gold,” Daisy tells us. “We chose a three-tier Victoria sponge cake covered with buttercream and decorated with a light pink and blue watercolour effect. Gold leaf was added to the buttercream and the design was finished with fresh flowers so that everything tied together.” Daisy and Ed enjoyed a menu tasting at the hotel before their wedding. “The food options were delicious and we finally decided on some mouth-watering choices including smoked haddock fish cake to start followed by rosemary marinated lamb rump as the main course and a classic lemon meringue pie for dessert.” LOOKING THE PART Daisy chose a dress by Allure Bridals from the Allure Romance range. “I loved the lace detail, sparkling tulle and the full skirt with a fitted bodice,” she tells us. “I accessorised it with a two-tiered veil with lace trim and crystal droplets, a handmade tiara with natural freshwater pearls and crystal leaf detail and a freshwater pearl back-drop necklace.” Ed chose a blue suit with a matching waistcoat teamed with a light blue tie to match the couple’s colour scheme. “His white shirt had D&E embroidered on the cuff,” Daisy describes. “Our best man wore the same suit and both he and Ed had a buttonhole featuring a pale blue flower and fresh herbs. Our beautiful bridesmaids wore matching soft blue halterneck chiffon maxi dresses. Their hair was styled half-up-half-down and I bought them personalised pearl bracelets with their first name as an initial.” “The speeches from my father, Jamie, and Ed and his best man, Ben were so special, along with the two readings during the ceremony from my brother Edward and Ed’s mother Alison.” – Daisy TIME TO CELEBRATE “During our ceremony, Charlie Davies (nee Grimsey) who is a friend from secondary school played the harp,” Daisy tells us. “She’s incredibly talented and performed a range of classical songs, including Canon in D for the entrance procession.” The evening reception started at 6 pm and the couple hired the seven-piece band The UnSwung Heroes which came with a DJ as part of the band. “They started with a cover of How Long Will I Love You for our first dance which was fantastic,” Daisy tells us. “They specialise as a dance band and play a mix of pop, soul and funk covers in a vintage style. The guests were dancing all night long and they were a big hit!” 33 REAL WEDDINGS
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