crossover neckline and long train. I accessorised with a bag, shoes and a hair clip.” Steve chose a navy suit, grey waistcoat and matching pocket square from The Bridgewater Menswear. To help him stand out, he wore a Rolex pocket watch and Marc Darcy navy tie. “The bridesmaids opted for navy halter-neck dresses from Next,” adds Charlotte. “The design had lace on the bodice and tied in perfectly with our colour scheme.” TIME TO CELEBRATE “To keep our guests entertained, we hired Sarah Davies Harpist to perform during the ceremony and meal,” recalls the bride. “She played a mixture of classical and modern music that sounded great. In the evening, the Brothers Of Swing performed. They sang a wide variety of genres and got everyone up dancing.” MEMORABLE MOMENTS “We both felt fine on the morning of the wedding, but Steve did get a little nervous when called upon by the registrar,” laughs Charlotte. “After 18 months of the pandemic, it was great to have all our family and friends there to celebrate, and we felt so fortunate and blessed. We’d planned to use a local taxi service to take us to the beach to have our photos taken at sunset, but sadly the minibus was delayed, and the light was fading. This was when our photographer, Simon from Creative Camera, offered to drive the 10 minute trip in his Mini. Without him going the extra mile, we would have missed the sunset and wouldn’t have the photos we truly wanted.” MINIMOON For their minimoon, the couple went to The Woodland Spa in Burnley. “It was wonderful,” says the bride. “We’re planning a seacation cruise around the UK later in the year as well.” 26
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