Today we returned to Leez Priory in Essex for the beautiful outdoor wedding of Danielle and Gareth.
Nestled in the glorious Essex countryside, this Tudor manor house is exclusively yours and all just over an hour away from Central London.
The Wedding
Danielle and Gareth
Leez Priory
Sunday 7 March 2024
Ceremony and Drinks Reception
Today was one of our first outdoor ceremonies of the year. As you can see from the photos the sun was shining and the venue looked absolutely beautiful on this glorious spring day. perhaps the only thing you can’t see is the amount of wind – although if you look closely at the back row of the chairs you can see all the sash’s blowing!
The Ceremony
Setting up outside to the left of the ceremony we did our best to use the tower for shelter, but goodness me it was windy. The wind nearly ripped the bow from Anne-Marie’s hand whilst she was playing and in fact Danielle lost her veil during the bridal entrance! But no matter, we are British and the show must go on!!
Music for the ceremony
Pre Ceremony
Heaven – DJ Sammy candlelight mix
Can’t help falling in love – Haley Reinhart
You are the reason – calcium Scott, leona lewis
If I ain’t got you – Alicia Keys
Perfect – Ed Sheeran
Stand by me – Boyce avenue
To Build a Home – cinematic orchestra
Bridal Entrance
About time theme – Nick Laird-Clowes (specific timing 1:04 bridal entrance moment)
Signing
Somewhere over the rainbow
Perfect day – Lou Reed
Exit
Pure Imagination – Gene Wilder
Drinks Reception
After the ceremony we remained in place by the tower and did a quick sound check to ensure that we could be heard above the wind. A number of guests braved the out door space to enjoy drinks and canapés with Danielle and Gareth.
It’s fair to say that despite the wind, we really enjoyed this wedding. Danielle and Garreth are a lovely couple and it was an absolute pleasure to provide music for their wedding day.
Some of the music we played during the drinks reception included:
Another love – Tom Odell
Photograph- Ed Sheeran
Castle on the hill – Ed Sheeran
Until I found love – Stephen Sanchez
This years love – David Gray
Shallow – Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper
How long will I love you – Ellie Goulding
Somewhere only we know – Keane
Chasing cars – snow patrol
