There are weddings which feel like a party with a bit of marrying tacked on at the front. And then there are celebrant led weddings where the ceremony is the thing – the beating heart of the whole day, the moment that sets everything in motion. Becki and Nick’s Talton Lodge wedding in Warwickshire, was was the latter.
Laura is simply amazing. Our ceremony was incredible – beyond what we had hoped for. And honestly, every single person said how beautiful, funny and meaningful it was and how they’d never experienced anything like it.
Our friends felt relaxed, included, connected and I truly believe the entire day was set up for success because of the ceremony we started with. The dance floor was full the entire night – families blending, friends making new friends, swapping numbers, reaching out to each other. It really did bring everyone together. It was just incredible.
Talton Lodge had been on Becki’s radar for years. She’d spotted it while scouting for a 40th birthday venue but quietly filed it away in a secret notebook of wedding ideas. There was a secret wedding Pinterest board too, which she’d wistfully named “One Day”! Well, that day finally arrived on a perfect sunny Saturday in June; blue skies, fluffy clouds, birds singing – it was an absolute gift.
Having declared that their happiest times with their friends had been spent dancing and having fun in fields, recreating that festival vibe became top priority! Their Talton Lodge Wedding became “Becki and Nick’s WedFest”, and it more than delivered!
FYI, if you’re looking for a venue which offers it all, Talton Lodge has you covered. There’s a manor house with beautiful landscaped gardens on one side of the country lane and on the other side is a large tipi, yurts for guest accommodation, even a swimming pond! It’s perfect for couples who want to start their day with a touch of grandeur but end with festival vibes.
📸 Photos by Winnington & Coe 🏡 Venue: Talton Lodge – a beautiful, boho Warwickshire wedding venue just outside Stratford upon Avon.
