Danielle & Russ’ Elegant Summer Wedding at The Carriage Hall, Plumtree

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Bride and groom in elegant attire, smiling and holding hands. They're in a decorated venue with chandeliers and tables, creating a joyful ambiance.

Danielle and Russ’ wedding was the perfect blend of timeless romance, rustic charm and personal touches. A truly beautiful celebration filled with love, laughter, and the most elegant summer colour palette.

A Warm & Welcoming Ceremony

Stone church entrance adorned with lush floral arrangements of greenery, blue and white flowers. Historic stonework in the background. Peaceful scene.

The couple tied the knot at St Mary’s Church in Plumtree, Nottinghamshire, a breathtakingly beautiful space that immediately captured their hearts.“The moment we stepped inside, we fell in love,” Danielle shared. “The soaring ceilings and intricate paintwork were absolutely stunning — and unlike many churches, it felt so warm and welcoming.”

After a decade together, finally saying “I do” in front of their closest family and friends was every bit as emotional and special as they’d imagined. “It was everything we’d dreamt of — and more. The whole day exceeded our expectations.”

The Reception: Character, Charm & Sunshine

Elegant wedding reception with round tables dressed in white and blue, floral centerpieces, and a grand chandelier. Outdoor view through open doors.

Bride and groom walk through an elegant, brick-walled hall with blue and white décor, holding drinks, smiling amid decorated tables.

Following their ceremony, the celebrations continued at The Carriage Hall, a venue that perfectly reflected Danielle and Russ’ love of characterful spaces and beautiful surroundings.“We knew we wanted somewhere with charm and lovely grounds, and The Carriage Hall offered both in abundance,” Danielle explained.

Despite a little post-ceremony shower, the July sunshine soon made an appearance, allowing guests to enjoy drinks and photos in the gardens, an idyllic setting for this relaxed and joy-filled day.

Soft Pastels & Rustic Details

For their summer wedding, Danielle envisioned a soft and romantic colour palette. “I knew I wanted soft, pastel tones,” she said. “We went for dusky blues paired with blush, peach, green and white, which created such an elegant look.”

Working with The Rustic Wedding Company, the couple brought this vision to life with carefully curated details that complemented the rustic charm of The Carriage Hall.“Lesley and her team tied everything together beautifully — from seagrass placemats and rustic signage to wooden crates and delicate floral accents. It felt perfectly ‘us’.”

Sweetheart Moments

Bride kisses child while groom watches, surrounded by lush greenery and blue flowers. Table with wine and candles in foreground. Romantic mood.

When asked about their favourite part of the day, Danielle and Russ found it hard to choose however, a few moments stood out.“Our son Oliver walking down the aisle absolutely melted our hearts,” they said.

They also loved having a sweetheart table for their wedding breakfast. “It gave us a chance to pause, chat, and soak in the atmosphere together as Mr & Mrs. We’ll always cherish that moment.”

Man in a blue vest gives a speech holding notes, while a seated woman in a bridal gown gazes at him. Candles and flowers on the table, brick wall background.

Bride in white dress and veil gives a speech holding a microphone and paper, with a seated man in the foreground. Floral decorations and glasses on a table are visible.

Bride in white gown and veil, smiling and holding champagne, seated beside a man in a blue vest. Floral decor and brick wall background.

Smiling Groom in a light blue vest holds a microphone and notes, standing by floral decor and candles in a bright, outdoor setting.

Words of Wisdom

Their advice for other couples? “Choose recommended suppliers you trust — it makes the world of difference. We were so lucky to have an incredible team who worked seamlessly together, which took away so much pressure and allowed us to just enjoy the day.”

Bride exits vintage white car, assisted by a man in a grey suit and chauffeur. Lush greenery in the background.

Bride and groom smiling beside a vintage white car, on a gravel path with lush greenery. She holds a bouquet, setting is peaceful and romantic.

Styled to Perfection

Having known Lesley for years, Danielle already knew she’d be in safe hands with Team Rustic.“The Rustic Wedding Company were amazing from start to finish — nothing was too much trouble and they made us feel completely at ease. Lesley instantly knew what would work for our colour scheme, and the end result went beyond anything we imagined. The room was styled to perfection and felt so personal to us.”

“Thank you so much, Lesley and team — you’re truly incredible at what you do!”