DIY WEDDING - BIRMINGHAM

 

When Laura and Martin first got in touch with me about their DIY wedding in Birmingham, I was buzzing with excitement as they sounded super fun & ovely. They were planning a really fun, total DIY wedding with an intimate ceremony, homemade picnic baskets for dinner and a cocktail bar. Right up my street! Laura and Martin are the loveliest people and I couldn’t wait to shoot their wedding!


Getting ready


I turned up at Lauras house, where the bride, her besties and her family were getting ready. It was super relaxed and chilled because all the girls were there drinking fizz and getting hair & make up done, great stat to the day. Laura wore a stunning vintage dress from Lou Lou Bridal along with some awesome Charlotte Mills shoes. Martin & his groomsmen wore beautiful grey suits and they looked so incredible together.


The ceremony


The wedding took place at Lightwoods House & Park in Birmingham. They had a beautiful legal ceremony in the main room of the house. They had personal vows they wrote themselves, which brought pretty much everyone to tears. After the ceremony they were showered with a colour bomb of confetti, and then the party began.


The party



The wedding reception took place in marquee in the garden of Lightwoods, it was such a windy day we thought the marquee was going to take off! Laura & her family handmade all pompoms, lanterns & bunting. They decorated the marquee and it looked incredible! It was absolutely gorgeous to see all the colours dancing around the marquee in the wind. Lauras maid of honour made the cake, the Mother of the Groom made the chutney to accompany the delicious picnic hampers agin, all homemade.

It was a windy stormy day, but the rain held off which is great. While the guests enjoyed the bar snacks and cocktails, we wandered around the venue doing fun and creative portraits.

Here’s a few of my favourites from their DIY wedding at Lightwoods House. Thanks so much for having x

Various bridesmaids dresses in burgundy, black, yellow and white hanging on wooden hangers against white wall.
A delicate wedding bouquet featuring white roses and daisies with baby's breath flowers.
Close-up of wedding shoe soles with personalized text message inscribed on the bottom.
A rustic wedding bouquet with white roses and daisies wrapped in burlap and lace.
A white wedding dress hanging on display while being admired in a doorway.
Elegant table setting with delicate flower centerpiece in glass vase on wooden table with place settings.
Framed handwritten sign reading 'You're my favorite human' with red heart hanging on wall.
Festive party table decorated with colorful balloons and floral centerpieces under white tent.
Close-up of hands holding white floral bouquet wrapped in burlap and ribbon.
Simple floral arrangements in clear and blue glass vases on wooden table with wine bottle.
Hand holding champagne glass with red nail polish in natural lighting.
Colorful paper lanterns in yellow, teal, and pink hung from ceiling with decorative bunting.
Wooden plate with colorful wooden utensils and place card on rustic table setting.
Black and white photograph showing stairway with dramatic lighting.
A tender moment between a couple during an indoor wedding ceremony.
Mason jar with homemade preserves and decorative flowers in vases on wooden table.
Wine bottles chilling in ice bucket at celebratory event.
Classic cream VW camper van decorated for wedding transportation.
Happy newlyweds sitting inside decorated vintage VW van.
Close-up of cream VW van front with wedding decoration.
Wedding guests watching ceremony in indoor venue.
Guest interacting with young child at outdoor wedding reception.
White balloons floating along staircase railing at event venue.
Wedding signage on small chalkboard easel in hallway.
A black and white photo of guests standing in rows at a wedding ceremony as they watch the procession.
Open navy blue ring box holding two wedding bands against a gray background.
A couple standing at the altar during their wedding ceremony with an officiant in blue.
A wedding ceremony in a bright room with guests seated in white chairs.
A couple signing paperwork together at a table by windows.
A couple sitting at a table near windows during their wedding ceremony.
Black and white photo of wedding guests standing during a ceremony entrance.
Black and white photo of a couple descending stairs decorated with white balloons.
Close-up of hands reaching for colorful confetti in a wooden box.
Feet and legs of people standing on pavement with scattered confetti.
Wedding guests share joyful hugs and laughter outside a brick building with white columns.
Wedding party gathered under an archway at a traditional brick venue.
Colorful confetti shower during wedding celebration outside historic brick building.
Jubilant celebration with confetti outside traditional brick venue.
Happy couple walks through shower of colorful confetti while holding wedding bouquet.
Black and white photo of joyful moment outside historic brick building.
Large group photo of wedding party in front of elegant red brick Georgian-style building.
Confetti scattered on grass with white dress hem and shoes visible.
Couple sharing intimate moment inside vintage decorated vehicle.
Newlyweds pose with classic cream VW van in park setting.
A romantic black and white photo of newlyweds sharing an intimate moment in a vintage car.
A bride in a tea-length dress holding a bouquet of baby's breath next to a vintage cream-colored van.
Crystal glassware and mixed nuts in decorative bowls on a rustic wooden table.
Colorful pom pom decorations hanging from ceiling with burgundy, gold and teal spheres.
An emotional wedding moment captured near a green doorway with twinkling lights in background.
Black and white photo of elegant arched windows and balloons in a grand stairwell.
Wedding party walking through a garden path in colorful dresses carrying bouquets.
Wedding party gathered in a garden sharing joyful moment with flowers.
Celebratory scene of wedding party in colorful dresses posing in front of brick building.
Historic red brick building with classic Georgian architecture and clock feature.
Guests peer playfully through a window with stormy clouds visible behind the brick building.
Wedding party celebrates joyfully under a white Victorian gazebo in a lush green park.
Romantic black and white moment captured in a park setting.
Festive wedding group poses enthusiastically by ornate white gazebo in park setting.
Colorful confetti falls around couple during outdoor celebration.
Joyful moment shared outdoors with autumn trees in background.
Close-up of feet on autumn steps with fallen leaves, showing white dress and brown leather shoes.
Black and white photograph in front of classic British architecture.
Tea-length wedding dress and formal suit against colorful street art wall.
Couple poses against vibrant graffiti wall with urban art elements.
Wedding couple poses against colorful street art mural wall wearing vintage style dress and suit.
Black and white photo of wedding couple looking at grand Georgian manor house.
Back view of couple standing on lawn facing stately brick mansion in black and white.
Black and white portrait in front of historic manor with couple in wedding attire.
Newlyweds walk through garden holding white balloon and bouquet.
Couple walks down garden path with white balloon among blooming flowers.
Couple poses against blue wooden gates with brick pillars in wedding attire.
Colorful paper lanterns and bunting decorate a white tent ceiling.
Couple laughs while holding drinks against rustic brick wall.
Wedding reception tent decorated with colorful lanterns and bunting above seated guests.
Young child takes a photo with a vintage camera at a festive gathering.
Wedding guests watch as attendants walk down decorated aisle in tent reception.
Semi-naked wedding cake with gold tiers and bunting topper displayed next to chalkboard sign.
Rustic wedding cake with gold accents and bunting topper against dark background.
Wedding cake displayed with colorful streamer backdrop and chalkboard signage.
Close-up of wedding cake decorated with white roses and delicate floral accents.
White and yellow daisy bouquet photographed against teal background.
Festive wedding reception tent decorated with colorful lanterns and bunting.
Fresh white and yellow daisy bouquet photographed from above.
Bridal bouquet of white daisies and baby's breath against blue door.
Wedding guests enjoy a candid moment of laughter under a white tent during an outdoor reception celebration.
Black and white photo of guests being served at a wedding reception table with floral decorations.
Candid black and white shot of guests enjoying themselves at a wedding reception.
Colorful streamers decorate a wedding tent while guests celebrate at tables below.
Black and white photograph captures joyful laughter during a wedding reception dinner.
Black and white image shows wedding guests socializing at decorated reception tables.
A couple dances while reception guests watch and clap during a wedding celebration.
Wedding reception guests dancing and celebrating under colorful party lights.
Guests dance and celebrate at a lively wedding reception with disco lights.
Black and white photo of guests dancing and celebrating at a wedding reception.
Elegant Victorian brick mansion with classical architectural details photographed in black and white against cloudy sky.
Stately red brick Georgian style mansion with symmetrical facade and ornate architectural details.
Wedding couple poses in front of historic red brick building with lush garden landscape.
Newlyweds share intimate moment in garden setting with historic brick building backdrop.
Yellow wildflowers bloom in garden foreground with historic red brick building in background.
Vintage black and white photo of couple on checkered floor staircase.
Celebratory dance party scene with colorful lighting and festive atmosphere.