“Guests were greeted by a live violinist and pianist, who played acoustic music before, throughout and after the ceremony. Later on a five-piece band provided live music thoughout the evening.” amazing we both looked and soaking up the fact that we’d just got married!” The bride also got to share some incredibly special moments with her father having experienced a first look reveal of her dress, and a father/daughter dance following the couple’s first dance, both of which were super-emotional for her. A FLORAL FANTASY As a nod to Jamaica, where Dan proposed, the couple’s wedding favours were a shot of rum. Small glass medicine bottles were labelled with their names and the wedding date on personalised stickers. The table plan was a simple design with a copper pipe frame holding it. Eucalyptus was draped over one corner and candles in glass jars placed at the foot added a warm glow. The centrepieces also featured the oh-so on trend foliage, eucalyptus, along with wildflowers and olive greenery. The arrangements were placed on a selection of wood slices or mirrors surrounded by candles and varying styles of glass jars. A large hoop decorated with flowers, crates and candles sat at the end of the aisle and was later moved to act as a focal point backdrop for the top table. What’s more, all staircases around the venue were dressed with foliage and fresh roses in full bloom. The couple also created a memory ladder featuring black and white images of the loved ones who couldn’t join them on the day. As the couple’s menu was a la carte, guests’ names were included with their wedding breakfast choices, laid in a cream napkin in the middle of their setting. The big-day bake hung in a gold metal hoop behind the top table. It was a semi-naked three-tier cake, with each tier a different flavour. It was decorated with real off-white roses to complement the main floral displays. The bride’s bouquet featured peonies and offwhite roses, with eucalyptus and olive foliage. The bridesmaids meanwhile, carried smaller versions. The mothers and grandmothers weren’t forgotten and had gorgeous wrist corsages including white roses. The groom, groomsmen and fathers all wore white rose buttonholes. FOOD FOR THOUGHT Following the ceremony, guests enjoyed bubbly and canapé options including mini Yorkshire puddings with beef and horseradish, teriyaki salmon skewers, and mozzarella and tomato arancini. Diners had a choice of prawn and crab cocktail, or goat’s cheese and red onion tart for starter; slow cooked pork belly, slow cooked beef short rib, or parmesan gnocchi for main; and Bramley apple and blackberry crumble, or salted caramel and chocolate tart for dessert. In the evening, all assembled were treated to pizzas cooked in a stone pizza oven outside with a selection of salads and sides. DRESSED TO IMPRESS Emily looked stunning in Tamara by Riki Dalal from the Amor Collection. The dress was a bodice with skirt clipped to it, which gave her the perfect combination of a fitted yet floaty, romantic silhouette. Her cathedral-length veil was custom made to match the gown, while classic ballet pink Mori Jimmy Choo heels and simple stud gold earrings completed the look. She made sure she had the something old, new, borrowed and blue tradition covered with her new shoes, plus old and borrowed jewellery from her great grandmother, mum, and Dan’s grandmother. Finally, she had the wedding date embroidered onto her skirt in blue thread. The groom wore a custom-made three-piece dinner jacket with bow tie. His jacket bore their “The team we had to create our perfect day made us feel relaxed the whole time. We loved every second.” REAL WEDDINGS 41
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