Venue, Old Oak Farm, https://oldoakfarm.co.uk | Photographer, Simon & Kiana Photography, www.simonandkianaphotography.com | Bride’s dress, Sassi Holford Somerset Bridal, https://sassiholford.com/stores/somerset-store | Groom’s and groomsmen’s suits, Suave Owl, https://suaveowl.co.uk | Wedding rings, H Samuel and Jian London | Hair stylist, Solo II, www.solo2.co.uk | Make-up artist, Beauty by Laura, www.instagram.com/beauty.by_laura_ | Bridesmaids’ dresses, ASOS | Cake, Vicky’s Cupcakes, www.instagram.com/_cakevicky | Bouquets and buttonholes, Bouquet Florist Cheddar, www.instagram.com/bouquetfloristcheddar | Transport, Your Personal Chauffeur, www.bookypc.com | Bouncy castle, Seashells Soft Play & Inflatables, https://seashellssoftplay.co.uk | Ice cream, Icicle Tricycle, www.facebook.com/icicletricycle | Entertainment, Bristol String Quartet, https://thebristolstringquartet.com THE W-DAY TEAM the brightest white possible to give it a more modern twist and its simple silhouette meant she could add some fashion-forward accessories. Her veil featured pearl embellishments mirroring those in her earrings and in her hair. “I even had a French manicure with a white chrome on top to give it a pearlised effect,” she says. Joe wore a brown tweed three-piece suit from Suave Owl. He was dressed to match his groomsmen with the addition of a green pocket square and larger white rose buttonhole allowing him to stand out. He and his party all accessorised with matching green linen ties to coordinate with the bridesmaids’ dresses. The bridesmaids’ accessories were chosen to complement the pearl theme and had pearl hair grips and earrings to wear with their ASOS dresses. “To ensure they all had a dress they loved, I chose the colour (a silvery olive green), but told them I had no preference on the dress style,” Emily shares. “The outcome was that everybody felt happy and confident allowing them to fully enjoy the day.” SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE The couple wanted the day to be fun for all of their guests, and with an age range of six months to 91 years present, they knew they’d have to get creative. A bouncy castle was set up, which was a hit with the youngest guests during the afternoon, and an even bigger hit with the adults come the evening! Indeed, the newlyweds, along with their groomsmen and bridesmaids, had a hilarious time on it; falling over, having a laugh and trying to out bounce each other! There was also an ice cream stand to top up any hungry tummies, as well as a live string quartet who provided contemporary music with a classical feel. The groomsmen created their own entertainment during the speeches and came up with a sweepstake-style game, which involved giving each guest a word. Whenever that word was spoken during the speeches, the guest it belonged to would have to take a sip of their drink. One particularly unfortunate friend’s word was ‘Emily,’ and having gotten wind of the game at the top table by this point, Joe and the father-of-the-bride took great joy in tripling the amount of times they said it during their speeches. The result was a very tipsy guest who had to go to bed early! “Suitable payback for the stag do, I hear,” Emily tells us. REAL WEDDINGS 31
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