My dress was a Maddison James design from Your Wedding Shop. I tried on different styles, but I believe that if you’re going to get married, you need to feel like a bride, and by having a big lace dress with a stunning train, I felt the part. I also purchased a belt that my seamstress Elizabeth Ayers Bridal & Couture attached. We had disposable cameras on the tables during our wedding breakfast and a checklist of photos for our guests to capture. We also had a games room for the children which included giant snakes and ladders, mini-golf, Connect 4 and ring toss. The part that stood out for me the most was walking down the stairs to meet my dad. I loved standing at the top of the aisle with my dad holding my hand as we paused before proceeding down together to meet my future husband. We felt extremely nervous on the day. I pulled up at Warwick House with my bridal party and spent the first 10 minutes sobbing in the car because I couldn’t believe I was getting married. People always tell you that the day goes so fast, but you don’t really understand until your day comes. From getting ready in the morning to walking the aisle felt like minutes had gone by. I even forgot to put my perfume on! Our wedding day was one of a kind, and I’m not sure many brides can say that they had all four seasons in one day. During our ceremony, we had heavy snow, which then turned into bright sunshine. We had rain, more snow, and more sun, and the cycle continued throughout the day. Dan decided on a blue suit and brown shoes from Peter Posh Formal Suit Hire. Dan wore full tails with a waistcoat, a blush cravat and a pocket square and our son, Harrison, was in a matching suit but without the tails. REAL WEDDINGS 29
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