Your Herts and Beds Wedding - April/May 2021 (Issue 85)

REAL WEDDINGS 37 quite believe we were about to get married!” When it came to finding the perfect bouquet, the bride picked a wild and relaxed trailing arrangement with burgundy and cream flowers. Sid and the groomsmen looked dashing in different navy suits, they could pick what style to wear as the couple wanted everyone to feel comfortable – it made for lovely photos. The bridesmaids wore floor-length burgundy dresses with a flattering band around the waist, and grey/pink wool wraps were given to them to ensure they all stayed warm during the wedding. TIME TO CELEBRATE Instead of a first dance, something the couple never wanted to do, they opted for a game of Mr & Mrs instead. Lauren comments, “It brought everyone together with a lot of fun questions such as ‘If your dog could talk, who would he say he loves the most’ and ‘Who is most likely to give the other food poisoning?’ the guests loved it!” A DJ played during the evening to keep loved ones entertained and was a massive hit with the kids who were skidding across the floor. Even the adults were up on their feet having a great time! MEMORABLE MOMENTS Lauren and Sid were blown away by the amount of love shared by friends and family during the day. The bride says, “Aside from the moment we became husband and wife, the best part of the day hands down was Sid’s speech. He spoke from the heart and everyone was thoroughly enjoying his entertaining memories and anecdotes. Then you could feel the emotion in the room build as Sid talked about our very challenging year. We endured three rounds of IVF and everyone was captivated as Sid spoke about the run-up to the wedding and feeling utterly blessed to be able to announce our successful third IVF cycle and pregnancy! The room erupted with cheering and tears, it was the most incredible moment and our little girl arrived seven months later!” HONEYMOON The couple visited Devon for their honeymoon and stayed in a beautiful cottage on the border of Exmoor. Here the pair relaxed in front of the fire and went on wintry walks, like they did when they first met. 