Your East Anglian Wedding - Page number 47 - June/July 2021 (Issue 49)

A blank canvas outdoor wedding provides the perfect opportunity to go to town with the décor. Bring the inside out and create a quirky outdoor snug with pallet sofas, coffee tables, rugs and cushions and more; great for taking time out from the dancefloor. Norfolk-based Vintage Partyware has all you need to celebrate in style. Owner Antony Lamb suggests: Visit www.vintagepartyware.co.uk As a nation of tea-lovers, The Teapod ticks a whole lot of boxes for the big day. As well as delicious organic teas, it offers vegan and vegetarian goodies, including milkshakes, sweet and savoury crêpes and vegan waffles, all made-to-order. The supply chain is kept as close to home as possible, so it’s kind to the planet. The cute mobile trailer looks a picture all suited and booted for the big day and provides a great backdrop for the wedding photos. Owner Therese Coyne says, “The growing demand for more intimate and eco- friendly weddings fits well with our offering. We provide a flexible service to cater for the whole day from breakfast to afternoon tea and can double up as a dessert truck too.” As an extra special touch you can even have your own wedding signature tea blend; great as favours for guests to take home as a memento of the day. Visit www.theteapod.co.uk Perfec op Tim fo te www.vick yplum.com ♥ CEREMONY ARCH A ceremony arch marks the spot for your ‘I dos’ and makes the photos even more memorable. Create your own aisle with vintage rugs and runners. ♥ SIGNAGE Handy for directing guests, especially at farms and more remote venues, as a welcome to the wedding sign, order of the day or seating plan. ♥ LIGHTING Whether it’s fairylights wrapped around the trees or festoon lighting with lampshades; twinkling lights are sure to create a magical party atmosphere as the sun goes down. ♥ OUTDOOR GAMES Outdoor games are perfect for entertaining guests of all ages, from giant Connect 4 to mini-golf and old favourite hook-a-duck. ♥ ICE CART An ice cart is perfect for keeping drinks cool on a hot summer’s day. Ice cream always goes down well with guests of all ages; perfect for an outdoor wedding as a special treat during the post-vows drinks reception or after the wedding breakfast as an alternative to the customary dessert. Served from a traditional van, it’s sure to attract a crowd. Visit www.polkadotsandmoonbeams.co.uk A mobile bar is a surefire crowd- pleaser for an outdoor wedding so you’re never far from a refreshing tipple or two. Check out Cambridge-based The Copper Tree Bar for a fun and friendly service to add that extra dash of something special to your celebration. Visit www.thecoppertreebar.com The bar is an important focal point, not just for the evening party, but throughout the celebrations from the post-vows welcome drinks and beyond. Norfolk based The Wonky Donkey has a range of options to suit weddings of all kinds, indoors and out. Their two converted horsebox bars look the part dressed for the day and lit up at night. The gazebo bar is just the job for a chilled al fresco wedding and their retro Pimm’s tricycle is a big hit for a summer drinks reception. Visit www.wonkydonkeybar.co.uk Swee ea Say cheer ! OUTDOOR WEDDINGS 47