THE W-DAY TEAM Venue, Nurstead Court, www.nursteadcourt.co.uk | Photography, Tom Cullen Photography, www.tomphotos.co.uk | Dress and accessories, Wed2Be | Hair stylist, Hair by Matthew Hawes, www.instagram.com/hairbymatthewhawes | Make-up artist, Grace Kelly MUA, www.instagram.com/gracekelly_mua | Bridesmaids’ dresses, Chi Chi London | Alterations, Caroline Alexander Alterations, www.carolinealexanderalterations.co.uk | Groom’s suit, Moss Bros | Cake, Lost Bear Bakery, www.lostbearbakery.co.uk | Flowers, Eliza Rose Floral Design, www.theartisanflorist.com | Entertainment, Nurstead Events, www.nursteadevents.co.uk | Silver Service Singers, https://silverservicesingers.com | Catering, Bite Me Catering, www.biteme-catering.co.uk | Lanterns, Blue Sky China & Bunting, https://blueskybunting.co.uk | Cookie wedding favours, Belles Bakery, www.instagram.com/bellesbakess The tables were all numbered, but not consecutively. They were all ones significant to us such as 15, the age we met; 23, the date we got engaged; three, our first date and so on. We had a seated wedding breakfast supplied by the venue’s in-house caterer. Guests raved about the food, and the portion sizes were incredible! The most insane surprise, organised by Alex’s mum, was the singing waiters. They did a set of eight songs in between the best man’s speech and dessert. They created the most electric atmosphere and got everyone in the party mood. Paper lanterns in shades of mint, white and baby blue adorned the ceiling of the marquee with fresh carnations hanging between them. The fact that we had all of our friends and family in the same place after being apart for so long reaffirmed how special they are to us and brought home the importance of surrounding ourselves with such positive and uplifting influences. The resident DJ at Nurstead Court, Lee, was brilliant! We also had an incredible saxophonist, Christian Beck. We’ll never forget the evening celebrations or the photo shoot at sunset. We explored the stunning Greek islands of Mykonos and Santorini on our honeymoon. I’d highly recommend it. “You can’t please everyone so stay true to yourselves and what feels natural.” 42
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