Your South Wales Wedding - Sep/Oct 2019 (Issue 69)

REAL WEDDINGS Our favours were made by Fabulous Welshcakes and also acted as place names. It was a nice touch because most of my friends are English and had never had a Welsh cake before. I wore a strapless ivory lace dress by Ellis Bridals with a matching belt and veil from Huw Rees in Llandeilo. It wasn’t the style I originally wanted, but the gown complemented my body shape and looked traditional yet modern. I accessorised with classic pearl earrings, a matching necklace and handmade Freya Rose shoes. Our cake was displayed on a wooden barrel in the middle of the tipi. It was a traditional four-tier design with a vanilla buttercream, lemon and elderflower filling. The bridesmaids had dusky pink lace detail dresses from Lispy. Our flowergirl chose an ivory design with a lace top from Monsoon. Kris wore his RAF military uniform, along with his medals. The groomsmen opted for navy tail suits, paired with grey waistcoats, white shirts, vintage rose silk ties and brown brogues. For the ceremony and drinks reception, we hired a local musician called John Nicholas to perform. We’d heard him play at the Festival of the Senses in Llandeilo and knew he was the perfect man for the job. He has a beautiful voice and was a big hit with our guests. 57 X