Becky and Josh’s love story started at university, where they met through mutual friends. A few years later, Josh proposed in the Lake District next to Derwentwater in Keswick one early evening, followed by dinner and cocktails to celebrate. The location was very special as Becky lost her mum eight years ago, and the Lake District was her favourite place. SETTING THE SCENE The lovebirds tied the knot on October 28th 2022, surrounded by their nearest and dearest. As the pair wanted guests to feel relaxed and have lots of fun, they kept the formalities of a wedding but chose a relaxed vibe to represent them the most. Whittlebury Park was the perfect location for their special day; they fell in love with The Orangery from the moment they saw the venue. The added benefit of guests being able to stay overnight after dancing the night away was crucial for the pair with family travelling from Scotland to attend. The Orangery was stunning, with the sunshine shining through the glass onto the floor, and the team transformed the setting after the vows for the reception. Becky says, “The events coordinator Janine was lovely and took away the pressure of planning such a big event. She didn’t make us feel silly asking questions and was the only person who didn’t assume that we were both fortunate to have parents. She showed compassion and even offered ideas to help make the day feel easier.” ALL IN THE DETAIL The couple stayed with family and friends the night before the wedding at the venue. Most people just walked to the ceremony, but the team offered a Rolls-Royce to take the bride and her squad down to The Orangery. The flowers were showstopping, thanks to Charlotte at Charlotte Ayre Floral Design. The bride initially sent a photo of the blooms she liked to the florist, who explained the importance of using different textures to create the free-flowing and wild style the pair wanted. She combined other natural-coloured florals to bring their ideas to life and a thistle to highlight the Scottish part of the family. On the ceremony chairs were wedding newspapers, which introduced the wedding party, shared funny stories, thanked loved ones and had a crosswords based on the newlyweds. It also listed the order of the day so guests wouldn’t miss a key moment. Two pedestal flowers were on either side of the register table, which were moved to either side of the top table for the wedding breakfast. On the table itself was a stunning arrangement of flowers with trailing eucalyptus. The wedding breakfast setting looked stunning, with drapes aligning the walls and ceiling with lights to add a romantic atmosphere. The groom’s dad created mesh boards on wooden blocks to showcase photos of the bride and groom, which guests loved to see. They were also thankful for the basket of flip-flops to help their aching feet and the blankets to help them stay warm. The pair opted for a simple design using a metal grid to ensure the table plan could be easy to switch and swap closer to the time if there were any last-minute changes. The centrepieces featured wooden logs underneath vases full of beautiful blooms and scattered candles, which looked perfect in photos. The couple had charity badges from Cancer Research and British Heart Foundation for favours; both charities represented loved ones that they’ve lost. There were also mini-heart biscuits for an extra treat on the tables as well as personalised bags REAL WEDDINGS 31
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