28 They placed beautiful flowers in bud vases and small gold Cinderella carriages with a light blue cushion and wax roses underneath the stunning flowers. To add a touch of nature, the pair adorned the venue's staircase with faux foliage for the ceremony and LED Flickering candles. For the drinks reception, the pair created a ‘mini museum’ showcasing tokens collected over the years since they were 14, including tickets, currency from holidays, notes from mini golf scorecards and more displayed in gold glass cases. Additionally, there were foam light-up tubes for the evening, a grand light-up sign, LED white flooring and a games room equipped with air hockey, a photo booth, a pinball machine and giant Connect 4. Ashridge House catered for the event, offering a delicious threecourse meal featuring amazing bao buns and vegan curry for the evening buffet. The pair assembled a brownie and doughnut tower with vegan options, using brownies from the Hertford Cake Co and Krispy Kreme doughnuts! LOOKING THE PART The gown Abigail wore on her wedding day was called Athena, which was fitting considering her deep love for Greek mythology and Athena being her favourite Greek goddess. She comments, "I stumbled upon the name when I purchased it, and little did I know how perfect it would be! I bought it from Inna Voronova Bridal in St Albans, an incredible wedding dress boutique. After visiting 14 other shops without finding the perfect princess dress I had in mind, Inna assured me that I could customise the dress to my heart’s content as she handles all alterations in the store - I was truly amazed by her expertise! “I had dreamed of wearing a grand princess ballgown dress ever since I was a little girl, and I was determined to make that dream a reality. I was certain that if I settled for something simpler, I would regret it. To achieve the perfect look, I opted for a voluminous underskirt with hoops that made the dress puff out beautifully, yet it remained surprisingly lightweight without needing extra fabric. Inna even added removable sleeves so I could dance freely during the evening celebration.” “I wore topaz and diamond earrings and a necklace purchased specially for the wedding, making them my special for years to come. Later, I switched into a feathered short dress with sequin for the evening, a fabulous find on Vinted originally from ASOS.” The couple picked out perfume for each other before the big day to be reminded of each other and now wear it for special dates together. David chose Tiffany Rose for this bride, while Abigail chose Bleu De Chanel. The bride had her hair done by a fabulous hairdresser, whom she cannot thank enough for dealing with her insanely thick hair and getting it into an updo! Abigail did her make-up after looking at hours and hours of tutorials and practising over the year. “I was so happy that it all came together; it’s the most beautiful I’ve ever seen myself, and I can’t believe it was pulled off for the day”, she comments. “I honestly felt like a million dollars! My hairstylist truly exceeded my expectations. Whenever I needed something, she was right there to help. Whether it was passing me scissors, finding my veil, or reminding me about my engagement ring, she was always one step ahead. She was the person I didn’t even realise I needed on my wedding day – I will always be thankful for her.” The groom sported a tailcoat and a light blue tie to coordinate with the colour scheme. The couple was browsing Pinterest for a fantastic outfit and drew inspiration from David Beckham at the royal wedding! The grey waistcoat, black suit and shiny shoes completed the look. To coordinate, the bridesmaids were dressed in three shades of blue, all in satin. The bride’s two sisters wore the lightest shade, while the other girls chose dresses that flattered their heights and figures. Abigail wanted hints of blue throughout the wedding without it being too overpowering,
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