Your Bristol & Somerset Wedding - Apr/May 2019 (Issue 70)

We kept our friends and family entertained with free-flowing drinks, a croquet set and giant Jenga. It was such a glorious day, so everyone was outside enjoying the sunshine. A pianist performed during the drinks reception, and in the evening we got the party started with a DJ playing classic hits from the ’90s and ’00s. The groom wore a navy suit from Next with a skinny pink tie to fit the theme. Choosing the bridesmaids’ dresses was really difficult, as they’re all different heights and sizes – I’m glad I started looking early. Eventually, we found beautiful dusky pink maxi dresses. I wanted a princess-style dress as there are so few occasions you get to wear a gorgeous gown with a long train. It was also important that my legs were free so I could dance. I went to six shops, each time taking someone with me whose opinion I valued. In the end, I fell for the stunning Harriet by Ronald Joyce. My sister and friend created our seating plan on a mirror and decorated it with complementing flowers. We named each table after a type of gin because we’ve had many a great memory that started with it! REAL WEDDINGS 49 