SUNSHINE AND SHOWERS Despite all the careful planning and organisation, the weather was the one thing that was out of everyone’s control on the big day. However, although it was raining slightly all morning, the wedding party, family and friends styled it out with white Chippenham Park umbrellas and the al fresco ceremony went ahead regardless. “Walking down the aisle just felt so surreal. We had been advised to make time to take it all in and we did, but the whole day still seemed to fly by,” recalls Ella. Later in the day, the rain stopped and after the speeches they were able to go outside for some fresh air and to enjoy the glorious gardens. THE PERSONAL TOUCHES The wedding marquee was decked out for the reception with beautiful white and green flowers and foliage, including tall and low-level arrangements for the centrepieces, and simple table numbers in frames. The table plan was designed to match their save-the-date cards and invitations. Ella says, “Sam, our florist, was amazing and really listened to my ideas (which were rather vague) and created a masterpiece. The bouquets were stunning, they were used to decorate our top table too and matched the beautiful reception displays perfectly.” Instead of a traditional wedding cake they went for a stack of their favourite brownies. Ella explains, “We weren’t too fussed about having cakecutting photos, so we started looking at alternatives and discovered our local brownie company catered for weddings and thought it would be much better to have something we both love.” TIME TO CELEBRATE Family and friends were kept entertained by a magician followed by a live band in the evening. “Our guests loved both and still talk about the magician now. He was a big hit with the kids too and they followed him around all day!” adds Ella. REAL WEDDING 37
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