Cat Blay on stage with Noughty Nineties as the newly married couple dance together at Alpheton Hall Barns.

Jenny & Louis: Alpheton Woodland Wedding

The First Dance Song

Alpheton Hall Barns, despite having so much history, is also a venue where every couple that gets married there can make their own mark. The freedom to create a wedding day that reflects who they are and how they want to celebrate is a unique aspect.

Jenny and Louis truly made the most of it. From the dimpled pint glass mug tankards to espresso martinis in the evening, and magic tricks in the garden, even a champagne coupe tower…
During their woodland glade ceremony, everyone joined in to sing ‘You Can’t Hurry Love’ by The Supremes. This is not something I see often; I’ve only encountered it before at London weddings, and I’m quite surprised it’s not catching on more. It is really uplifting to hear guests singing a favourite song of the couple during a civil wedding ceremony.

I have to, of course, mention how The Barista’s Shed was parked outside in the evening, serving up coffee and espresso martinis. I know if I lived near Sudbury I’d be a regular customer of theirs; best cappuccino I’ve had in years!

When Jenny had an outfit change for the evening, I knew things were going to get serious on the dance floor. The first dance was the song ‘Everytime We Touch’ by Cascada, and then things escalated quickly because they booked the band Noughty Nineties… who immediately made it onto my recommended wedding band list by playing my favourite ‘90s dance classics.

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  • Texan-style BBQ Beef Brisket
    Piri Piri Chicken Thighs
    Smoked Paprika Roasted Parmentier Potatoes & Sweet Peppers
    Rainbow Slaw
    Garlic Bread
    Rocket Salad
  • BBQ Glased Cauliflower Steak
    Cailiflower Puree & Pomegranate Salsa
    Harissa Mayo
  • Chocolate Fudge Brownie with Fresh Berries & Chantilly Cream
  • Maggie Sottero-Baxley 22MW548B01 backless crepe bridal gown hanging on the door in a bedroom at the Priory Dairy in Lavenham.
  • Sat in the chair ready for Aleksandra Zych make-up artist.
  • Flowers from Tilly’s Floral Designs.
  • Woman leaning on back of sofa while sitting down.
  • Bride greeting her friend, sat in make-up chair.
  • Woman seen through french doors of Priory Dairy of the Swan in Lavenham.
  • Aleksandra Zych make-up artist standing by the open door while the woman looks in the hand mirror.
  • Make-up touch ups.
  • Aleksandra Zych make-up artist spraying the face of a woman with dark hair sat in chair.
  • Chris of C&K Studios smiling as bride has her hair done by Hollie of Glow Occasion Hair.
  • Hollie of Glow Occasion Hair at work.
  • Mum helping daughter get dressed in Maggie Sottero Baxley dress.
  • Mum helping daughter get dressed in Maggie Sottero Baxley dress. 22MW548B01
  • In a bedroom at The Priory Dairy in Lavenham a bride puts on her earrings.
  • Coming down the stairs in Maggie Sottero Baxley dress in Lavenham.
  • Bride hugging her bridesmaids in an open doorway.
  • Bride holding her friend's hand. Dressed for wedding.
  • Hollie of Glow Occasion Hair fixing the bride's veil.
  • Aleksandra Zych make-up artist taking photo with her phone of the bride. Mum straightening out the veil.
  • Hollie of Glow Occasion Hair helping bride with final touches by an open door.
  • Hollie of Glow Occasion Hair, the finishing touches to the bride's hair and veil. Standing in the light of the French doors in the lounge of The Priory Dairy in Lavenham.
  • Dressed in navy and spots, a woman in sunglasses holds a small flower girl's hand.
  • Two women walking down the lane to Alpheton hall barns. Both looking over their shoulders at the camera. The woman on the left is wearing the Reiss Peach Jennah Puff Sleeve Cut Out Back Midi Dress. The woman on the right is wearing FARM RIO Leopard Forest printed cotton midi dress. Wedding guest dress inspo.
  • Two men in suits on a bench chatting.
  • Small girl sitting on the floor eating a sausage roll.
  • Wedding guests arriving in style down the lane. Reiss JENNAH PUFF SLEEVE CUT OUT BACK MIDI DRESS 
FARM RIO Leopard Forest printed cotton midi dress
  • In the doorway of the quiet room at Alpheton Hall Barns, the bride is standing in her Maggie Sottero-Baxley 22MW548B01 backless crepe bridal gown.
  • Bride arrives at the woodland ceremony area in the campervan. Helped by bridesmaids wearing pale green dresses from Oasis. Flowers by Tilly's Floral Designs. Maggie Sottero Baxley dress.
  • Bride arrives at the woodland ceremony area in the campervan. Helped by bridesmaids wearing dresses from Oasis. Flowers by Tilly's Floral Designs. Maggie Sottero Baxley dress.
  • Father seeing his daughter the bride for the first time in the woods.
  • Father seeing his daughter the bride for the first time in the woods. Bride wiping her eye.
  • Toddler flower girl wearing Next Embroidered Mesh Party Dress  walks down the aisle in the woodlands.
  • Father walks daughter down the aisle, surrounded by trees, in the Alpheton woodland ceremony glade in Suffolk. Kelly from C&K Studios is filming. Bride is wearing Maggie Sottero Baxley.
  • Father walks daughter down the aisle, surrounded by trees, in the Alpheton woodland ceremony glade in Suffolk. Kelly from C&K Studios is filming.
  • Bride kisses her dad at beginning of a wooodland ceremony.
  • A Suffolk registrar conducting a wedding at Alpheton Hall Barns in the woodland ceremony glade in August.
  • A Suffolk registrar conducting a wedding at Alpheton Hall Barns in the woodland ceremony glade in August. A bride is laughing.
  • Alpheton Hall Barns woodland glade ceremony with a Suffolk registrar.
  • A Suffolk registrar conducting a wedding at Alpheton Hall Barns in the woods.
  • A woman in a gold skirt giving a speech during a wedding.
  • A Suffolk registrar conducting a wedding at Alpheton Hall Barns in the woodland ceremony glade in August.
  • Couple during ceremony in a woodland glade at Alpheton, leading a song, You Can’t Hurry Love by The Supremes.
  • A Suffolk registrar conducting a wedding at Alpheton Hall Barns in the woodland ceremony glade in August.
  • Couple during ceremony in a woodland glade at Alpheton, leading a song, You Can’t Hurry Love by The Supremes.
  • People at a wedding ceremony in the woods singing You Can’t Hurry Love by The Supremes.
  • Woman wearing FARM RIO Leopard Forest printed cotton midi dress taking photo with phone in the woods during wedding.
  • People at a wedding ceremony in the woods singing You Can’t Hurry Love by The Supremes. A couple in the foreground sing together. Woman is wearing a green long dress, man is in sunglasses. Alpheton Hall Barns outdoor ceremony.
  • Couple singing a song during a wedding ceremony surrounded by trees.
  • View of a woodland wedding ceremony.
  • Wedding ceremony kiss at Alpheton Hall Barns in the woods.
  • Bridesmaids on a bench in the woods, middle woman pulls face at the camera.
  • Flower girl on mum's lap covering face with hands.
  • Newly married couple walking down the woodland ceremony glade aisle. Wearing Maggie Sottero style 22MW548B01
  • Bridesmaids running down the aisle in the woods.
  • Confetti tunnel at Alpheton Hall Barns in August.
  • Confetti tunnel at Alpheton Hall Barns in August.
  • Bride and groom after walking down a confetti tunnel at Alpheton Hall Barns Suffolk venue.
  • Confetti tunnel at Alpheton Hall Barns in August. Flowers by Tilly's Floral Designs.
  • Bride hugging a friend as her veil blows in the wind.
  • Scene in the wildflower garden at Alpheton Hall barns. Man in sunglasses and tie has his hands in pockets.
  • Bride with hand on chest smiling while chatting to a woman at her wedding.
  • A kiss in the lane.
  • Newly married couple standing in the lane.
  • Bride seen from behind wearing Maggie Sottero-Baxley 22MW548B01 backless crepe bridal gown.
  • In a lane of trees a bride and groom kiss.
  • Bride walking with husband, seen from behind wearing Maggie Sottero-Baxley 22MW548B01 backless crepe bridal gown.
  • Couple walking away in the lane of trees at Alpheton Hall Barns. The bride's veil blowing behind her in the breeze. Maggie Sottero-Baxley 22MW548B01 backless crepe bridal gown.
  • Woman playing violin at wedding.
  • A toddler flower girl in the wedding venue garden as a quartet play behind her.
  • A woman with red hair has arm around her partner's waist as they watching the guests in the garden.
  • Dimple pint glasses in the sunshine at a wedding reception in 2023.
  • Three women posing for the camera in bright dresses. Woman in middle wearing bright pink tulle outfit.
  • Man in pale suit jacket leaning on the side of the barn wall.
  • Two champagne flutes and a raspberry.
  • Peppa Pig sticker on a bride's show.
  • Perfect Day caterers from Great Leighs, handing out bao buns during cocktail hour.
  • Three wedding guests, man drinking from dimple pint glass, woman drinking from champagne flute.
  • Guests in long brown dress.
  • Five wedding guests in the garden at Alpheton Hall Barns. Two women with dark hair are laughing. A blonde woman turns to the camera. Candid photo.
  • Man with microphone making announcement in the garden with the wedding couple.
  • Magic tricks at wedding.
  • Man downing a glass of champagne.
  • Blonde woman laughing holding phone.
  • Guests making way to dinner.
  • Two women posing for the camera at wedding.
  • Writing in wedding guestbook.
  • Man in pink linen suit holding his baby daughter.
  • A coupe champagne tower at Alpheton Hall Barns. Bouvet Ladubay Saumur Brut.
  • Signing guest book.
  • Menu on a plate for green themed wedding.
  • Alpheton Hall Barns dressed for wedding with a green colour scheme.
  • Alpheton Hall Barns dressed for wedding with a green colour scheme.
  • Waving napkins as couple enter wedding breakfast.
  • Waving napkins as couple enter wedding breakfast.
  • Bride making her entrance to dinner at Alpheton.
  • Bride giving a speech on the top table.
  • Woman with dark hair wearing a Sottero wedding dress, holding a microphone during her wedding speech.
  • Woman with dark hair wearing a Maggie Sottero wedding dress, holding a microphone during her wedding speech.
  • Woman with dark hair wearing a Maggie Sottero wedding dress, holding a microphone during her wedding speech. Seen from behind the top table.
  • A kiss during the toast.
  • At the table during wedding breakfast, woman smiles at camera.
  • A man sitting cross legged on the floor of the Suffolk venue, across from a baby lying on his front.
  • The wedding guests watching the speech.
  • Alpheton Hall Barns Wedding Photographer. Guests and bride are seated as the groom stands for the speech.
  • The wedding guests watching the speech.
  • Woman watching her husband deliver wedding speech.
  • Raising a toast.
  • Half eaten Chocolate Fudge Brownie with Fresh Berries & Chantilly Cream on a plate, on top of the menu from Perfect Day Essex wedding caterers.
  • Woman smiling at camera wearing FARM RIO Leopard Forest printed cotton midi dress, hugged by a bridesmaid wearing a sage green dress from Oasis.
  • Jose of The Barista’s Shed making Espresso Martinis outside on the terrace at Alpheton Hall Barns.
  • Bridesmaid in sage green dress drinking an Espresso Martini.
  • Woman enjoying drinks outside. Woman with curly hair is wearing Love & Roses Printed Empire V Neck Wrap Short Sleeve Midi Dress.
  • Two women and two Espresso Martinis.
  • Best man delivering a speech as the couple sit together holding each other and smiling. Bride wearing Baxley Dress by Maggie Sottero. At Alpheton Hall Barns.
  • Best man speech.
  • The top table raising their glasses and toasting.
  • Best man and groom hug.
  • Jose of The Barista’s Shed making Espresso Martinis at wedding venue in Suffolk.
  • Scenes on the terrace after dinner as guests mingle in sunlight at Alpheton Hall Barns.
  • Man in light jacket and pink shirt, hands on hips.
  • Two women, one in green, one in pink Joking and drinking.
  • The Barista’s Shed Espresso Martinis for wedding guests.
  • Guests drinking coffee and Espresso Martinis from The Barista's Shed from Sudbury.
  • Two men leaning on the rail chatting at a wedding in the early evening.
  • Bride in her reception dress, Trendyol bandeau sleeve mini dress in white, holding espresso martini.
  • The Barista's Shed serving espresso Martinis at a summer wedding.
  • Pink suede platform shoes on bride.
  • Couple hugging next to the pram.
  • View looking down on Alpheton Hall Barns Terrace. The Barista's She serving coffee.
  • Magician with card tricks at wedding.
  • Groom holding a baby and an espresso martini.
  • Woman wearing a Zara strapless printed jumpsuit. 7953/470 During drinks in the evening at wedding.
  • Scene from early evening drinks at a wedding reception in Suffolk. Groom drinking beer, bride holding a boy, woman with a pram..
  • A couple of wedding guests at a wedding outside the Alpheton Hall Barn. They are kissing. She's holding glass of red wine, he's holding a Dimpled Pint Glass of beer.
  • Woman in navy blue outfit is laughing at the camera, stood in front of The Barista's Shed waiting for coffee at a wedding.
  • Friend hugs the bride from behind, stood outside during evening drinks.
  • First dance at Alpheton, the bride is wearing her evening dancing dress,Trendyol bandeau sleeve mini dress in white"
  • Couple singing at each other during the first dance.
  • Bride and groom during the first dance. Trendyol bandeau sleeve mini dress in white.
  • Chris from C&K Studios filming the first dance.
  • Chris from C&K Studios filming the first dance as the bridesmaids, wearing sage green, join in.
  • Woman with long dark hair, places hand on her chest while dancing at her wedding reception.
  • Bride singing into inflatable microphone.
  • Cat Blay singing with Noughty Nineties.
  • Man on keyboard as '90s themed band plays wedding.
  • Woman with long dark hair dancing at her wedding reception. Arm in air. Wearing Trendyol bandeau sleeve mini dress.
  • Cat Blay with arm in air leading Noughty Nineties at Alpheton Hall Barns wedding.
  • Pizza at Alpheton Hall Barns.
  • Pizza at Alpheton Hall Barns.
  • Outside Alpheton Hall Barns at night on the terrace.
  • Woman with long dark hair dancing at her wedding reception. Arms in air.
  • A bride at her wedding reception wearing ASOS Trendyol bandeau sleeve mini dress in white and sunglasses. With her bridesmaid. They are dancing to the band Nought Nineties at Alpheton Hall Barns. Taken by Essex wedding photographer.
  • A bride at her wedding reception wearing ASOS Trendyol bandeau sleeve mini dress in white and sunglasses. With her bridesmaid. They are dancing to the band Nought Nineties at Alpheton Hall Barns. Taken by Essex wedding photographer.
  • Man on knees playing guitar in band Noughty Nineties performing at Suffolk wedding
  • Man on knees playing guitar in band Noughty Nineties performing at Suffolk wedding
  • Cat Blay with Noughty Nineties.
  • Dance floor.
  • Dancing at a wedding.
  • Cat Blay with Noughty Nineties.
  • Groom pointing in air.
  • Mitch and Cat of Noughty Nineties in the middle of packed dance floor at wedding.
  • Mitch and Cat of live wedding band Noughty Nineties on a packed dance floor at Alpheton Hall Barns wedding venue. Recommended wedding supplier serving Essex and Suffolk.
  • Bride adjusting husband's hat.
  • Cat Blay on stage with Noughty Nineties at Alpheton Hall Barns in Suffolk as the newly married couple dance together.
  • Newly married couple on the dance floor, view of the ceiling of Alpheton Hall Barns.
  • Bride singing on the dance floor holding a dimpled pint tankard.
  • Bride wearing her evening dancing dress from ASOS, Trendyol bandeau sleeve mini dress in white. She's also wearing a hat and is dancing to the band Noughty Nineties play at her Alpheton Hall Barns Suffolk wedding.
  • Groom dancing with friends.
  • Dance floor.
  • Man with arms in front as he squats dancing.
  • Groom and friends singing and dancing.
  • Bride and groom hugs and kiss at wedding reception as people dance.
  • Mitch performing with Nought Nineties.
  • Mitch and Cat of Noughty Nineties.
  • Benjamin Middleton playing with Noughty Nineties as people dance.
  • Alpheton reception unider pink lights.
  • Man playing keyboard at wedding.
  • People hug and a woman is dancing.
  • Cat Blay singing with Noughty Nineties.
  • Man singing at the camera holding a drink.
  • Man waving a fan around as people dance under pink lighting.
  • Man in sparkly top and hat DJing at wedding.
  • Man in sunglasses waving a fan around as people dance under lighting in barn.
  • DJ in hat and sparkly top.
  • Woman lifting her pink skirt up as she dances.
  • Bride sat in a chair outside in the courtyard, bridesmaid walking past.

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