I was excited when I featured Olivia & Mark’s engagement session a few weeks ago (they are another Rock n Roll Bride couple and found their photographer Lisa Devlin on the blog) but when Lisa sent me in their wedding the other day I was even more excited! I really do have the best readers don’t I!?
“Olivia & Mark are originally from LA and wanted to give their friend’s and family a quintessentially English experience for their wedding” Lisa told me. “When we woke up in The Cotswolds to the sound of lashing rain, I thought they were going to get the full glory of a British Summer and it would be wellies all round. Their optimism was infectious and everything was set up for an outdoor ceremony in the grounds of Barnsley House , although some bin bags were left on their paper lanterns until the last moment. This has got to be one of the most gorgeous venues in England and the sun came out as Olivia crossed the lawn with her Dad, causing Mark to well up. I loved that she went for full-on glamour with lashes and deep red lips, it went well with her dramatic dress. Her close friend, Josh was the ‘bridesmaid’ and did such a stirling job, I’m thinking of hiring him for other weddings.”
Thanks to Lisa and of course the fantasticlly cool Olivia & Mark for sharing their wonderful wedding with us today
Credit: Devlin Photos Barnsley House Bride’s Dress: Winnie Couture Charles David Kate Kelvin Make Up: Olivia Young (using MAC products)
Groom’s Suit: Hugo Boss Thomas Pink Boccia Titanium
Cake: Vermontier Cakes & Patisserie Real Cut Flower Garden Apollo Strings of Trinity College of MusicSound and Vision Express Fish & Chips Tram (for midnight munchies!): Faversham Events Milk Bottles (for table decorations): Cotteswold Dairy Table markers: Diyow Badges
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