I loved having my hair and make-up done on the morning of our wedding and with the artist Sam Sheppard doing it, it felt like having a friend getting ready with myself and my bridal party - we were all delighted with how it lasted throughout the day. I wore a pair of simple, timeless bridal shoes that were very comfortable, a peridot necklace that was my something borrowed, a hair vine which I loved and my stunning engagement ring. I chose a dress by Essence of Australia called Romy. I knew I wanted an A-line style and when I tried this gown on, I knew that it was the one - it felt elegant with the right amount of detail. Everyone enjoyed a selection of drinks and canapés served on the lawn next to the river followed by a mouth-watering threecourse wedding breakfast. We loved the fact that all of our guests had a choice of three starters, main courses and desserts. During the evening we had a buffet and with multiple chefs within the family, we ensured that we picked a venue that could provide excellent catering which was important to us. My mum also made our four-tier wedding cake featuring lemon and elderflower, vanilla and salted caramel, chocolate fudge and white chocolate and raspberry layers. It was decorated with sugar flowers and gold leaf which tied in beautifully with our colour scheme – our guests loved it! Our favours were iced biscuits made by my mum who owns and runs Jenny’s Iced Jems. They tasted de licious and we liked the fact that because they were edible favours, no waste was left behind. “I had a close shave from the barber the day before so on the big day, my neck was sore and red. My best man’s wife recommended some cream that contained foundation to help remove the redness. I put on far too much then buttoned my shirt up, ending up with an orange collar! Luckily I had a spare one!” – Alex “One of my bridesmaids wrote me a lovely card to read on the evening before the wedding that I was very grateful for. It was a lovely touch and a tear-jerker! On the day, the speeches provided much laughter and some great memories.” – Gemma REAL WEDDINGS 37
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