Mrs & Mrs Minnikin - West Retford Hotel - 26th May 2022


Massive congrats to Amy & Beckie who tied the knot in front of friends and family at Retfords beautiful hidden gem, Best Western Plus West Retford Hotel.

Highlights included:

Beckie forgetting her flowers for the ceremony

Getting to meet some fantastic people (especially table 7)

Some memorable speeches

Delicious afternoon tea

The heaviest rain followed by the most beautiful sunshine

Perhaps the most delicious wedding cake I've ever put in my mouth

It was a great day all round

Special mentions to:

Helles Belles Wedding Hire

Lydia from Salon 5

Sandra's Flower Studio

Amy Rose Cole MUA

Auntie Helen - cake maker and lovely lady

Thanks for looking after us A

JAMES with Demi

Close-up shots of makeup application in warm lighting during wedding preparations.
Person adjusting tie and bowtie in mirror during formal event preparations.
Beautiful bridal portraits featuring a lace wedding dress and elegant floral bouquet.
Elegant bride in lace V-neck wedding gown holding a romantic pastel bouquet.
Wedding ceremony moments captured in an elegant ballroom with chandeliers.
Wedding reception scene in an ornate ballroom with elegant decor and lighting.
Wedding ceremony under white draped columns with floral accents in golden lighting.
Wedding party raising glasses in celebratory toast outdoors.
Wedding party portrait on lush green lawn with burgundy bridesmaid dresses.
Couple shares joyful moments during their wedding reception at an elegantly decorated venue.
Wedding couple walks and laughs together along a tree-lined pathway.
Romantic moment between newlyweds with bouquet of roses in golden sunlight.
Intimate wedding portrait under tree branches with soft sunlight filtering through.
Silhouetted couple shares tender moment during sunset in garden setting.
Artistic wedding photography through garden archway with natural lighting.

Behind the scenes

Wrought iron entrance gate leading to a tree-lined path on mansion grounds.

Beautiful gardens

Tea and coffee service setup with white cups and saucers on a dark counter against ornate wallpaper.

I made a brew for Beckie whilst she was getting ready

A beautiful white wedding dress hangs elegantly against a cream-colored wall.

Dresses dont steam themselves

A person in a white dress sits on an elegant brown couch in a room with damask wallpaper.

Last minute DIY alterations

Two people pose together in front of a patterned wallpaper background.

Wedding squad - Demi and myslef

Elegant tiered serving tray filled with pastries and desserts for afternoon tea service.

Afternoon tea

Classical nude painting in ornate gold frame displayed on damask wallpapered wall.

Some interesting art on the wall

Wedding reception room with pink and white tiered cake and floral decorations.

A fake cake cut for the fam

Group of people gathered at an elegant indoor event with formal attire.

The legends of table 7 (minus Demi)

Close-up of prosciutto-wrapped appetizers served on lettuce leaves.

Oink

Hotel banquet room with guests gathered around white-clothed tables.

Queueing for hog

Candid selfie moments showing a couple in formal attire smiling together outdoors.

Selfie with the happy couple