Ryan wore a light grey checked suit as he wanted to stand out from his groomsmen, who all wore navy three-piece suits. All of the gents accessorised with blush pink ties to complement the bridesmaids’ dresses. Finding the right look for the bride tribe was the biggest challenge for Rachel. “I’d been looking for ages and couldn’t find anything in the right colour, or something that would flatter them all.” Eventually she found the contenders online, and when she sent them to the girls, they fell in love. “Even better,” Rachel says, “They were on sale for less than £30!” TIME TO CELEBRATE The big day was intimate with 50 guests, so they couple decided to keep the entertainment simple and personal. A DJ played everyone’s favourite songs, and the sweet cart really was a hit. This allowed the newlyweds to spend quality time with their nearest and dearest. “We could just chill, which we both loved and so did our guests,” Rachel explains. MEMORABLE MOMENTS For Rachel and Ryan the ceremony was the highlight of their day. “There was something so magical about standing in front of our closest friends and family and becoming one,” Rachel remembers. “Everyone who came made the day super special,” the bride continues. “My bridesmaids did an amazing job, and one of my older brothers made a speech, which was lovely. It included stories about me when I was growing up that even I couldn’t remember. So, that meant a lot to me. Also, our wedding coordinator at the Hythe Imperial, Georgia, did an amazing job of telling us what to do, where to go and son on. She’s actually one of my bridesmaid’s best friends, so knowing her made it even better!” 35 REAL WEDDINGS
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