David didn’t expect to cry, but totally lost it and started bawling like a baby when he saw me walk down the aisle! This was the highlight of the day for him. The bridesmaids chose their own dresses, as I wanted them to feel comfortable and beautiful. They all wore the same orangey/red colour, but their necklines differed, which I loved as it didn’t feel too uniform. David wore a dark navy checked suit, while the groomsmen were dressed in plain navy suits, allowing the groom to stand out a little. Our flowers were an explosion of autumn. There were reds, oranges, yellows, greens and pinks. We placed a big emphasis on dried flowers, with plenty of autumn texture. They all made the wedding beautifully vibrant and fun. Amelia met David in Tunbridge Wells at a jazz event. “Long story short, I spilled an entire pint of beer over David, which he found hilarious. I’ve since been known as Spilly Millie, and the rest is history!” Amelia tells us. David proposed in 2021 while the couple were out walking their spaniel, Ernie, at Bedgebury Pinetum, which is their favourite place to go. “We’d been decorating our Christmas tree that morning and spirits were high, but not once did the thought cross my mind that he’d propose that day,” Amelia says. The couple walked far into the forest and found a lake. Amelia started taking photos, and didn’t realise that David was behind her on one knee. In fact, she only just managed to catch the words as he suddenly blurted them out: “Millie will you marry me?” The initial tears from Amelia were followed by the response: “Are you sure?” Then, “Absolutely!” The Gardens, Yalding, was the perfect wedding venue for the couple – low key, rustic, and romantic, with a homely feel. “It just felt right,” Amelia explains. “We only visited that one venue, as we cancelled all of our other viewings straight after.” This was the one! Join us as we learn more about 14th October, 2022... W-day. I wore Serenity by Suzanne Neville. I just loved how simple and classic it was, and the long fluted sleeves made it feel so romantic. It was as if it had been made especially for me; I’ve never felt so like myself in any item of clothing. 46
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