{"id":213344,"date":"2017-05-29T10:28:57","date_gmt":"2017-05-29T00:28:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/uk\/real-weddings\/saoirse-and-will-put-own-stamp-on-relaxed-non-traditional-wedding\/"},"modified":"2022-03-17T11:46:11","modified_gmt":"2022-03-17T00:46:11","slug":"saoirse-and-will-put-own-stamp-on-relaxed-non-traditional-wedding","status":"publish","type":"uk-real-wedding","link":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.co.uk\/real-weddings\/uk\/real-weddings\/saoirse-and-will-put-own-stamp-on-relaxed-non-traditional-wedding\/","title":{"rendered":"Saoirse and Will put &#8216;own stamp&#8217; on relaxed non-traditional wedding"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"lead\">Saoirse Cowley and William Hughes shied away from many expectations to create their relaxed non-traditional wedding day.<\/p>\n<p>Their proposal was as casual as the couple\u2019s planning style, deciding to get married over coffee in London. Opting for some unique venue options, they chose Haworth Art Gallery for their ceremony and Barley Village Hall for the reception. \u201c<a href=\"http:\/\/www.easyweddings.co.uk\/WeddingVenues\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Haworth Art Gallery<\/a> is somewhere I used to visit as a child and I liked that our money would go into benefiting the building and the art,\u201d explains Saoirse.<\/p>\n<p>Their lack of a theme for the September 13, 2014 wedding worked in their favour, with their colourful and mismatched d\u00e9cor coming together. \u201cWe are both big readers and Will is a huge music fan, so poetry and music were both themes running throughout the day,\u201d says the bride.<\/p>\n<p>Saoirse wore a 1950s\/60s style wedding gown from a vintage store, matched with a lace-knit shawl created by her mother-in-law. A hat completed the outfit, a total \u201cwork of love\u201d says the bride. \u201cI always knew I wanted to wear a hat. Mary Franck the milliner, creates wonderful bespoke pieces. I\u2019ve since worn it to as many occasions as I can.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The couple also engaged \u201cnon-bridesmaids\u201d who wore whatever they liked, as did the groomsmen. \u201cPutting our <a href=\"http:\/\/www.easyweddings.co.uk\/articles\/8-ways-incorporate-diy-ideas-wedding-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">own stamp<\/a> on the day was very important to us and we really achieved that,\u201d says the bride.<\/p>\n<p>Photos courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.racheljoycephotography.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Rachel Joyce Photography<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-99182\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Saoirse_Will_Relaxed-Non-Traditional-Wedding_001.jpg\" alt=\"Saoirse_Will_Relaxed-Non-Traditional-Wedding_001\" width=\"900\" height=\"720\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-99186\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Saoirse_Will_Relaxed-Non-Traditional-Wedding_003.jpg\" alt=\"Saoirse_Will_Relaxed-Non-Traditional-Wedding_003\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-99187\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Saoirse_Will_Relaxed-Non-Traditional-Wedding_004.jpg\" alt=\"Saoirse_Will_Relaxed-Non-Traditional-Wedding_004\" width=\"900\" height=\"720\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-99253 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Saoirse_Will_Relaxed-Non-Traditional-Wedding_SBS_001-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Saoirse_Will_Relaxed-Non-Traditional-Wedding_SBS_001\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-99257 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Saoirse_Will_Relaxed-Non-Traditional-Wedding_SBS_003.jpg\" alt=\"Saoirse_Will_Relaxed-Non-Traditional-Wedding_SBS_003\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-99262 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Saoirse_Will_Relaxed-Non-Traditional-Wedding_SBS_006-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Saoirse_Will_Relaxed-Non-Traditional-Wedding_SBS_006\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-99260 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Saoirse_Will_Relaxed-Non-Traditional-Wedding_SBS_005-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Saoirse_Will_Relaxed-Non-Traditional-Wedding_SBS_005\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-99192\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Saoirse_Will_Relaxed-Non-Traditional-Wedding_007.jpg\" alt=\"Saoirse_Will_Relaxed-Non-Traditional-Wedding_007\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>The bride&#8217;s custom-made hat was the perfect <a href=\"http:\/\/www.easyweddings.co.uk\/WeddingHair\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hair<\/a> accessory.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-99198\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Saoirse_Will_Relaxed-Non-Traditional-Wedding_010.jpg\" alt=\"Saoirse_Will_Relaxed-Non-Traditional-Wedding_010\" width=\"900\" height=\"720\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-99240\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Saoirse_Will_Relaxed-Non-Traditional-Wedding_035.jpg\" alt=\"Saoirse_Will_Relaxed-Non-Traditional-Wedding_035\" width=\"900\" height=\"720\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-99199\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Saoirse_Will_Relaxed-Non-Traditional-Wedding_011.jpg\" alt=\"Saoirse_Will_Relaxed-Non-Traditional-Wedding_011\" width=\"900\" height=\"720\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-99242\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Saoirse_Will_Relaxed-Non-Traditional-Wedding_036.jpg\" alt=\"Saoirse_Will_Relaxed-Non-Traditional-Wedding_036\" width=\"900\" height=\"720\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-99265 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Saoirse_Will_Relaxed-Non-Traditional-Wedding_SBS_007.jpg\" alt=\"Saoirse_Will_Relaxed-Non-Traditional-Wedding_SBS_007\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-99266 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Saoirse_Will_Relaxed-Non-Traditional-Wedding_SBS_008-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Saoirse_Will_Relaxed-Non-Traditional-Wedding_SBS_008\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-99203\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Saoirse_Will_Relaxed-Non-Traditional-Wedding_013.jpg\" alt=\"Saoirse_Will_Relaxed-Non-Traditional-Wedding_013\" width=\"900\" height=\"720\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-99239\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Saoirse_Will_Relaxed-Non-Traditional-Wedding_034.jpg\" alt=\"Saoirse_Will_Relaxed-Non-Traditional-Wedding_034\" width=\"900\" height=\"720\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>The\u00a0couple said the art gallery space was small, but\u00a0enough to fit their 80 guests.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-99269 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Saoirse_Will_Relaxed-Non-Traditional-Wedding_SBS_009.jpg\" alt=\"Saoirse_Will_Relaxed-Non-Traditional-Wedding_SBS_009\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-99349 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/RJP-19-of-53SBS.jpg\" alt=\"RJP (19 of 53)SBS\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-99244\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Saoirse_Will_Relaxed-Non-Traditional-Wedding_037.jpg\" alt=\"Saoirse_Will_Relaxed-Non-Traditional-Wedding_037\" width=\"900\" height=\"720\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-99273\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Saoirse_Will_Relaxed-Non-Traditional-Wedding_SBS_011-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Saoirse_Will_Relaxed-Non-Traditional-Wedding_SBS_011\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1920\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-99212\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Saoirse_Will_Relaxed-Non-Traditional-Wedding_019.jpg\" alt=\"Saoirse_Will_Relaxed-Non-Traditional-Wedding_019\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-99303 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Saoirse_Will_Relaxed-Non-Traditional-Wedding_SBS_027.jpg\" alt=\"Saoirse_Will_Relaxed-Non-Traditional-Wedding_SBS_027\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-99270 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Saoirse_Will_Relaxed-Non-Traditional-Wedding_SBS_010-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Saoirse_Will_Relaxed-Non-Traditional-Wedding_SBS_010\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-99214\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Saoirse_Will_Relaxed-Non-Traditional-Wedding_020-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Saoirse_Will_Relaxed-Non-Traditional-Wedding_020\" width=\"1253\" height=\"1920\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Fun, colour and music were the only\u00a0really themes on the couple&#8217;s non-tradition wedding.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-99218\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Saoirse_Will_Relaxed-Non-Traditional-Wedding_022.jpg\" alt=\"Saoirse_Will_Relaxed-Non-Traditional-Wedding_022\" width=\"900\" height=\"633\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-99216\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Saoirse_Will_Relaxed-Non-Traditional-Wedding_021.jpg\" alt=\"Saoirse_Will_Relaxed-Non-Traditional-Wedding_021\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-99219\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Saoirse_Will_Relaxed-Non-Traditional-Wedding_023.jpg\" alt=\"Saoirse_Will_Relaxed-Non-Traditional-Wedding_023\" width=\"900\" height=\"720\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-99280 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Saoirse_Will_Relaxed-Non-Traditional-Wedding_SBS_014.jpg\" alt=\"Saoirse_Will_Relaxed-Non-Traditional-Wedding_SBS_014\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-99282 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Saoirse_Will_Relaxed-Non-Traditional-Wedding_SBS_015-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Saoirse_Will_Relaxed-Non-Traditional-Wedding_SBS_015\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-99251\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Saoirse_Will_Relaxed-Non-Traditional-Wedding_041.jpg\" alt=\"Saoirse_Will_Relaxed-Non-Traditional-Wedding_041\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-99245\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Saoirse_Will_Relaxed-Non-Traditional-Wedding_038.jpg\" alt=\"Saoirse_Will_Relaxed-Non-Traditional-Wedding_038\" width=\"900\" height=\"720\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-99247\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Saoirse_Will_Relaxed-Non-Traditional-Wedding_039.jpg\" alt=\"Saoirse_Will_Relaxed-Non-Traditional-Wedding_039\" width=\"900\" height=\"720\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;My bouquet was amnesia roses and rosemary from,&#8221; says\u00a0Saoirse.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-99294 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Saoirse_Will_Relaxed-Non-Traditional-Wedding_SBS_021.jpg\" alt=\"Saoirse_Will_Relaxed-Non-Traditional-Wedding_SBS_021\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-99288 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Saoirse_Will_Relaxed-Non-Traditional-Wedding_SBS_018-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Saoirse_Will_Relaxed-Non-Traditional-Wedding_SBS_018\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" 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