The title of this post says it all - this wedding had all that C+W love. Big foodies, gin + beer lovers, you can find these two at one of London’s many street food markets or checking out a new restaurant most weeks! It was such a fun year long planning this fusion wedding, with all the mix of styles, from London street food market, restaurant service food, gin bar, rustic barn with industrial charm vibe. The Cheery Barn provided the perfect setting. X

Nice words from the lovely Claire & Will

“Dita was amazing. From the moment we met her, we were all totally on the same page. We shared a really similar vision, so working with someone like Dita made the planning process a really creative, exciting and enjoyable experience. We totally trusted her throughout the entire process.
She was easy to trust - she made everything so easy, practical and solvable. No idea was impossible or too extreme. She was always aware and sensitive to our budget - often more than we were (appreciated, by the way!) and she genuinely put her heart and soul into our wedding. She is dedicated end to end - no job too beneath or above her. We know this as we witnessed her elbows deep in garbage the day after the wedding (photos to prove...) ;)
Thank you so much to Dita for creating the most unforgettable day of our lives that would not have been one ounce the same without her.”
Will & Claire

Wedding Photographer - Chris Barber Photography

VENUE SET UP

The minute we set foot at The Cherry Barn we all knew it ticked all the boxes. Bags of rustic charm with industrial features. A labour of love by the very lovely owners, Mel & Steve. Big thanks to Hire Love for all their help with the furniture, decor & styling help. Rustic Boho charm ceremony with cross back chairs, vintage rugs, pillar candles, & muslin draping. The Cherry Barn garden was the setting for our London style street food market, and the dining area was done in a romantic vintage style with copper cutlery, gold rimmed wine glasses, pink Boho tumblers, modern plates and not one, but three kinds of napkins. Why choose if you like all?

Event Photographer - Jess Jill Photos

FOOD & DRINK

Claire & Will wanted to bring some of trendy London to the East Sussex countryside in the form of a street food market - we have food stalls, make your own gin bar, fizz, Negroni’s, Aperol spritz & Fuller’s frontier keg as a nod to their west London roots.

Event Photographer - Jess Jill Photos

When we had our first planning meeting it was at Will’s work. We talked about the food they really wanted and it was clear that actually Will, who is a chef, wanted to design the menu and plan the dishes to make them extra special. Like the sea bass which was the first dish he cooked for Claire. Served on the day complete with picture evidence of said first cooking date. The amazing Peruvian inspired wedding food was made by Will’s work colleagues and guests were treated to a feast of flavours & colours. Yum!

My trusted team came down from London to deliver the food & reception drinks service.