Our maid-of-honour wore a sage green dress with similar chiffon shoulders to my gown while our three bridesmaids wore pale pink dresses with a pretty lace effect. After the ceremony, instead of welcome drinks, we had ice cream. It was a hot bank holiday weekend, so we thought this would be a nice treat and something a bit different and it was a huge hit! We chose five flavours and guests were given the option of a cone or tub and a variety of different sauces. I chose a pair of glitzy high-heeled shoes. Our two flowergirls wore white summer dresses. We wanted the younger girls to still be able to run around and play, which we felt these dresses allowed. “Our photographer, Emily-Jane was amazing. It was like we had known each other forever and we can’t thank her enough.” - Holly and James My glamorous hair and make-up were inspired by 1950s Hollywood. Raye at Vintage Victory Rollers did my hair which looked amazing. I decided to keep my accessories minimal to compliment the elegance of the dress, hence the decision to not wear a veil. We had a savoury cheese cake which my mother-in-law arranged for us made with locally sourced varieties. Our flowers looked fabulous! I purchased faux flowers online and then created the bouquets myself. I also made the buttonholes and crocheted the bouquets for the flowergirls which looked cute. THE DREAM TEAM Photographer, Emily-Jane Photography, https://emily-janephotography.co.uk | Venue, White Horse Country Park, https://whitehorsecountrypark.co.uk | Videographer, Stuart Mac Productions, https://emily-janephotography.co.uk | Wedding planner, The Quartz & Ivy Event Co, https://www.quartzandivy.co.uk | Bridal dress seamstress, Spanish Sewing Bee, www.spanishsewingbee.com | Bridesmaids’ dresses, Monsoon, www.monsoon.co.uk | Maid of honour’s dress, JJ’s House, www.jjshouse.com | Flowergirl dresses, www.primark.com/en-gb | Hair, Vintage Victory Rollers, www.vintagevictoryrollers.co.uk | Consultation with make-up artist, Carla Well MUA, www.instagram.com/carla_melissa91 | Suits for the groom and groomsmen, Slater Menswear, www.slaters.co.uk/store-locator/slaters-bristol | Junior groomsmen’s suits, Moss Bros, www.moss.co.uk/store/068-moss-bros-swindon | Cake, Kakes, by Karl, www.facebook.com/kakesbykarl1968 | Flowers, Shein, www.shein.co.uk | Ice cream, Garbanzo’s Event Hire, www.garbanzosicecreamhire.co.uk | Wedding night accommodation, Lacock Alpaca, www.lacockalpaca.com I wore a pre-loved ivory sheath wedding dress that I had altered by a talented seamstress. I added beading to the back of the gown and reattached the buttons. We provided a handmade crisp wall and a DIY sweetie table which our guests loved! “The team at the venue provided the delicious catering for the three-course sit-down meal consisting of garlic mushrooms, pâté and melon to start followed by a main course of either pork, chicken or a nut roast. Our delicious dessert was sticky toffee pudding or fruit crumble. Everybody enjoyed pizzas during the evening, in keeping with the relaxed theme of our special day.” - Holly and James The main function room was dressed in drapes and fairylights which set a romantic atmosphere. We hired large illuminated lights spelling LOVE which we placed on the dancefloor. 34
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