breakfast and speeches, there were a couple of hours for guests to mingle again before the evening do kicked off. “We really wanted this time in between so we could spend time with our loved ones and enjoy the day,” Megan explains. For the evening bash, the couple hired local band, Soul Revolver, since live music is something they both greatly enjoy. As soon as the first dance was over the band began to play and the dancefloor was full from start to finish. Following Soul Revolver’s set, a DJ took over and played the couple’s favourite songs so the dancing never stopped. MEMORABLE MOMENTS “We both felt extremely happy from beginning to end, it really was the best day of our lives, and as everyone says, it just went far too quickly,” Megan shares. “The ceremony was so special, especially being surrounded by our friends and family. We really enjoyed the speeches too, which had everyone laughing. But the evening do was by far the best bit, dancing the night away with loved ones!” The couple’s day was made complete by one extra special guest, Tom’s dad Norman. He was extremely unwell but managed to be there with them for the ceremony and wedding breakfast. “Very sadly, Norman passed away just 12 days later but we’ll always remember having him with us for our special day,” Megan says. THE GETAWAY The newlyweds had planned to take their Italian honeymoon a month later. Happily, family had agreed to look after their girls for the week. They spent five days in Lake Garda: “One of the most stunning places we’ve ever been,” says Megan. They explored by boat, on foot, by car and by electric bikes. Indeed, their highlight was the day spent cycling to a vineyard for a wine tasting, followed by a tipsy cycle back to the hotel! They then rounded off the trip with a further two days in Venice. MEGAN’S TOP TIP “Don’t sweat the small stuff,” the bride says. “You can do so much planning leading up to the day, trying to control every last detail, but what really matters is being there with your spouse-to-be, surrounded by your loved ones, celebrating your life together. I just tried to enjoy and soak up every minute of the day.” 24
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