Your North East Wedding - September/October 2020 (Issue 40)

24 for a navy tie instead to allow Andrew to stand out. The bridesmaid dresses were navy with a fishtail hem that featured beautiful embellishment and faux fur wrap to keep them all warm. Each member looked incredible and complemented the colour scheme perfectly.  TIME TO CELEBRATE To keep the guests entertained, the newlyweds had a six- piece band for the evening celebrations that they knew would keep the party going after seeing them perform at other events. There was also a photo booth, which went down a hit with guests and captured some funny images while keeping the memories of the day alive for years to come.  Samantha says: “For me, the best word to describe my mood on the day was giddy. I was expecting to feel nervous, but all I remember is feeling excited and emotional having all of our closest family and friends together to celebrate with us! Andy, on the other hand, did feel the nerves but soon relaxed, except for the first dance which he was dreading – but overall loved every minute!”  “Every part of the day went seamlessly with very few hiccups and the dance-off towards the end of the evening certainly kept everyone entertained – we were impressed to find out that so many of our guests knew how to do the worm,” recalls Samantha. “The ceremony felt very personal as we got to know the church family quite well in the weeks leading up to the wedding. They made us feel relaxed, and at home from the moment we walked in, which certainly put us both at ease. “Our photo shoot on the beach was a memorable part of the day as it gave us some time to be together and celebrate before we joined the rest of our guests.” All the finer details were taken care of by Samantha’s mum, who did an excellent job from start to finish. The couple knew they could trust her and didn’t need to worry about anything on the day.  Every supplier who took part did a fantastic job, especially Pete, the photographer who put the pair at ease and captured stunning shots. Samantha comments, “When he was taking the candid shots, we genuinely didn’t know he was there! He captured the story of the day, and he wasn’t afraid to get himself covered in mud climbing cliffs for the dramatic coastal shots!” Another member who stood out to the couple was the general manager from Seaham Hall. Samantha says: “From the first day we met him, he appeared to take a personal interest in us and our wedding – we knew that with his involvement, every detail would be taken care of.” HONEYMOON  After the wedding the couple jetted off to New York for a week and then travelled to Jamaica for an additional two. Their first destination was full of new and exciting must- do activities such as a horse and carriage ride through Central Park as well as seeing Cher perform at Maddison Square Garden. Samantha says, “Andy planned the trip with the help of a travel consultant who made sure that we had a jam- packed schedule while we were in New York followed by a truly indulgent break in Jamaica!” The pair had a rooftop honeymoon suite with a private