Real Wedding Floral extravaganza wedding at The Giraffe Shed

Yes! This is a real wedding! Right from the start, Stephanie and Bryn were determined to have a wedding that was uniquely theirs. They had one goal in mind, and that was to create a visual spectacle and to throw an incredible party. And they totally succeeded! From the standout florals and unique decor to the chic fashion and playful props—their Giraffe Shed wedding weekend turned into a magnificent festival-like experience. When the pair explored venues, they immediately felt the shed was the perfect fit. It provided the perfect blank canvas to add their personal touch. For their ceremony, they filled the space from floor to ceiling with wildflowers and brush, transforming it into a scene that can only be described as a dreamy shrubland. Switching things up for the reception, they added a mix of an all-white tablescape with gold touches alongside long wooden tables and benches. They wined and dined in this whimsical setting. And to top it all off, they ended the festivities with a spectacular burst of confetti. They infused every aspect with their own unique style and personal touch. And what’s even more impressive is that they went the extra mile to plan an eco-friendly celebration. If you’re looking for wedding inspiration and want to learn about how they made this one-of-a-kind special day happen, keep scrolling. Louise Griffin has beautifully captured every detail and more.

Right from the start, we thought about having a destination wedding ceremony followed by a big party in the UK. However, we soon realized that we would also have to have a civil registry in the UK, which made the abroad wedding redundant. So, we chose a small family ceremony on day one and a big party for everyone on day two. We looked for places that could host an entire weekend. Since Bryn is from Wales, we wanted to get married there. We loved that it was a blank canvas we could put our stamp on. The venue and its owners, Hannah and Neilo, completely matched our vibe and personality. Once we locked in The Giraffe Shed, the vision of what I wanted to do with the venue came naturally. We focused on good food, music, making guests happy, and my love for florals and decor. We got ideas from other couples and online. We wanted to make the place feel like being outside. Our goal was to give guests a unique experience, and that’s what guided all our choices.

Interestingly, we both found the most memorable parts of the weekend were the brief moments we got to slip away with our photographer and videographer. Not only did this give us a chance to check in with each other and just have a moment to absorb everything that was going on, but we also got to laugh and play in front of the camera together.

As soon as we stepped into The Giraffe Shed, we knew it had to be the place. The Giraffe Shed is simply put, a perfect wedding venue. Our vibes matched with the venue – unconventional, cool and eco-conscious. There is so much attention to detail at the shed and you can tell there’s been a lot of thought, love and creative flair put into every little bit of the place. It’s a gorgeous blank canvas for you to inject as much fun and personality into as you want, but it’s equally stunning without any additional glitz and glamour.

The wedding was perfect in every way and we could not have achieved that without the incredible team around us. Han at The Giraffe Shed is truly so special. In the run up to the wedding she was in constant contact every step of the way. She was my source of infinite wedding wisdom and we knew we were in safe hands with her. Han + Neilo were our everything. We could not have done it without them.

Donna took the vision out of my head and not only did she make it a reality but she exceeded our wildest dreams. From the initial sketches we received, to the execution of every little floral detail in that space – we will be forever grateful. We may be biased but we think these are the most incredible wedding florals we’ve ever seen. And we’re extra lucky because Donna has boxed up a load of the dried elements for us to repurpose in our home!

There are truly no words to describe how incredible our photographer and videographer were over the weekend. They were somehow everywhere, all the time, all at once but completely discrete and unobtrusive. Some of our favourite moments were ones stolen with Louise and Georgia. We had such good fun with them and they were more like guests than vendors by the end of the weekend. The magic that each of them created in capturing our weekend speaks for itself.

Steph + Bryn’s wedding is an excellent example of creating a unique and purposeful wedding by showing how personal touches, creativity, and caring for the environment can shine. If you want to do the same but are unsure where to start, We’ve got you covered. Check out our guides on planning a unique celebration and environmentally friendly wedding for inspiration.