to display the signs around the marquee. I made our place names with my mum and sisters. We created them using thick white cards and hand-tied sage green ribbon to complement the candles.” Harriet and Tom chose a nearly naked, two-tier cake featuring a simple floral design. “It was white chocolate and raspberry in flavour and we cut it with Tom’s dad’s sword which he had kept from his days in the Army,” Harriet says. “We chose a fresh, tasty summery menu for our special day. Jo from Oxbridge Catering designed a menu featuring homemade focaccia, dips, crudités followed by a selection of salads made from locally sourced ingredients and chicken breast with salsa verde, crispy rosemary salted potatoes and truffle mayo. It was perfect!” LOOKING THE PART Harriet wore the Lucy V2 gown by the Australian brand Made With Love. “I wasn’t sure what style I was going to pick but the first shop we booked an appointment with was MWL and as soon as I tried the Lucy style on, which was the second dress I tried, I knew it was the one,” she tells us. “I just felt completely comfortable, elegant and like myself wearing it. I have always loved accessories so to go for a simple dress meant I got the chance to personalise it. I added chiffon shoulder bows, pearl-drop jewellery and a long pearl veil.” Tom wore a custom three-piece pale linen suit teamed with brown suede loafers, pearl cufflinks and a sage green tie to match the bridesmaids’ dresses. “Our beautiful bridesmaids chose the same sage green satin dress with shoulder bows to complement my wedding dress,” Harriet explains. All the girls wore their own jewellery and a pair of gold heels while our four groomsmen wore matching two-piece linen suits with loafers and ties to match Tom.” TIME TO CELEBRATE The music was the highlight of the couple’s day for so many of their guests. “We knew we wanted a saxophonist to play tracks reminiscent of chilled Ibiza vibes during the canapé and drinks reception and whilst on the hunt for one, we came across the band All Things Nice Entertainment,” Harriet says. “After watching all of their videos online, we were sold and it was the best decision we could have made. During the evening, the sax came alive and, combined with singer Becky’s vocals plus the DJ and bongos, the dancefloor was packed from the first dance until the very end. It was so much fun, with friends and family combining to bring high energy all night long, even getting our dad’s up on people’s shoulders!” “During Tom’s speech, he announced that he had a special guest joining us and ran out through the side of the marquee leaving everyone wondering who was about to walk in. To everyone’s surprise, he returned carrying our gorgeous dog, Ruby! Ruby spent a couple of hours wandering around the marquee, soaking up the attention from our loved ones and being fed as much chicken under the table as possible!” - Harriet REAL WEDDINGS 29
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