A Dream Wedding at Riverlands: Ellen & Oliver’s Experience and Tips for Future Couples

Planning your wedding can feel overwhelming, but choosing the right venue can make all the difference in creating a magical experience. We caught up with Ellen & Oliver who celebrated their wedding with us on 23rd July last year. Their day at Riverlands was a true celebration of love and was full of personal touches. Read on to discover how they made their big day unforgettable, and get some valuable advice for your own Riverlands wedding!

The Details

With sunshine gracing the sky and temperatures reaching a lovely 23°C, the stage was set for a beautiful celebration. Ellen stayed the night before the wedding in our farmhouse on site with her bridesmaids, their partners and children. The evening was spent relaxing in the garden, enjoying good food and each other’s company. The perfect way to set the tone for the day to come.

“The morning of the wedding, I woke up to glorious sunshine, and I felt extremely excited,” said Ellen. “All the bridesmaids had stayed on-site, so everyone was together, which really helped build the excitement!”

When it came to the style of their wedding, the couple embraced our barns’ relaxed and rustic vibe. They didn’t have a strict theme but instead focused on enhancing the venue’s charm. Shindig Styling helped bring this vision to life with bud-vases and rustic table decorations that added a personal touch without being too formal.

When we asked Ellen & Oliver what made their day so special they shared their stand-out moments with us…

For Oliver, his favorite memory was the intimate exchanging of wedding rings, symbolizing the bond they’ve shared over their 11 years together.

Ellen found it hard to choose just one moment, but said Oliver’s speech stood out as an emotional highlight that she will cherish forever. “The whole day was just as we’d hoped it to be, but his speech was especially memorable,” she said.

 

“Kyler from Riverlands was phenomenal. She coordinated the day and ensured it all went smoothly. Genuinely, she was a shining star of the day. My parents haven’t stopped saying how fab she is!”

The Planning

While planning a wedding is no easy task, Ellen & Oliver had some favorite moments along the way. One of the highlights was their food tasting with Eat Me Drink Me, where they selected a delicious BBQ menu. “It felt like such a treat to have our tasting day on Valentine’s Day,” Ellen recalled.

Another special part of the planning process was choosing their wedding bands at Daniella Draper in Lincoln. “It was such a lovely personal experience,” Ellen said.

When it came to choosing suppliers the couple pulled together a fantastic team to bring their vision to life including:

Unity Rhodes, their hair stylist who ensured everyone looked stunning.

Jayne from Free Spirit Flowers created the most beautiful and elegant florals, perfectly complementing the rustic charm of the barns.

James Green Photography captured every moment perfectly.

Emerald Skye Band brought the party to life in the evening. “It felt like we were at a proper concert,” Ellen shared.

Choosing Riverlands

When asked why they chose Riverlands as their perfect venue, this is what they had to say…

Riverlands was the first (and only) venue we looked at. From the moment we pulled into the car park we were in love. Ed and Kate were so warm and friendly, and the venue just spoke for itself. We loved that there were two separate barns, one for the ceremony and one for the food, and that there was an outside seating area for guests too. I absolutely love a party, but Oliver much prefers to chat with friends and family and Riverlands provided the perfect blend of both. We booked our date right there and then!!”

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