Georgina & Harry: A Pennyhill Park Black-Tie Wedding

Drawn to Pennyhill Park’s picturesque outdoor spaces and newly redesigned wedding suite, G&H knew it was the perfect setting for their black-tie celebration. With the help of Maddy and an incredible team, they curated everything—from bespoke floral arrangements to a menu tailored by the head chef, even including requests such as a rose champagne sorbet and a ‘Bradfield Mess’. Enjoy folks.

The Venue

We always knew we wanted to have a look at Pennyhill Park as a potential wedding venue after visiting the spa a couple of times. On our viewing, Maddy blew us away with her ideas, thoughts and knowledge. The outdoor ceremony space and lily pond terrace sold the venue to us, and we could immediately picture our perfect day there! The newly refurbished wedding breakfast suite fit our ‘look’ so well with the beautiful soft tones and calming feel. After further discussions with the team, we created our bespoke table plan in the space and couldn’t imagine our wedding anywhere else.

The Fashion

Harry wore a black-tie tuxedo with a white jacket, and I wore a full, fitted, classic dress with detachable spaghetti straps and a long cathedral veil. All our really guests showed up for us in their most elegant dresses and tuxedos, and all looked completely perfect!

The Flowers & Styling

We wanted to spend extra time working on the finer details, such as the glassware, the menu and music choices, and bringing in a quartet, all to complete our feel for the day. All of these extra details brought our vision to life, and we are so pleased we spent time going through our thoughts with Maddy. No ideas were out of the question, and the in-house team really helped us make those important decisions that ultimately made our day.

Everyone we encountered through the planning process was so helpful, and nothing was too much of an ask! The team at Pennyhill Park is so passionate about what they do, which was another key factor in our choosing the venue.

Lizzie at Chobham Flowers created our floral arrangements, and we worked with Gemma McGrath on the tablescape and overall look for the wedding. This was a great experience made the day feel really personal! We spent a lot of time deciding on florals, lighting, the day’s feel, and even the plates to ensure the day reflected the two of us.

The Food & Drink

On the day, we found the food spectacular and a real highlight for us and our guests. Being able to have a conversation with the head chef and really personalise our menu made it feel very special. The drinks were plentiful, and the food was delicious—two key areas we wanted to put a lot of thought and effort into.

We also worked with the head chef to include little menu touches that we had always wanted to incorporate into our day. On our first meeting at Pennyhill Park, I mentioned how I had always wanted a rose champagne sorbet, and this was quickly worked on! Additionally, Harry’s childhood ‘Bradfield Mess’ was another request they managed to pull off perfectly.

Best part of the Day

We both remember the overwhelming feeling of love on the day—love for each other and love from our guests. We both wanted to make a real effort not to leave each other’s side; however, no effort was needed. We spent the whole day beaming, kissing, drinking champagne, and sharing a couple of tears! We have never felt so happy.

We both found the ceremony the most magical part of the day and the moment we still talk about most frequently. From Maddy’s pre-ceremony pep talk about wearing my veil to my first emotional looks on the aisle, we will never be able to forget those moments.

From one couple to another

We wanted our guests to feel special and a big part of our story throughout the day. I tried incorporating as many personal touches as possible while sticking to our theme. Our guests appreciated these touches and felt like they were a part of our journey. We considered what would mean the most to us and spent our time and energy on these aspects.