All Things Bright and Beautiful
Date: 21st June 2025
Guests: One Hundred Guests All Day
It may be that John and Georgia’s June wedding was one of the most bright and colourful weddings we’ve had the pleasure to host at Parkgate. John and Georgia first came to look around two years prior to their wonderful wedding day – they viewed the venue and booked straight in, back in 2023.
Although tying the knot at Parkgate was very much on home turf, John’s rather special proposal to Georgia took place on the other side of the world. They were hiking in New Zealand – a famous 7-hour hike, the Tongarraro crossing.
“To any Lord of the Rings film fans out there – which John is – they’d recognise that we in fact climbed ‘Mount Doom.’ It was really, really special – he proposed right at the top of the “volcano” in a secluded little spot with nobody else around. I practically skipped all the way back down!”
Why Choose Parkgate Farm?
John and Georgia really wanted a relaxed affair when it came to their wedding day. They wanted “one big party,” which we were happy to bring to fruition. Georgia explained that they’re not fans of traditional and often formulaic Manor House or stuffy hotel-style weddings. A staid sit-down 3-course silver service meal? Not for our colourful couple. They wanted something relaxed, fun, and full of personality. Georgia says: “Parkgate Farm ticked all of those boxes!”
“Just meeting Roy and Emma we could tell immediately how much love and care they put into this venue. It shows in all the intricate details they think about, we knew they’d be lovely people to work with.”
Georgia described Parkgate Farm as a ‘dream foundation of a venue set-up.’ The couple loved that they could add their own personality to everything, and all the flexibility – from decorating all the way through to choosing your own caterers and entertainment. Georgia says this was ‘a big win!’ They were thrilled to find the perfect wedding venue so nearby, too, less than a 10-minute drive from their house.
DIY Wedding Day – With Our Help
Georgia absolutely put her heart and soul into her day, going down pretty much a full DIY route. That way, the couple’s personality was evident in every single aspect of their wedding. She chose a bright and vibrant colour palette, going with neon pinks which she tied in to a disco theme. Georgia loves those 70s disco vibes.
Along with her bridesmaids, Georgia took on the mammoth task of creating feature tassel bunting. Roy adorned the tipis with Georgia’s bunting the day before the wedding, adding a distinctive touch. Georgia also created matching tassels to drape from the ceremony chairs. We took care of that on the morning of the wedding. Parkgate Farm is everything couples need as a wedding venue; all the foundations are here so couples can come in the day before and sprinkle their own personality over the whole venue.
In the Pink for Georgia & John
Georgia’s 8 bridesmaids positively bloomed in dresses in varying shades of pink, from bright to dusky to match the day’s vibes. Cheshire East Registrars conducted the ceremony, and the couple chose 21 June as it was the Summer Solstice. Generally, the weather is great for the solstice, and daylight is maximised. However, we had it all that day, beginning with light showers during the ceremony.
Parkgate Farm is not just a fair-weather venue – we always have contingency plans in place, so will never allow inclement weather to put a dampener on proceedings. We placed boxes of umbrellas at the ceremony area, and as the first raindrops fell, Roy was on hand to hand out the brollies. There’s a lovely video of the happy couple celebrating their marriage, heading back down the aisle as guests cheered under Union Jack brollies. How’s that for the epitome of British spirit – and a British outdoor wedding?
Another lovely touch was that John and Georgia’s dog, Cleo, a beautiful, young fox red labrador, was able to join them. Dogs are important family members, so we’re happy to welcome them at Parkgate.
It was so special to have her there. We took her to one of the pre- wedding meetings – she was in her element running around the venue and it was so kind of Emma and Roy to let us bring her. Some of our favourite photos are the ones with Cleo.
Pink Sky at Night
The Summery showers dissipated, giving way to sunshine and 29° heat!
We welcomed the newlyweds into the tipis to Earth Wind and Fire’s ‘September,’ and all their guests cheered them through. We’re always happy to take on this Masters of Ceremonies role: arranging timings, organising aspects of the day, and making announcements – whatever our couples want and need, really!
John and Georgia became unintentional wedding influencers, as our video of their wedding cake – Colin and Connie the Caterpillar, surrounded by one hundred mini- Colins, which we arranged in the afternoon for them – went viral on TikTok! Over 750,000 views, 43,000 likes and no fewer than 5,000 saves! The Bridesmaid video gained over a million views! Georgia and John’s brilliantly simple cake may be appearing at a personality-packed wedding near you.
The main catering was similarly informal (and even more delicious). Crescent Catering supplied grazing boards for post-ceremony snacking. Later, guests tucked into dough balls and wood fired pizza for their wedding breakfast, then enjoyed pulled pork butties in the evening. Nobody left hungry!
Atmoshphere & Ambience
Asked what the best thing about the day and the venue was, Georgia felt everything came alive in the evening. That’s not uncommon – any nerves are long gone and it’s party time.
“The tipis came alive with the fairy lights and disco ball twinkling away. We just looked around at the dance floor and saw all our favourite people having the BEST boogie together and thought, ‘wow this is our wedding!’ It was a really special moment; those are memories we’ll treasure forever.”
We supplied paper fans, which came in very handy as the sun beat down and the temperature soared. And, in the early evening, we lit the firepits, which always adds extra ambience.
An amazing soul band, Manhattan Soul Band, threw a fantastic party, and, for dancing, baskets of flip flops came in very handy for the girls to ditch their heels. Meanwhile a pink pick’n’mix table went down a treat – literally! At 7pm, Iddy Biddy photobooth came along to join the party and add to the fun. She’s a terrific addition to any wedding and something of a Parkgate regular. The decor was unfussy and effective. We dressed the tables with runners, candles, and provided the bud vases, which their florist came to fill with bright pink, orange, and white flowers. Georgia also brought loads of dinky disco balls, which we dotted along all the tables to sparkle fabulously, while different tables were indicated by the couple’s photos, at places they’ve visited.
All the Trimmings
Ink and Alder delivered disco ball planters to take the bridesmaids’ flowers after the ceremony – these looked really cool on the outdoor tables. Ink and Alder also provided the cake stands for the many caterpillars, as well as stands and photo frames for the signage. Georgia printed signs including a ‘Welcome to our Wedding’ sign, Cards & Gifts, ‘Love is Sweet’ for the pick’n’mix, and Flip Flops.
The adage eat, drink, and be merry was the order of the day, with guests enjoying shots aplenty and cocktails – favourites being Margs and Dark & Stormies. Cheers!
Georgia has these words of advice for Parkgate brides:
“Don’t stress about the weather. Yes, Parkgate Farm is an outdoor wedding venue – but the team have thought of every weather eventuality so have you covered (literally). We had rain during the ceremony then the most glorious sunshine in the evening. The showers just added to the atmosphere and story.
Emma and Roy are super keen to make your day personal to you. They are so good at ideas and suggestions – make the most of the opportunities to really put your stamp on everything. Parkgate Farm is beautiful in itself – and also perfect for personalisation.
Finally, relax. Don’t worry about anything – Emma and Roy ensure everything goes smoothly. They’re clearly doing what they were destined to do!”
The Last Word from Our Bride
We asked Georgia if she’d be happy to recommend Parkgate Farm. Let’s just say the answer, much like when John proposed, was a resounding YES! So much so, she asked us to put this as a quote.
“Emma and Roy are the dream wedding venue organisers/owners/hosts – they literally think of everything, and not only do they make everything relaxed and easy, they also make it so enjoyable. It was fun! Their enthusiasm for making your day is infectious: every chat and meeting just builds excitement. Many guests commented how professional, friendly, and fantastic the whole team were – so helpful and they really had fun with it. They enjoyed themselves too and got involved talking to the guests etc.
We can’t thank Emma and Roy enough for making our day so special. If I could get married again and redo the day I would – in a heartbeat!
Contact us to make sure your day is this special, too.
