A Colourful Festival Themed Wedding at Pitch 21
Chloe and Aaron’s festival themed wedding at Pitch 21 in East Yorkshire was full of colour, music and things that felt like them. Gaming references in the décor, personalised wristbands, a pink bouncy castle and a glitter bar. It felt like a festival with all their favourite people.
From the moment guests arrived, there was plenty happening. Bright colours everywhere, music playing and laughter that carried on through the rain. This is exactly what I love about photographing alternative weddings: people making the day their own and enjoying it.
Rain, Smiles and the Best Kind of Chaos
It rained throughout the morning and during the ceremony. Probably not the forecast Chloe and Aaron had hoped for, but it didn’t stop them enjoying themselves.
The ceremony led by Penelope Jayne Celebrant was beautiful. Guests huddled under umbrellas, smiling and laughing, while Chloe and Aaron were completely caught up in the moment. The rain became part of their wedding story.
Rain doesn’t have to take over your wedding day
It’s sensible to have a weather plan, especially when you’re celebrating outdoors. But a grey forecast doesn’t mean the photos have to feel grey too. I work with the light and whatever the day brings, keeping things relaxed rather than asking you to spend the wedding worrying about photographs.
Chloe and Aaron carried on laughing, hugging their guests and enjoying the day. Those are the moments I want to capture.
Festival Wedding Styling Full of Colour
The styling from Luna Moon Events Hull brought the festival feeling together: colourful fabric, disco balls, flowers and playful details throughout the space. Guests had plenty to get involved with between the ceremony and the dancing.
A few of the highlights included:
A VW photobooth and eco glitter bar from Ohsnap UK, which kept guests coming back through the evening.
A pink bouncy castle from The Modern Castle. It certainly wasn’t just the younger guests enjoying that one.
Bell tents from Starbright Hideaways, colourful signage from Leopard Cherries Design and bold banners by Daydreamer Creative Studio.
There was a lot to look at, but it all felt connected to Chloe and Aaron. That’s the bit that makes a theme work for me.
The Dream Team Behind This Alternative Yorkshire Wedding
Chloe’s dress came from Elite Bridal UK and Bex Brides, with her look finished by Kate Marshall Makeup and Hair by Madi Mare. Her crown from Carbickova Crowns fitted the colourful styling brilliantly.
The flowers from Orange Blossom Cottingham brought even more colour to the day. Personalised wristbands from Wedfest and confetti from Proper Confetti added those little touches that made it feel like their own festival.
Why Festival and Alternative Weddings Are So Much Fun to Photograph
There’s plenty to photograph at a day like this, but the things I’m looking for are still the people and how it all feels. Big hugs, spontaneous dancing, a race to the bouncy castle and guests comparing glitter.
My approach is relaxed and documentary led. I’ll make time for a few portraits with you, but I want you to spend most of the day enjoying your wedding. Chloe and Aaron gave me so many good moments simply by getting stuck in.
If colourful, personal weddings are your thing, have a look at Amy and Callum’s rock and roll wedding at Social in Hull or Ellie and Dave’s Viking-inspired wedding at Riverlands for a couple more very different days.
Planning a Festival or Alternative Wedding in Yorkshire?
If your plans involve colour, music, your favourite people and a little bit of chaos, chances are we’ll get on pretty well.
I photograph weddings across Yorkshire and further afield. Tell me what you have in mind and we can have a relaxed chat about your day.
Festival Wedding FAQs
What is a festival themed wedding?
It’s a wedding that takes inspiration from the atmosphere and details of a music festival. That might mean wristbands, colourful signs, street food, outdoor games and plenty of music. Chloe and Aaron added gaming references, a glitter bar and a bouncy castle too. You can use the bits you enjoy without feeling you need every possible extra.
How can we make a festival wedding feel personal?
Start with what you actually like doing together. Your music, favourite colours, hobbies and food are useful starting points. Chloe and Aaron’s gaming details and personalised banners worked because they meant something to them. A few good ideas that feel like you can be more effective than filling every corner.
What should we plan for if our outdoor wedding gets rain?
Talk through a wet-weather plan with your venue and suppliers before the day, including where guests can shelter and how plans could change safely. Umbrellas and footwear suitable for the ground can help too. Chloe and Aaron had rain during their ceremony; these photos show how much fun was still happening. I’ll work with the conditions and keep portraits flexible.
How do you photograph a festival wedding?
I photograph it as it happens, keeping an eye on the people as well as the details you’ve put time into. We can make time for relaxed couple portraits, then you can get back to your guests. I’m just as interested in the hugs, games and dance floor as the decorations. You can see more of my approach in my wedding portfolio.
Do you photograph festival weddings outside Yorkshire?
Yes. I’m based in Hull and photograph weddings across Yorkshire, elsewhere in the UK and abroad. Send me your location and plans through my contact page and I can put together the details for your day.
