"I'd never been the girl who dreamed of a traditional big white wedding, so when Pete and I got engaged in New York, I knew I wanted to do something different for our day!" says Jodie. One of the couple's key priorities was to have amazing food, and their venue, Hipping Hall in the Lake District, offered fabulous menus that really appealed to them both.
Emma Case Photography
A fun, foodie wedding
Jodie and Peter also liked the fact that their venue didn't offer a specific package. "It meant we could have the day we wanted!" adds Jodie.
Emma Case Photography
A fun, foodie wedding
The couple's wedding was filled with cute, quirky details. "There wasn't really a theme for the day, as I just ended up picking things that made me smile!" Jodie says.
Emma Case Photography
A fun, foodie wedding
"One of the hardest things to decide on was flowers," says Jodie. "After some deliberation, Lisa at Venus Flowers helped me to create exactly what I was after – a 'messy' bouquet of pink peonies, daisies, sweet peas and craspedia, all tied together with a 40 year old brooch which was given to my grandma by my grandad."
Emma Case Photography
A fun, foodie wedding
The couple used similar displays to decorate their venue, filling it with delicate stems of pretty pink flowers in miniature vases.
Emma Case Photography
A fun, foodie wedding
The couple also carried their New York engagement through to their wedding day, naming their tables after landmarks in the city.
Emma Case Photography
A fun, foodie wedding
Instead of traditional favours, Jodie and Peter got creative, and made their guests invididual pots of marmalade, which they decorated with luggage tags and pretty floral material.
Emma Case Photography
A fun, foodie wedding
One of the other unique details were the cute signs they had made for their day. "Charlie at Cherry Pie Lane made all of them for us, and they looked brilliant!" says Jodie.
Emma Case Photography
A fun, foodie wedding
Jodie and Peter didn't want a traditional wedding cake, so their a creative friend made them this impressive chocolate and fresh fruit tower.
Emma Case Photography
A fun, foodie wedding
Jodie wore a beautiful Jenny Packham dress, and ended up surprising herself with her choice! "For someone who's not really into bling, my wedding dress was a bit of a departure from my normal style!" she laughts. "All I know is that it made my face light up – I had to have it!"
Emma Case Photography
A fun, foodie wedding
One of Jodie's budget blowouts came in the shape of the gorgeous dresses she chose for her three bridesmaids. "My girls wore gorgeous Alice + Olivia dresses from Net-a-Porter – I really wanted to put them in something they'd feel fabulous in! They doubled up as their thank-you presents too, which made them seem a little less extravagant!"
Emma Case Photography
A fun, foodie wedding
Jodie also upped the glamour factor with amazing heels from Sam Edelman at Selfridges – we love how different they are to usual bridal styles!
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