They started with a personal ceremony at the church down the road from their home, keeping it nice and local. Then their guests piled onto an old Routemaster bus and headed across to Home Farm Glamping in Elstree for some shire vibes and music festival energy.
What followed was loads of hanging out in the sun over pints, excellent food from Gregory’s Kitchen, emotional speeches and a heaving dancefloor. There were proper mosh pits and air guitar. Our kind of wedding. Em did all the decor herself, which is why every corner felt so completely like them. Probably one (of many) of our fave bits was their late night snack food choice. As big fans of Cornwall, what could be better than good pasties!
Em and Joe, its no secret we think you’re the bees knees! Thank you so much for having us along. What an absolute joy of a day, you legends!
Reception: Home Farm Glamping, Elstree
Coordinator: Carly Raynsford, Elizabeth Victoria Weddings
Caterer: Gregory’s Kitchen
Evening food: Malcolm Barnecutt
DJ: Simon Luscombe, Alt DJ
Florist: Sourced by friends
Decor: Emily herself
Dress: Serendipity Brides outlet
Suit: Moss Bros
Shirt: Charles Tyrwhitt
If you want a wedding that’s completely you, whether that’s Middle Earth, a music festival or both, and a photographer who’ll happily join the dancefloor, get in touch here. We’d love to hear about your day.
Pick the parts of Middle Earth you love and mix them with the other things you love. That could be vows containing some Tolkien (hello “one ring to rule them all”), Shire inspired decor, Elevenses instead of a dinner and LOTR music. As people who had LOTR in our own wedding, and who get to shoot a fair few, we can say that with confidence!
Music matters, and many general DJs just don’t cut it if your taste is a bit niche. If you want a pop punk, rock, hardcore or metal playlist, finding an alternative DJ really matters! Alt DJ, who Em and Joe had, was excellent. As fans of these genres we know a few others too, so get in touch and we’ll point you in the right direction.
Yes. First bonus is your guests get to stay on site, so you can party late into the night without worrying about taxis home. If you’re keen on a festival style wedding, having everyone stay at your venue really adds to the festival feeling! Em and Joe held their reception at Home Farm Glamping in Elstree, Hertfordshire, and it was a brilliant setting for a shire and music festival themed wedding.
If you’ve got a bus transfer, several suppliers and DIY decor, it’s worth it. Em and Joe had Carly Raynsford of Elizabeth Victoria Weddings keeping the logistics off their plate. There are so many moving parts on a wedding day. If you can get someone to do all the behind the scenes stuff so you can just be present and enjoy it, you absolutely should!
