28 LOOKING THE PART The bride wore a Wendy Makin gown, which happened to be the first dress she tried on! “I looked at others after to ensure it was the one, but it just felt completely right”, says Holly. “It was not necessarily what I thought I wanted as it had thin lace sleeves, which isn’t something I thought I'd like. But as soon as I put it on, I fell in love with the figurehugging silhouette and small train at the back.” The accessories were kept simple, with some added gypsophila flowers in her hair to add an element of fun. The bride comments, “The look was everything I could have hoped for and more. After two years of planning and worrying about whether things would come together on the day, I can honestly say it was all worth it. Everything exceeded our expectations, and all the elements complemented each other well. The colour in the flowers, alongside the ribbons and lanterns, just screamed festival in every possible way. Lewis was very emotional seeing everything come together. We enjoyed such a special day, which was everything we had dreamt of and more.” The groom wore a three-piece brown tweed Marc Darcy suit with an orange tie, whereas his groomsmen wore just two pieces with colourful buttonholes from the florist. The bridesmaids all chose different coloured dresses to continue the colourful theme. TIME TO CELEBRATE The one thing Lewis knew he wanted to have from the start of wedding planning was a live band. He wanted a supplier that could play many artists they both loved and had seen live, whether at Glastonbury or other concerts they had attended. The couple found The Indie Killers after scrolling online and listening to different acts. They could see from their social media page that this band got everyone up dancing together and having a big party – exactly what they wanted! The band were a massive hit with guests and whenever the couple has seen people or spoken to them after the wedding, the band is what they mention. They had everyone up dancing and singing along with a mixture of music. The newlyweds provided large LED lightsticks, adding more colour to the evening party. Holly says, “We’re both from families who love to dance, so the evening reception was a hit with everyone. My dad even said when we were planning the wedding, ‘why don’t you have a big party with dancing?’ So that’s exactly how we treated it and enjoyed the evening.” MEMORABLE MOMENTS Holly and Lewis felt a whole mix of emotions throughout the day. They were both so excited for the wedding and couldn’t have been happier when it all came together. They felt so loved by everyone around them and loved seeing guests interacting. The pair wrote their vows, and reading them to each other was a highlight of the day. Holly says, “We recommend saying your own vows to anyone thinking about it. It made the ceremony even more personal, which was something we loved being able to do. Another special moment was having everyone join in with our first dance. It meant we started the evening celebrations immediately, surrounded by loved ones. My parents got changed into outfits for the evening reception. My dad’s outfit featured a sparkly mermaid jacket, a big surprise I couldn’t know about before the day. Let’s say it was nowhere near as bad as I had expected. His speech was great, and it exceeded all expectations. My dad was not one for large crowds or public speaking, but he shone on the day. I felt so proud to call him my dad and have him speak about our memories, love and future. Of course, he added a couple of embarrassing stories, but these were a great laugh for everyone. I was crying with how sentimental his speech was, and it’s a moment I will treasure forever.” The florist went above and beyond anything the lovebirds had hoped for. If the bride could have kept her bouquet forever and carried it around everywhere, she would have as it looked incredible. She
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