Holly & David's industrial chic wedding

Our real wedding inspiration section is packed with wedding photos and unique ideas from couples to help you plan your own special day. In this feature we talk to Holy & David about their 'industrial chic style wedding'.

In the heart of the quirky artistic seaside town of Margate, the industrialist Turner Contemporary Gallery becomes a stunning and unexpected backdrop for Holly & David's wedding.

Be inspired by their special day, from exchanging vows bathed in the warm glow of the oceanfront light to dancing the night away under the sparkle of giant disco balls. We must say, they ACED their after-party photography! Every detail reflects their unique personalities; from chic monochrome flower girl dresses to a vintage-inspired red and pink cake.

Read on for the couple's wedding planning tips and gift list guidance.

“It sounds simple but plan the wedding for you! Weddings that YOU enjoy are always the least stressful and the most fun. Make sure you don't tick off what you're "meant" to do; instead  follow traditions that are meaningful for you as a couple.”

Holly & David embraced their creativity with an unexpected wedding venue at the Turner Contemporary Gallery. They complimented the space with fabric artistry executed by Mia Sylvia. Her celestial installations led to a showstopping reception, with whimsical linen drapes framing dramatic ocean views.

Holly & David's wedding registry reflects their own paired-back Mediterranean style. Their list featured highlights including classic white bed linen, timeless ivory cutlery from Oka and an artisan jug from Late Afternoon.

"We truly couldn't choose one best wedding gift - but if we had to, our decorating fund from a dear friend who managed to spill beer all over our kitchen one fateful Summer's day with the note "Guinness Brown is the colour of the season"... plus our charitable pots which were very close to both our hearts."

“The generosity of our wonderful guests meant that we were asked for a list even before we sent out our wedding invitations - it just so happened we then discovered The Wedding Shop and it made every step of the process so simple.”

“We loved the huge range of wedding gift ideas and brands we actually wanted to be gifted. Plus the option to have charity pots was really important to us - in fact, we set out to not even have a gift list, just a Honeymoon and Charity donations. However, The Wedding Shop convinced us otherwise!”

The Wedding Shop made browsing simple with "chic gift options and styles that we actually wanted to receive. Plus the BEST user experience post Wedding for Thank Yous was an added bonus!"

Thank you to Holly and David for sharing their wonderful wedding day with The Wedding Shop. All wedding images were provided by the couple and photographed by Lisa Jane Photography

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