Papplewick Pumping Station Wedding

papplewick pumping station wedding

Relaxed Summer Wedding at Papplewick Pumping Station

I met Sarah and Andy back at the start of 2017, and when we met and they told me about their Papplewick Pumping Station wedding plans, I knew that it was going to be a bit special. That, and they were both lovely, and funny, and a bit bonkers. A recipe for a good wedding if ever I heard one. Because it’s the people that make the wedding special. It’s Sarah, and Andy, and their families, and friends. That’s what makes each wedding so unique!

  • vintage mini wedding car
  • bride makeup with bridesmaids laughing
  • bride flower crown sunflowers
  • getting ready at home
  • laughing with her bridesmaids
  • groom greeting guests
  • yawning guest at papplewick pumping station
  • guest shading herself from the sun
  • guests watching the bride arriving at papplewick
  • bride arriving in vintage mini
  • bride walking down the aisle with her dad at papplewick
  • guests wearing sunglasses
  • getting married on the steps of papplewick pumping station
  • groom wearing vintage inspired suit
  • wedding ceremony outdoors papplewick pumping station
  • close up of the ring exchange
  • first kiss on the steps of papplewick pumping station
  • close up of wedding shoes
  • confetti at papplewick pump house
  • newlyweds leaving the wedding in an old mini
  • vintage mini at an outdoor festival wedding
  • bride's brother singing outdoors
  • groom sharing a joke with a guest
  • bride and groom starting up the engine at papplewick pumping station
  • mother of the bride with an ice cream
  • interior of papplewick pumping station
  • a guest helping stoke the engines to keep papplewick pumping station in steam
  • bridal portrait inside papplewick pumping station
  • relaxed summer couples portrait in nottinghamshire
  • couples entrance to their marquee festival wedding
  • father of the bride's speech
  • thoughtful bride wearing sunflower crown
  • smiling dad giving his speech
  • big smiles during the wedding speeches
  • papplewick pumping station wedding
  • groom's speech making his mum laugh
  • bridesmaid's speech at papplewick
  • groom and his father in law drawing the raffle
  • wedding raffle winner
  • shocked wedding guests at first dance
  • intrigued wedding guest
  • first dance at papplewick
  • choreographed first dance
  • groom busting out some moves
  • bride wearing trousers for first dance
  • flash mob first dance
  • grand finale for first dance with guests
  • guest taking a donut from the donut wall
  • two guys throwing some awesome shapes on the dance floor
  • putting on a big blonde wig for the photo booth
  • fun times on the dance floor
  • bride surrounded by friends on the dance floor
  • an old mini full of people

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I pulled up to their house on the morning of the wedding to see their beloved old Mini gleaming in the sunshine, all ready for it’s wedding car duties. Andy’s a bit of a nut for old cars, and having the mini play a part was really important to them both.

Sarah was having a whale of time with her mum & dad and bridesmaids. Plenty of smiles, excitement, and sunflowers! Wedding days are exciting enough, but when you’re blessed with weather like this, it just makes the whole thing that little bit more fun.

Over at the Pumping Station, Andy was busy greeting their guests as they arrived off the coach. It was great to see everyone enjoying this unusual wedding venue, and taking in the beautiful grounds. And their faces lit up as they saw Sarah arriving in their little old Mini!

After a really moving, and special wedding ceremony on the steps of the pump house, they whizzed round the corner in the Mini ready to mingle with their guests in the shade of one of the many huge trees on the site. Sarah’s brother put on an incredible performance by singing a few songs as people chatted.

surprise first dance

I knew about their surprise first dance a few weeks before the wedding, and was sworn to secrecy, as nobody else knew other than those involved. And as their first dance started, and the guests jaws dropped, I knew that their secret had been kept safe! It started off as a choreographed first dance with just Sarah and Andy, which would’ve been good enough on it’s own. (Actually, Andy’s freestyle moves would’ve been good enough on their own!) but when a selected group of guests made their way to the dance floor and joined in, the room erupted! This is definitely up there as one of the best first dances I’ve seen!

As pulses settled down, people found their way to the donut wall, the little coffee truck outside, enjoyed the buffet, and also tried to see exactly how many people you could fit in the old Mini. As you do. (8, in case you were wondering.)

supporting cast

Makeup by Sophie Howick
Flowers by Floral Dreams
Cake by DoughNotts
Catering by Keyworth Village Cafe
Music by The Jack Starr Band