It was December 2018 and I’d always said how much I hated Christmas engagements because they were so predictable and so I assumed Tom would never propose in December. It was the first day of our two weeks off and I was desperate for a lie in but Tom kept trying to get me to go on a dog walk. I kept refusing until he got his mother to come and turf me out of bed and so I begrudgingly went (looking quite dishevelled). In hindsight, he was acting very strange (we did the dog walk we usually do but this time we did it backwards so that we got to the spot he wanted to propose sooner, he wouldn’t let me put my hand in his pocket to keep warm like I usually would etc.) but it was a total surprise and one of the best days ever. We got so emotional when he was down on one knee I don’t think he even ever said “will you marry me?”, he was just spluttering trying to get his words out but it was perfect. Wouldn’t change a thing

We got married back on 10/10/2020 with just 15 guests. This event will be a large celebration for all our family and friends who couldn’t otherwise make it due to COVID. Our original wedding video is here so you can get a feel for the day: https://tynegate-films.com/tom-minerva

We realised how important it was then to document everything on video because the day goes so fast and it’s hard to remember all the little details from which way the wind was blowing to what time sunset was. It was surprising how many of the moments after the reception I’d forgotten (champagne to blame). We want to be able to look back and recall the fond memories that would not otherwise stand the test of time (I must have watched our wedding video a million times already!). I’ve also always been interested in film/cinema (one of my favourite things that I do with my dad still to this day) and it’s like a miniature film of one of the best days of your life. I can appreciate all the delicate details and effects

We were looking for a very particular style of video that’s hard to find. It’s hard to find someone who is good at capturing all the little loving moments from head kisses to back tickles and use them to tell a story of the relationship and the day so that you feel like you know the couple even without needing to. The video on your website homepage gave me goosebumps (the drama and the cinema!)

St Giles House was so different to all the other venues we’d looked at. We loved how tasteful all the renovation work had been and how all the original features had been retained. The tapestries are so striking and the mantlepieces so grand – all contrasted with the underground club! The large windows are so towering that they let so much light in too, let’s pray for some sun!

Fun, exciting, relaxed, something unique/different, sensory (visual – florals, displays/centrepieces, aural – string trio, gustatory – canapes)

The Team

We had a great time working with an absolutely amazing team of wedding professionals. Bellow are some of the wedding suppliers that helped to create Minerva & Tom’s vision.

Venue – St Giles House Wedding

Videography – Lincolnshire Videography

Photographer – Emily at Emily Hudson Photography

Event Stylist – Borrow the Moon

Florist – Arcade Flowers

Catering – Victoria Blashford-Snell

Band – Halo Strings Uk