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A Beautiful Covid safe Wedding in Northumberland
- Nicola Menzies
- Oct 3, 2020
- 1 min read
Rosalyne and Chris are an amazing couple. So lovely and trusting. 'Oh whatever you make I'm sure it'll be beautiful'.
They were meant to be getting married back in June 2020; with a gorgeous huge floral arch in the church near the Brides family home and a marquee in her parents garden for the reception.
Of course, like many other couples, Covid19 and the UK wide lock down put a stop to that. They originally cancelled the wedding altogether, but got in touch later in the year to say they'd arranged a micro wedding at the same church with only 11 people and they'd love to still have me involved. Needless to say, I was more than happy to be part of the day and as it turns out, it was oy my 2nd wedding of the year. No one could have predicted that.
They opted for a small ceremony at the same village church, St Wilfreds in Kirkharle Northumberland, then a meal at Matfen Hall afterwards. And although it rained, they had an amazing day with a really special feel!
The quaint village church was beautifully decorated with pew end flowers, altar flowers and a large pedestal arrangement. White roses, scented stocks, David Austin Roses, seasonal foliage and more, all in a romantic and relaxed 'country garden' style.
This post really captures that very specific moment in time when couples were adapting weddings around COVID restrictions, and somehow still managing to make them feel personal and meaningful. The focus on small guest numbers, outdoor settings, and flexible planning really shows how many weddings shifted towards intimacy rather than scale during that period. There’s something quite resilient about it too—people still finding ways to celebrate properly even with uncertainty around them he photography element also seems important here, because those quieter, more candid moments often end up being the most memorable. Overall, it feels like a reminder that “perfect” weddings don’t have to look one particular way. I came across rapid assignment help while reading similar lifestyle topics, an…