Sam says, “We knew early on that we wanted to spend the evening before and morning of the wedding together. We loved getting ready with music in the background, a glass of champagne and having that time together alone. It also gave us a chance to tell each other how great the other person looked and reassure them.” The groomsmen all looked great in navy suits with matching shoes and ties to the newlyweds. Sam and Matt wanted the grooms’ women to be as comfortable as possible as they have different body shapes and sizes – so no one dress would look the same on them all. With the task of finding navy gowns, their best girls found dresses online that made them all look and feel beautiful. TIME TO CELEBRATE The lovebirds surprised loved ones with performances from a drag queen and West End singer halfway through the wedding breakfast to keep them entertained. Sam says, “We wanted as much crowd participation as possible with people on their feet, and that’s what we got. Show tunes, ballads and an ABBA mega mix got every dancing – even on their chairs!” The entertainers performed again for the evening guests, so they felt as much part of the day as possible. Sam says, “People were hugging each other and sung their hearts out – there was so much euphoria in the room.” MEMORABLE MOMENTS The couple had their group and couple shots an hour before guests arrived for the ceremony. Sam says, “We had a lovely intimate time together with our photographer and didn’t miss out on the social side of the drinks reception. It also saved guests being taken away from conversations and time with other people.” The grooms both felt so relaxed on the day and enjoyed every moment. The wedding was full of celebrations, and a highlight for the pair was watching loved ones dancing, laughing and hugging all day. Kelly Hawes Celebrant was one of the highlights of Sam and Matt’s wedding. Sam comments, “Kelly first got to know us at a meeting, which was like talking to a friend, and she understood our story perfectly.” He continues, “Even though we postponed our day, Kelly kept in touch to arranged meetings and contacted those doing readings to share advice.” After the ceremony, guests came up to the pair to comment on how excellent Kelly was – they thought she’d known the couple for years! 26
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