Charly and Kyran’s Folly Farm Wedding: Plants, Cheesecake and Pure Chaos
Right then. Strap in, because Charly and Kyran’s wedding at Folly Farm was one of those rare days where everything looks wholesome on paper but the underlying energy is absolute delightful chaos.
These two swiped right on Tinder back in 2018, went on their first date, clicked instantly and basically never stopped hanging out. Fast forward through six years, one move to Box, dreams of future dogs, and a New Year’s Day proposal involving pyjamas, bad weather and a padlock… and you’ve got a proposal story Netflix should honestly option.
Picture it: weather looking tragic, Charly in pyjamas and no make up, Kyran convincing her to go outside with the promise of “let’s stick the padlock on the bridge”. She turns around mid-photo and he’s already on one knee. Her reply: “Fuck off, no fucking way!” which, honestly, should be engraved on a plaque somewhere. Then happy crying, then yes. Absolutely elite proposal energy.
THE HIGHLIGHT
Folly Farm: the venue that said come hungry or don’t come at all
Charly and Kyran are professional food enjoyers. They’d been to too many weddings where the food situation was criminal, so they made it their mission to feed every single guest within an inch of their life.
Enter Folly Farm. Stunning venue. Big capacity. Accommodation. Nature showing off. And apparently the tasting menu slapped so hard they were probably still thinking about it weeks later. After that, the choice was basically made for them.
They kept everything botanical. Olive trees. Olive wood. Houseplants everywhere. Charly’s Italian heritage and Kyran’s plant dad energy fused like some kind of aesthetic superpower. And the autumn weather turned up like “hello I’m your golden hour for the next twelve hours straight” which was rude but appreciated.
Outfits: green velvet and Vinted couture
Kyran had been dreaming of a green velvet suit since the engagement. Charly sent him a link, he bought it instantly, and it fit like a glove. Simple. Clean. Efficient. The man saw his moment and seized it.
Charly, meanwhile, said no to the dress, yes to trousers and a corset, and still somehow found a way to have a dramatic leafy train thanks to a detachable overskirt off Vinted. Zero florals, pure botanical main character vibes.
The guests didn’t just eat. They feasted.
Camembert sharers. BBQ platters. Cheesecakes on every table. Platter style three course meal. Endless canapes. Wedding cake. And then, because why not, an ice cream van casually rolling up like it’s Mr Whippy’s wedding too.
Not a single person had the audacity to feel hungry.
Instead of booking a massive entertainment lineup, they went full DIY and nailed it.
Family-provided DJ setup. Kyran’s playlist. Photobooth. Firepit. A fog machine. Bubbles. Light up toys. Hats. Props that belonged in a party city fever dream. An ice cream van doing cameos.
It was giving wholesome rave.
Kyran rocked a green velvet suit he bought the second Charly sent the link. Pure efficiency. Charly ditched the dress, went trousers and corset, and even added a leafy Vinted overskirt she tailored herself. Botanical main character energy.
The food? Absolute feast. Camembert sharers, BBQ platters, cheesecakes everywhere, canapes, cake and an ice cream van. Nobody dared feel hungry.
Entertainment was full DIY chaos in the best way. Family DJ setup, Kyran’s playlist, photobooth, firepit, fog machine, bubbles, hats and glow toys. Basically a wholesome rave in wedding form.
The Food & Flowers.
The guests didn’t just eat. They feasted. Camembert sharers. BBQ platters. Cheesecakes on every table. Platter style three course meal. Endless canapes. Wedding cake. And then, because why not, an ice cream van casually rolling up like it’s Mr Whippy’s wedding too. Not a single person had the audacity to feel hungry.
Their entire floral plan was actually anti-floral in the best possible way. Dried olive leaf. Gypsophila. White rose. Olive trees. Houseplants. Minimalist. Classic. Very “Pinterest, but only the good bits”. Guests even got to take home the houseplants which is honestly a flex.
Naim & Studio Enso
They found Naim online, liked the energy, hopped on a call, booked him on the spot. Apparently the banter sealed the deal. The previews blew them away.
They said he felt like a guest rather than a photographer which is a massive compliment unless you were hoping to go unnoticed, in which case tough luck because the vibes were vibing.
Funny moments that live rent free in my mind
Charly’s mum nearly missed the first dance because she ran off to get changed. Absolute chaos.
Kyran’s dad ate so much he couldn’t drink his drink. Sat on the dancefloor wearing light up glasses and a pink fluffy cowboy hat like it was the most normal thing in the world.
The props were everywhere. Hats. Bubbles. Glow toys. Fog machine. The kind of dancefloor where every photo looks like a screenshot from a children’s TV rave scene.
The banter sealed the deal… We booked Naim on the spot!
Our Wedding Day
FAVOURITES
Favourite moments
Kyran: seeing Charly for the first time and walking the aisle. The sunset that looked like Photoshop. Watching all their people mingle by the firepit. A wholesome soup of humans.
Charly: her best friend running the ceremony and blindsiding her with emotional chaos. Their vows. Their first dance to their custom remix of Latch. Watching everyone dance like their rent was due.
Wisdom from two pros
Don’t do things you don’t want to do.
Spend money on the things you actually give a shit about.
Don’t invite joyless people. Family or not.
Make time for just the two of you.
Tell your coordinator to save you canapes or you’ll regret it forever.
Bring comfy shoes for the dancefloor. That one’s non negotiable.
Final thoughts
They loved everything they’ve seen so far and can’t wait for the rest. They feel lucky to have the photos and videos forever, and sent big love for capturing the day so beautifully.
Honestly, an absolute belter of a wedding. The food alone deserves its own documentary.
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