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Sophie and Graeme walking out of the Church. Sophie wears a short sleeve silk dress, Graeme wears a traditional kilt in family tartan. The couple hold hands and smile as they walk past their guests.
Nicola Streader

WPC Real Wedding: Sophie and Graeme's Hampshire Winter Wedding

Today we are delighted to share the stunning winter wedding of WPC couple Sophie and Graeme. On a crisp day in December, Sophie and Graeme held their wedding ceremony in a Hampshire Church followed by a short drive in a vintage Bentley to their wedding venue, Langrish House. Their florist transformed the reception room into a magical winter garden. Sophie wore a beautiful short sleeved and pearl embellished wedding dress, which she designed with BAO Boutique, and Graeme wore a tartan kilt. Read on as Sophie highlights special moments of their day, their favourite wedding presents and all of the amazing suppliers who helped bring their magical wedding day to life.

Sophie and Graeme sat in the back of a car both playfully holding up their handing with their new wedding rings on and smling.
Nicola Streader
Sophie and Graeme inside their wedding venue at Langrish House where their florist transformed the room into a magical winter garden with a large floral installation of seasonal roses.
Nicola Streader

What was the highlight of your experience with WPC?

The kitchen and the bedroom in our two storey showroom in Chelsea.
Nicola Streader

We were recommended to go with The Wedding Present Company by lots of our friends - we had heard the experience and collection were second to none... we weren’t disappointed! From the first contact Lucy was so helpful and supportive, even in restricted times we felt like the process was seamless.

A corner of the Wedding Present Company Showroom.
Nick Smith

What were your favourite brands available within WPC?

Little etched glasses from The Vintage List next to a wooden chopping board with a lemon on it.
The Vintage List

Some of our favourite brands available at The Wedding Present Company were Club Matters, Le CreusetNkuku
The Vintage List, Schott zwiesel and Burleigh.

A red oval cast iron casserole dish from Le Creuset with cooked pork belly inside.
Le Creuset

Why did you choose WPC?

We are a very decisive couple, so when you were recommended to us and we had our first meeting with Lucy, it felt like a great fit! No need to continue looking, we had found everything we were looking for when it came to a bespoke wedding gift list experience. 

 A stack of wedding presents including an engraved wooden chopping board, a cook book, a mango wood salad bowl, a butter dish a glass and a tea light.

Have you had your presents delivered? How was your delivery day?

We haven’t had our delivery yet, but we can’t wait!

An illustration of a WPC van and some presents outside.

Your favourite presents?

Decanter, Pollux, 1L
Schott Zwiesel
£133.00
Table Mats, Harlequin, Africa, Dove Grey, Set of 4
Club Matters
£70.00
Peugeot Paris Duo Salt & Pepper Mills, 18cm, Choc
Peugeot
£80.00
Set of 4 tumblers, 310ml, Gio Line
LSA International
£25.00
Teapot, 400ml, Calico, Blue
Burleigh
£118.00
Carafe and glass, 1.3l, Ovals, Crystal
The Vintage List
£48.00

Engagement Story

Sophie and Graeme laughing holding hands at the alter next to the vicar during their intimate Hampshire wedding.
Nicola Streader

I knew when Graeme proposed it would be very personal and private. He proposed while walking our Beagle in Richmond Park in Nov 2019. Completely unaware I dragged him on a 9km walk, exhausted we stopped on a bench and just as the sun finally came out he got down on one knee and proposed.

Sophie and Graeme share a moment outside at their intimate wedding.
Nicola Streader

Location

The interior of the East Meon Church where Sophie and Graeme got married. The church was adorned with wintery roses and foliage.
Nicola Streader

We got married in a small Church in East Meon in Hampshire. The service was our favourite moment of the day. We chose the church due to family history and connection, so we were lucky to have a Reverend we knew well. While we couldn't sing hymns due to Covid restrictions, we still selected music and readings that amplified the atmosphere to fill the whole church. 

Sophie and Graeme walk down the aisle after their intimate wedding ceremony.
Nicola Streader
Sophie and Graeme sitting down holding hands in the Church during their intimate wedding ceremony.
Nicola Streader

Then we had our wedding reception at Langrish House in Langrish. 

Sophie and Graeme's wedding breakfast table at Langrish House. The table is adorned with white taper candles, roses and white table linen.
Nicola Streader

"We had always intended on a winter wedding, for all of its seasonal fun and festivities that time of year brings. Nestled in an old Hampshire village, our flower theme was a magical winter garden, providing an abundance of warmth and character. We were wrapped in love and laughter throughout the day, only focused on enjoying the celebrations with our close family."

Sophie and Graeme inside their wedding venue Langrish House.
Nicola Streader

Decor

We had lighting from Cinemattag Productions and then our florist JenniBloom transformed the room into a magical winter garden inside. 

A close up of Sophie and Graeme's wedding table laid with candles and winter flowers.
Nicola Streader
The walls in Langrish house adorned with winter flowers.
Nicola Streader

Transport

Bride Sophie sits in the back of a Bentley on the way to the Church. She holds her bouquet of wintery florals and smiles.
Nicola Streader

We had a Bentley S3 which we organised through Christopher’s Cars.

Flowers

A large white urn filled with wintery florals and foliage.
Nicola Streader

Our florist was JenniBloom. I couldn’t recommend her more!!! She is an artist, a true visionary!

Sophie holds her bouquet of winter flowers wrapped with a blue ribbon.
Nicola Streader
Sophie and Graeme next to a beautiful arch of winter flowers on the outside of the Church.
Nicola Streader

Bridal Fashion

Sophie wearing her bespoke silk white short sleeves wedding dress and a veil. She holds her bouquet.
Nicola Streader

I designed my wedding dress myself with the wizardry of BAO Boutique in Richmond. My shoes were from Bella Belle. I wore hair accessories from Swarovski and a bracelet from Blackacre London which was a wedding present.

Sophie's diamond wedding and engagement ring.
Nicola Streader
Bride Sophie adjusts her veil standing outside Langrish House.
Nicola Streader
Sophie's bespoke wedding dress has a v shape low back to her wedding dress. She wore diamond hair accessories with her hair loosely curled.
Nicola Streader

Hair and Make Up

The bride Sophie smiles in the back of a Bentley after the ceremony.
Nicola Streader

Grace from Lips & Locks did my hair and make up on the morning of our wedding. 

Sophie having her hair and make up done for her on her wedding day.
Nicola Streader

Your Partner's Fashion

The groom and his best man stand outside the church wearing traditional tartan kilts.
Nicola Streader

Graeme wore his family tartan kilt. 

The groom and his best man outside dressed in traditional suit and kilt.
Nicola Streader

Food & Drink

A close up of two champagne flutes of champagne on the table.
Nicola Streader

Our caterer for our wedding breakfast was Vanilla catering. We had two cocktails - Old fashioneds and Picante de La casas and then lots of Malt Whisky.

Champagne bottles chilling in an ice bucket.
Nicola Streader

Photographer & Videographer

Sophie and Graeme sat in the Church holding hands during the ceremony.
Nicola Streader

Nicola Streader Photography was our wedding photographer and we are delighted with our images. 

Rupert Ward-Lewis 

Our videographer was Rupert Ward-Lewis and we thrilled with our video, it is such a lovely way to relive the day.

Music

Abbey Mordue sang at our reception. Our first dance song was 'Sunday Kinda Love' by Etta James. 

Sophie and Graeme embrace outside Langrish house.
Nicola Streader

Stationery

Sophie and Graeme look at each other during their intimate ceremony.
Nicola Streader

We used E.Y.I LOVE, an incredible boutique stationer based in Scotland. 

Sophie and Graeme at the alter during their intimate Hampshire wedding.
Nicola Streader

Stand Out Moments

Sophie and Graeme smile during their intimate Church wedding in Hampshire.
Nicola Streader

For me it was waking up and knowing that today was going to change my life, the happiest and most significant day of our lives. We weren’t blessed with the best weather, however it just happened to be sunny and a rainbow appeared over the church as we left. I think for Graeme it was being able to have his parents on Zoom, it felt like they didn’t miss a minute. Our families have been amazing!

Sophie and Graeme stand next to their wedding car - a Bentley. Sophie adjusts her veil.
Nicola Streader

Advice to Future Couples

Planning a wedding in the middle of a pandemic is incredibly difficult, the uncertainty and ever changing rules means you struggle to keep a positive focus at times. However if you can look past everything being ‘perfect’, you will be able to find an even greater happiness focussing on what really matters, which is your union. Small weddings aren’t for everyone, but we highly recommend it! It gives you time to remember what’s really important on your day. Never forget it’s all about you two, take the time to enjoy it together and be forgiving of the changing emotions along the way.

Sophie and Graeme inside their wedding venue.
Nicola Streader

Suppliers

Wedding List: The Wedding Present Company

Wedding Venue: Langrish House

Flowers: JenniBloom

Hair and Make Up: Lips & Locks

Bridal Fashion: BAO BoutiqueBella BelleSwarovski & Blackacre London.

Caterer: Vanilla catering

Music: Abbey Mordue

Photographer: Nicola Streader Photography

Videographer: Rupert Ward-Lewis

Wedding Stationery: E.Y.I LOVE

Transport: Christopher’s cars