Ain’t no party like a Giraffe Shed party!

The first dance, a moment often steeped in tradition was of course, anything but typical for these two. Blinding Lights by The Weeknd echoed through The Giraffe Shed as Ruth & Aiden took to the dance floor. Funnily enough this was a moment they had dreaded, all eyes on them, the moment they very nearly decided against during planning. Unbeknown to them, that once-feared moment became something many of us could never forget. Because when all the crowd goes wild, confetti glowing with a pink hue rains from the rooftops, right when The Weeknd hits that perfect drop… Well that unforgettable first dance moment ironically becomes a viral video after only a few hours of being posted to instagram – racking up over 1 million views within a day!

Take an extra large portion of confetti, more slices of pizza than you can handle, and a crowd that’s ready to get going, and you’ve got the wild concoction that was Ruth & Aiden’s wedding day. No DJ required, just a killer playlist curated by the recommendations of all the wedding guests that had us all channeling our inner dance gods until our feet begged for mercy. Special mention to the cardboard effigy of a beloved guest who couldn’t make it but carefully watched over the Spotify playlist, you were the real her

Don’t let the party vibes fool you – this wedding had a whole lotta’ heart. I lost count of the teary eyes during the speeches and the ceremony. Aiden, during his speech managed to both lift the room with gratitude for their incredible wedding suppliers and then drench it in emotion, leaving not a single dry eye or empty stomach in the house. It was like emotional whiplash, from belly laughs to heartfelt sobs, all wrapped up in a pink-hued, fun-fuelled package of pure joy.

Every element of this wedding was meticulously curated to reflect Ruth & Aiden’s unique, ever loving spirit. From the wild group shots that would make a traditional wedding photographers head spin to the neon glow illuminated The Giraffe Shed until the last second. This was a wedding that scoffed at convention and embrace the extraordinary.

Hidden Botanics is truly one of the most exceptional sustainable and self-aware wedding florists in the UK. Their natural, calming vibe is a perfect fit for alternative, laid-back couples. Be sure to check out their website, which is packed full with invaluable wedding tips for couples in their planning process! The Wildfire Pizza Co serves up some of the finest wedding grub. Their Neapolitan-style, wood-fired pizzas are absolutely perfect for festival-themed weddings and all around pizza lovers!