Rum & Bee’s Wedding Blog – Sadeh Farm, Kent

It’s been a busy weekend with a wedding on the Saturday, and now as drive along a very sunny M25 on my way to Sadeh Farm in Kent, I’m fired up for my next project.

The wedding today is for Bee and Rum, who have asked that their big day should remain genderless and their diverse community of friends, welcome.

After a quick tour of the farm, Sherene, the wedding planner, who asked me to assist her today, has tasked me to help set up the tablescapes in the marquee. There are stacks of boxes filled with various sized plates, a full complement of cutlery and various props for the tables. I get started immediately laying plates, napkins and name cards as appropriate.

At the bottom of the farm, through the willow arch, The Happy Chuppah People are building the Chuppah in the field, and The Copper Cacti are in the process of decorating it. Wooden benches are to be placed around the Chuppah for guests to be seated on. There are 25 of them and two fields to navigate: help! Sherene and I begin the long haul. Due to the weight of the benches, we can only carry one at a time. By the time we return to the marquee to pick up the next two, we’re a sweaty mess.

The Calvary came in the form of Scott, who put the benches in his SUV and then carried the majority through the willow arch. I will be forever in his debt, as I was predicting an air ambulance being needed to take me to hospital after the day’s exertions.

As a trickle of guests turn into a river, the Chuppah area begins filling up. Their special attendants and family, begin the procession to start the service under the Chuppah. Bee and Rum, suitably nervous and carrying their bouquets of wildflowers, follow behind.

With the wine and drinks stored in the fridges, the Arapina Bakery cakes are put on display in the marquee and are beautifully presented. The caterers, Souper Food are in the kitchen prepping the canapes and wedding dinner, of which the smells are calling my name.

The guests are now seated in the marquee, and DJ Ben from Bass Entertainment, welcomes the newly weds to their wedding reception to the Jurassic Park theme tune. And with drinks being poured and their dinner being served, the party begins.

I hope Rum & Bee enjoyed their wedding day; their family and guests were having a ball by the time I left. Wishing you both a wonderful married life!