Tom and Ryan’s Aynhoe Park wedding was pure magic. From the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory whimsy of the venue, to Tom Gautier‘s planning, styling, and the intricate invitations she created, every detail and decision was done with intent. The great details and intent carried into Tom’s Hermione de Paula one-of-a-kind gown that was stitched with lyrics and dates special to her and Ryan (I’m not crying, you’re crying). Ann-Kathrin Koch and Shutterbox Films made some serious magic in capturing the in-between moments and sweet love these two have for one another. Now, go grab a tissue and enjoy!
The Couple:
Tom and Ryan
The Wedding:
Aynhoe Park, Oxfordshire, England

I am a wedding stationer/illustrator and designer by trade and so I wanted to do as much of the styling and design myself and create a fun and beautiful setting for our guests to relax in and enjoy the day. I also wanted everyone to feel as comfortable as possible. It’s so easy for a wedding to become a bit of a show rather than what getting married is actually about; I battled a lot with the guilt of asking our guests to come and inevitably spend a lot of money on travel and accommodation and all the other bits that involve letting go of their hard earned cash, so it was important to me that if they chose to do that, it was worth it!
Hermione de Paula created for me my dream dress, a sheer tulle number embroidered with flowers and personalised words. Around my wa...