the organising away from us,” recalls the bride. “Kyle and I were just guests at our own wedding, so we were able to let our hair down and enjoy it too. Magician Scott John was there for the reception drinks when Kyle and I were having photos taken and I have since been told he was blowing minds! He is literally magic; I can’t fathom how he does what he does. He was an amazing asset to have on our wedding day. “We also hired soul and Motown singer Scotty D, who was absolutely incredible and filled the dancefloor before the night guests even arrived,” adds Rebecca. “Lastly, Cat from Saxophonique was absolutely mind-blowing, and one of my mum and dad’s friends didn’t realise she was playing live! She was amazing at getting involved with the crowd on the dancefloor and keeping everyone vibing along with her music – just sensational. The dancefloor was full from the early doors and it was just incredible. At one point, we had Simon, Scotty D and Saxophonique all playing September by Earth, Wind & Fire!” MEMORABLE MOMENTS “Our wedding was honestly incredible,” says Rebecca. “My dad asked me before we set off to go down the aisle how I felt and I said I couldn’t even describe it because it’s nothing I’ve ever felt before. We both felt incredibly lucky to get married at a place so close to our hearts. The sun came out as soon as the bridesmaids walked out and it was hot, so we were able to get married outside exactly as we’d envisaged. Our photographer, Jason Chambers, got every picture we could have possibly imagined. We were just blown away by how perfect the day was and how lucky we were. “In the run-up to the day, Kyle kept asking what we’d be asked to say during the vows,” continues the bride. “I kept saying I don’t know; I have never done it before. Nerves got the better of him and he kept jumping to say ‘I do’ before he was supposed to. He said ‘I do’ three times before the registrar said he could now say ‘I do’. It had everyone laughing at the ceremony.” All of the couple’s suppliers made their big day perfect. “All of our companies were second to none,” shares Rebecca. “Each and every one of them worked together to make the day more than we could have ever imagined. The wedding team at Lodore Falls Hotel & Spa was sensational. They genuinely couldn’t do enough for us and Jason Chambers is absolute magic. We will be forever grateful to him for what he has produced post-wedding. Our family and friends were also just incredible. We had the most amazing day celebrating with them all and everybody was so incredibly generous. We left the day full of love and it took us well over a week to calm down from it!” HONEYMOON “We had a mini-moon in Windermere, where we stayed at Brimstone Hotel & Spa for one night and Aphrodite’s Tranquil Suites for two,” explains Rebecca. “Our honeymoon will be in September, when we will be going to Dubai and Stella Island in Crete. Sam Little from Hays Travel planned our honeymoon for us. She took the stress out of planning and has put together something incredible.” REBECCA AND KYLE’S TOP TIPS “Take moments to look around and take everything in,” shares the couple. “Try your hardest to just relax in the morning. Everyone kept saying that they couldn’t believe how chilled and steady-paced the morning was and I believe that set us up for a relaxed day. We remember every single part of our day and we are so grateful that we do, because we didn’t spend any time thinking about what was going on or what’s happening next; we just lived in the moment and we will cherish that forever.” REAL WEDDINGS 33
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