Whole Schbang did an amazing job, with my bouquet made of eucalyptus and other foliage, along with roses and dried pink flowers. As for our centrepieces, we felt something low would work better, so that family and friends could see each other. In the end we made the decision to have the same flowers as my bouquet, along with floating candles.” Choosing a cake was also a lot of fun, with Megan and Shaun ordering cake samples in the post to try. “In the end we opted for a different flavour for each tier, choosing spiced apple first as it was our favourite of all the choices. We then decided on chocolate orange, a favourite of one of my grandads who passed away before the wedding; with lemon drizzle for the smallest tier.” MAM’S THE WORD Megan didn’t choose her wedding dress – her mam did! “I found four designs to try, then my mam picked a fifth, Madi Lane’s Adrian,” continues Megan. “I wanted something that looked different for the evening reception, initially trying on a style with a detachable skirt that just didn’t work. The dress my mam chose was super-sparkly; and nothing like I imagined. However, as soon as I put it on I felt like a bride, showing my sisters, mam and Shaun’s mum and sister – and Shaun’s mum started to cry. My sister then took a video with the flash and the dress seemed to light up and look different, which ticked the box for the night-time!” The rest of the wedding party were also dressed to impress, starting with the groom. “Shaun chose a sage green three-piece herringbone suit by Moss Bros, with his groomsmen opting for a darker olive green,” says the bride. “My bridesmaids wore gowns in keeping with my rose-colour theme, looking sensational in their multiway dresses by Victoria Lou Bridal.” FEEL THE LOVE Looking back on their day, Megan and Shaun have nothing but happy memories about the raw emotions that come with marrying your soulmate. “Shaun was nervous at the start, then cried when he saw me walk down the aisle – which then had me holding back tears,” remembers the bride. “It felt like a fairy-tale having all our favourite people together. Our family and friends met up the night before, which helped during the wedding, as some guests who were there alone then had people to chat to. The entire day was magical, and I felt like a Princess, sparkling from head to toe.” Laughter was also abundant throughout the couple’s celebration. “A funny story I only found out after our wedding was that my uncle, who’s 90, accidentally kicked over a floating candle in the aisle just before I arrived. Rather than stopping, he carried on like nothing had happened – and the staff only managed to clean it up just before I walked down the aisle!” The best story of the day, however, has to go to Megan’s other grandad, who disappeared at one stage from the wedding. “My mam found him sat on the mezzanine balcony, and asked why he wandered off,” says Megan. “He said he wanted some time to sit by himself and soak it all in, and to think about how much he was enjoying the day. It makes us smile every time we think of it.” MEGAN’S TOP TIP “Write a list to keep track of what you spend and when payments are due, to ensure everything is ready for your day.” REAL WEDDINGS 31
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