Marleybrook uses Scott Anderson Catering and they were so accommodating. My favourite foods are risotto and cheesecake, which they happily organised for us even though it wasn’t originally one of the options. Marleybrook House has a fairground, so there were loads of rides to choose from as well as stalls where you could win prizes. Guests could also treat themselves to some candyfloss. Aaron says, “My sister and I both went on a ferris wheel, which had spinning seats. I’m not great with spinning rides and it ruined me! After recovering somewhat, the wife then dragged me on the last ride of the night – the waltzers.” THE W-DAY TEAM Venue, Marleybrook House, www.marleybrookhouse.co.uk | Photographer, Howling Bassett Photography, www.howlingbasset.co.uk | Bride’s dress and accessories, Alta Costura, www.altacostura.co.uk | Bridesmaids’ dresses, Ever Pretty | Flowergirl dress, MillyWeddingshop, www.etsy.com/uk/shop/MillyWeddingshop | Groom’s and groomsmen’s suits, Birchington Brides, www.birchingtonbrides.co.uk | Hair stylist, Francesca Stally | Make-up artist, Leigh Sinden, www.facebook.com/leighbeautyandMUA | Cake, Westwell Cakes, www.westwellcakes.com Flowers, Wild Daisy Florist, www.wilddaisyflorist.com | Entertainment, DJW Discos, www.djwdiscos.co.uk | Catering, Scott Anderson, www.andersonscaterers.co.uk | Videographer, Caught by Lens, www.caughtbylens.co.uk When we got engaged, my sister, Katie, said that she was already writing her speech. However, nearer to the time she said she didn’t want to do it anymore. Imagine my surprise when she appeared with a mic following our first dance and began to sing It’s Your Wedding Day from the Wedding Singer, the first musical I performed in at drama school. We were really undecided on what we wanted for a cake and were just thinking about having light blue fondant icing until I saw some cakes with pressed flowers on them and fell in love. The top tier of our bigday bake was vegan, coconut with tropical coulis. The middle tier was lemon and elderflower and the bottom was chocolate. Marleybrook House has a wonderful collection of whimsical decorations on hand such as a gypsy caravan, tractor, even a red telephone box with a toilet inside! 42
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