I didn’t like the idea of my bridesmaids all looking the same or being dressed in the same colour, so we went for a combination of three colours: purple, pink and blue. I let them choose their own dresses, shoes and accessories so that they could feel comfortable and so that they could re-wear their dresses for future occasions. The only rule was that they had to complement each other. For the wedding breakfast, we hired Chop and Chip Co, who supplied burgers and side dishes. For the evening meal, we supplied our own buffet using hired crockery and utensils from Janet’s China Hire. My dress was a strapless champagne-coloured design with floral lace covering the bodice and waistline. To enhance the boho look, my sister made me a pair of matching arm cuffs using a fabric trim she sourced from Hobbycraft. We felt that white tablecloths were too formal and wouldn’t fit in with our festival theme, so we went for purple versions instead. We also bought a range of coloured streamers and tied them to the backs of the dining chairs so that they would elegantly drape down towards the floor; this injected some vibrant colours into the interior of the tipi. At the entrance of the tipi, we hung a balloon arch above the walkway and also used a wooden stepladder as a display feature, showing photos. The ceremony area featured a large, intricate macramé curtain, which was handmade by my sister, Alex. It created a beautiful backdrop for the ceremony. I was driven to the venue in an old but well-kept Jaguar belonging to Owen’s step-grandfather. Owen wore a black velvet jacket with a gold paisley inlay that he paired with a black shirt and suit trousers. 49 REAL WEDDINGS
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