Darby & Joan Ltd

15/09/2016

Matt Brown Photography

May 2016 Tipi love with Sami Tipi

I know we filled the tipis with our props, but for me this wedding was all about the DRESS!

Prop Hire – www.darbyandjoanvintage.co.uk

Photography | Matt Brown Photography

Tipis | Sami Tipi Autumn Open Weekend

Venue | Bawdon Lodge Farm

Caterer | Thomas The Caterer

Florist | Tineke Floral Designs Limited

Cake | Yummy Little Cakes

Calligraphy Signs | Polly and Me.

Wedding Dress | Alexandra Anne

Bar Service | Hoban & Sons

15/09/2016

We love it when we stumble across a gorgeous photo shoot. Even more so when it takes place at one of our favourite wedding venues. The West Mill is a rustic blank canvas and we think you'll agree, the perfect backdrop for this stunning bohemian shoot.

25/07/2016

Planning your 2017 / 2018 wedding and in need of unique pieces and props? We have masses of beautiful vintage pieces, china, accessories, linens for you to hire. Whether you are planning an outdoor rustic affair, a relaxed afternoon tea style or want to add some personality to your wedding venue, we may have something for you. Please share with any of your friends who may like what we do! x

07/07/2016

We have been catering for and hosting hen parties, birthday celebrations and weddings since 2010 and have met some gorgeous people along the way.

Get in touch if you'd like a quote or a little more information on what we can do for you if you are looking for a vintage styled afternoon tea event.

All images here and in the post are from our own events.
Karen x

07/07/2016

We had a fantastic weekend with Lynn and Richard over at Bawdon Lodge Farm a couple of weeks ago with our couple Ali and Matt. We set up these three hats and looked after everyone with a drinks reception and afternoon tea. It was a rainy day but the guys from Mambo Mobile Bars kept the drinks flowing and Dammit Jack got the party started on the dance floor. x

These tipis from Sami Tipi looked amazing at Bawdon Lodge Farm last weekend for Matt and Alison's wedding. The had been styled by the amazing Darby & Joan Ltd

30/05/2016

Heather and Chris were ACE.

Heather was walked down the aisle by her paraplegic father at the West Mill in Derby made possible by the amazing work of Rex Bionicsand a little assistance from The West Mill Exclusive Use Wedding Venue who built a wooden platform for the day.

Heather & Chris thank you so much for inviting me to play a small part in your wedding. It's been a pleasure to get to know you both over the last 15 months. Here is a little preview from an emotional roller-coaster of a day… (stolen from Richard Murgatroyd Photography, but I couldn't put it better myself!)

Featuring the amazing :

Darby & Joan Ltd

Yummy Little Cakes

Tineke Floral Designs Limited

Timeless couture

Best Day Ever

Francesco Group - Derby

PIN UP-Boutique

Chameleon circus face painting

Oh Photobooth

F**a DJ


All images copyright Richard Murgatroyd Photography

27/05/2016

Perfect Wedding Magazine picked this up for a gorgeous two page editorial - yey.

Love this absolute stunner of a shoot. walking around in the woods, barefoot, and kissing amidst the fluttering ribbons; this bride will have you throwing out your wedding shoes and donning as many flowers in your hair as possible- whether you're getting married or not.

The Wardette Studio

Photography and Art Direction - Gemma Ward www.thewardettestudio.com

Venue - The West Mill Exclusive Use Wedding Venue

Props and venue styling - Darby & Joan www.darbyandjoanvintage.co.uk

Flowers - Nadia Di Tullio Flowers

Floral headpieces - Florrie and Eve

Bridal dress - Serendipity brides

Bridesmaids dresses - Maids to Measure

Groom suit - Reiss

Hair - James White

Make up - Lara Giffard www.laragiffard.com

Wedding cake - Yummy Little Cakes

Stationery - Russet and Gray

Calligraphy and Paper Scroll - Polly and Me.

16/05/2016

Loved working with this rather gorgeous couple on their tipi wedding - they were married under the canvas from Sami Tipi in the grounds of Bawdon Lodge Farm. Image from Matt Brown Photography. Stunning.

12/05/2016

Loved this gorgeous couple - congratulations David and Emma. xx

Such a beautiful day and the first BBQ wedding breakfast of the year! Here are a few of the gorgeous details from today's wedding!

Beautiful blooms by Tineke Floral Designs Limited
Naked Cake by Yummy Little Cakes
Vintage china & books Darby & Joan Ltd
Hanging Plank by Florrie and Eve
Calligraphy Menu by Polly and Me.
Map table plan, handmade napkins and BEST DAY EVER signage all by the talented and gorgeous bride Emma!

05/05/2016

A great blog post on a shoot we worked on over at The West Mill Exclusive Use Wedding Venue. Yey!

Out now in Perfect Wedding magazine, is this absolute stunner of a shoot. walking around in the woods, barefoot, and kissing amidst the fluttering ribbons; this bride will have you throwing out your wedding shoes and donning as many flowers in your hair as possible- whether you're getting married or…

29/04/2016

18/04/2016

Sale of vintage and rustic wedding props …

I am trying to make better use of our bursting at the seams storage space at the studio so am selling some pieces - let me know if you are interested - either email [email protected], text on 07976 409518 or message on here. Karen xx

All the images shown are the exact piece and are all images of my props - so you know exactly what they all look like :-)

There are lots more too - if you are interested it may be worth popping over to have a proper look.

Will have to be collection only - postcode is DE22 2EX.