Your West Midlands Wedding - Oct/Nov 2019 (Issue 64)

As I make biodegradable confetti for a living, confetti was a significant part of the day. We had real petals which was really fun and a confetti cannon during the first dance. It was kept a surprise from our guests and when it was let off it made everyone jump, including us! Neither of us had much sleep the night before from excitement. I expected to be stressed out but I was so calm on the day. With an outdoor ceremony, I had been worried about the possibility of rain and being cold, but it was gloriously sunny. We had a live acoustic singer Megan Kate for the ceremony and drinks reception. She was truly amazing, and so note- perfect that a lot of guests thought it was a recording at first. It was truly memorable to walk down the aisle to her singing A Thousand Years. Top tip: Choose your DIY battles. It may seem a good idea to hand-make everything but it can add a lot of added pressure and stress. Also, check that you’re not spending more by doing it yourself. Craft materials aren’t cheap. Venue ,  hogarths.co.uk  | Photographer ,  jadeosbornephotography.com  | Bride’s dress , weddingbellesbridal.co.uk  | Bride’s accessories ,  etsy.com/uk/shop/SheRocksJewellery | Make - up , makeupbygeorgiah.com  | Bridesmaids ’ dresses ,  dorothyperkins.co.uk  | Groom’s suit ,  peterposh.co.uk  | Cake ,  elitecakedesigns.co.uk  | Flowers ,  sorelladecor.co.uk  | Transport ,  nothingbutweddingcars.co.uk  | Stationery / signage ,  facebook.com/bespokechick  | Entertainment ,  facebook.com/ MeganKateUK | Confetti ,  confettiwishes.co.uk  SUZY AND STEPHEN’S LITTLE WHITE BOOK The bridesmaids wore a plum- coloured short maxi dress with silver shoes and wore a pearl and crystal headband and silver drop pearl jewellery. I wore a fit-and-flare strapless lace gown by White Rose with a lace-up back. I chose it because as I put it on I was amazed at how I looked in it – the dress seemed to emphasise my curves in all the right places!. The lace and pearl detail appealed to me because I hand-make lace as a hobby, and I loved that it had a small delicate train. It was really special that Stephen’s nan was able to make the day, she is in her nineties now but she had a wonderful time and it was lovely to see her smiling and laughing. 34