not be prepared for the outdoorsy vibe. Our tipis come with all the creature comforts of a more traditional venue, such as heating, hard flooring and comfortable furniture to lounge on, but it’s still worth letting your guests know the style of venue. Our wooden floor throughout the tipis and the decking outside, means guests wont be sinking into the ground, but if guests do want to venture into the surrounding area, its good for them to know about the countryside location. If you’re planning any outside activities in the evening, advise guests to bring something warm to wrap up in, so everyone can enjoy your outdoor entertainment without feeling the cold. It’s also a good idea to provide guests with a list of local accommodation, so anyone travelling from further afield can book somewhere to stay in advance

5. Don’t sweat the small stuff

No matter how hard you try, it’s impossible to plan for every eventuality, and there’s no way to ensure everything goes perfectly on the day. Our biggest piece of advice for planning your tipi wedding is to just relax and enjoy yourselves. Wedding planning can feel like a lot of pressure, especially when trying to predict who will get on with who, what the weather will be like and what wedding favours everyone will appreciate! Try not to worry about the smaller things. Your day will be amazing no matter what and it’s key to enjoy it and take in everything you’ve worked so hard to plan. Prioritise the most important parts of your day, whether it’s the wedding photography, your first dance or choosing your favourite foods, and then you’ll feel more relaxed knowing the key details are secured. The best part of your wedding day will be committing to the love of your life, surrounded by your closest friends and family – and when it comes down to it, that will be all that matters.

Photos: Unsplash

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July 4, 2021

Autumn Weddings / Inspiration / Spring Weddings / Tips & Tricks / Wedding Planning / Weddings

5 Creative Photo Ideas to Make You Love Rain on Your Wedding Day!

We’ve all been there. Big plans for an exciting day outdoors, beautiful blue skies leading up to the day, and sun cream at the ready… only for it to start raining cats and dogs as soon as you step outside! It’s one of the biggest worries couples have about their big day. Luckily for us, our tipis are as stunning inside as the surroundings they’re set in, so you won’t have to worry about your day being a washout. But if you’re still worried that bad weather will put a dampener on your day, fear not. We’ve collected some incredible photo ideas by talented photographers to show you just how beautiful rain on your wedding day can be.

Photo Op 1: Umbrellas

Our best friend when its raining (but not so much when it’s windy!), umbrellas make for fantastic wedding photos. Whether you choose a bright umbrella to contrast grey skies, a personalized wedding umbrella to match your styling, or a transparent umbrella to capture some creative shots, we love the way these unusual wedding accessories look! Ask your photographer about lighting the inside of the umbrella for some stunning evening shots.

Photo Op 2: Raining Glitter

Those clever wedding photographers aren’t going to let a little thing like rain spoil your wedding photos! And one of our favourite tricks we’ve seen photographers use is lighting the rain from behind, creating the illusion of glitter falling down around the happy couple. This is particularly effective once it starts to get dark, resulting in romantic images that can be cherished forever.

Photo Op 3: Wellie Boots

When the skies start to pour, dig out your trusty wellies for some fun photos! From bright, patterned wellies to light-up, glittery wellies, we love the way they contrast with formal dresses and suits. Splash in puddles and trail through the mud, embracing your inner child, and you’ll end up with some gorgeous photos full of happy faces. Wellies are a great accessory for festival weddings, and you can even get personalised wedding wellies!

Photo Op 4: When it Rains, Look for Rainbows

Who doesn’t love seeing a rainbow painted across grey skies? And without the rain, we wouldn’t see them! A gorgeous touch of colour, rainbows are said to be a promise of good things to come – the perfect sentiment for your wedding day. If you’re lucky enough to be rewarded a rainbow, make the most of it, and get outside for some beautiful photos.

Photo Op 5: Embrace the Rain!

As much as we all wish we could, we can’t control the weather, so when you can’t beat it, join it! Embrace the weather in all its glory, creating some fun memories as you dance in the rain. We’ve seen brides frolic in muddy bare feet, grooms drinking beer in the pouring rain, and children getting absolutely drenched as they giggle and play outside. It makes for natural, playful photos that everyone will enjoy reliving for years to come. Why not bottle up a little rain to keep as a memento of your special day? Or consider a second dress to change into for some beautiful rain photos?