a lemon drizzle cake and a special rainbow tier. “A three-tier cake is included in all wedding packages at the venue and because our celebration was the first wedding to take place there, the rainbow-coloured layer marked the occasion.” LOOKING THE PART Vicky wore a fit-and-flare strapless dress with lace appliqué from the Phil Collins bridal collection. “I adored this style as soon as I tried it on,” she tells us. “I accessorised it with a crystal headband and a hip-length, single-layered veil.” Jon and the groomsmen wore Schöffel shirts and tweed waistcoats with olive green moleskin trousers and brown brogues. “Our beautiful bridesmaids wore sage-green gowns that we had altered to fit them perfectly,” Vicky explains. TIME TO CELEBRATE The couple hired the magician Jon Martin to entertain their guests during the day. “He performed card tricks which kept everyone amused,” they tell us. Vicky and Jon also booked a DJ for the entire day who played subtle music during the afternoon reception followed by an evening disco after their first dance. The animals at the farm also provided plenty of entertainment. “We loved taking a moment, just the two of us, walking to meet the horse and donkeys,” Vicky tells us. “One of the sheep came and ate my bouquet whilst we were having our couple portraits taken which Jon found highly amusing!” “Two days before our wedding, I visited the venue for a flower day with my mum, auntie and sister and Jon and his best man even popped in!”Vicky tells us. “My mum turned out to be a talented arranger and, having selected the blooms to match the mintgreen and rose-pink theme, she, along with the team, created two bouquets, a flower ball for our bridesmaid and the pretty table decoration for the registrar’s table.” –Vicky REAL WEDDINGS 39
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