wanted a fitted gown but when I tried it on, I loved it!” she tells us. “The detail and beading sparkled beautifully and my mum’s reaction to it was what sealed the deal! I chose a full-length sheer veil so that you could see the back of the dress through it.” Dec wore a three-piece navy suit with a subtle check print. “The other groomsmen wore two-piece versions and they all had matching pale pink ties the same colour as the bridesmaids’ dresses finished off with a vibrant pink rose buttonhole,” Hannah explains. The bridesmaids wore pale pink full-length dresses which suited them perfectly. “It could’ve been a bit tricky to get all six to agree on a style but it turned out to be a dream!” Hannah says. TIME TO ENTERTAIN Hannah and Dec had to change their plan regarding their wedding entertainment because their celebration took place while restrictions were in place due to the pandemic. “Luckily, we were blessed with sunshine so most of our reception and evening party took place outside,” Hannah explains. “We had lawn games including rounders which was such a hit with our guests!” The first dance was very special because Hannah and Dec got their bridesmaids and mother-of-the-bride to join in a flash mob, finishing with the other guests learning the steps and joining. “We couldn’t stop smiling as we watched everyone enjoying themselves,” Hannah tells us. “The speeches were also very special. Before the wedding, my younger brother Matt asked whether he could make a speech which we were excited about - he had so many lovely things to say.” The couple booked to go on honeymoon to Dubai and the Maldives through travel consultant Stephanie Chipping. “She was fantastic about booking (and rebooking) our dream trip,” Hannah says. “We described what we wanted and she has made it happen. We just can’t wait!” “I don’t think either of us can put into words how special the day was for us. People always say that your wedding is the best day of your life but I don’t think we quite appreciated this until it happened! The celebration was brimming with love and laughter.” – Hannah and Dec REAL WEDDINGS 31
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