Brenna & Ryan

Vintage Romance & Black-Tie Glamour at Rudge Farm

Brenna and Ryan’s October wedding at Rudge Farm was a beautiful blend of vintage romance, rich colour and thoughtful personal details, bringing together family and friends from America, London, Australia and Canada.

With a striking palette of deep burgundy, dusky pinks, soft greens and warm orange tones, their celebration combined abundant floristry, romantic marquee draping and black-tie glamour.

From a deeply personal ceremony to an impeccably styled reception and sparkling midnight farewell, every element reflected the couple’s distinctive vision.

A Beautifully Considered Wedding Weekend

The celebrations began on Friday evening with a beautifully arranged rehearsal dinner, bringing guests together ahead of the wedding day.

Additional high tables and seating created an intimate yet sociable atmosphere, while a ceremony rehearsal ensured everything was in place for Saturday.

With loved ones travelling from across the world, the weekend was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate together in the Dorset countryside.

Vintage Bridal Elegance & a Personal Ceremony

Brenna prepared for her wedding in Carter’s Cottage, wearing a stunning vintage-inspired corseted lace gown, a delicate flowing veil and beautiful olive-green gold velvet shoes.

Her bridesmaids wore a carefully coordinated mix of burgundy, chocolate brown and soft green, while the gentlemen embraced traditional black-tie styling with black bow ties and fresh floral buttonholes.

Their woodland ceremony, led by celebrant Kim Partridge, featured a striking fan-shaped seating arrangement, creating a sweeping runway-style entrance rather than a traditional straight aisle.

The bridal party remained standing alongside the couple throughout the ceremony as Brenna and Ryan exchanged heartfelt personal vows.

Perhaps the most touching moment was Brenna’s entrance, accompanied by a song specially written and recorded by her father. A truly beautiful and meaningful detail.

Rich Floristry & Romantic Marquee Styling

The traditional pole marquee by Taddle Farm Tents was transformed with an exquisite combination of rich floristry, soft draping and carefully considered styling.

Dorset Flower Company created beautiful fresh floral arrangements throughout the ceremony and reception, with deep burgundy, dark pink, soft green and warm orange tones bringing depth and warmth to the setting.

Inside, round dining tables and a traditional straight top table were complemented by handmade place cards created by Brenna herself. Draping swept around a suspended disco ball above the parquet dance floor, introducing a subtle touch of glamour.

Decorative ladders adorned with dried hops and a beautifully finished cake by Blossom Dream Cakes, featuring dried sugared fruit and floral details, completed the romantic, vintage-inspired aesthetic.

Additional picnic benches outside the marquee provided relaxed seating, while the couple also made time for portraits beside the lake.

Wedding Day Details

Wedding Date — Saturday 3rd October 2026

Wedding Venue — Rudge Farm Weddings, Dorset

Bridal Preparations — Carter’s Cottage

Ceremony Time — 3:30 pm

Wedding Celebrant — Kim Partridge

Welcome Drinks — 3:00 pm

Cocktail Hour — 4:15 pm

Wedding Reception — 5:30 pm

Sparkler Exit — Midnight

Wedding Style — Vintage romance and black-tie glamour

Wedding Colour Palette — Deep burgundy, dusky pink, chocolate brown, soft green and warm orange

Guest Dress Code — Black tie optional

Ceremony Styling — Sweeping fan-shaped seating, runway-style entrance and fresh floristry

Reception Styling — Traditional pole marquee, soft draping, round dining tables, straight top table, suspended disco ball and parquet dance floor

Personal Wedding Details — Bespoke entrance song recorded by the bride’s father, handwritten place cards, personal vows and botanical styling

Cocktails, Black-Tie Celebrations & a Sparkler Farewell

Guests gathered for welcome drinks at 3 pm before the 3:30 pm ceremony, followed by a cocktail hour featuring margaritas, espresso martinis and Luscombe Elderflower Pressé.

The reception began at 5:30 pm, with a wedding breakfast catered by Asado Fire and Kitchen, accompanied by carefully selected table wines and Henriot Brut Souverain Champagne for the toast.

Prescott Entertainment provided the evening DJ entertainment, bringing everyone together on the dance floor beneath the marquee’s draped disco ball.

The celebrations concluded with a beautiful midnight sparkler exit — a fitting finale to a wedding filled with elegance, personality and unforgettable moments.

The Drinks Selection

Welcome Cocktails — Margaritas and Espresso Martinis

Non-Alcoholic Alternative — Luscombe Elderflower Pressé

Toasting Champagne — Henriot Brut Souverain Champagne

Red Table Wine — Finca de la Niña Malbec

White Table Wine — Domaine Pelletiat

Table Water — Infused water

Explore Brenna & Ryans Wedding Gallery

From vintage-inspired bridal styling and rich romantic floristry to their personal woodland ceremony, beautifully dressed marquee and lakeside portraits, Brenna and Ryan’s wedding gallery is filled with inspiration.

Explore their photographs and discover the details behind this beautiful black-tie wedding in Dorset.

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