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A Chinese Hyde House Wedding – Jenny & Vincent

Chinese Cotswold Wedding Photography

Chinese Door games at Hyde House with the boys dressed in tutus

Chinese Cotswold Wedding Photography

Jenny & Vinny postponed I think maybe 4 times, then finally earlier in 2022, the sun came out and the stars aligned. Hyde House was to be the venue for their wedding day. Often weddings I photograph start with everyone getting ready followed by a ceremony…but Jenny had other ideas! After everyone had dressed, the day started with a selection of Chinese door games known as ‘chuangmen’ prepared for Vinny by Jenny.

I loved very much that Jenny and Vinny brought their personalities to their wedding day. It was a day based around how absolutely fun they are!

How to do Chinese Wedding Door Games

The games originate from the idea that a bride is a prized daughter, worth so much that her family refuses to marry her off easily. The bridesmaids will refuse to surrender the bride until the groom passes a series of tests! The games Vinny and his boys had to face included learning a dance routine, wearing tutus, eating wasabi, limbo and eating wotsits hung from the balcony on a fishing rod!

After a lot of fun, Vinny had to shout his vows in a declaration of love for Jenny up to the bridal prep room window. Once he’d passed his test, he found an envelope telling him to meet Jenny outside The Grange, Hyde House’s bespoke wedding barn …and there she was! First looks are always exciting but even more so with such a big build up. After a few pictures, Jenny & Vinny went their separate ways to finish getting ready ahead of the ceremony.

‘Marcus did an absolutely amazing job as our wedding photographer. He has been so kind and had so much advice for us, going above and beyond during our planning phase and through our numerous postponements. On the day, it was a pleasure working with him, he was always so clear with communication and kept the atmosphere light and funny, whilst still being discreet when needed. He captured all the shots we requested, even if it meant he was nearly always on his feet, busy all day!

When we received the photos (which we got very quickly!), we were just so happy with the high quality, great looking shots that capture all the hilarious, memorable, heartfelt and romantic moments from the day and that we could relive our perfect wedding day through the photos. We are so thankful for all your help and support through the last 2+ years. We would not hesitate to recommend or work with Marcus again.’

Falconry at a Hyde House Wedding

Once in the Grange, the big smiles emerged and Jenny & Vinny were wed before heading back to the main barn to meet the owls! No need to re-read that…there were actual owls, and a falcon – Vinny’s surprise for Jenny as it’s her favourite animal! There followed a Chinese Tea Ceremony in which the bride and groom serve tea and in response receive welcome gifts as a symbol of unifying the two families.

It’s a special part of the day which not only joins the families  but also creates a nicebreak in the festivities to focus on what’s important.There were the all important garden games and of course a few pictures with just Jenny & Vinny around the beautiful grounds at Hyde House.

The wedding breakfast was highly celebratory and lots of fun- I don’t think I’ve ever spent so long in the room during dinner! The day was rounded off beautifully with a few speeches from the parents, from Vinny and from Jenny before a little dancing.

If you are looking for Chinese Cotswold Wedding Photography get in touch! Here’s a selection of previous Hyde House wedding blogs.

Hyde House grounds
Chinese groom in Gloucestershire getting ready for a wedding
Grooms prep
BRIDAL PREP FOR A CHINESE WEDDING AT HYDE HOUSE
Dress hanging up
rings
Groomsmen
Chinese groomsmen in the Cotswolds
BRIDAL PREP FOR A CHINESE WEDDING AT HYDE HOUSE
Bride's dress being fastened
Close ups view of the bride's dress being buttoned
Groomsmen with red envelopes
Groomsmen in tutu with red envelopes holding hands
Groomsmen dancing
Groom eating wasabi at a wedding
A black and white images of the front of hyde barn
A bridemaid
A groom doing the limbo at Hyde House
Chinese wedding door games in The Cotswolds
Chinese Door Games at Hyde House
Groomsmen wearing tutus at Hyde House
A groom being emotional reading a letter from his bride
A first look at a Chinese wedding at Hyde House
A first look at a Chinese wedding at Hyde House
A first look at a Chinese wedding at Hyde House
A first look at a Chinese wedding at Hyde House
Couple portraits at Hyde House
Father and daughter first look
pARENTS OF THE BRIDE
Wedding guests at Hyde House
Brdie walking gdown the aisle at Hyde House
Best man giving the ring to the groom
Wedding ceremony at Hyde House in The Grange
Wedding ceremony at Hyde House in The Grange
Wedding ceremony at Hyde House in The Grange
Ceremony in the grange at hyde house
Confetti at Hyde House
Birds of prey at a wedding
Afternoon reception at Hyde House in the gardens
Afternoon reception at Hyde House in the gardens
Afternoon reception at Hyde House in the gardens
Bride and groom portrait photography at Hyde House
Bride and groom portrait photography at Hyde House
Bride and groom portrait photography at Hyde House
Wedding breakfast at Hyde House at a Chinese Wedding
Wedding breakfast at Hyde House at a Chinese Wedding
Speeches at a Chinese Wedding at Hyde House
Speeches at a Chinese Wedding at Hyde House
Off camera flash nighttime portraits at Hyde House
Dancing at Hyde House

If you are looking for Chinese Cotswold Wedding Photography get in touch! Here’s a selection of previous Hyde House wedding blogs.

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