Alice & Rob - Marquee Wedding Videography (Gressenhall, Norfolk)

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Want to see a marvellous Military Marquee wedding? Look no further - With Alice & Robs Wedding Videography in Gressenhall, Norfolk! We can also deep dive into the idea of planning a marquee wedding and look at some of the history of military wedding traditions that rock on Wedding Videography.

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‘‘ They are incredible, thank you so much. It was so fab to be able to relive the day! It was all such a blur and I can’t get enough of watching it back! Thank you again for your unbelievable work! ’’

Alice & Rob Herrick

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Alice & Rob - Wedding Videography (Gressenhall, Norfolk)

Race Wedding Videography’s top tips for a planning a Marquee wedding

Let's take a look at the top tips for larger weddings. Marquee weddings are no longer what they used to be, as couples now have some very stylish options at their disposal. While not for style over substance, we still want to provide you with all the considerations behind your outdoor wedding choices. The concept of creating your own wedding venue to your own specifications and bringing it to life is truly captivating and romantic - it reflects your own style and personality.

There are various logistical and planning considerations to consider when organising a large wedding, just like any other event.

Let's take a look at the top tips for a big wedding. Marquee weddings are no longer what they used to be, as couples now have some very stylish options at their disposal. While this has nothing to do with style, we still want to provide you with all the considerations for your outdoor wedding decision. The concept of customising your own wedding venue and bringing it to life is truly fascinating and romantic - it reflects your own style and personality. Like any other event, hosting a large wedding involves various logistical and planning considerations

The first thing to find is where will you celebrate your big wedding? Some wedding venues allow you to set up a marquee on their lawn while you use the main house for the ceremony and accommodation, while others just let you use their The land, the buildings themselves provide the perfect backdrop.

You also need to consider the style of the actual marquee structure. There are many marquees and tents to choose from, so please take the time to do some research before you start requesting field trips and quotes.

Other marquee design and structural considerations to consider are...lighting, flooring (is the site level or do you need a level box floor?), trim, hanging points (for floral or lighting fixtures), wet weather conditions and the interior area of your bakery supplier.

Then you need a large company! Once you've done your research and narrowed down your style and options, do some research on the companies on your shortlist and give them some basic information, including dates, number of guests, and your requirements. Some companies may want to come and do a full site survey to be able to give you a quote, while others may offer a package with most of the items you need.

I would personally insist on doing a site visit before going into a big company or paying a deposit (it's not a big company that charges for this visit is unusual, but the security it provides is worth every penny).

Of course, there may also be cost considerations here, but the good news is that you have options. (By the way, there are also venues that already have permanent or semi-permanent tents, which again removes some of the caveats mentioned above and below about operational challenges and cost considerations!)

Of course, some couples also conclude for a marquee wedding so that they can makeuse of their own auditoriums or land. This is a wonderfully particular option but please be apprehensive that you ’re going to have a week or so of appearances and goings in the run- up to your marriage and in the days latterly too, so please be sure that everyone that this will affect is happy about this!

Put your caterer in touch with your pergola company as this will save you being the go- between when the awkward questions arise! If your caterer wants to check access times, power or the confines of the catering area, they can do so directly with the professionals rather than having to go via you!

Be nice to your neighbours! It’s likely that you ’ll need your neighbours on your side for a marquee marriage unless you ’re in the position of being long hauls from anywhere! Let your neighbours know the times you ’ll be partying and make it reallyclear what time everyone will be arriving and leaving.

Think about the practicalities of your marquee wedding, especially if you ’re holding your wedding at home. Is there sufficient access to the proposed pergola point for suppliers and their vehicles? Are the being restroom installations acceptable for the figures you ’re inviting? Is there access to a power source or will you need to hire in a creator – if you do, where will this be placed? Where can post marriage waste bedisposed of? Where will your guests demesne? Is there running water near for your caterers? Will you need to bring in a marriage diary who can manage everything for you( including the breakdown and clear up) or indeed security or cleansers? Is there near accommodation for your guests? But look, like anything - everything is possible if you ’re organised and prepared!

The traditions behind Military Weddings that you never knew!

If you are lucky enough to be invited to a military wedding it is a truly grand experience with lots of meaning and tradition. Different branches of the military will of course have their own traditions so these will vary from wedding to wedding but uniforms will always play a key role in the aesthetic. In lots of ways, military weddings are not completely different affairs to a traditional weddings. It also depends on what degree of formality and tradition the bride or groom has chosen for their day. Military dress is usually found at the ceremony then military officers may choose a more traditional attire for the reception. While it is more common for brides to choose a traditional wedding dress, it is quite a popular choice for the groom to choose military attire.

Sword Arch

Sword Arches came from the British Army but are now also present in all American Military Weddings also. It is called the Arch of Sabers but is sometimes referred to as the Sword Arch or Arch of Swords. Originally, the tradition demonstrated a pledge of fidelity from the military to the new couple, since the military service members literally shelter the newly married couple beneath the arch as they exit the church or wedding venue. A detail of six or eight members marches in a double line then stands and faces each other. In most branches, only officers can bear a sword. Each person in the sword detail draws their swords simultaneously with blades pointing upwards to form an arch. (It looks great on wedding photos and wedding films!). The bride and groom then pass under the arch as they exit the church or enter the wedding venue. Usually, when the couple reaches the end of the arch, the final sabres are dropped to the ground and the couple must exchange a kiss. Once the kiss happens between the bride and groom (like in Alice & Rob’s wedding) the swords are pointed upwards in formation once again, with a cheeky tap on the bride’s bottom by one of the swords! (well it is a wedding after all!)

Cutting the Cake with a sword

This is an exciting addition to a wedding reception that is sure to become a cherished memory and should also make for a great photo or in our case wedding film! Instead of a standard wedding cake knife, the bride will hold a sword while the groom places his hands on top of hers to guide it through the cake.

Filming a Wedding in a Church

This is a common question asked by many Norfolk & Suffolk brides and is often asked at Race Wedding Videography Q&A sessions. Questions such as will the vicar allow filming? Will we need any licenses to be allowed to film the ceremony? When we looked online there aren’t a lot of resources or info on this subject so on that note … let’s take a look!

can you film a wedding in a church?