Maizie and Jack's Beautiful English Country Garden Wedding in Hampshire

Today we're Celebrating Maizie and Jack's English garden wedding. Held at the bride’s family home in Hampshire, the couple were surrounded by loved ones as the English weather graced them with a perfect autumn day. From the picturesque setting to the delicate florals and dreamy décor, every detail was meticulously planned, turning their wedding into an unforgettable weekend celebration in a secret garden. Read on to hear the details of their special day and be seriously inspired by the thoughtfully curated wedding gift list.

Visiting The Wedding Present Company showroom was such a joyful part of our wedding preparations! We enjoyed glasses of fizz as we envisioned our future home and compiled a list of special items we knew would hold sentimental value forever.

What made our wedding list experience with The Wedding Present Company even more special were the heartfelt notes from our loved ones alongside their generous gifts. The whole experience was truly a dream.

On May 1st, 2022, Jack and I found ourselves in a cozy cottage nestled in the remote Scottish Highlands during a hiking adventure. We had planned this trip to kickstart our lifelong ambition to conquer all 282 Munros in Scotland together. (Note: A Munro is a Scottish mountain standing at least 3,000 feet tall, and completing the full list is a challenge that usually spans a lifetime.) Jack surprised me with a proposal at the summit of our first Munro! It was a moment of pure joy and unexpected happiness.

We had always dreamed of hosting our wedding weekend at my family's home in Hampshire, a place filled with sentimental value for both of us. Inspired by the picturesque setting of the English countryside, we wanted the whole weekend to feel like a party in a secret garden.

We discovered our key suppliers through word of mouth and with the help of our amazing wedding planner, Clare Doggart from Doggart & Squash. Clare was not only fantastic at understanding our vision but also introduced us to wedding suppliers who felt like friends! It was so important to have a great connection with our suppliers because they became part of our journey leading up to the big day. Having Clare and Lexie from Doggart & Squash, Chloe Winstanely, Clemmie Cusack, Vanessa from Sage & Co., Mike from Tents n Events, and our entire gang of suppliers on board not only made our wedding planning a breeze, but they were also so lovely to have around on us on the day.

Our beautiful bridesmaids wore pastel green Maids to Measure tie strap maxi dresses in pastel green, perfectly matching our wedding color theme.

For the wedding toast, we had Piper Heidsieck Champagne, which is my mom's favorite. For white wine, we served Petit Chablis, and Jack's dad chose a beautiful red, Surani 'Costarossa'.

During dessert, we offered Espresso Martini shots as well as Moscow Mules and Paloma cocktails. Throughout the night, there were also gin, tonics, and other mixers available. Doggart & Squash even had an enormous silver ice bucket filled with beers beside the dance floor!

Gift List: The Wedding Present Company, Photography: Chloë Winstanley, Videography: Clemmie Cusack, Wedding Planner: Clare from Doggart & Squash, Décor: Doggart & Squash & Sage & Co, Bridal Fashion: Sassi Holford, Bridal Shoes: Dune Shoes, Groom's Fashion: Favourbrook, Bridesmaids: Maids to Measure, Flowers & Floral Decoration: Sage & Co, Marquee: Tents N Events, Drinks: The Drunken Jockeys, Caterer: Doggart & Squash, Tableware Hire: Couvert Event Hire, Hair: Rural Fringe, Makeup: Melissa Clare, Transport: Ambassador Line, Stationery: Embellishing the Ordinary, Music: House of Ellington & DJ Joe Vetch (LDN Entertainment)