they met and 2018 when they went on a road trip around the U.S. The table plan and place names, meanwhile, had a navy blue border to match their invitations and stationery, and was embellished with flowers in the top left corner. Each guest was given a menu card dependant on their dietary requirements, allowing everyone to know what they’d be eating for each course. Also featured overleaf were the speeches, and who they were being delivered by. “The food and drink was exquisite,” Chris remembers. Guests were served a selection of five canapés during the drinks reception, which preceded the wedding breakfast of a fishcake starter, a lamb main course, and chocolate fondant dessert. For the evening, everyone was fuelled for the dancefloor by sausage baps and s’mores. “The chefs, kitchen and waiting staff deserve such high praise, not only for the quality of the meal but for their attentiveness to our guests, making sure everything was on time and glasses were always kept topped up.” LOOKING THE PART Chris wore a three-piece Marc Dacry suit in navy blue from Bakers of Bond Street in Yeovil. He accessorised with dark brown Goor brogues, a purple pattered tie, and pocket square. Hammered sterling silver cufflinks from Corazon Latino and matching tie clip offered the perfect finishing touches, along with a Tudor Black Bay 58 watch. His groomsmen wore a similar navy suit in a different texture for differentiation. They all had matching ties and pocket squares in the same floral purple colour and pattern. The bride looked stunning in her Luna Novias gown, Casandra, a mermaid fit and flair in lace. The glitter tulle overskirt was removable creating a new look for the evening dancing. She accessorised with a golf leaf and pearl hair clip, pearl bracelet from Liberty In Love and pearl drop earrings. Her shoes had a comfortable block heel and were an ivory satin with diamanté trim for a touch more sparkle. The bridesmaids wore matching navy blue, Bardot, draped, high-leg split maxi dresses. These were paired with silver heels, cluster earrings and silver hair pins. CELEBRATE IN STYLE Happily the newlyweds were very fortunate with the weather on the big day, and since they’ve always enjoyed lawn games they provided a variety including boules, croquet, darts, badminton and giant Jenga, which all went down a storm. The main entertainment throughout the day was provided by The Sidekicks and Tawsax. “What can we say about this band?” Chris asks. “Simply put, they’re awesome!” The couple were drawn to them based on the glowing reviews they read as well as the band’s promotional videos, showcasing the vibe the couple knew they were looking for. “During the planning process, they were super-responsive and flexible in talking through the specifics for the day and any requests we had,” Chris remembers. They chose a package that included Mike and Chloe as a duet performing during the ceremony. This was followed by an acoustic set during the drinks reception, with Neil joining in on percussion. When the evening rolled in, they transformed the dining area into a fantastic party atmosphere with their lighting and sound system. Mike, Neil and Ed played the newlyweds’ first dance perfectly and got everyone on the dancefloor from that point on. The performance was further enhanced by Tim on saxophone, moving through the crowd. “These guys had such a range and pitched every part of the day perfectly. We can’t thank them enough for making our wedding so much fun,” Chris says. 25 REAL WEDDINGS
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