Amie and Elise met when Elise joined the local women’s football team that Amie had set up. “We quickly hit it off and started hanging out at group outings with the team, enjoying each other’s company more and more,” says Amie. “As time went on, our friendship grew into something deeper, and before we knew it, our group outings turned into dates. One thing led to another, and we fell in love, beginning our beautiful journey together.” Elise proposed during a family break in Abersoch, Wales. “All of my family had gathered to spend some quality time together,” shares Amie. “It was the first day with everyone together and we had spent time in the hot tub. Elise chose the perfect moment, waiting until the evening. I went outside onto the patio, which overlooks the beach, and was under a very starry sky. There were only us two there at that moment. Elise surprised me with a proposal, pulling the ring from a plant near her feet. I was completely taken aback, and as I stood there taking in the moment and Elise’s words, my family burst out from inside, cheering loudly in celebration. We celebrated together, and it couldn’t have been any more perfect; we cheered so much so that it resulted in a noise complaint, but that didn’t stop us from partying and celebrating our engagement.” SETTING THE SCENE “Choosing a wedding venue was a challenging process for us,” explains Amie. “We explored barns, farms, and breweries, but nothing felt right until we stumbled upon The Portico Library. Almost ready to give up, we walked into the library and were instantly captivated by the breathtaking view of the dome, the beautifully stacked books, and the welcoming staff. Michelle, one of the staff members, was incredibly helpful and enthusiastic, walking us through the potential plans. From the moment we stepped inside, we knew it was the perfect place for our wedding, and by the time we had left that day, we’d already put our deposit down.” For their favours, the couple gave a donation to Pancreatic Cancer Charity. “Unfortunately, my mum died of pancreatic cancer in 2022,” recalls Amie. “So, in honour of her, we made a charity donation for flower seeds that said, ‘let love bloom’. My mum thought a lot of our relationship and had such a lovely bond with Elise; we missed her a lot, and the wedding was hard without her, even though we felt her love and presence all day long.” After their ceremony, the couple had their wedding breakfast at Piccolino Caffé Grande. “Due to the room layout, the table arrangement was fixed, but I had the opportunity to choose where everyone sat,” reveals Amie. “Each place setting featured favours and small pink vases with gypsophila flowers. A large candelabra with a huge bouquet was placed at one of the larger tables, and the top table was beautifully decorated with an array of flowers. “A friend of my mums, who is a retired florist, kindly did our wedding flowers,” continues Amie. “We chose a theme of white and pink roses for the bridesmaids’ bouquets and my bridal bouquet. The men, along with one of my sisters and Elise, wore buttonholes, while my step-mum and Elise’s mum each had a corsage. Additionally, the florist prepared thank you bouquets, which were presented during the speeches.” Amie and Elise’s wedding cake was crafted by Pink Pigeon Creative Bakery Studio. “The company has an incredible eye for detail, and they created five unique cakes, each with personal significance to us,” remembers Amie. “One was a pride cake, another was a pink cake to match our theme, and a third featured two cat toys identical to our cats that we adore. The fourth cake had a ‘just married’ design, and the fifth was adorned with flowers. Additionally, Pink Pigeon Creative Bakery Studio set up a gigantic dessert table filled with brownies, blondies, popcorn, chocolate-covered strawberries, chocolate popsicles, doughnuts and cookies.” DRESSED TO IMPRESS “After a disappointing experience with a bridal shop closing down and delivering an unsatisfactory jumpsuit, I decided to cancel my order,” says Amie. “Thankfully, with my step-mum’s support, we visited WED2B, where I found the perfect dress. It turned out to be exactly what I hadn’t realised I was looking for, making it a perfect pick for me, and I was so pleased I had chosen a dress for my wedding day instead of the jumpsuit after all.” Elise chose an ivory pinstriped suit from Hobbs with a shirt by Hawes & Curtis 27 REAL WEDDINGS
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