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WPC Real Wedding: Hannah & Alex's Tuscan themed Norfolk wedding
Alice Cunliffe

WPC Real Wedding: Hannah and Alex's Tuscan Themed Norfolk Wedding

Join us as we celebrate the wedding of WPC couple Hannah & Alex. Hannah had always dreamed of having a classic Italian wedding, whereas Alex couldn't picture their wedding anywhere else except the Norfolk coast, where he grew up. So, they decided to bring Italy to Norfolk and the result is a beautiful, unforgettable day full of Tuscan charm and joy. Join us as Hannah relives their day, highlights their amazing suppliers and shares their favourite wedding presents from their beautifully curated wedding list.

Hannah & Alex

WPC Real Wedding: Hannah & Alex's Tuscan themed Norfolk wedding
Alice Cunliffe

What was the highlight of your experience with The Wedding Present Company?

Visiting the Showroom and seeing all the beautiful things that I had glimpsed on friend's previous wedding lists, and getting excited about adding them to mine. I slightly mis-sold the trip to my now husband so The Wedding Present Company used their expertise and popped him on a sofa with a beer, out of harm's way... 

WPC Real Wedding: Hannah & Alex's Tuscan themed Norfolk Wedding
Alice Cunliffe

What were your favourite brands available at The Wedding Present Company?

Addison Ross for a much-needed host of frames post-wedding, and Sabatier to upgrade all our kitchen knives. 

Addison Ross

Why did you choose The Wedding Present Company for your wedding list?

A few of my friends had used The Wedding Present Company for their weddings and I'd been envious of the fantastic things they'd added to their lists, the supplier selection is exceptional. I should have been a better friend to some of them and used the referral scheme as one couple has now done for us, which was a lovely surprise. 

WPC Real Wedding: Hannah & Alex's Tuscan themed Norfolk wedding
Alice Cunliffe

Favourite Presents

Umbrella stand, H45cm, Blue/White
Luna Home
£68.00
Sabatier Fully Forged Cooks Knife, 8"
Sabatier
£92.00
Photo Frame, Enamel & Gold, Pastel Blue, 5 x 7"
Addison Ross
£46.00
Stock Pot, Stainless Steel, Tri-Ply, 24cm
Proware
£85.00
Claude Dozorme- 2-Piece Laguiole Carving Set,
Claude Dozorme
£161.00
Set of 4 Tablemats, 24 x 24cm, Island Palms
Club Matters
£70.00
Teapot, 1.13 litre, Ceramics, White
Sophie Conran for Portmeirion
£56.00
Tablecloth, 150x250cm, Leaf, Green
SARAH.K
£55.00
Trullo: The Cookbook, Tim Siadatan, Hardback
BookStore
£25.00
Vase, H25cm, Broadwell, Clear
Garden Trading
£16.00

Engagement Story

Alice Cunliffe

We were on a trip to Hydra. I almost discovered the ring when I began to unpack Alex's washbag, which he promptly grabbed off me. On the evening itself he suggested we go down to a beach that we'd already been to before, I almost kiboshed his plans again by not wanting to go and being entirely disinterested. Eventually we got there, and with some pina colada fueled courage he got down on one knee! 

Alice Cunliffe

Inspiration for Your Wedding

WPC Real Wedding: Hannah & Alex's Tuscan themed Norfolk wedding
Alice Cunliffe
WPC Real Wedding: Hannah & Alex's Tuscan themed Norfolk wedding
Alice Cunliffe

Norfolk meets... Tuscany. I wanted to get married in Italy, but Alex couldn't imagine getting married anywhere else except the North Norfolk coast, where he was brought up. So, we bought a bundle of olive trees, lots of lemons, and our florist worked almost exclusively with olive foliage to make our 'compromise' work. My mum made some red-striped tree skirts to cover the olive tree pots to resemble classic Italian, red-striped beach umbrellas on our makeshift terrace. Also, our tables were decked with pots of rosemary. 

WPC Real Wedding: Hannah & Alex's Tuscan themed Norfolk wedding
Alice Cunliffe

How you did you find your key suppliers, and why did you choose them?

WPC Real Wedding: Hannah & Alex's Tuscan themed Norfolk wedding
Alice Cunliffe

Our caterer, Jess Catermole, is a friend of Alex's. We've eaten her delicious food many times at various events, she also has the most wonderful collection of vintage cutlery and crockery. We absolutely lucked out with our photographer, Alice Cunliffe, who lived a couple of villages away by chance, as she knew exactly how the exceptional coastal light would play out through the day. I chose a florist who also did one of my best friend's weddings, and my husband chose the band by putting our wedding date into a single entertainment booking platform and hitting the jackpot. 

WPC Real Wedding: Hannah & Alex's Tuscan themed Norfolk Wedding
Alice Cunliffe
WPC Real Wedding: Hannah & Alex's Tuscan themed Norfolk wedding
Alice Cunliffe

Location, Venue & Marquee

WPC Real Wedding: Hannah & Alex's Tuscan themed Norfolk Wedding
Alice Cunliffe
WPC Real Wedding: Hannah & Alex's Tuscan themed Norfolk Wedding
Alice Cunliffe

We got married in Titchwell church, a tiny church fitting our 60 guests perfectly. Our reception was held just down the road in the garden of a great family friend of Alex's, that has the most gorgeous views overlooking the North Norfolk marshes. 

Morton Events supplied a sailcloth tent, and we were so lucky with the weather we had the sides rolled up all day. 

WPC Real Wedding: Hannah & Alex's Tuscan themed Norfolk Wedding
Alice Cunliffe
WPC Real Wedding: Hannah & Alex's Tuscan themed Norfolk wedding
Alice Cunliffe

Décor & Flowers

WPC Real Wedding: Hannah & Alex's Tuscan themed Norfolk wedding
Alice Cunliffe
Alice Cunliffe

Our caterer's lifelong collection of beautiful placemats, vintage cutlery and crockery really made the tables outstanding. Lots of rosemary, olive foliage, lemons and a classic black and white dancefloor created our Italian theme. 

I'm not a huge flower fan, I've always preferred some architectural foliage. Our florist, The Norfolk Floral Studio, took my brief and absolutely delivered on the day. A small homage to traditional flowers was made at the church and the flower girl's flower crowns and bouquets - they were absolutely adorable. 

WPC Real Wedding: Hannah & Alex's Tuscan themed Norfolk Wedding
Alice Cunliffe
WPC Real Wedding: Hannah & Alex's Tuscan themed Norfolk Wedding
Alice Cunliffe

Transport

Alice Cunliffe

We borrowed Alex's dad's Aston Martin for our drive from the church. With half the guests living just villages away, and the church being a hop away from the marquee - everyone just bundles in each other's cars! 

Bridal Fashion

WPC Real Wedding: Hannah & Alex's Tuscan themed Norfolk Wedding
Alice Cunliffe
WPC Real Wedding: Hannah & Alex's Tuscan themed Norfolk wedding
Alice Cunliffe

I wanted to keep it incredibly simple so having done "the big dress try on", I ended up picking up a dress from Ghost on a Boris Bike one Saturday morning. I do love a headband though, and I had the headband of my dreams created by Tilly Ellen Millinery. Alex bought me some beautiful pearl drop gold hoops for Christmas from Lily & Roo before the wedding. Also, I had a little wicker basket embroidered with Mrs Oliver, which made a great honeymoon addition too. 

WPC Real Wedding: Hannah & Alex's Tuscan themed Norfolk Wedding
Alice Cunliffe

Groom's Fashion

WPC Real Wedding: Hannah & Alex's Tuscan themed Norfolk wedding
Alice Cunliffe

Alex wore the same morning suit he has worn to every wedding for the past 10 years. Apart from the corsage, not one item was different for his own wedding! 

WPC Real Wedding: Hannah & Alex's Tuscan themed Norfolk Wedding
Alice Cunliffe

Hair & Make Up

WPC Real Wedding: Hannah & Alex's Tuscan themed Norfolk Wedding
Alice Cunliffe

I had my hair done by Jo Jordan, but I did my makeup myself. I had a terrible trial and was haunted from then on! 

WPC Real Wedding: Hannah & Alex's Tuscan themed Norfolk wedding
Alice Cunliffe

Flower Girls

WPC Real Wedding: Hannah & Alex's Tuscan themed Norfolk Wedding
Alice Cunliffe

Our flower girls wore dresses from Monsoon to which we added a green sash. One of the girls has since worn hers again for a fancy-dress horse riding competition, and another one of the girl's has worn her dress again to World Book Day at school! 

WPC Real Wedding: Hannah & Alex's Tuscan themed Norfolk Wedding
Alice Cunliffe
WPC Real Wedding: Hannah & Alex's Tuscan themed Norfolk Wedding
Alice Cunliffe

Catering

WPC Real Wedding: Hannah & Alex's Tuscan themed Norfolk wedding
Alice Cunliffe

We wanted to have the food that we love eating, so Jess put together the most fantastic menu. We had BBQ Tomahawk steaks to share on the table with huge bowls of salad. A local fisherman supplied us with fresh oysters and one of our best off-list presents was a foie gras canape from a great friend who runs a fantastic pub. There was so much left over lots of people were lucky enough to have an extra slice on their steak! Our cake by Victoria Jane Bakes was lemon and thyme to fit with our Italian theme. 

Alice Cunliffe
WPC Real Wedding: Hannah & Alex's Tuscan themed Norfolk wedding
Alice Cunliffe
WPC Real Wedding: Hannah & Alex's Tuscan themed Norfolk Wedding
Alice Cunliffe

Wine & Cocktails

WPC Real Wedding: Hannah & Alex's Tuscan themed Norfolk Wedding
Alice Cunliffe

We had crémant to start, then because of the beautiful weather, the Berry Brothers red wine we had bought to go with the steak was entirely cast aside for rosé. During the dancing, we had picante’s on tap because everyone loves tequila (but not waiting!) when they are on the dance floor. 

Alice Cunliffe

Photographer

WPC Real Wedding: Hannah & Alex's Tuscan themed Norfolk wedding
Alice Cunliffe
WPC Real Wedding: Hannah & Alex's Tuscan themed Norfolk Wedding
Alice Cunliffe

Alice Cunliffe, cannot recommend her more! Her photos captured the day perfectly and she put us entirely at ease.

Alice Cunliffe

Music & Band

WPC Real Wedding: Hannah & Alex's Tuscan themed Norfolk wedding
Alice Cunliffe
WPC Real Wedding: Hannah & Alex's Tuscan themed Norfolk wedding
Alice Cunliffe

The Jukeboxes, they were fantastic and got everybody going - perhaps too much, as one of our friends tried to join them onstage at one point! We had Barry White's 'My First, My Last, My Everything' as our first dance song, the lead singer definitely gave Barry White a run for his money on vocals. My Spotify Wrapped 2022 had the song as my most listened so clearly, I wasn't quite sure about it! 

WPC Real Wedding: Hannah & Alex's Tuscan themed Norfolk wedding
Alice Cunliffe
WPC Real Wedding: Hannah & Alex's Tuscan themed Norfolk wedding
Alice Cunliffe

Wedding Planner

None, I did it myself, working at hundreds of weddings for Stuarts Events in Sussex when I was younger clearly paid off. We did have a super helpful on the day events person though who held it all together when our barman was two hours late! 

Alice Cunliffe

Stationary

WPC Real Wedding: Hannah & Alex's Tuscan themed Norfolk Wedding
Alice Cunliffe

Gee Brothers, for all the invitations. Papier, for on the day and thank you cards and just a local printer for the order of service which was a snip! 

Alice Cunliffe

Stand Out Moments

WPC Real Wedding: Hannah & Alex's Tuscan themed Norfolk wedding
Alice Cunliffe

It truly was the best day. Whenever someone had said that to me previously about their wedding, I never believed them. I understand now! I love looking through our wedding book. I can't wait to plant our olive trees at our new house to always remind us of how special the day was, and watch them grow. Also, whenever we use our beautiful gifts from the The Wedding Present Company it will also remind us of our brilliant friends and family who celebrated with us. 

Nothing will trump walking down the aisle, literally just married, with all our family and friends cheering. 

Alice Cunliffe

Advice To Future Couples

WPC Real Wedding: Hannah & Alex's Tuscan themed Norfolk wedding
Alice Cunliffe

Everyone says it, but take moments together to stand back and watch everyone else at your wedding and drink it all in, the buzz of it all. Also, wedding planning will see a divide between the natural born organiser and the lesser so in the couple - and that's okay, they'll step up when the big things need to happen so try not to nag too much so you don't get threatened with divorce before you're even married like I did! 

WPC Real Wedding: Hannah & Alex's Tuscan themed Norfolk wedding
Alice Cunliffe