Imogen & Joshua - A Spectacular Jewish Wedding at Euridge
This spectacular three-day Jewish wedding celebration at the stunning Euridge Manor in Wiltshire was themed around The Secret Garden, a classic English children’s novel, with a festival-themed post-wedding party day.
We wanted every guest to feel completely immersed in an experience they would remember forever.
The Brief
Produce a two-day extravaganza wedding at Euridge Manor for xxx guests. Following a civil ceremony in the boathouse, the marquee reception should be themed around the children’s novel The Secret Garden, by Frances Hodgson Burnett.
The Story Of The Day
On an autumn day in mid-October, we wanted guests to fully immerse themselves into the venue and have the opportunity to explore the surroundings. It was important that we made use of all the spaces and the guests had a fabulous journey along the way. Every corner they turned, they were astounded and taken back by the experience.
The welcome started in the Orangery with warm, winter Pimm’s and champagne before guests walked through the gardens to the most spectacular view of the Boat House for the ceremony. All the details had been thought of from the personalised tissues to the embroidered blankets. Sensation Band were…well, sensational for the ceremony! I would have to say, one of the most moving ceremonies I have ever witnessed. The Rabbi moved me to tears, it was such a lovely ceremony. I even get Goosebumps thinking about it now.
After the ceremony, guests made their way back through the pretty gardens to the Ballroom for a champagne reception. Jason Milan and his team had created stunning backdrop of fabulous food from a Sushi Station to a Falafel feast!
Guests then were ready to take their seats for the next stage of the celebration. This part was truly one of my best memories. Seeing how guests reacted and hearing them gasp as not one of them were expecting to see or feel what was to come next…
Well, we couldn’t stop celebrating there could we? The post wedding party was one hell of a party! With a festival themed day we loved working with Hire Love who completely transformed the Ballroom. With only a couple of hours to create the festival party space, we also had food vendors from tacos, pizza to Japanese treats on the courtyard.
Throughout the day, there were face painters, magicians, fresh cookies, fire dancers, stilt walkers, show girls and a full lollipop acrobatic show!
It was such a great way to end the celebrations with every one leaving on a high with some crazy, happy and amazing memories.
The Concept
The brief and inspiration were taken from The Secret Garden, a classic English children’s novel. Mary, an orphan girl, moves to her uncle's isolated house. Soon, she discovers a hidden fantasy world in the estate's garden.
We had the perfect location at Euridge Manor, the gardens and outdoor spaces filled with rambling flowers and foliage, hidden gardens and beautiful stonework.
So, how did we create this space that we could all envisage in a large big framed tent?
How We Did It
Any space, lighting will completely transform any space and just knew was key to curating the secret garden and enchanted forest.
Working with Bluesky Flowers, we created a huge canopy of foliage across the full ceiling of the marquee. The marquee was blacked out with lining and a starlight lining for the ceiling. Through the canopy, Luminaire Events used different lighting techniques from spot lights to gobo lighting alongside a low mist to create that beam of sunshine coming through the foliage canopy.
Within the marquee we had trees from Twilight Trees to create the feel of a forest with a large Grande tree creating a centrepiece for the bar which was lit up with fairy lights.
To create the magical and romantic feel, the candles were in an abundance on the tables where Bluesky Flowers created a garden of trees, moss, beautiful flowers amongst copies of The Secret Garden books. This was a little subtle nod to what the overall design was based around. The linens from Just 4 Linen were from their urbane range so it created that natural textured feel working with the greens and jewel tones on the table settings. To complete the overall look, we worked with Duchess and Butler with their gorgeous Valentina charger plates and coloured vintage tumblers.
Without the full team of amazing suppliers, none of this could have happened and with only 13 weeks to fully plan this 2-day event, I have to thank each and every one of you for pulling out the stops and helping me curate and produce such a spectacular weekend at Euridge Manor. Alice and the team at Euridge were the best
Summary
This is one of the events that I wish I could just capture in a jar – it was truly sensational!
This is just a small selection of images from Beccy Goddard who captured the day perfectly.
As a specialist in planning marquee weddings and parties, we are experienced in delivering events for guests numbering from 80 - 180+. If you would like to discuss your ideas for a wedding at home in Surrey, Sussex or beyond, you can contact us on 07801 417625 or by emailing hello@susieevans.co