Your Hampshire and Dorset Wedding - Page number 33 - July/August 2021 (Issue 87)

REAL WEDDINGS 33 dad had given her mum as a Valentine’s present and gold cuff earrings, a wedding day gift from Steve, completed the look as her something new . A family duo was on hand for the finishing bridal touches with Zoë’s sister Charlotte on hair and sister-in- law Kimberley on make-up. The bridesmaids wore dresses from high street stores in complementary shades of green to go with the colour scheme. Steve and both dads also looked dashing in matching Marc Darcy three-piece suits with gold ties and pocket squares. ALL IN THE DETAIL The couple were able to put their own stamp on the day, thanks to the accommodating team at the venue. Zoë’s mum Margaret did the floral arrangements for the candelabra as an added personal touch, Steve’s sister Kimberley made their Victoria sponge cake and his dad lent them his Bentley car. Zoë’s sister Charlotte designed the table plan and menus and created the place names using rhododendron leaves from their parents’ garden. “The accommodating chef also amended their seven-course taster menu to cater for guests’ dietary requirements and included a selection of curated wines to complement the food,” adds Zoë. TIME TO CELEBRATE To add to the atmosphere pianist Mark Busell played during the champagne reception and wedding breakfast. Afterwards everyone had fun chatting and playing table games. “Sitting down for a meal in the company of our closest family, after having not been able to do so for almost a year-and-a-half due to the pandemic, was really special,” remembers Zoë. “Our family made our day. It was a labour of love and they all contributed to the preparations in some way and we felt so grateful to them for all their help and support.” 