Your Bristol & Somerset Wedding - Page number 39 - October/November 2021 (Issue 85)

P aris and Rees didn’t speak much the first few times they met up on nights out with mutual friends. Even so, each had clearly caught the eye of the other as Paris would tell her friends how much she liked him, and before long, Rees asked her out on a date. “From then on we became inseparable, spending pretty much every day together. We knew we were made for each other and are best friends,” Paris shares. Rees’ proposal came as a huge surprise to Paris. The couple had been together three years and when he arrived home from work one night, it all just seemed like a normal day. Until that was, he got down on one knee in their living room. Now, neither of them can remember what were no doubt his heartfelt words – “I think Rees must have been nervous as he spoke very fast! It was all a blur and we were both so happy,” Paris explains. It was love at first sight for the pair when they viewed Dairyhouse Farm Barn. Overlooking the Somerset levels it’s filled with character and offers incredible views. Paris tells us more: “The Dutch barn allowed us to roast marshmallows in the evening and the beautiful orchard offered a great place for guests to enjoy the outdoors. There was also a campsite next door, so we hired bell tents for the evening of the wedding. Overall the country farm feel was just what we were looking for.” Eager to know more? We were too! So, read on as the bride shares her treasured memories of the couple’s big day... SETTING THE SCENE Settling on a rustic, country vibe for the venue styling with a blush pink-based palette, Paris and Rees had a vision for their relaxed wedding. “We chose not to have a table plan as we wanted everyone to be outside enjoying the garden games and great weather. We weren’t having a sit-down meal so it wasn’t necessary, and we loved how our guests sat with whoever they wanted, mixing our two families together,” Paris says. The centrepieces were super-cute gypsophila-filled jam jars accompanied by a photo of the pair, placed on a log slice. Other floral arrangements included pink roses, pink and white carnations, alstroemerias, more gypsophila and eucalyptus. The venue supplied milk churns, which the florist filled with an assortment of these blooms and placed at the doorway to the barn as a lovely welcome to arriving guests. The gloriously rustic three-tier big-day bake was covered in white buttercream and decorated with fresh flowers to complement the bouquets and other arrangements. Rees’ mum, Cheryl, treated the pair to a topper featuring fondant figures in their likeness, cleverly made by their cake supplier. The mother- of-the-groom had more surprises up her sleeve too, as she also booked a white Range Rover to collect the bride in the morning. It included a bottle of champagne, which the new Mr and Mrs opened after the ceremony, toasting their union on the way to the reception. “Cheryl went above and beyond to make our wedding extra special, not only on the day, but weeks and months beforehand as well. We can’t thank her enough,” Paris says. “Enjoy your day with each other, as it flies by. Don't worry about a thing, what will be will be.” REAL WEDDINGS 39