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Take a look inside Lady Marina Windsor and Nico Macauley's midsummer reception with 17 exclusive offical snaps from their party in Hovingham Hall

Lady Marina Windsor marries Nico Macauley at Hovingham Hall© Rachael Fraser
Katherine Robinson
Katherine RobinsonSpecial Projects Editor
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While a wedding ceremony is where a marriage begins, the reception is where the couple's personality truly shines. For Lady Marina Windsor and Nico Macauley, that meant a spectacular celebration inspired by traditional midsummer festivities, held the afternoon before the summer solstice. Following a year of careful planning, their reception was packed with unique, personal touches - and today, we're sharing a gallery of 17 unseen photographs from the party, alongside an exclusive wedding video, entirely for our HELLO! VIP community.    

The digital gallery highlights the thoughtful, eco-conscious styling that defined the day. Marina's focus on sustainability shaped everything from the seasonal, locally sourced flowers by Fran Smith to the tablescapes. Each table was named after one of the newlyweds' favourite films, featuring signs and orders of service illustrated by their oldest friend, artist Sasha Compton.

Below, you can browse the full collection of images to explore the reception setup on the lawns of Hovingham Hall, the beautifully decorated marquee, and the traditional moment the couple cut their vanilla-bean wedding cake using a historic family Field Marshal sword. Scroll down to view the gallery and watch our cinematic film from the celebration.

WATCH: Lady Marina Windsor and Nico Macauley's wedding video

Wedding video by @lovedayfilms and @lilycolfox

Cutting the cake

Lady Marina Windsor marries Nico Macauley at Hovingham Hall© Rachael Fraser
The newlyweds slice into their vanilla-bean wedding cake inside the marquee, using a historic family Field Marshal sword. The stunning confection was crafted by local baker Sophie Smith and decorated with delicate floral details

The beautifully arranged cake table features floral decorations that echo the midsummer theme, presented alongside a selection of artisanal sweet treats for the guests© Rachael Fraser
The beautifully arranged cake table features floral decorations that echo the midsummer theme, presented alongside a selection of artisanal sweet treats for the guests

The bride's details

Lady Marina Windsor marries Nico Macauley at Hovingham Hall © Rachael Fraser
A detailed view from the back of the bride's custom Larissa von Planta gown, showing the intricate embroidered flower design beneath her antique Hapsburg lace veil
Lady Marina Windsor marries Nico Macauley at Hovingham Hall© Rachael Fraser
Lady Marina's wedding bouquet, which incorporated garden roses, scented sweet peas, and wild strawberries tied with a pink ribbon

A closer look at the couple's wedding rings, highlighting Lady Marina's modified heirloom engagement ring - originally belonging to Nico’s grandmother - which features a platinum sapphire and baguette diamonds.© Rachael Fraser
A closer look at the couple's wedding rings, highlighting Lady Marina's modified heirloom engagement ring -originally belonging to Nico’s grandmother - which features a platinum sapphire and baguette diamonds.

Tablescapes

The setting for the bridal brunch: An outdoor banquet table arranged on the lawns of Hovingham Hall, where Lady Marina dined with her 13 bridesmaids and three maids of honour on the morning of the wedding© Rachael Fraser
The setting for the bridal brunch: An outdoor banquet table arranged on the lawns of Hovingham Hall, where Lady Marina dined with her 13 bridesmaids and three maids of honour on the morning of the wedding

At the reception, each table was named after one of the couple's favourite films, including Wes Anderson's comedy drama Love Aquatic© Rachael Fraser
At the reception, each table was named after one of the couple's favourite films, including Wes Anderson's comedy drama Love Aquatic
A close-up of the seasonal, locally sourced floral arrangements by florist Fran Smith, featuring pink roses and tall stems of purple delphiniums© Rachael Fraser
A close-up of the seasonal, locally sourced floral arrangements by florist Fran Smith, featuring pink roses and tall stems of purple delphiniums

One of the round tables inside the marquee, decorated with peach and cream roses, foxgloves, and a centerpiece card for the film Il Gattopardo© Rachael Fraser
One of the round tables inside the marquee, decorated with peach and cream roses, foxgloves, and a centerpiece card for the film Il Gattopardo
Another table setting highlighting a film-themed centerpiece card for In the Mood for Love, surrounded by sweet peas and tapered candles© Rachael Fraser
Another table setting highlighting a film-themed centerpiece card for In the Mood for Love, surrounded by sweet peas and tapered candles

A view inside the reception marquee at Hovingham Hall, showing the tables set with pink cloths, floral centerpieces, and custom menus for the wedding breakfast© Rachael Fraser
A view inside the reception marquee at Hovingham Hall, showing the tables set with pink cloths, floral centerpieces, and custom menus for the wedding breakfast

The entertainment

Three of Nico’s school friends play the bagpipes and drum on the lawns of Hovingham Hall to kick off the reception celebrations© Rachael Fraser
The sounds of bagpipes and drums echo across the grounds as three of the groom's close friends from school provide the opening entertainment for the afternoon
Providing the soundtrack to the summer afternoon, the band S.O.L. Collective performs a lively blend of soul and jazz for guests on the grounds of Hovingham Hall
Providing the soundtrack to the summer afternoon, the band S.O.L. Collective performs a lively blend of soul and jazz for guests on the grounds of Hovingham Hall

More floral details

Locally sourced summer flowers fill the stone window sill of All Saints' Church beneath the traditional stained glass window© Rachael Fraser
Locally sourced summer flowers fill the stone window sill of All Saints' Church beneath the traditional stained glass window

The circular wooden bar inside the marquee features a large, elevated floral installation composed of seasonal pink, white, and red summer blossoms© Rachael Fraser
The circular wooden bar inside the marquee features a large, elevated floral installation composed of seasonal pink, white, and red summer blossoms

The wedding stationery

The custom, illustrated wedding stationery designed by the couple's long-time friend, artist Sasha Compton, featuring hand-drawn botanical designs© Rachael Fraser
The custom, illustrated wedding stationery designed by the couple's long-time friend, artist Sasha Compton, featuring hand-drawn botanical designs
Set against pale pink table linens, each guest's place setting features a custom menu card detailing the wedding breakfast - which began with a mixed heritage tomato and burrata salad© Rachael Fraser
Set against pale pink table linens, each guest's place setting features a custom menu card detailing the wedding breakfast - which began with a mixed heritage tomato and burrata salad

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