Crafted with love Romance, rustic charm and personal touches came together perfectly for Joanne and Carl’s wedding at Tewinbury Farm Images courtesy of Lee Walsh Photography These lovebirds first crossed paths through Joanne’s brother and Carl’s best friend, Will, around seven years ago. From the very beginning, there was an undeniable spark between them. What started as innocent moments of getting to know each other soon blossomed into playful flirting. Eventually, Carl asked Will for permission to take Joanne on a date, and she didn’t hesitate. On that evening together, they opened their hearts and confessed the feelings that had quietly grown between them and from that night on, they haven’t been apart. A few years later, the couple received the joyous news that they were expecting a baby. Soon after, under a breathtaking sunset back in July 2022, Carl proposed. He had been keeping the ring for some time, knowing he wanted to propose at the perfect moment and it was everything they could have dreamed of! SETTING THE SCENE When it came to finding their dream wedding venue, Joanne had always loved the idea of a barn wedding. “I thought we had already picked our venue until we came across Tewinbury Farm and fell in love instantly,” she comments. The grounds were amazing, and the staff were so friendly and welcoming.” The couple chose a sage and blush pink colour scheme, which perfectly complemented the rustic setting. Almost everything at their wedding was DIY, except for the bridal flowers and top table arrangement. They hung fairy lights, added 4ft letters spelling “LOVE” and Joanne created her own floral centrepieces with personalised LED bottles. Welcome signs, seating plans and the order of the day were all made from pallets. Even the invitations were handmade. Joanne and Carl spent many evenings crafting and personalising every detail together. FOOD FOR THOUGHT During the day, canapés were served alongside reception drinks. The wedding breakfast was a three-course meal consisting of farm tomato and roast pepper soup, rosemary and sage shoulder of lamb and a lemon and lime tart with vanilla crème fraiche. Later in the evening, guests enjoyed pizzas to keep everyone from going hungry. LOOKING THE PART Joanne looked beautiful in her wedding dress, which she had made minor alterations to after purchase. The bride, her mum and her mother-in-law had visited three bridal shops, trying on a variety of styles. After trying many options, she knew the specific dress style she wanted. After a Google search, she found the exact dress. The following day, they visited a store in the hope of finding it, and luckily, it was there. Joanne fell in love instantly! Carl and the groomsmen all looked dapper in grey three-piece tail suits with ivory waistcoats and sage cravats, while the bridesmaids wore sage multiway dresses, and the junior bridesmaid wore a blush pink dress. They all complemented each other beautifully. TIME TO CELEBRATE The couple had Renèe Dunford singing throughout guest arrivals, the ceremony and reception drinks, adding an extra romantic touch to the day. It didn’t stop there as guests enjoyed delicious canapés, garden games that were a hit with loved ones, a photo booth that captured many funny moments throughout the night and glow sticks that helped kick off the evening party. The pair also had a toastmaster, John Taylor, who ensured the day ran smoothly. MEMORABLE MOMENT One of the most special moments of the day was Joanne’s pre-recorded message to Carl before she walked down the aisle. “It was my way of sharing my feelings for him,” the bride comments. “I was so excited and nervous at the same time to have this played to all our guests, including Carl. All my loved ones said how beautiful it was. It was the perfect start to our magical day, and was definitely a special moment for Carl.” REAL WEDDINGS 31
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