Your Hampshire and Dorset Wedding - January/February 2021 (Issue 84)

Chris booked the chimney sweep as a surprise for me. My sister-in-law had one at her wedding and I said I loved the idea of it so he went and booked it up without me knowing. We decorated with an illuminated backdrop and lights up the stairs, on the bar and outside. Patricia even designed and made a coat for one o f our three pet dachshunds Bailey, who was our ring bearer on t he day. Chris looked great in his grey morning suit and stood out from the other groomsmen in a different patterned silver waistcoat. The venue had plenty of space for what we wanted and the grounds were lovely. REAL WEDDINGS 33 