Lizzy and Matt met when working in ASDA during their student days. “We bonded over our love of indie classics and Leeds festival,” Lizzy says. However, the timing wasn’t right then and they decided to remain friends instead of pursuing a relationship. It wasn’t until a few years later that they decided to give it a go and the rest is history! “We had the most incredible first date at the beach and we quickly fell in love,” Lizzy remembers. Matt proposed in St Ives having taken Lizzy for a picnic and finding a gorgeous spot where they could watch the sun set. Just as the sky was changing colour, he got down on one knee and asked the big question. Lizzy had seen Scale on Instagram a few years previous and had always admired its aesthetic. She remembered it when they came to look for a wedding venue, thinking what a great blank canvas it would be for creating their own magic. “It was perfect for a winter wedding with lots of lights and candles,” she explains. “It had a cosy vibe even though the room was pretty big.” They were also shown sister venue, Fabric, which was still a building site at the time, it being early days. “We immediately loved the Cove and the thought of what we could turn that into on our wedding day,” Lizzy remembers. So, the date was set for 5th January 2024. Read on as Lizzy gives us the lowdown on the big day... SETTING THE SCENE Having opted for a cosy, romantic winter wedding, the couple chose a palette of reds and pinks. “We wanted flowers to be the focus as they’re important to us,” Lizzy reveals. Incredible rose pillars stood at the altar, while rose meadow arrangements served as aisle ends. Upstairs, bud vases were used to adorn the tables, which were also decorated with brass candlesticks holding pink candles, plus burgundy napkins. The couple’s stationery was monochrome and elegantly simple. Each table setting had a menu and place name. “The tables looked incredible – like something from Hogwarts,” Lizzy shares. There was also a large welcome sign at the entrance to the reception along with a theme-fitting table plan, both held by brass frames. The romantic atmosphere was created using an abundance of candles, fairylights and festoon lighting. A friend made their white, two-tier cake topped with a gold acrylic ‘Mr and Mrs Holmes’ sign. “The meal was perfect,” Lizzy remembers. Fig and The Wild provided the couple’s requested simple yet super-tasty food in the shape of winter favourite Scouse, the idea being that everyone would be fed up of roast dinner this soon after Christmas! Lizzy and Matt sat at their own sweetheart table, which gave them a wonderful chance to talk properly and take everything in. LOOKING THE PART Lizzy wore a beautiful Essense of Australia gown. It was pulled for her by her niece and felt incredible when she tried it on. “I loved the fabric and shape, as well as its modern, classy feel. It seemed to fit the idea I had in my head,” the bride explains. She accessorised it with a gem embellished, full-length veil, pearl earrings and shoes from Charlotte Mills. Her mum also gave her a beautiful bracelet featuring a blue gem as her something blue. “I wanted to keep my accessories to a minimum so as not to detract from the dress,” Lizzy says. Matt, meanwhile, looked dapper in a three-piece dinner suit, with all his groomsmen dressed to match. Lizzy’s adult bridesmaids all looked stunning in oyster-coloured, silk, asymmetrical dresses. IF MUSIC BE THE FOOD OF LOVE... For the ceremony and reception the couple enlisted the services of Harmony String Quartet. “They brought tears to my eyes with their beautiful music,” Lizzy shares. The bridal party walked down the aisle to Wildest REAL WEDDINGS 23
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