Weddings at Chapeldown - press launch

Whilst Chapeldown have been hosting weddings in their beautiful surroundings for some time now, Richard Phillips at Chapeldown have purchased a new grand marquee which allows them to cater for larger weddings and make the most of the space available.  To launch the new website http://www.weddingsatchapeldown.co.uk/ , selected members of the media and wedding couples were invited along to see the marquee dressed for a special occasion.  Amidst the vines and rolling countryside, Chapeldown is a fantastic location for any wedding, and combined with the culinary skills of Richard Phillips and his team, along with fabulous wine, what more can you want.

Whilst the marquee is large enough to seat 150 guests, we dressed 5 tables around the dancefloor area to demonstrate what it can look like.  We used large martini vases to give a "wow" factor and worked within the white and lime green theme we had agreed upon in advance.  These particular vases work well given the height of the marquee, and yet are so slim stemmed, that they are perfect for guests to converse over dinner.  We decided to add a touch of red to the arrangements and added exotic, tropical flowers for extra impact.

To finish the tables, we tied napkins with lime green ribbon and added an ornithogalum arabicum as a talking point.  We then used mirrors, mirrored crystal flower sprinkles and smart candles to finish the tables and make the most of the light available.

During the evening, we switched on the smart candles and the fairy lights in the base of the martini vases and the marquee took on a completely different look, with an almost magical feel.  The photos for the evening were taken by Laura Martel, who is the preferred photographer at Chapeldown and who is guaranteed to make anyone feel at ease and bring out their very best in photographs (contact her on http://www.laura-martel.co.uk/).  Laura's photos show how little additions can change the overall look and are great to signal a different feel for the evening celebrations.  It also made the marquee a warm and cosy place despite the wettest November on record!

Whilst Chapeldown is an obvious choice for a summer wedding, with the use of the herb garden and the huge amounts of photographic opportunities, I think the event this week showed just how well the marquee works for winter weddings.

We met some fantastic couples and their families this week, all looking for a stylish, memorable and slightly different venue for their special days, and we look forward to working with them in the future.