Your Devon and Cornwall Wedding - Page number 29 - September/October 2021 (Issue 33)

G eorgia and Alex met at university through a mutual friend. “We had briefly crossed paths during the first year at a birthday party and Alex felt a spark,” Georgia tells us. “He told me that he found me funny and outgoing but I was in a relationship at the time. During our third year, I became single so Alex kept asking me out for several months until I gave in - it’s the best thing I ever did! I was attracted to him because of his kindness and thoughtfulness but he’s also daring and a lot braver than me at trying new adventures!” The couple became engaged on New Year’s Day at the beautiful Burrator Reservoir with their Basset Hound, Dylan, in tow. “Alex got Dylan to lay down and stay quiet during the proposal which is an achievement in itself getting him to obey!” Georgia says. “It wasn’t a complete surprise because I knew that Alex was having my engagement ring created from my great aunt’s ring, but I didn’t know when or where. It was the perfect proposal because it was in a scenic setting and very private.” SETTING THE SCENE The couple chose to marry at The Green in Cornwall, a venue with converted barns on the grounds built with large windows boasting panoramic views across the moors. “It’s a beautiful place and having grown up in Liskeard, I know the area well,” Georgia explains. “We both knew that we wanted a venue that could host everything in one place so it ticked all the boxes. There were various choices for the ceremony, depending on the weather (we were so lucky to have some sun in February) and the staff were friendly, communicative and an absolute joy to have help plan our wedding. I would recommend them to anyone and the venue offers all-inclusive prices.” The couple decided on a purple and silver colour theme with decorative touches to complement the rustic setting. “Our table plan was a ladder donated by a friend displaying the details in pretty frames,” Georgia tells us. The names were after famous “Our photographer, Louise, was fantastic in getting everybody organised for the group photographs. She stayed on beyond her timeslot to capture the perfect evening shots.” – Georgia and Alex REAL WEDDINGS 29