Lily & Martin, Summer, The Gallivant

Photography by Irene Yap

Midsummer wedding at The Gallivant, Camber, Rye, East Sussex with dune inspired floor designs of flowers and sand. The installation interweaves around the guests, creating an intimate, curated space.
A bride with her mum entering the ceremony space at The Gallivant, Camber, Rye, East Sussex. The bride is relaxed and happy, holding a small posy of white flowers with longer stems and details.
Midsummer wedding at The Gallivant, Camber, Rye, East Sussex with dune inspired floor designs of flowers and sand. The installation interweaves around the guests, creating an intimate, curated space. Guests are in summer clothes.
A groom in a linen summer suit and helps his young son with a buttonhole before his wedding, with plants and a wooden fence in the background. The venue is the beach house of The Gallivant, Camber, East Sussex.
A bride and groom very much in love about to get married at The Gallivant, Camber, East Sussex. Guests and family are in summer clothes and surrounded by unusual dune inspired installation.
Midsummer wedding at The Gallivant, Camber, Rye, East Sussex with dune inspired floor designs of flowers and sand. The installation interweaves around the guests, creating an intimate, curated space.
An emotional moment during a summer wedding at The Gallivant, Rye, East Sussex. The bride and groom are surrounded by an atmospheric and unusual installation of sand and flowers, inspired by the nearby beach.
Midsummer wedding at The Gallivant, Camber, Rye, East Sussex with dune inspired floor designs of flowers and sand. The installation interweaves around the guests, creating an intimate, curated space. Photo Irene Yap.
Midsummer wedding at The Gallivant, Camber, Rye, East Sussex with dune inspired floor designs of flowers and sand. The installation interweaves around the guests, creating an intimate, curated space. Photo Irene Yap.
A tucked away cabin in the grounds of The Gallivant, Rye, East Sussex. It has a Californian feel to it, despite the weather. Photo by Irene Yap.
Summer bouquet of lisianthus and British grown Ammi and Cow Parsley. A soft and feminine bouquet, perfectly petit and reflecting the style choices of the bride.
A narrow stone pathway through a lush garden with yellow and purple flowers leading to a rustic wooden shed. The Gallivant, Rye, East Sussex.
Detail of the floor installation of flowers and sand for an intimate summer wedding at The Gallivant, East Sussex. White British grown flowers, sand, grasses and roses are gathered into a collection reminiscent of the dunes on the beach.
Detail of the floor installation of flowers and sand for an intimate summer wedding at The Gallivant, East Sussex. White British grown flowers, sand, grasses and roses are gathered into a collection reminiscent of the dunes on the beach.
On the floor of the ceremony room a bespoke floral and mixed media installation art piece depicting the dunes and sea foam on the beach at Camber Sands. For the wedding of a creative couple at The Gallivant, East Sussex.
On the floor of the ceremony room a bespoke floral and mixed media installation art piece depicting the dunes and sea foam on the beach at Camber Sands. For the wedding of a creative couple at The Gallivant, East Sussex.
The bride walks the gardens at The Gallivant, Rye, East Sussex carrying a perfect soft relaxed bridal bouquet of summer flowers. Her dress flows as she walks and the effect is understated elegance. Photo Irene Yap.
On the floor of the ceremony room a bespoke floral and mixed media installation art piece depicting the dunes and sea foam on the beach at Camber Sands. For the wedding of a creative couple at The Gallivant, East Sussex.
For the ceremony at The Gallivant, braided dried grasses and long individual stems of white summer flowers are arranged ikebana style into open ceramic vessels. Floating candles and water give light. Understated elegance. Photo Irene Yap.
For the ceremony at The Gallivant, braided dried grasses and long individual stems of white summer flowers are arranged ikebana style into open ceramic vessels. Floating candles and water give light. Understated elegance. Photo Irene Yap.
Floating candles, water, white summer flowers and braided grasses for sculptural table designs. Nothing showy, but quietly elegant and sophisticated. Photo by Irene Yap. Venue, The Gallivant, East Sussex.
Floating candles, water, white summer flowers and braided grasses for sculptural table designs. Nothing showy, but quietly elegant and sophisticated. Photo by Irene Yap. Venue, The Gallivant, East Sussex.
Elegant, undone floral design for a relaxed wedding reception. inspired by the beach and looking for an unusual design, using negative space and focussed on feel rather than loads of flowers. Photo Irene Yap.
Elegant, undone floral design for a relaxed wedding reception. inspired by the beach and looking for an unusual design, using negative space and focussed on feel rather than loads of flowers. Photo Irene Yap.
Elegant, undone floral design for a relaxed wedding reception. inspired by the beach and looking for an unusual design, using negative space and focussed on feel rather than loads of flowers. Photo Irene Yap.
Realxed, elegant and simple floral designs for the intimate and warm space at The Gallivant for the wedding reception of a couple of love the beach. Designs inspired by the sand dunes. Photo Irene Yap.
On the floor of the ceremony room a bespoke floral and mixed media installation art piece depicting the dunes and sea foam on the beach at Camber Sands. For the wedding of a creative couple at The Gallivant, East Sussex. Photo Irene Yap.
On the floor of the ceremony room a bespoke floral and mixed media installation art piece depicting the dunes and sea foam on the beach at Camber Sands. For the wedding of a creative couple at The Gallivant, East Sussex. Photo Irene Yap.
A bride and groom under the tree in the grounds of The Gallivant - a perfect beach side wedding reception accessible from London. There is a Californian vibe about the space and every detail has been considered and catered for. Photo Irene Yap.
A simple and very elegant, slightly undone bouquet of summer flowers for a summer bride getting married close to the beach in East Sussex.
Detail of an installation that looks like it swept in from the beach. Moss, sand, grasses, Roses and white summer flowers create a mixed media installation for a wedding in Camber Sands, East Sussex. An hour from London.
Elegant and relaxed bride in soft flowing dress holding a bouquet of white summer flowers, in a loose bundle and reflecting the easy, simple aesthetic for this perfectly curated wedding event. At The Gallivant, East Sussex.
Bride and groom on the dunes at Camber Sands having been wed at The Gallivant, Rye, East Sussex. Just an hour from London, a private and intimate ceremony in the handcrafted hotel with Michelin starred restaurant.