Your Herts and Beds Wedding - December 2020/January 2021 (Issue 83)

REAL WEDDINGS 41 Venue , Christ Church, www.christchurchware.co.uk | Photographer/videographer, 3A Photography, www.3Aphotography.com | Bride’s dress , Oliver's Bridal and Formalwear, www.oliversbridalandformalwear.co.uk | Bride’s accessories , JJ’s House, www.jjshouse.co.uk | Hair , Hairdressing by Zana. www.facebook.com/Hairdressing-by- Zana-776245049211635 | Bridesmaids ’ dresses , Debenhams, www.debenhams.com | Groom’s kilt , St Kilda, https:// stkildastore.com | Wedding cake topper , Cake Magic, www.demiscakemagic.co.uk | Flowers , Paper Flowers By Nicky, www. paperflowersbynicky.co.uk | Transport, V-Dub rides, www.vdubrides.co.uk | Stationery , Nyol Creations, www.facebook.com/ nyolcreations | Entertainment , Concept Event Solutions, www.conceptevents.co.uk | Venue for photos, Woodhall Park at Woodhall Estate, www.woodhallestate.co.uk | Church decorations, Carole Smith – Creative Floral Designer, www.carolesmith.co.uk | Wedding rings , Ernest Jones Westgate Shopping Centre, www.ernestjones.co.uk | Personalised chocolate bars , WrapperStar, www.wrapperstar.co.uk | Wedding dress alterations , Adrienne Brides, www.adriennebrides.com | Guest accommodation , The Feathers Inn, www.greenekinginns.co.uk/hotels/feathers-inn | Honeymoon accommodation, Hamels Mansion HOLLY AND PAUL’S LITTLE WHITE BOOK LOVE WINS Holly and Paul adapted to restrictions to have the perfect day here’s how... ❤ The wedding service was socially distanced and I was worried it would look odd or have a strange atmosphere. But I can honestly say it did not impact on the service. It was intimate and s pecial and so lovely to share with our nearest and dearest. ❤ We also had to scrap the hotel reception and have our first dance in a car park, where we cut the cake from the boot of the groom’s car, but I can honestly say it was a stunning day. ❤ Our photographer/videographer Antony ensured our photos and video were available just hours after the service. This was so important to us, as so many people could not attend due to restrictions, but they could still see the service on the day, which was amazing. Many people who watched online said they felt like they were there! ❤ We were also grateful to staff at Woodhall Estate who enabled us to have photos in their grounds – and the photos are stunning, so thanks to them! ❤ The Christ Church band allowed us to use pre- recorded songs during the service and Paul recorded my Mother-In-Law, Monica Crawford played the organ in Second Presbyterian Church, Islandmagee (where Paul and his family come from) while a friend (Roberta McMaster) sang the Aaronic Blessing (sung at Presbyterian weddings, thus they bought a bit of their home church to our wedding. ❤ Because we could not have many guests, our friends and neighbours gathered outside our house (socially distanced) to wave us off. They clapped as dad and I came out of the house. I was speechless at their kindness and the fact they had made the effort to do that. When we got to the church, more of my friends (including my former English teacher) were waiting outside to greet us. I felt like Royalty as I waved to them! It is at times like this that you see how kind and generous people can be.