A Lord of the Rings Wedding Inspired by Middle-earth
As a huge Lord of the Rings fan, photographing this Lord of the Rings wedding was an absolute dream. From the moment I arrived, it felt like stepping straight into Middle-earth, with so much care and creativity poured into every detail.
East Keswick Village Hall as Hobbiton
East Keswick Village Hall was the perfect venue for Chloe & Dennis’ wedding. With its outdoor ceremony space and village setting, it genuinely felt like being in Hobbiton. The space lent itself beautifully to their theme and gave them the freedom to completely transform it into their own version of Middle-earth.
DIY Lord of the Rings Wedding Details
Chloe & Dennis put so much love into their DIY décor, and it showed. From hand-painted signage to carefully crafted floral arrangements, every detail tied back to their Lord of the Rings wedding theme and looked incredible. The effort they put in, alongside the creativity of their guests, made the whole day feel immersive and magical.
Arwen-Inspired Bridal Style and Incredible Outfits
Chloe’s dress and accessories were very Arwen-coded, elegant and ethereal while still feeling completely her. I was also obsessed with the effort the guests made with their outfits, as well as the celebrant fully committing to the theme dressed as Gandalf. It was one of those weddings where everyone truly leaned in, and it made the atmosphere unforgettable.
A Few Words from Chloe & Dennis
How did you two meet?
In January 2017, we both started the Kent Police training programme. We attended a conference meeting about the Police Federation, and Dennis was already sat by himself at the front of the lecture theatre. I walked in with my class and decided to sit next to someone I didn’t know rather than sitting with them. Dennis looked very surprised when I sat down next to him and started chatting. I was quite chatty, and Dennis was much quieter to begin with. We started talking more and getting to know each other better. Dennis even created a study group for an exam to get my attention and asked for my number so we could organise a study session together.
Describe the proposal!
Dennis proposed on Christmas Day 2021 at home with the kids. He had secretly had a bespoke ring made and placed it inside a red, heart-shaped glass bauble. He hung the bauble on the Christmas tree on Christmas Eve. Once the kids had finished opening their presents the next morning, Dennis asked if I’d noticed the new decoration. I hadn’t, so he pointed it out. As I opened it and found the ring, Dennis got down on one knee. He told me how much I meant to him, and asked me to marry him.
What is special about your venue?
The venue has a beautiful outdoor space for our ceremony and allowed us to personalise it for our Lord of the Rings / Hobbit theme. It also has a stage for the band, which was really important to us.
Any details of note about your Lord of the Rings wedding?
Our wedding is fully Lord of the Rings / Hobbit themed. I made all of the floral arrangements myself, while Dennis hand-painted and created all of the signage to fit the theme.
The band, The Airwaves, are learning our first dance song – Impossible by Nothing But Thieves – and will be playing it live. Our celebrant will also be dressed as Gandalf the Grey, which we’re very excited about.
Venue: East Keswick Village Hall
Chloe’s outfit details: Joana Bridal Boutique
Hair : Beauty in Bloom
Makeup : Ellie Fenwick
Catering: Acorn Hog Roast
Celebrant: https://www.nigelbouldcelebrant.co.uk/
If you’re planning a Lord of the Rings wedding or dreaming up a celebration that leans into fantasy, creativity, and storytelling, I’d love to hear all about it!
