{"id":200477,"date":"2015-12-16T17:00:40","date_gmt":"2015-12-16T06:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/uk\/real-weddings\/trust-groom-chris-surprises-kathryn-gorgeous-rustic-wedding\/"},"modified":"2022-03-17T10:14:10","modified_gmt":"2022-03-16T23:14:10","slug":"trust-groom-chris-surprises-kathryn-gorgeous-rustic-wedding","status":"publish","type":"uk-real-wedding","link":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.co.uk\/real-weddings\/uk\/real-weddings\/trust-groom-chris-surprises-kathryn-gorgeous-rustic-wedding\/","title":{"rendered":"Trust the groom: Chris surprises Kathryn with gorgeous rustic wedding"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"lead\">Kathryn Talbot jokes that her wedding to Chris James was like an episode of <em>Don&#8217;t Tell The Bride<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>Chris organised much of the wedding himself and, on the morning of the big day, he prepared the rustic barn and gardens where the couple would wed.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I had no idea what would be in store for me before my arrival,&#8221; Kath says. &#8220;It was our very own episode of <em>Don&#8217;t Tell The Bride<\/em>.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>After two and a half years together, Chris had proposed on what Kath thought was just a regular weekend dog-walk in the Brecon Beacons. After another two years and having a beautiful baby daughter together, they began planning their <a href=\"http:\/\/www.easyweddings.co.uk\/blogs\/easy-weddings-blog\/general\/10-ideas-rustic-wedding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rustic wedding<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>On August 29, 2015, 100 close friends and family descended on Lyde Court in Hereford for the wedding celebrations.<\/p>\n<p>Kath looked stunning in a lace gown from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.easyweddings.co.uk\/WeddingDress\/SouthWales\/TimelessElegance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Timeless Elegance<\/a>, complemented by her bridesmaids in ivory Alfred Sung dresses from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.easyweddings.co.uk\/WeddingDress\/SouthWales\/HighSocietyBridal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">High Society<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The couple was blessed with sunshine for the outdoor ceremony, with the wedding breakfast following at the venue&#8217;s historic rustic barn. The bride says running out of\u00a0Jagermeister was the day&#8217;s only hitch!<\/p>\n<p>And Kath&#8217;s advice for future brides is simple: &#8220;Trust the groom!&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Chris planned the majority of the wedding and there wasn&#8217;t a single thing I would change,&#8221; Kath says.<\/p>\n<p>Photos courtesy of <a href=\"http:\/\/jareklepak.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Jarek Lepak Photography<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-82314 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Kathryn_Chris_Rustic-Wedding_SBS_001.jpg\" alt=\"Kathryn_Chris_Rustic-Wedding_SBS_001\" title=\"\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-82316 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Kathryn_Chris_Rustic-Wedding_SBS_002.jpg\" alt=\"Kathryn_Chris_Rustic-Wedding_SBS_002\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-82317 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Kathryn_Chris_Rustic-Wedding_SBS_003.jpg\" alt=\"Kathryn_Chris_Rustic-Wedding_SBS_003\" title=\"\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-82319 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Kathryn_Chris_Rustic-Wedding_SBS_004.jpg\" alt=\"Kathryn_Chris_Rustic-Wedding_SBS_004\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-82320 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Kathryn_Chris_Rustic-Wedding_SBS_005.jpg\" alt=\"Kathryn_Chris_Rustic-Wedding_SBS_005\" title=\"\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-82323 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Kathryn_Chris_Rustic-Wedding_SBS_007.jpg\" alt=\"Kathryn_Chris_Rustic-Wedding_SBS_007\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<blockquote><p>Kathryn&#8217;s &#8216;something blue&#8217;: these strappy blue satin heels from Kurt Geiger.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-82322\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Kathryn_Chris_Rustic-Wedding_SBS_006.jpg\" alt=\"Kathryn_Chris_Rustic-Wedding_SBS_006\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-82325 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Kathryn_Chris_Rustic-Wedding_SBS_008.jpg\" alt=\"Kathryn_Chris_Rustic-Wedding_SBS_008\" title=\"\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-82326 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Kathryn_Chris_Rustic-Wedding_SBS_009.jpg\" alt=\"Kathryn_Chris_Rustic-Wedding_SBS_009\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-82327\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Kathryn_Chris_Rustic-Wedding_SBS_010.jpg\" alt=\"Kathryn_Chris_Rustic-Wedding_SBS_010\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-82262\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Kathryn_Chris_Rustic-Wedding_011.jpg\" alt=\"Kathryn_Chris_Rustic-Wedding_011\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-82341 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Kathryn_Chris_Rustic-Wedding_SBS_021.jpg\" alt=\"Kathryn_Chris_Rustic-Wedding_SBS_021\" title=\"\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-82350 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Kathryn_Chris_Rustic-Wedding_SBS_028.jpg\" alt=\"Kathryn_Chris_Rustic-Wedding_SBS_028\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-82264\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Kathryn_Chris_Rustic-Wedding_012.jpg\" alt=\"Kathryn_Chris_Rustic-Wedding_012\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Kath savoured the long walk through Lyde Court&#8217;s grounds as singer\/songwriter Jemma Krysa sang her version of Ed Sheeran&#8217;s &#8220;Tenerife Sea.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-82266\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Kathryn_Chris_Rustic-Wedding_013.jpg\" alt=\"Kathryn_Chris_Rustic-Wedding_013\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-82331 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Kathryn_Chris_Rustic-Wedding_SBS_013.jpg\" alt=\"Kathryn_Chris_Rustic-Wedding_SBS_013\" title=\"\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-82332 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Kathryn_Chris_Rustic-Wedding_SBS_014.jpg\" alt=\"Kathryn_Chris_Rustic-Wedding_SBS_014\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-82270\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Kathryn_Chris_Rustic-Wedding_016.jpg\" alt=\"Kathryn_Chris_Rustic-Wedding_016\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-82272\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Kathryn_Chris_Rustic-Wedding_017.jpg\" alt=\"Kathryn_Chris_Rustic-Wedding_017\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-82283\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Kathryn_Chris_Rustic-Wedding_025.jpg\" alt=\"Kathryn_Chris_Rustic-Wedding_025\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-82273\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Kathryn_Chris_Rustic-Wedding_018.jpg\" alt=\"Kathryn_Chris_Rustic-Wedding_018\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-82279\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Kathryn_Chris_Rustic-Wedding_022.jpg\" alt=\"Kathryn_Chris_Rustic-Wedding_022\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-82275\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Kathryn_Chris_Rustic-Wedding_019.jpg\" alt=\"Kathryn_Chris_Rustic-Wedding_019\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-82337 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Kathryn_Chris_Rustic-Wedding_SBS_018.jpg\" alt=\"Kathryn_Chris_Rustic-Wedding_SBS_018\" title=\"\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-82339 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Kathryn_Chris_Rustic-Wedding_SBS_020.jpg\" alt=\"Kathryn_Chris_Rustic-Wedding_SBS_020\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<blockquote><p>Chris donned an Italian three-piece suit from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.easyweddings.co.uk\/FormalWear\/SouthWales\/DyfedMenswear\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dyfed Menswear<\/a>\u00a0with a floral tie.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-82338\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Kathryn_Chris_Rustic-Wedding_SBS_019.jpg\" alt=\"Kathryn_Chris_Rustic-Wedding_SBS_019\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-82307\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Kathryn_Chris_Rustic-Wedding_040.jpg\" alt=\"Kathryn_Chris_Rustic-Wedding_040\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-82356\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Kathryn_Chris_Rustic-Wedding_SBS_032.jpg\" alt=\"Kathryn_Chris_Rustic-Wedding_SBS_032\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-82360\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Kathryn_Chris_Rustic-Wedding_SBS_035.jpg\" alt=\"Kathryn_Chris_Rustic-Wedding_SBS_035\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-82309\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Kathryn_Chris_Rustic-Wedding_041.jpg\" alt=\"Kathryn_Chris_Rustic-Wedding_041\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-82287\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Kathryn_Chris_Rustic-Wedding_027.jpg\" alt=\"Kathryn_Chris_Rustic-Wedding_027\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Francis Floral Designs provided lanterns, hessian runners and table arrangements for the rustic theme.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-82343 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Kathryn_Chris_Rustic-Wedding_SBS_023.jpg\" alt=\"Kathryn_Chris_Rustic-Wedding_SBS_023\" title=\"\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-82346 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Kathryn_Chris_Rustic-Wedding_SBS_025.jpg\" alt=\"Kathryn_Chris_Rustic-Wedding_SBS_025\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-82347 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Kathryn_Chris_Rustic-Wedding_SBS_026.jpg\" alt=\"Kathryn_Chris_Rustic-Wedding_SBS_026\" title=\"\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-82348 alignleft\" 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